Young Love (1949-1957) comic books 1953

Art by Bill Walton, Bob McCarty, John Prentice, Mort Meskin and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #41 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #11 in indicia. An American soldier in occupied Berlin falls for Greta, but can't bear to tell her he killed her brother. Fran loves no-good Phil, but he's always on the lookout for the next hustle. Nightclub cigarette girl Janie is looking for a rich husband, but she thinks playboy Randy isn't it. Forget Me, Fraulein!; Beauty Aids; Poor Risk for Marriage; A Husband's Ideal; Part Time Charmer!; Loving Is Believing; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bill Draut, Morris Waldinger, John Prentice, Mort Meskin and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #42 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #12 in indicia. A hitchhiking waitress and the trucker who picks her up find themselves in a tight spot. Dale is afraid her own reputation will be tainted after her sister is involved in a scandal. Jerry becomes intrigued with the frumpy woman working in his sweatshop. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Girl Hitchhiker!; Sincerely, Sue; Scarlet Sister; Your Wardrobe; Horoscope Marriage!; The Outsider; The Creep!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Teen-Age Widow," script and art by Jack Kirby; 17-year-old Clara marries Ken before his military deployment; On their honeymoon, hes reported killed in an avalanche; Clara takes a job as governess for widower Tods daughter so she can remain at the site until Kens body is recovered in the spring, but stays on even afterwards; Tod introduces Clara to his employee Herb and they date, but Herbs mother disapproves. "You're Engaged" advice article. "The Wonderful Person!", script by Natalie Krigstein, art by Bill Draut; Ella works for Bill, a middle-aged newcomer who appears to be altruistically helping improve their small town; She admires Bill and even falls in love with him, so she refuses to listen to her boyfriend Jim, who claims Bill must have ulterior motives. "Marriage to a Tree!" one-page non-fiction story. Untitled Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story, art by Jack Kirby; Thelma has received marriage proposals from handsome football player Eddie and nice, studious assistant librarian Morton; She asks Nancy Hale which one she should marry. "Coiffure Magic" advice article, art by Mort Meskin. "Girl Friday!", art by John Prentice; Ella has been Berts private secretary for 8 years; she loves him, but hes already married; After Berts invalid wife dies, Ella encourages him to take a vacation; Bert returns with a new, young girlfriend, Maude. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Al Eadeh, Mort Meskin and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #44 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #2 in indicia. Two auto mechanics are both secretly in love with the boss's daughter, Mary. Champion swimmer Julie is forced to choose between her sport and the man she loves. Fran is torn between her boyfriend and his flirty brother. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Also featuring a vintage ads for the book "How to Get Along with Boys," "How to Get Along with Girls" and "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." Unspoken For!; Green-Eyed Monster; Facts on Love; What's Mine is Yours!; Glasses Win Glances; Once a Champion. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bill Draut, John Prentice and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #45 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #3 in indicia. Cora learns Floyd's secret, and it threatens to tear their marriage apart. To date Ella, Steve must win over her bratty little brother, who looks like Dennis the Menace. Nancy's new hubby Joe is terrible with money, so they have to move in with Nancy's folks. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Terrible Secret!; The Mean Little Cupid!; Boy-Crazy; I Like It Here!; Something Special; Stab in the Back! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Natalie Krigstein, Bill Draut, Al Eadeh, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #46 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #4 in indicia. Trudy's dalliance with a strange boy leads to a fight and a scandal. Diner waitress Sally takes a shine to unemployed Doug, and helps him get his life together. A long-distance love triangle develops among three ham-radio hobbyists. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Ashamed to Face Him!; The Perfect Setup!; Blueprint Husband; Out of the Blue!; Hey, Hold It!; The Hard Guy! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Prentice and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #47 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #5 in indicia. Marcy doesn't know how to tell the handsome sailor she just met that she's engaged. Amy is concerned when best pal Nancy starts dating a ladies' man. A reporter's wife fears for his safety when he investigates mob figures. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Too Late to Tell Him!; Farewell Note!; Young Love's Fashion Corner; That Other Girl!; The Web We Weave!; One to Make Ready; Out All Hours! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Don't Wait for Me!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Russ goes off to fight in Korea, leaving his girlfriend Amy behind; Matt, an Army friend of Russ, visits Amy and says Russ hasnt written because he was wounded; Matt falls in love with Amy. "The Marrying Kind," pencils by Jack Kirby; 18-year-old Lucy decides to marry Bob, an older crew member shes just met on a cruise; Her older sister opposes the match, but when she meets the handsome ships captain she finds romance of her own. "Let's Go Dutch" advice article. "Cold Shoulder for Two!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Jerri and Patrice are both dumped by their boyfriends; Jerri falls into depression and her "continued morbid behavior" leads to "a state of collapse!" Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic advice column, pencils by Jack Kirby. "How Can You Pretend About Love!", art by John Prentice; Sherry and Jeff are engaged but shes adopted and wonders who her real parents might be; She thinks she might be of "aristocratic stock"; Her adopted parents give Jeff the address of Sherrys mother: she lives in a slum and is an aged slattern. "Love, Honor and Betray!", art by Bill Draut; Alans wife dies in childbirth and he is bitter; he leaves the child behind and goes to South America to work for 3 years; Alan returns and wants to claim Steve, but Jean is his legal guardian and wont give him up; Alan romances Jean and marries her so he can claim his son. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #49 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #7 in indicia. Poverty-stricken Milly doesn't think she's good enough for wealthy Robert. Lorna is torn between practical farmer Andy and pie-in-the-sky dreamer Joe. A widow and widower marry, but he's still haunted by his first wife. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Riff-Raff; Taken for Granted; Highway of Dreams!; The Doormat; Spit and Polish; Ghost of His First Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bob McCarty, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #50 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #8 in indicia. Kay marries Charlie while Hank is stationed overseas, but Hank swears to get her back. Norma becomes a business tycoon by running a chain of hot-dog stands. A drifter tries to win over his puritanical female boss on a tropical island plantation. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Wedding Present; It's Our Anniversary!; Norma the Queen of the Hot Dogs!; He's Gone!; Two Kisses for Your Anniversary!; Good Manners Will Make You Rate With Your Date; Well Groomed; Miss Puritan! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bob McCarty, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Al Eadeh and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #51 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #9 in indicia. Terry questions her own motives in marrying wealthy Colin. Nurse Lois knows that handsome patient Grant is suffering from a broken heart. Redheaded speed demon Ellen meets handsome cop Ben while street-racing in her souped-up jalopy. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. To Marry For Money; The Will To Love; Roughhouse Ready; Give Me Your Blessing; What Advice Would YOU Have Given?; Speed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whole # 52. Cover price $0.10.