Auctions: comic books in 'Romance'

Cinderella Love (1950) 15 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Cover coming loose at both staples. Centerfold detached at one staple and coming loose at other. Water damage and staple rust.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bob Oksner and Jack Sparling. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. College student Connie tutors the campus football star Ken, but Ken's rich girlfriend gets jealous and interferes. In Paris, soldier Beth is torn between fellow GI Bob and wealthy Frenchman Henri. Joyce volunteers at a charity to meet wealthy bachelors, but Delia decides to cut to the chase by introducing her to her cousin Dick. The first of several iconic covers by Matt Baker for this title. My Textbook Sweetheart; The Wall of Wealth; Penny-Pinching Love; The Long Way Home!; You Can't Trap Love. Final issue of the original run; the title resumed a few months later with issue #25. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cinderella Love (1950) 27 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Mario Colavito, Bob Oksner, John Prentice, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Teri works as a nurse for research scientist John, but John's fiancee Joan doesn't understand or care about his work, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Doreen and Sally battle for the affections of radio DJ Hugh, in the punningly titled "A Record Breaking Affair." Maid Tina gets to impersonate a countess as a joke for her wealthy boss, but she didn't expect to fall for handsome gardener Kip, who is also not who he appears to be. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Also featuring a vintage PSA on "Polio Precautions," a sign of its times. Another nice cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Doctor in My Heart; A Record Breaking Affair; Good-bye, My Love; Sleight of Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Complete Romance (1949) 1 VG+ 4.5

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Story by Harry Sinclair Drago. Art by Myron Fass. An issue-length drama based on the novel Women to Love by Harry Sinclair Drago, here credited just as Sinclair Drago. Scarlett falls for street punk Rocco and stays with him as he works his way up in the Chicago underworld, but when he orders the St. Valentines Day Massacre, she feels he might have gone too far. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of Love (1950 Comic Media) 1 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full spine split. Cover detached. Brittle.

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Cowboy Romances (1949) 3 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425420001

52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Dear Lonely Hearts (1953 Harwell) 7 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4225042001

Cover art by Marty Elkin. "Unwed Mother," art by Marty Elkin; High school student Lynn marries Danny and becomes pregnant, then learns he has a wife elsewhere; Lynn has the baby and moves with her parents to another town, where she will finish high school; However, her story comes out and she is a social pariah with the other students. "Problem Corner" advice column by Mildred Norton. "Doubting Heart"; Marge gets lonely and bored while her husband Bud is away in the Army; she decides to date Neal because she thinks Bud is enjoying himself in his free time; Bud comes home and finds Marge kissing Neal: he says he was injured and in the hospital for 3 months, and has now received a medical discharge. "Love in High Style"; Bobbie dates Chick, but is flattered by the attentions of her fathers business associate Douglas, an older man; Bobbie argues with Chick and goes on a date with Douglas, but he forces himself on her in the car; Chick arrives and rescues her, and he and Bobbie reconcile. "Girl into Woman"; Ruth separates from her boyfriend Bob to attend nursing school; Bob agrees to wait for her, but after a time he writes and says hes engaged to marry another girl, Sylvia; Ruth decides to sneak out of school and confront Bob, but witnesses a horrible traffic accident. "Friends, this is Mary Benson"; Mary and Bob are married and have a child, but his alcoholism taints their life; Mary runs into John, an old friend who has always loved her; Mary is torn: she loves Bob but wants their child to have the decent, stable life that John can give them. "I Lied for Love" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Secrets (1950) 16 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Sally's quest for love is complicated by the crooked schemes of her mother, a phony fortune-teller, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Southern belle Carolyn avoids men after bad experiences, and tries to get her sister Ginny to do the same. Jo Ann is ashamed that she lives with her father in a barge on the waterfront, and tries to hide it from the men she dates. Another terrific cover by Baker. Railroaded into Romance; I Was Love-Shy; Don't Cry, Baby!; I Tried to Lead a Double-Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Secrets (1950) 27 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Hy Rosen, Bob Brown, Dave Ganz, and Ric Estrada. Early romance comics from St. John with an emphasis on scandal and great covers by Matt Baker. Nancy dates the truck drivers she meets working in a freight office, just to see who she likes, but that gives some of them the wrong idea. Since childhood, Kay has been torn between Andy, who grows up to be a lawyer, and scofflaw Terry, who goes into petty crime. Peggy loves both reform-school teen Bill and football star Griff, but there's bad blood between Griff's and Bill's families. Another simple yet stunning cover by Baker. My Dates Were Free Trials; A Fool for Him; Love Can't Be Perfect; Heartless! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Secrets (1950) 28 GD- 1.8

