Comic books in 'Beach', graded by CGC

Stories and art by Bob Powell Studio and Lee Elias. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Reporter Martha has a love-hate relationship with her handsome editor Lee, until a circus fire makes them see what's really important. Redheaded Diane never got over her orphaned childhood, and is desperate to marry. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. First issue to feature the Comics Code seal on the cover. Deadline For Love!; Forbidden Romance; She I Found Love on a Bus; I Was Nobody's Baby; My Ticket to Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Redheaded June shamefully admits she's only dating boring Joe because he's rich. Meg loses the only man she'd ever loved because of one little white lie. Sue enjoys the chase, but rapidly loses interest once she wins a man, and heartbreak follows. Love for Sale!; My Phantom Lover!; Threat to My Love; Should I Give Up My Career for Marriage?; Lovers' Quarrel; Too Good at Love!; My Life Was a Lie; Suspicious of Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Journalist Margarets plans for a nice, stable marriage with Ralph get sidetracked when she meets handsome, impulsive Ned, whos sailing around the world. When roommates Ann and Cathy compete for the affections of Don, Ann threatens to reveal that Cathy's brother is a convict. Janet, the daughter of a railway worker, falls for Jeff, another rail worker, and schemes to get him fired from his dangerous job. Beyond the Horizon; Customs of Courtship; Without Honor - Without Love!; The Good, Good Life; My Fearful Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Sheila tries to put her life back together after a mental breakdown, but she fears that she will harm the man she loves. Angela wants Stan for herself, and she's willing to spread vicious rumors about her romantic rival, if that's what it takes. In a topical story for the era, Audrey sees the new United Nations building as a chance to date handsome diplomats, but she doesn't really believe in the organization. Plus profiles of actor John Derek and screen legend Kirk Douglas. And a comics version of a love poem by William Shakespeare. Breakdown; John Derek; It Was a Lover and His Lass; Scandal Was My Weapon; Romance on the Leash; Kirk Douglas; I Was a UN Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by George Peltz and Manny Stallman. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. A couple tries to keep their date a secret from nosy friends and neighbors. Rancher Louisa is torn between cowpokes Fred and Phil, until a horse attack decides the matter. The Secret Date; Song At Twilight; Fear Haunts My Love; Break A Girl's Heart; A Gift of Roses. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow, Jack Kamen and Al Feldstein. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. War widow Lorna isn't sure that she can love again. A story with mildly risque pre-Code bad-girl art, as Wendy is shocked when she catches new hubby Bob enjoying a burlesque show - but the real problem is he hates living with her folks. A story with art by EC legends Jack Kamen and Al Feldstein. Saucy narration and swimsuit pose on the cover by L. B. Cole. My Love Was Auctioned; My Road to Heartbreak; Tears of Joy; Fool's Desire. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Ken Battefield. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Bill and Grant are so divided over Betty's love that they come to blows, and that's just the start of the story. Marilyn falls for Steve, but she can't guess at the secret that's keeping them apart. "Miss Ashton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on overcoming shyness for readers. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. Torn Between Two Loves; Love Questions; Advice for the Shy Girl; My Hour of Love; Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Lee Loeb and others. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. New department store clerk June falls for co-worker Bob, but the other women at the store warn her that he's a ladies' man. Redheaded Louise becomes convinced that fiance Lance is only interested in her mother's fortune. Party girl Kathy tries settling down with stable new hubby Frank, but gets restless and falls in with her old crowd. "Miss Ashton" provides vintage romantic advice for readers. Why Didn't I Believe Him?; Escape to Love..!; I Wanted Thrills. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

72 pgs. B&W. Color cover. Non fiction magazine of western stories. Features art and photos. Cover price $0.75.

Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird cover. Includes previously unpublished pages of T.M.N.T. artwork. Centerfold splash featuring Cerebus, Flaming Carrot, and the turtles by Bob Burden. Plus a rogues gallery and upcoming previews. Ashcan format, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", b&w, 30 pages, 3,000 print run.

"Survivor" cover. May 27, 2000. Inside: Ryan Reynolds; "Survivor"; Caroline Rhea; Eileen Fulton and Don Hastings ("As the World Turns"); Bill O'Reilly. Cover price $1.79.

Cover: "Survivor" Kucha Tribe. January 20, 2001. Inside: "Survivor" Special Issue. "Survivor: The Australian Outback"; interview with "Survivor" producer Mark Burnett; Gervase and Sue from the first "Survivor"; meeting the new "Survivor" contestants; Erik Palladino ("ER"); "A Girl Thing"; Jason Robards tribute; review of "Andromeda" (Kevin Sorbo). Cover price $2.49.

Cover: "Survivor" Ogakor Tribe. January 20, 2001. Inside: "Survivor" Special Issue. "Survivor: The Australian Outback"; interview with "Survivor" producer Mark Burnett; Gervase and Sue from the first "Survivor"; meeting the new "Survivor" contestants; Erik Palladino ("ER"); "A Girl Thing"; Jason Robards tribute; review of "Andromeda" (Kevin Sorbo). Cover price $2.49.

Contains a "Lost" bonus CD attached to the cover. August 28, 2005. Cover: Yunjin Kim, Dominic Monaghan, Evangeline Lilly, and Jorge Garcia of "Lost." Inside: "Lost" season 1 episode guide; Peter Jennings tribute; "Las Vegas"; "Prison break"; HBO's "Rome." Cover price $2.99.

Doctor Who Villains, Victor Pemberton, Naren Shanker (Star Trek: Next Generation), Spider-Man, Julia Nicholson (Babylon 5), Highlander. Cover price $4.50.

Issue features Tweety and Sylvester in "Guests Not Pests," "Jar Wars," "Matter of Habit," and "Friendly Fellows." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

Whitman edition. Cover price $0.30.

Whitman edition. Issue features Tweety and Sylvester in "Guests Not Pests," "Jar Wars," "Matter of Habit," and "Friendly Fellows." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 2 #7, Oct. 1982. This issue includes the following: fiction by Gary Brandner, Robert Sheckley, Avram Davidson, and others; an interview with Nicholas Meyer; the teleplay to In Praise of Pip; a feature on spoken word records; and more. Cover price $2.00.

Written by Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick and Various. Cover by Jeff Shultz and Bob Smith. Archie's weekend trip away has Veronica in bad shape; how will she ever get on without her dear Archiekins? Well, maybe if she has someone to get her mind off him it won't be too bad! Can she keep her date a secret from her true love, or will she be left completely date-less? Find out in 'Foul Bawl,' the fun lead story to a jam-packed double double digest! 320 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.