Young Romance comic books issue 8

Cover by John Prentice. Art by Bill Draut, Dick Malmgren and John Prentice. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #73 on cover, Vol. 8 No. 1 in indicia. Venetian beauty Gina doubts that visiting American Stan sees her as more than a summer fling; Abuse survivor Joy must learn how to trust her husband rather than fear him; Eve dates a handsome scientist who seems to be hiding a sinister secret. Girl from the Old Country; Afraid of Marriage!; Atoms and Eve!; Nancy Hale Advice; Penny Wise; Breaking the Ice; Marriageable Age. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#74 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by John Prentice. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Art Gates, Bernard Baily?, George Roussos? and unknown. Look how she throws herself at that stagehand! She'd do a lot more for her career if she turned some of that charm on the star of the show! Featuring: "The Kissoff!"; "A Holiday for Love!"; "For Love Alone!"; and "Idol Worship!" Plus: 1-pager "I Thought It Was Love"! Also: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Be Consistent"! And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Don't Be Lonely"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#75 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 3 in indicia. Cover by Bill Draut. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Mike Sekowsky?, Ross Andru?, Art Gates and unknown. Featuring: "Secret Marriage!"; "Personal Secretary"; "Too Plain for Love by Nancy Hale"; and "Light of Love"! Plus: 1-pager "Too Wise to Fall in Love!" Also: 1-page Nancy Hale article "It's War!" And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Romeo, Oh Romeo!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#76 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 4 in indicia. Cover by Bill Draut? Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Jo Albistur, Ann Brewster and unknown. Featuring: "Let's Pretend"; "Lovesick Meddler"; "Unpleasingly Plump"; and "Lover's Helper"! Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale article "She's Popular"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ann Brewster. Art by Bill Draut, Jo Albistur, Bob McCarty and Ann Brewster. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #77 on cover, Vol. 8 No. 5 in indicia. Meg must choose between Dexter, who offers financial security, or Jack, whom she really loves; Redhead Anne is both intrigued and repulsed by the private party club called The Hangout; Carl hopes to win enough money playing pinball that he can afford to marry Vivian. The second issue to carry the Comics Code seal on the cover. The Security of Love; The Hangout; Nancy Hale Advice; The Big Fish!; My Husband's Keeper!; Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#78 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 6 in indicia. Cover by Bill Draut? Stories by unknown. Art by Jo Albistur, Bill Draut, Art Gates and unknown. He's just got to get well! When the fighting is over, they'll never be separated again! But will Lieutenant Duryea be reported for fraternizing with an enlisted man? Read..."Army Nurse"! Also featuring "Dream House for Two" and "What's the Catch?" Plus: 2-pagers "A Man to Love" and "Meddling Mother-in-Law"! And: 1-pagers "Once and for All" and "Too Fickle to Marry"! Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Wave It Yourself"! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Making Him Over"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ann Brewster and Joe Simon. Art by Jo Albistur, Bob McCarty and Ann Brewster. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #79 on cover, Vol. 8 No. 7 in indicia. Hal's relationship with Alice is threatened when he becomes obsessed with the subject of his latest portrait; Dancer Madge is torn between her performing partner Danny and theater critic Bob; Marcie's handsome boss wants to date her, but she's all business. A Vision of Beauty!; A Torch Song for Danny; Nancy Hale Advice; Poor Marcie!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Come On, Smile!; Castle in Spain. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 8. Circa 1953. UK reprints of US romance comics. Includes: "Old Enough to Marry!" (Jack Kirby & Joe Simon), "The Gingerbread House" and "Lovesick!" (Jack Kirby). Jack Kirby cover. 7.25" x 9.75". 68 pages. Black and white.

Issue 8. 1981. Digest size. UK reprints of Marvel Comics. "My Own Romance" issue 71, "And Then I Found You!?" (Al Williamson), "Don't Ask Me to Marry You!!" (Matt Baker). "My Love" issue 10, "No Man Is My Master!" (Stan Lee & John Buscema). "My Own Romance" issue 74, "I Was Ashamed of My Family!", "He Was Perfect -- But I Lost Him!" (Jack Kirby), "Don't Let It Happen to You!" (Jay Scott Pike). "Love Romances" issue 82, "His Lips... or None!" (Matt Baker), "The Girl who had Everything!", "Better Late Than Never!" (Matt Baker). 5.5" x 8". 48 pages. Black and white.