Cover, first wrap, and centerfold coming loose at both staples. Water damage and interior pen markings.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and others. Early romance comics from St. John with an emphasis on scandal and great covers by Matt Baker. While Ray is overseas with the service, his fiancee back home tries to resist the temptation of other men. Poverty-stricken Marie loves Hank, who is also poor, but dates wealthy Mitchell because he offers a way out of the slums. Plus a vintage comics ad for Lionel Trains. I Couldn't Say No; Too Many Kisses; He Bought My Love; Backwards Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Frontier Romances (1949) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4432890008

Art by Walter T. Johnson, John Giunta, Ed Waldman and Howard Larsen. Tales of love on the dusty trails of the prairie. Redheaded rodeo cowgirl Sally is torn between straight-arrow Jim and bad-boy Jeff; Gloria decides to teach a lesson to the unwashed cowpoke who wants a wife to go with his new fortune. The lead story was cited in the infamous anti-comics screed Seduction of the Innocent, for an alleged instance of erotic spanking on page 3. But best of all is the painted cover by an unknown artist, reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. Tangled Love; Heart-Wrangler; Ropin' in a Wild Cowpoke; Two-Gun Lady; Don't Fence Me In. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

GI War Brides (1954) 3 GD+ 2.5

Only one staple (manufacturing). Centerfold detached. Water damage.

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Combination military and romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior. New bride Connie fears that a redheaded temptress has designs on her husband Bill. Terry hopes that marrying soldier Phil will be her ticket out of poverty, but she's sorely disappointed, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Sylvia falls for Dick, but soon learns he still burns for an old flame. Unwanted; Kisses For Two Only; Divided Love; My Jealous Heart; Dance Hall Dame. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 2 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4339276003

Her own beautiful sister was engaged to the man she secretly loved! Featuring: 9 page story "Girl in the Shadows" written by Robert Kanigher and pencilled by Alex Toth; 1 page Lili filler (Lili, a dancer, tries to impress the new accompanist); 8 page story "Never Say Goodbye"; 1 page illustrated poem "The Golden Light"; 8 page story "Legacy of Love" drawn by Everett Raymond Kinstler; 1 page Daisy's Diary filler; 7 page story "Two Loves Have I"; 1 page Wendy filler; 2 page text story "Someday -- Darling"; 10 page story "Take a Letter, Sweetheart!"; 1 page Buzzy public service announcement "Stay in School, Give Yourself a Break!" written by Jack Schiff and drawn by Graham Place (published in cooperation with leading national social welfare and youth-serving organizations). Cover photograph by Theda and Emerson Hall of MGM Starlets Mary Jane Smith and Bridget Carr. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 14 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached.

Her search for happiness led her to a road marked..."One Way to Heartbreak," the cover-featured 10 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Meddling Heart"; 1 page Fran story "Ted Called"; 8 page story "Tragic Souvenir"; 1 page Joan story "Love Seats"; 8 page story "The End of Love" written by Natalie Krigstein; 2 page text article "Love in Many Lands"; 1 page Carol story "Dog Scares Beaus"; 1 page Oddities in Romance story; 1 page poem "My Love." Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Romances (1950) 1 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust. Water damage.

Was it really to be true love "From This Day Forward"? Also in this issue: "Unhappy Venus," "Wait for Me, Darling," "My Secret Wish" and "Remember Last Summer." 52 romantic pages. Cover price $0.10.

