Romances comic books issue 2

Vol. 2, No. 3 - May 1925. 6.75" x 9.75", 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

His love songs were only for her, but how could she answer when she had already made a..."Tragic Choice," the cover-featured 10 page story drawn by Alex Toth and Joe Giella. Plus: 8 page story "House of Tears"; 8 page story "Fashioned for Romance"; 8 page story "My Discarded Wedding Dress"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 2 page text story "Opened by Mistake"; 10 page story "Goodbye My Love"; 1 page story "Through the Years." Cover photograph by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Cover price $0.10.

Rebound, inks by Dick Giordano; Scott and Betsy attend a wedding where she learns that he is in love with Robin, the bride, but waited too long to ask her to marry him; Later, Scott and Betsy go on an overseas assignment to bring medical care to the country of Mussar, and they fall in love, but Betsy won't marry him because she knows he is still in love with Robin, whose new husband has just died. Fight for Sight; Betsy helps Bob, the boyfriend of her friend Lori, seek treatment when he starts losing his eyesight, but since he wants to keep his condition a secret from Lori, Lori jumps to the conclusion that Bob and Betsy have fallen in love. The First Time; Madge believes that her marriage to Harold is over but it turns out that it's only their first quarrel since the wedding. Destination Paradise, art by Mike Vosburg. Stories reprinted from Nurse Betsy Crane and My Only Love. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. It's love at first sight when handsome doctor Jim meets a beautiful woman, but unfortunately it's at his own wedding. A woman gets to be close to the man she loves, but fears that his love is a sham. A flirty woman learns a lesson about toying with a man's emotions. Don't You Remember?; This Time For Keeps!; Be My Girl...; Angel Face. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Matt Baker. "I Dared to Kiss and Tell," pencils by Matt Baker; Student nurse Maureen loves Dr. Frank, but her nursing supervisors also have crushes on the handsome doctor and want to dismiss Maureen from the program; Maureen claims she is Franks fiance, which will allow her to stay in school. "We Couldn't Be Kept Apart," script by Dana Dutch, art by Lily Renee; High school students Fred and Bobby love each other, but their parents dont want them to get serious at such a young age; Fred and Bobby make a reasoned case that their "interest in each other brings forth the best qualities" in them both. "They Made Me a Cinderella" text story. "How Could I Fight Temptation?", script by Dana Dutch, art by Matt Baker; Carolyn has a crush on fellow high school student Ronnie, even though he has a reputation as a "wolf"; They go on a date and Carolyn discovers the stories were true. "I Took the Wrong Road to Romance," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; When her boyfriend Phil enlists in the Army, 16 year old Jean decides to quit school to follow him to camp; She tells her parents the camp is located in a state where she can legally marry him without their consent; Getting a job at the Post Exchange, Jean hopes Phil will propose to her when he completes basic training, but catches him flirting with a nurse and accepts a date from Sgt. Ray on the rebound. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Jack Kamen and others. Tender tales of romance among the cowhands and roughnecks of the Old West. Lovers flee their crimes in Texas, hoping for a fresh start further west. River Rose helps to prove stagecoach driver Jim was framed, but she can never win his heart away from his fiancee Sarah. Dusty straps on her guns when the man she loves is in trouble. The Lady of Lawless Range; Montana Rides the Gun-Trail; Halfway House; Calamity Jane; Rancho of Golden Dreams. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Gaby Andre and Steve Cochran. Stories and art by Jerry Siegel, Alex Schomburg and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Hollywood psychiatrist Anthony King tracks movie star Pat's relationship troubles to her tragic romance during World War II. Lisa gets swept away by the counterculture when she attends a Greenwich Village party with her brother and meets artist Glen. The origin of immortal adventurer Jon Juan, a survivor of Atlantis, in a story by comics legends Jerry Siegel (creator of Superman) and Alex Schomburg. Dr. Anthony King: Hollywood Girl; The Artist and the Lady; Jon Juan: The World's Greatest Lover; Jon Juan: The Lady in the Dark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Rafael Astarita, Louis Zansky, and John Belfi. