Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) comic books 1953

Volume 1, Issue 3. Whole number 3. Photo cover. "Dear John: I Love Someone Else," pencils by Jack Kirby; Soldier Matt loves his hometown girlfriend Ruth, but when he and WAC Cathy are stranded in a hut in Korea overnight, he kisses her and is conflicted; Matt later receives a "Dear John" letter from Ruth, breaking up with him. "As You Were" Nancy Hale advice column. Untitled story, pencils by Mort Meskin; Frances and Michael are engaged, but her parents dont think his antiques shop is a solid business venture; Michael gets a job as a mechanic then quits. "Bride and Broom!", pencils by Mort Meskin; Marge marries young dentist Bill; Marge doesnt like having to economize because Bill is building up a practice; she envies her married friend Kay, who has a nice house and luxuries; Marge finally leaves Bill after an argument over dresses she bought. "Voice Charm" Charmaigne advice column. "Strange Honeymoon," pencils by Mort Meskin; Against her mothers advice, Laura decides to spend her honeymoon with Jeff in the small town where she grew up; The townspeople are surprised when they learn Laura is Dan Brices daughter: her mother told her that her father was a prominent man, but Laura discovers Dan still lives there and is "the town tramp." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 4. Whole number 4. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Timmy and Judy decide to get married, even though they're teenagers, but the law won't let them. Advice on love from Nancy Hale and pipe-smoking square Dan Wilson. Johnny turns bitter after Marge tricks him into marriage. Under 21; Ask Dan Wilson, Man About Women; Shoulder Beauty by Nancy Hale; Here Cries the Bride!; Beauty Aid by Charmaigne; Stop at Nothing! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 5. Whole number 5. Art by Natalie Krigstein, John Prentice, Bill Draut, and Mort Meskin. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Julie gets a job and leaves Frank home to take care of the baby, a radical concept in 1953. Ellie faces heartache when she learns she was adopted as a baby. Gary seeks Hildy's advice on girls, but doesn't love her until she's already married. Let's Change Places; Kiss and Keep Quiet; Stepchild; Too Young to Be Married; Button Up Your Overcoat; Don't Cry on My Shoulder. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 6. Whole number 6. Art by Natalie Krigstein, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Jan keeps her young son a secret from the man she's dating. Eadie's overprotective friends and family don't want her dating stranger Ray. Ann has become bored with her life with screenwriter Barry. My Secret, My Baby; Run Out of Town; "Unaccustomed As I Am..."; Bored with My Husband; String Along with Me; Imperfect Marriage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 1. Whole number 7. Art by Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A farmer sets out to find a man for his tomboyish daughter Tracy. Waitress Rose marries sailor Mart, but she's afraid he's seeing another woman. Lisa meets the man who framed her for robbery, and fears he will ruin her new life. A Husband for Tracy!; Whereas and Hereby by Nancy Hale; Mind Your Own Marriage!; Ask Dan Wilson, Man About Women; Hand Care by Charmaigne; The Man Who Shamed Me! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 2. Whole number 8. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ethel is despondent after the death of her infant daughter; Marge tries to manage her husband's Ben's career, but he resents the interference; Student Peg feels left out when her husband reunites with his old artist friends. Once a Mother; Little Helpmate; Affectionately Yours; After School Wife; The Narrow Face; Married Strangers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 3. Whole number 9. Art by John Prentice, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A woman suspects a female family friend has designs on her husband; Steve falls for the mail-order bride he's arranged for his widowed father; Tough cop Matt isn't sure how to react when he falls for bad girl Lila. Home-Wrecker; Find Me a Bride; I Love Me; Love Thief; Bridal Beauty; Share and Share Alike. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 4. Whole number 10. Photo cover. "Working Wife," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Joan enjoys making a home for her husband Dan, but she's been raised to believe she's fit for nothing more than the dependent, featherbrain, housewife role; She wants to prove her mettle and takes an office job. Dan disapproves. "My Mistake, Lady!", pencils by John Prentice; Red is a newbie telephone lineman and mentored by Mike Barody, a brash, ballsy weather-beaten man with years of experience; When Red innocently and unwittingly flirts with Mike's girl, Mary Ford, Mike gives him a stern warning by dropping a heavy wrench close to his head. "Tips for Teens" article by Nancy Hale. "Country Cousin," script by Natalie Krigstein, pencils by Bill Draut; Louise is a New Yorker with a handsome boyfriend Wes and an agreeable roommate Cora; Her country cousin Betsy comes to town for a week's visit; She's a nice girl but inconveniences the two roommates. "How He Proposed" one-page story, pencils by Mort Meskin. "Homecookin'" by Charmaigne; Article about the importance of nutritious meals to a marriage. "The Stranger in His Heart," pencils by Bill Draut; Glen and Dan are battlefield buds in Korea. When Dan is fatally wounded, Glen promises to take care of his motherless seven-year-old son, Billy; Back in the States, Glen is re-united with his wife Lucy and finds Billy in a dreary orphanage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.