Going Steady (1954-1955) 12 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing first, second and last page (affects "Design for Loving" and "I Learned My Lesson" stories). 1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple and centerfold detached. Water damage with staple rust/migration. Mold.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Fran Matera. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Redheaded Cara has a whirlwind romance with Phil, but then she overhears Phil telling another woman that he loves her. Joanie meets Jimmy during a cruise and they hit it off, but when they get to Paris, she learns he's not who he said he was. Mary is torn between Jim and Bill, and soon the two men come to blows, in a one-pager with art by Baker. Cozy cover by Baker. Plus a PSA on "Polio Precautions" that showcases the comic's era. Design for Loving; Shipboard Romance; Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; Dream Man; My Heart's Desire; My Secret Yearning; I Learned My Lesson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Going Steady (1954-1955) 13 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage and staple rust/migration.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Waitress Nancy marries gambler Paul, despite her friends' warnings and her own better judgment. Stung after her breakup with Dick, Julie agrees to a casual dating relationship with Mike, and they try not to fall for each other. Betty is more interested in horses than men, until she meets Tipton, the ranch's new trainer, in a story with art by Baker. Cover by Baker. I Ran Away From Love; I Married a Ne'er Do Well; The Love I Threw Away; Romance Broke Our Bargain; I Was a Willy-Nilly Filly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Heart Eyes (2022 Vault Comics) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Monteys Variant Cover.

Label #4191962020

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dennis Hopeless. Art by Victor Ibanez. Sanity-eating monsters ended humanity. The unlucky few who survived now hide in the cracks of a broken world. And yet somehow, beneath the graveyard that used to be San Antonio, Rico met Lupe, the girl of his dreams. But how did she get here? And why is she smiling? No one survives out in the street. No one smiles where the monsters lurk. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Hi-School Romance (1949) 10 VG- 3.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED.

Cover art by Al Avison. 3 on an Island, art by Lee Elias; Enid, the school's champion swimmer, has always liked Brad, but he is going steady with Sally; During a school outing on a boat, a freak accident leaves the three stranded on an island. My Sister's Husband, art by Al Avison; Ruth lived with her sister Ginny and her husband Spence, but all was not going well for the married couple. Unfaithful, art by John Sink; Gladys never thought that when she took the job as Dr. Henry Norman's assistant that she would end up engaged to him; Her euphoria was broken one day when she came in to help Henry with an experiment. Not Good Enough - For Me!, art by Tom Hickey; In Europe, Stella's family had been royalty and her mother resents that she has lost all of that by coming to America. House ad for subscriptions to Harvey line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Hi-School Romance (1949) 13 FN/VF 7.0

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Cover pencils by Al Avison. "Midnight Lover!", art by Lee Elias; Jan Roberts and Brad Curtis are engaged; But Jan has had enough of Brad controlling her every move and leaves him, taking the train to Rocky Lake in northern New England; She stays at the inn and goes for a midnight swim where she accidentally meets Steve Spencer. "A Night To Be Loved"; A girl lies to a boy she likes and claims to be the editor of the school paper. "Decorating Data"; Hints on crafts and fashion. "My Revengeful Heart," art by Jack Sparling; Amy Parks is outraged that her brother Sam was arrested, and looks for her vengeance; It comes when she meets Ted Mason, the brother of the policeman that arrested Sam. "Shadow of Love" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Hi-School Romance (1949) 57 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing. Interrupts art and story.

Stories and art by John Prentice, Warren Kremer, Ray Bailey and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. In the world of 1950s hot-rod racing, a volatile love triangle develops between Vic, May and Hank. Patti gets a factory job and begins a romance with plant foreman Larry, but he doesn't realize she's still in high school. Helen masquerades as her cousin to play tennis at a country club, but soon falls for tennis pro Tom. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legends Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Love Me Tonight; Perfect Love; Sewing Strategy!; Without Regrets; Kid Stuff!; My Lonely Heart; Stolen Dream. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 9 VG 4.0

Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2097645016

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.