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. This issue reprints Romantic Love (1949) #21 in its entirety. Sharpshooter Ann falls for dead shot Jim and they go on a crime spree, in a story reminiscent of the 1950 cult film Gun Crazy; Celebrity singer Fran still pines for the man she left behind in her climb to the top; Redheaded Janie is torn between cop Dan and ex-con Jim, a situation that cant end well. Also featuring a contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Fatal Romance!; Kissless Honeymoon!; My True Love!; Deadly Triangle!; Cell Mate. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

NOTE: #9 on cover, but this is actually #2 for the True to Life Romances series. -L. B. Cole cover. "No. 9" on cover. All stories reprinted in Confessions of Love (1953 Star Pulbications) #11. In order of appearance: "Stardust Can Blind You" script by Kenneth William Fitch, art by Manny Stallman; "Farewell to Love" art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth; "Deadline for My Heart" art by Norman Nodel; and "Love's Crash Landing". "Heartbreak in the Village" text story. Indicia states "True-To-Life Romances". 36 pages. Full color. Cover Price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Sexy redheaded Hilda tempts a fellow soldier to break regulations, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story has a woman admit that she loves soldiers who've been decorated, even if that makes her a "medal chaser." Detailed cover by Baker is practically a story by itself. I Went AWOL from Love; Off-Duty and Out of Bounds; No Rules for Me; I Had to Pay the Piper; I Was a Medal Chaser. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "You Can't Run Away From Love," art by Walter Johnson; Cathy runs away from her cruel aunt and gets a job as a chorus girl in Nicks nightclub; She becomes his girlfriend but learns hes actually a blackmailing gangster; She decides to leave him, but hes shot to death in her presence. "Afraid to Love," art by Charles Payne; Laura refuses to marry Terry because hes a professional race car driver and her father--also a race driver--was killed 10 years before in a race; She gets a job in a department store and dates her stuffy boss Dave; However, when she sees Terry crash during a race, she realises she loves him, not Dave. "Gordon MacRae" article. "Love Is Not for Sale," art by Walter Johnson; Ann loves Tom, an architect in the firm where she works, but wants to snag a rich husband; She dates wealthy Randy, who asks her to give him some documents that will allow his company to out-bid hers; However, when Randy gets the papers he dumps Ann and she reconciles with Tom. "I Gave My Heart," art by Charles Payne; While Carols fiancé Neal is out of the country on a long business trip, she crashes her car and winds up with a badly scarred face; She writes and tells Neal what happened. Carol doesnt get a reply and when Neal returns, she goes to confront him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Sultan. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Charles Sultan & Dick Beck and Charles Nicholas & W.G. Hargis? Tommy Yates was a dancing star, until a car accident meant he could never dance again. Kathy saves him from a life of despair by offering to learn all his routines so he can dance through her in "Cupid's Dancing Partner"! Also featuring: "Kisses with No Future" starring Brock Castlon, Eddie, Glen Merril and Karen Abbot; "Three on a Honeymoon" starring Floyd Harrow, Nicolet D'Arcey and Peggy Pringle; and "Fate Arranged My Wedding" starring Bill Faraday, Eddie, Fran Bishop, Paul Talbert and Scott Merritt. Plus: 1-page text story "Diary of a Bride" starring Cathy Simms, Don and Miss Flores. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover by Len Ufland of Bobbie Moore. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: "Glittering Desire" starring Emma, Eric Joder, Grissa Neilson and Todd Bond; "Kisses Without Passion" starring John Chaney, Pete Lansing and Rene Maris; "I Lied for Love" starring Ben Barclay, Chris Darby, Jeff Whiting and Sandy Powell; and "Body and Soul" starring Bradna Bentley, Dan Selby, Frankie, Rolph Hagan and Ziggy Zagat. Plus: 1-page text story "Her Name in Lights"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bernard Baily and Elaine Morrison. