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Pictorial Romances (1950) 19 GD+ 2.5

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    Pictorial Romances (1950) #19 GD+ 2.5
    Published May 1953 by St. John.
    GD+ 2.5
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    $430.00
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    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split.
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    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. 100-page giant. Madge is torn between wealthy Neil, who wants to keep their romance secret from his family, and Rod, who wants to marry her, in a story with art by Baker. Wendy is teaching at college while her fiance is in the military overseas, but she's tempted by fellow teacher Stan. Flora meets Bert while working as a dime-a-dance girl and they fall for each other, but he gets the wrong idea when he finds out about her job. Plus a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Cover by Baker. Elopement Hid Our Sins; Mistaken Thrills; To Love and Obey; I Was a Toy of Love; Misled by Loneliness; Weekend in New York; Fooled by My Heart; I Ruled Against Romance; Strange Rival; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; Contest of Love; The Romance I Tried to Wreck. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25. Grade: GD+ 2.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)