Love Mystery (1950) 1 VG+ 4.5

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Stories and art by George Evans and Sheldon Moldoff. Fawcett combines romance comics with detective stories in this short-lived series. After her boss Mr. Lamston is killed and his jade Buddha figurine goes missing, Alicia suspects murder. But is handsome Neil helping her solve the mystery... or does he have darker motives? Bob and Ruth visit his boss's spooky old seaside mansion, and end up trapped in the attic by killers. Their only chance is a desperate escape across an icy roof, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. The Case of the Missing Buddha; Terror at Tarn House; Murder, My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 26 FR/GD 1.5

4" cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tear. Chew.

Cover by Al Hartley. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by Hank Chapman and unknown. Art by Warren Broderick, Jerry Robinson, Morris Weiss, George Klein, Jack Abel? and unknown. Featuring: "With This Ring!"; "Bachelor Girl!"; "He Never Mentioned Marriage!"; and "The Awakening of Sylvia Kane!" Plus: 2-page text story "The Road to Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 80 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Missing back cover.

Cover by Russ Heath. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Matt Baker, Larry Lieber?, Joe Maneely?, Vince Colletta and unknown. Are June and Mark right or wrong? Would you want a long engagement? Don't dare miss..."I Dread a Long Engagement"! Also featuring: "When I Meet My Dream Man"; "Mother-in-Law Trouble"; "Girls Who Wear Glasses"; and "The Kind of Girl He'll Marry!" Plus: 2-page text story "Always A Bridesmaid"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Scandals (1950) 1 VG- 3.5

3/4" Spine split from bottom. Cover and interior oxidation.

Love Secrets (1953 Quality) 32 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting. Cover oxidation.

First issue in the series (continues from Love Letters). "I Fell For A Commie" (anti-Communist). Yes kiddies, there really were commies in the '50's and they were the BAD guys. The story ends, "Yes...Fate and God were on my side, but heed my lesson well! For you might be less fortunate should you be tempted by love to travel along Communism's evil byways!" 'Nuff said! Plus "Never a Bride," "I Was a Hated Woman," and "He Wasn't My Kind of Man." Cover price $0.10.

Lovers (1949 Atlas) 35 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2013705002

Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Becker, Frank Sieminsky, Nina Albright and unknown. True tales of real life lovers! In this issue: The path of true love is seldom smooth! But I, Mary Kent, learned to my heart's regret that one mistake in romance can lead to a..."Scandal in Scarsdale!" Also: "Showdown at Lovers Gulch!" with art by Mike Becker; "The Vow That Was Broken!" with art by Frank Sieminsky; "Lover, Come Back!" with art by Nina Albright; and 2-page text story "Love Is No Dream"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 27 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Mold. Lateral spine split.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo and unknown. Millie the Model in: "Monkey Shines" with story by Stan Lee; "The Pay Off" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Dan DeCarlo; "Pop Goes the Question" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Dan DeCarlo; "Food for Thought" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Dan DeCarlo; untitled story with pencils by Dan DeCarlo; and "Chili Helps Out" with story by Stan Lee and pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Plus: 2-page text story "Half-Pint Pal"; Kitty in "A Day at the Beach"; and untitled Hedy of Hollywood story. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

My Life (1948) 7 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3701516003

Art by Vernon Henkel and Warren Broderick. Fox Feature Syndicate presents the third romance title to launch the romance comics craze, following Crestwood's "Young Romance" and Timely/Marvel's "My Romance". A reporter bends the facts to help his actress girlfriend's career, and loses his job over it; Linda wants to steal her sister Beth's man through trickery, and when that doesn't work, she tries to do Beth in; Nell tries to lure lawyer Sam away from her polio-stricken sister Wilma, then causes an auto wreck. Plus love advice to readers. I Broke Her Heart and Laughed About it; Kill for Love; Facts You Wouldn't Believe; May I Tell You About Anne?; I Was a Love Thief. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Love Life (1949) 9 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split (taped). Water damage. Slight mold.