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Connie refuses to sell her dads general store, preferring security to risk, and shes equally cautious about Dicks chances to play baseball in the major leagues. Farm girl Marion heads for the city at the first opportunity, keeping her background a secret, and paints the town with Lyle, but Lyle has a secret of his own. Talented photographer Ruth dreams of being a professional, but then she meets fellow photog Wade, who wants her to be his model. A Home for My Heart; Moment of Regret; But Love Came Along; No Faith in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Reed Crandall. Stories by Paul Gustavson and Joe Millard. Art by Paul Gustavson, Reed Crandall and unknown. Unbridled passion and death-defying devotion in the lawless country where primitive emotions hold sway! "Honky Tonk Girl" with story and pencils by Paul Gustavson; characters in this story: Fay Kinney; Scott Talcott; Buck Bixby; Cora; Jackson; Mr. Denton; Rose; Sedge Ronson; Ace (villain); Pete (villain). Plus: "Rustled Kisses" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Jen Wilson; Rand Hartley; Mr. Wilson; Mr. Deck (villain); Ned Bascom (villain). Also: "She-Devil Canyon" with story by Joe Millard and pencils by Reed Crandall; characters in this story: Kate Boylan; Dent Taylor; Big Tim Boylan; Blackie; Black Lightning (a horse). And: "Passion for Vengeance" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Judy Blandon; Case Bradley; Mr. Bradley (flashback, death); Mrs. Bradley (flashback, death); Sheriff Sam Blandon; Bart; Whit Callen (flashback, villain). Also in this issue: 1-page text story "Stick to Love"; characters in this text story: Sally Hanson; Jed Conner; Sam Brody (villain). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover art by Alexander Redmond (?). "Blackmailed by My Sister"; Kay overcomes a poverty-stricken childhood to become a gym teacher at a small town high school and is engaged to wealthy Rex; Kays sister Bettine arrives, intent on making money from Kays good fortune; Bettine dates Rexs brother Lee and borrows cash from him; Rexs ex-girlfriend Phyllis is suspicious of Kays background and offers Bettine $1000 for the truth. "Dangerous To Flirt With," art by Sam Cooper; Stenographer Judy bets her fellow employees shell get a date with woman-hater Paul, although she already has a boyfriend, Scott; Judy and Paul go out and are seen by Scott; Both Paul and Scott want Judy to commit to an exclusive relationship. "Her Sinister Influence"; Divorcee Lola urges her friend March to defy her husband Bricks request that she dress and behave demurely at the company picnic so he can get a coveted promotion; March wears a tight sweater and scandalizes Mr. Willoughby, the boss; She also flirts with Tom. "For Beauty's Sake" article. "Man-Hater" text story. "I Wanted Security," art by Bob Peterson; Greg and Steve compete for Faiths affections; Steve is an explorer, and this turns Faith off: her parents are globe-trotting explorers who dragged her around the world as a child, and now she wants to settle down. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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To Fight for Her Man, pencils by Leonard Starr. Heart Broken Bronco Buster. Dead-Game Dude, pencils by Bill Draut. Cupid's Round-Up text story. Rough-House Annie, pencils by Vic Donahue. Family Feud. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Jerry Grandenetti, Manny Stallman, John Giunta and Ed Waldman. Tales of romance at the university. A young woman goes off to college, but learns her most important lessons between classes; A girl spends a long time secretly in love. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from the same Avon paperback as issue #1. Love Was My College Major; What College Failed To Teach Me; The Girl Who Carried A Torch; Lonely Hearts Lover!; One Way Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Uncredited romance stories with posed photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 62 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Art by Manny Stallman, Gene Fawcette, Ed Waldman and Howard Larsen. Tales of love on the dusty trails of the prairie. A spoiled girl tells a lie to get close to a handsome cowhand; Ranchers daughter Nell tries to get a cowboy to see past the steer horns and lassos; Anns old flame returns to her at last, but now hes being hunted by the police. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. The Lie That Ever Haunts Me; Bronc-Buster's Sweetheart; The Doolins of Oklahoma; See It My Way; Wanted By The Law. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.