Romantic comic books issue 13

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Lonely Ellen loves the attention she gets after she witnesses a hold-up, especially from handsome reporter Terry - but it turns out she's accused the wrong man. Claire is willing to sacrifice anything, even the man she loves, to become president of the local ladies' club. Chemist Toni is heart-broken when co-worker and boyfriend Bart starts dating wealthy Paula, but she's not ready to let Bart go. Heartbreak's Verdict; Road to Tears; The Search for Honesty; The Lady Knows It All. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Emil Gershwin and Paul Gattuso. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A beautiful redhead fears the man she met skiing sees her only as a brief fling; Details of fashion and behavior that will impress a man; Advice on not keeping love a secret. My Cinderella Story; The Little Touches!; Sweet Surrender; Portrait of a Lady; Kiss and Make Up!; Rejected Honeymoon; Is Your Romance a Secret?; The Heart Tells the Truth; I Told My Love a Lie! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Lee wants to marry Nora, but she's been burned by love before. When her boss gets grabby, beautiful Nancy quits, and looks for a job where romance is not expected. The Last Time I Was Burned; Summer Love; Found: One Fiancee; Joycea Joins Joycea; The Promise; Wanted: A Plain Old Maid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Rosenberger and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Ginny tries to keep her past a secret, until she meets a man who has secrets of his own; After her boyfriend gets drafted, Lucille takes over the business they share and is wooed by a handsome new employee; Redheaded Lorry chooses her acting career over marriage to Jim, and hes not happy about it. My Shameful Secret; Stage Crazy; Our Stolen Love; Love Across the Atlantic; Search for Happiness; I was a Profiteer! Followed by Romantic Love (1949) #0 and then Romantic Love (1949) #20, as issues #14-19 were never printed. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, Bernard Sachs, and Mike Roy. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Up-and-coming actress Trudy is forced to choose between her husband Danny or a promising career on the stage. Joan has great hopes for husband Jim's political career, but her ambition starts to alienate her from Jim's affections. Ruth dislikes her husband's workaholic tendencies and the sketchy parties she's forced to attend for potential clients. Love or the Limelight?; Candidate for Love; Model Wife; Are You the Girl He Married?; A Name for Francesca; Budget Blues; Married to His Work; Shopping Spree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Beautiful Jessica leads on older, wealthy neighbor John to win favors, but has no intention of marrying him - and then she meets younger, handsome Stan. Laura dates Leslie just to spite his controlling mother, but then she meets Leslie's handsome college roommate, Mark, and the sparks really fly. Kathy resents the time that her boyfriend Joel spends with his friends, and craves having him all to herself. Nightfall; My Inconsolable Heart; Love Can't Be Wrong; Independent. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

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

It's the start of winter, and busy times are ahead for Hachiman, whether it's dealing with Iroha's selfishness or going on a New Year's shrine visit with Komachi. He and Yui are planning to also buy a birthday present for Yukino, but Hachiman somehow ends up on a date (maybe?) with Yukino's sister Haruno?!

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

Cover price $13.00.

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 13 - 1st printing.

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

The calendar reads March, but the buds of new hope are far from blooming. Yukino, Yui, and Hachiman are finally trying to put their feelings into words and act on them-but doing that means ending their relationship as it is now. As much as they wish things could stay like this forever, a new day cannot dawn until the beautiful sunset gives way to night. If they want to move forward, they must put an end to this chapter of their lives. And before they even have time to worry, the credits start to roll...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Issue #13. February 1935. Katharine Hepburn cover. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.