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In order of appearance: "My Shameless Lie"; "I Can't Go Home Again" retitled and reprinted as "The Mistake of My Life.." in Top Love Stories (1951) #15; and "My Fabulous Past". "Lover's Postoffice" and "From Jane Manners' Scrapbook...How to Be the Best Baby Sitter in Town" text articles. Indicia states "MY LOVE LIFE (formerly Zegra)" 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

My Secret Marriage (1953 Superior) 20 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1627099007

Couples wrestle with marital strife in this pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior that often features good-girl art. Lois is torn between soldier Larry and defense contractor Jeff - but the story takes a left turn with the discovery of a spy ring. Sisters Betsy and Ellen get into a feud over dating older men, but one of the sisters is secretly married to boot. Bert discovers that his new wife Mary has inherited her father's gambling problem. My Cheating Heart; Two Kinds of Love; Too Young For Kisses; Gamble With Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Story (1949) 10 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4482086003

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Women reveal tales of love and loss. A couple wonders if they can make their relationship work after they are brought together by a companionship agency; A woman thinks she's not good enough for the man she loves; A man refuses to let the woman he loves walk away. Plus love advice to readers. My Mail-Order Sweetheart; Second-Rate Girl; Please Advise; He Wouldn't Let Me Go. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Nellie the Nurse (1945 Marvel/Atlas) 6 CGC 6.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white

Centerfold Missing.

Label #4438087021

Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by unknown. In this issue: Nellie, Snazzy, and Speed go bear hunting in "Spare That Bear!"; Snazzy and Speed endure a day at an amusement park with Nellie and her niece in "Who's Wild... Child?"; Nellie in a story by Stan Lee (his name appears on a sign in the opening panel); "Mate's Late... No Date!"; 2-page text story "A Little Matter of Form"; Georgie in "Hooked in a Brook!"; untitled L'il Looie story; and "Nellie Puzzle Page"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Nellie the Nurse (1945 Marvel/Atlas) 14 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4435695004

Stories by Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pager) and unknown. Art by Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pager) and unknown. Nellie the Nurse stars in: "Her Ring Fling"; "What Has Snazzy Got?"; "Ah, Love!"; and "Motor Madness"! Also in this issue: untitled Hey Look! 1-pager by Harvey Kurtzman; Patsy Walker in "Pop Rates His Skates"; 2-page text story "I'll Never Understand 'Em"; and Rusty in "Johnny's Model Trouble"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Love Story (1969) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0214924010

Cover art by John Romita. --But Oh, My Lonely Nights!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Why Did I Lose You, My Love?, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita. We Dare Not Marry!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Suzan Says relationship advice by Suzan Lane Loeb, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Patsy Walker (1945) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0762916003

Cover art by Al Jaffee. Pirate Queen!, art by Al Jaffee. Go Paddle Your Canoe!, art by Al Jaffee. Get Hep to Miss America Magazine ad. He's a Good Skate! starring Georgie, art by Frank Carin. Sissy Stuff? text story. Patsy Walker Puzzle Page. Riding High!, art by Al Jaffee. What a Racquet!, art by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs. $0.10. Stan Lee is credited as "consultant" on this issue. Cover price $0.10.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 4 VG+ 4.5

Three interior wraps uncut at margin (affects readability). Moisture damage.

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Photo cover. "I Changed My Life to Catch a Man!", script by Dana Dutch, art by Chuck Miller; Perry agrees to help June get a date with her crush Ken; After her makeover, she suddenly becomes popular with boys; Ken asks June for a date and Perry advises June to join the school dramatics club to seal the deal, since Ken thinks hes a good actor; June discovers Ken is egotistic and a two-timer; Perry says June should date other guys to make Ken jealous. "Glamour Was My Weakness," pencils by Matt Baker; Ginger spends her savings on a vacation at swanky Hillview Manor, over her boyfriend Jims objections. She falls in love with David there; hes engaged to Fran but says its a family thing; David demonstrates "a diabolical recklessness" that frightens Ginger; Jim arrives and teams up with Fran. "I Was Trapped by Kisses I Couldn't Resist!", pencils by Chuck Miller; Martha vows to dedicate herself to studying at college, but when she meets Ralph, she says "Id love to kiss his fine, strong mouth!"; However, Ralph never asks her for a date because she has a reputation as a "snob" and a "grind"; On a winter break skiing excursion organized by professor Arnold, Martha flirts with him to make Ralph jealous. "My Dangerous Flaw"; Linda arrives at college and ruffles feathers with her superior attitude and disregard for rules; She and Johnny fall in love but he doesnt like it when she acts like "a spoiled brat"; Linda dates Bruce and theyre involved in an auto accident. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 7 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

