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Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) comic books 1938-1955

  • Issue #1
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 1
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.

    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. While her husband Eddie is assigned overseas, Gail decides she's not ready to be a soldier's wife, and starts dating Don - who's not ready to be tied down. Nat and Laura fall in love at a party, but fate and a fiery bus crash conspire to keep them apart. When Fred is accused of a hit-and-run, Lydia is the only one who will stand by him until the truth is revealed. For Better or for Worse; Paper Kisses; Forget If You Can!; My Love for Yours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 2

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman learns her lesson after cheating on her sailor boyfriend, in a story featuring good-girl art. Good-girl art features in the next story as well, about a woman who becomes dissatisfied with her status as a 1950s housewife. Stung by romance in the past, a woman can't bring herself to love again. This Is Forever; She Wanted My Man; The Losing Game; Lesson in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 3

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Ginny's sweetheart Neil finally returns from military service, but she finds herself drawn to his war buddy Ted. Gloria models for her painter husband Sam, but when she sells one of his paintings for food money, he acts like the classic temperamental artist. Lois's twin sister Laura is a flighty heartbreaker, but when they meet David, Lois decides to take her sister's place and marry him. My Heart Went Sailing; Stolen Moments; Double Kisses; Unwanted Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 4

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A redheaded woman fears she can never love again, until she meets the one soldier who can change her mind. Lovers separated by circumstance long for reunion. A new bride has difficulty adjusting to married life, but a dalliance with a sleazy stranger is probably not the solution to her problems. My One Mistake; Lover Come Back; The Bride Wore Tears; Unfaithful? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 5

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. In a rare story narrated by the male character, Navy sailor Bob marries Betty before he ships out, but the long separation drives him into another woman's arms. Nerdy florist Miss Slate falls for Tom, the handsome soldier who regularly sends flowers to another woman, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Substitute Wife; Fragrant Kisses; Talent for Love; The Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 6

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Catherine marries sailor Paul in haste, despite better offers, but when she sees lipstick on his collar, she wonders if she made the wrong choice. Mary meets struggling writer Fred on a dare from her friends, but then she really falls for him. Unbalanced Gwen tries to move in on her ex-boyfriend Roger, and when that fails, she targets Roger's wife Mary for death. Lesson in Marriage; Now and Forever; Everything But Love; The Girl Next Door. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 7

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman tries to choose between love and obligation, in a story featuring good-girl art. A May-December romance starts promisingly, until the woman meets a man closer to her own age. A waitress tries to win a wealthy man's heart, but it takes a fight and a near-drowning to get there. Agony in My Heart; Meant for Each Other; The Strangest Love; I'll Wait for You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 8
  • Issue #9
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 9

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    Art by Matt Baker and others. Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. April is torn between wealthy John and boy-next-door Charles, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Wendy loves sailor Bill, but doesn't want a husband who will spend all his time at sea. Rosalind is torn between her mother's drive to make her an actress and her own love for a soldier named Bob, but producer Mr. Grant may have a solution that suits everybody. My Greedy Heart; Gossip Condemned Me; Wandering Kisses; I Made Love My Career. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 10

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Redheaded Jill marries Fred, but her new in-laws are cruel, and always getting into her business. Betsy fears that a blonde temptress will break up her new marriage to Navy sailor Peter. Tears of Despair; Doubt in My Heart; No Love Is Perfect; My Mad Desire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 11

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    Art by Matt Baker and others. Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Sharon gets bored with her square steady Bill and sets out for excitement as a "party girl," but quickly gets in over her head. Plus a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. I Wanted Excitement; And Baby Makes Three; Darling, Come Back; Love to Share. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 12

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A department-store buyer isn't ready to let go of the tragedy in her past. Jay is a grease jockey whose gal wants to go to fancy parties - but the rich guy she meets there doesn't treat her right. Forever in My Heart; Only Love Matters; I Learned the Hard Way; It Takes Two to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 13

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman learns her soldier husband has been cheating on her. A man falls in love with his fiancee's sister. A gal falls for the mysterious stranger who rooms in her aunt's boarding house, but she doesn't know anything about him, including whether he can be trusted. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. A Wife in Every Camp; Change of Hearts; Too Many Kisses; Stranger in My Arms. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 14

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Country girl Wendy falls for her handsome new neighbor Matt, but he has a secret reason for refusing her advances. Jack loves Kathy, but she's still not over the loss of her fiance in the war. Chip's girlfriend wonders why he never takes her to meet his friends, in a story featuring plentiful good-girl art. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Our Kind of Love; Always the Bridesmaid; Too Late for Regret; My Mixed-up Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #15
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 15

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Newly married Betsy's happiness is disrupted by the return of her sleazy old flame, George, who wants to steal her husband's inventions. Sam's new wife is disappointed with their new home, above the garage where he works, and that's just the start of their problems. Envy in My Heart; Love on the Rebound; Anybody's Girl; Forever Mine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #16
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 16

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    Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. Farmer's wife Martha is shocked at the way her bad-girl cousin Sally throws herself at her husband Bill. Anne falls for wealthy gadabout Phil, ignoring her brother's warnings that he's a notorious ladies' man. Bored with her older husband (who looks like Clark Kent), Jean hides her wedding ring to flirt with handsome Jim, then wonders if she's gone too far. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Lesson for a Cheat; Gal on the Make; Loves Happy Landing; Runaway Romance. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.