Romantic comic books issue 12

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Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Fran's engagement to Les is endangered by her old boyfriend Marty, whose bad influence leads her to start betting on horse races in "Win, Place or Love!" Dotty falls in love with Jack but then she learns that he is working undercover to find evidence against her former boyfriend Jerry in "The Man I Love"! And Fran's head is turned by Don, a handsome model, but luckily her boyfriend Bix never gives up on her in "My Inconstant Heart"! Plus: 2-page text story "Love Trail" by John Martin. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by W. G. Hargis and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman falls for two men who look strangely alike, and must choose one; Womens advice author Leslie falls for the handsome writer who criticizes her book; Advice on how to get him to pop the question. Torn By Two Loves; Forbidden Fruit; Hate at First Sight!; Afraid to Love; Dating Do's and Don'ts; Make Your Man Propose!; Strange Meeting!; A Man for Alice; From Secretary to Sweetheart; Stabbed by Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Ellen loves scientist Kurt, but then she learns that his experimental work may have exposed him to deadly levels of radiation. Edna gets a total makeover just to spite co-worker Del, who says she couldn't be pretty if she tried. Workaholic Peggy is also caring for her aged father, but Roy thinks she's going out on dates every night. My Love Is Doomed; The Challenge; Token of Love; A Dangerous Job; Love Me, Love My Life; Social Secretary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Ed Goldfarb, Bob Baer and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Alice flirts with a guy to teach a female friend a lesson, and winds up torn between two handsome soldiers; War widow Claire is drawn to Joe, but isnt over her husband; Redheaded Louise finally tells Roger how she feels about him, but unfortunately, hes gotten married in the meantime. Jilted; Substitute Husband; A Man For Jinny; Too Young For Him!; Brazen Cheat! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, John Giunta, Bernard Sachs, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Newlywed Lorraine feels she has to compete with new stepdaughter Patty for her husband's love and attention. Ilene is torn between husband Steve and visiting consultant Phil, who offers to take her away from her suffocating small town. In another story, redheaded Doraine believes wealth and advancement will make her happy, but new husband Steve would rather go fishing. His Other Love; Escape to Tomorrow; Beware of the Stranger!; Love's Victory; Cooking with Gas; Greedy Heart; Marital Mix-Ups. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and Elaine Miller. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Lorna loves Ken, but she feels that any possible future together is threatened by scandal because her father was a convicted criminal. Marion is resigned to life in her boring, cold-weather small town, and then she meets Ted, visiting from California - but is it fair to depend on him to take her away? Laurie is engaged to boring, dependable Harry, but then she meets Ben, who wants to marry her and become an independent oil wildcatter. The Secret; Retribution; Star Gazer; Love's Hazard! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Naomichi Io. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

With all three members of the Service Club helping out, the joint-school Christmas event should go smoothly. But thanks to Tamanawa's nonsense meetings, nothing ever moves forward. Hiratsuka-sensei has a suggestion, and it's...a trip to Destiny Land for Hachiman, Yui, Yukino, and Iroha?! And why's Hayama coming along...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

Cover price $13.00.

Cover art by John Prentice. "Mine Was Another Kind of Love," art by John Prentice; Paul refuses to attend college because he wants to marry Eileen: he tells his irate father he will work during the day and go to night school instead; His father, who dreamed of college football glory for Paul at his alma mater, breaks off contact with his son. Paul and Eileen ask Mr. Collins, head of the college alumni association, for advice. "This Could Never Happen to Me"; Sally and Tom fall in love and become engaged; After 5 years, Sally's friend Rita warns her Tom is never going to set the date for their wedding and is just using Sally; Sally doesn't believe her, but one day Tom says he's leaving for California, alone, and their relationship is over. "His Arms Were Waiting For Me"; Esther attends a lecture by Lydia Jenkins in which the latter says wives should run the household completely, demand equal treatment from their husbands, and this will lead to a happy home; Esther dates Lydia's son Brad and they fall in love, but Brad doesn't like Esther's application of his mother's scheme. "The Studious Type" text story. "Wilfred Was My Darling"; Wrestler Mabel and wimpy newspaper reporter Wilfred fall in love, but she breaks up with him because hes unable to defend her against lecherous men they meet; Her father was a boxer and she wants a similar he-man for a beau. "Marsha the Moose" one-page story, art by Dave Berg. "Not Every Man is a Fool"; Helen is upset when her boyfriend Ralph breaks a date to visit an old Army buddy in the hospital; As a child, the death of her parents meant Helen was sent to live with her older sister Dorothy, who criticizes her husband Bill for loaning a sick friend money. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Too Old for My Man!"; Ann brings her 18-year-old sister Marsha to live with her after the death of their mother; Ann begins to spend time with Marshas young friends, even though her boyfriend Don feels it isnt appropriate; When Don sees Ann kissing 20-year-old Alan, 6 years her junior, he breaks up with her. "Flight From Love," art by Rudy Palais; Stewardess Janet meets pilot Jim, who has a reputation as a "woman-hater" because he was dumped by Laura, his last girlfriend; They become friends during a Paris layover, and fall in love, but co-pilot Stan warns Janet that Jim still loves Laura. "No Love For Me!"; Wendy and Rex share a love of sports and get married; They continue their active lifestyle, but Wendy is injured in a ski accident and learns she wont be able to participate in sports anymore; Wendy fears Rex wont love her because of this, but he says he only went along because he thought Wendy loved sports. "Good-Bye To Heartbreak" text story. "Go West For Love," art by John Forte; Spoiled heiress Fran goes to a Western dude ranch for excitement; She constantly has to be rescued by cowboy Bronco; They fall in love and discover they are both rich, so theres no socio-economic gap to worry about. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Summer... The Lake..."; Two years after a summer romance, Ellen and Chris meet again; Although they are each engaged to someone else, they wonder if they are making a mistake. "No Wonder You Laughed"; High school student Jane has a crush on college student Don, the brother of her friend Freddie; Don also falls for Jane, but they cant marry until hes able to support them. Jane presses him to elope; he agrees, even though it will mean he has to work part-time and theyll have to live in a shabby apartment. "My Love - But with Strings," script and art by Dick Briefer; Hank and Marion are in love, but hes with the District Attorneys office and her older brother Jimmy is "mixed up in the numbers racket!"; Marion asks him to help Jimmy for her sake. "No More Junes" text story. "Love Has Four Faces"; Doris and her brother Ned are very close; When Doris starts dating Scott, he resents her spending so much time with Ned and this angers Doris. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 82 pages, B&W.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Ponkan 8. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

After the Valentine's Day event and trip to the aquarium, Hachiman, Yukino, and Yui decide their next step to take. But suddenly the Service Club receives a huge request! Yukino must answer the call, even if she regrets her choice‚ Everyone has to grow up someday, and not every person you meet along the way will stay with you. But until that day comes, there is only the present. What is the answer that these three hold close to their hearts?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 254 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.