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Cover by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Joan gets in too deep, emotionally and otherwise, with gambling kingpin George, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Doris dumps boring boyfriend Stu for tough-guy Lenny, only to learn that Lenny is a gentleman deep down, in a twist on the usual moral tales. Small-town gal Janie finds a job in the big city, but life gets more complicated when she falls in love with her boss. Cover by Baker. Everyone Called Me a She-Wolf; Fast Company; I Tempted the Wrong Boy; Office Romances Are Bad Business; The Seeds of Sin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 20 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split (partially taped). Water damage.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Arthur Peddy, 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. Orphaned Jean goes to work in her aunt's roadhouse and quickly learns the ways of the world, in a story with art by Baker. In another story, troubled Jean, who "used my feminine charms to win forbidden kisses," starts over in Miami, but trouble follows her there. Wilderness guide Marilyn takes an instant dislike to client Arthur, but still feels strangely drawn to him. Cover by Baker. Roadhouse Sparrow; Love on the Sly; I Was Afraid of Untrue Love; I Married a Ne'er Do Well; The Love I Threw Away; Romance Broke Our Bargain; His Synthetic Sweetheart; Threat to Our Marriage; I Was a Pseudo-Model; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; My Summer Romance; Her Evil Intentions. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 21 FR/GD 1.5

4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples. Oxidation.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Bob Bean. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Bored housewife Mary goes to New York to find some thrills and quickly gets in over her head, in a story with art by Baker. Redheaded diner waitress Gale falls for silver-tongued salesman Jim, even though she knows from the start that he's a ladies' man, or "wolf." Teacher Lois is torn between her boss, Oliver, who doesn't respect boundaries, and simple-minded but sweet Wally, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Cover by Baker seems the antithesis of romance. A Lesson for Bored Wives; My Man Was a Wolf; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; I Wanted Security; The 3 R's of Romance; Kiss Thief. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pioneer West Romances (1950) 6 FN+ 6.5

Oxidation.

Stories by John Mitchell, credited as John Starr. Art by Robert Webb and David Heames. Cover by Maurice Whitman. Adventures of the Western hero Firehair, a white woman raised by the Dakota tribe. Gold fever causes prospector Jake to go all Fred C. Dobbs on his partners; Rustlers pay an unsuspecting Wild Bird to lead a herd of wild horses into a trap; Unscrupulous traders offer alcohol to the Crow tribe. Typically exquisite cover by Maurice Whitman. Final issue under this title; resumes the Firehair title with Firehair Comics (1948) #7. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Popular Teen-Agers (1950 Star Publications) 10 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

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L.B. Cole cover. Stories include "Trust the Man You Love," "I Love You Respectfully" (art by Nodel), "LOve is Like Quicksand," and "Love Was an Outlaw." Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Hearts (1953 2nd Series) 2 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. "Lost Love," pencils by Pete Costanza (?), inks by Dick Beck; Donna breaks her engagement to Bert after falling in love with Harris, who is directing her in an amateur play; However, Harris then tells her "men like me...only play at love!"; Donna tries to go back to Bert but learns he is now engaged to someone else and her only hope is that someday she'll find happiness. "Part Time Wife," art by Ed Goldfarb; Ella is engaged to Joel but wants a career of her own first; She gets a job working for department store executive Francesca in New York; Francescas husband John lives in California and visits her infrequently but "phones her at least three times a week, all the way from the coast!" "Love's Second Chance" text story. "Love Was the Winner," art by Lou Cameron; Physical education teacher Janet meets tennis pro Clint and becomes his "secretary and practice tennis partner" on the tour, as well as his girlfriend; However, she discovers him cheating on her and learns from Clints manager Cy that Janet was "Clints fifth secretary." "A Ballot from My Heart": Marcia goes to work for the Independent Party after her politician father dies; She falls in love with assistant district attorney Mark and they are married; Party boss McCracken urges Marcia to convince Mark to run for district attorney; Mark agrees, planning to clean up corruption. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Thrills (1950 Fox Giant) 0 GD- 1.8

1 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Heavy water damage.

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This comic is a Fox Giant Comics Edition (25c cover price) which contains four remaindered Fox comics without their original covers. The first page of the first story for each remaindered comic may be missing as in Fox comics, the first story page was often on the inside front cover. Such missing story pages are not considerted a defect. Cover price $0.25.

Secret Love Stories (1949 Fox Giant) 0 VG+ 4.5

1/2" Cumulative spine split.

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These Fox Giant Comics Editions (25c cover price) contain four remaindered Fox comics, without their original covers. The first page of the first story for each remaindered comic may be missing due to Fox comics often printing the first story page on the inside front cover. Such missing story pages are not considered a defect. Cover price $0.25.

Secret Romances (1952) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Trudy's sister disapproves of her romance with the handsome gardener, but is it because of the scandal - or because she wants him for herself? Marge's boyfriend Jim brings her into his life of crime, and she can't leave because Jim's partner Tony is a violent killer who slaps her around. Murder and romance unfold at a swanky ski resort. Carla is wooed by her manager at the candy factory, but that just causes spiteful gossip from the other factory girls. My Heart Was A Stranger; Outcast; Beware of Love; I Loved for a Reason - I Tried to Blackmail Cupid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Diary Secrets (1949) 7 GD- 1.8

2" Spine split from bottom.

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Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. This issue was digest-sized. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. All the stories in this issue feature Matt Baker art: Betty is more interested in horses than men, until she meets Tipton, the ranch's new trainer. Sharon's lies about her risky romantic adventures seem harmless, until her friend Donna tries to follow Sharon's example. Aspiring models and best friends Beth and Cathy compete for the attentions of handsome photographer Doug. They Said I Was a Bad Influence; My Secret Romance; Too Busy for Kisses; Pride Made Me Love-Blind; Helen Blackwell's Advice; I Tried the "Easy Way." 5 1⁄2-in. x 7 1⁄2-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Diary Secrets (1949) 8 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover sealed to first wrap. 2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Stories and art by Matt Baker, Cal Massey and Dana Dutch. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. Dancer Patti wants to go to Hollywood, but her partner Tom doesn't, so she sets out to change Tom's mind, in a story with a good-girl splash page by Baker. Dale and Chuck work together at a nightclub, but when their boss gets busted for stealing from the customers, he tries to implicate Chuck. Jane secretly loves Ned, and when Ned breaks up with Rita to ask Jane out, it sets the whole school to talking. I Was Torn Between Two Loves; Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl; Hijacker of Hearts; Second Hand Sweetheart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Diary Secrets (1949) 9 FR/GD 1.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. Heavy water damage with staple rust/migration. Extra staples (manufacturing).

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Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. This issue was digest-sized. Young love with a whiff of scandal, in early romance comics from St. John that featured frequent art by Matt Baker. All the stories in this issue feature Matt Baker art: Betty is more interested in horses than men, until she meets Tipton, the ranch's new trainer. Sharon's lies about her risky romantic adventures seem harmless, until her friend Donna tries to follow Sharon's example. Aspiring models and best friends Beth and Cathy compete for the attentions of handsome photographer Doug. They Said I Was a Bad Influence; My Secret Romance; Too Busy for Kisses; Pride Made Me Love-Blind; Helen Blackwell's Advice; I Tried the "Easy Way". Final issue under this title; series continues as Diary Secrets (1950) #10. 5 1⁄2-in. x 7 1⁄2-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.