Auctions: comic books in 'Romance'

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 2 FR/GD 1.5

4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple. Heavy water damage.

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Cover art by Matt Baker. "I Dared to Kiss and Tell," pencils by Matt Baker; Student nurse Maureen loves Dr. Frank, but her nursing supervisors also have crushes on the handsome doctor and want to dismiss Maureen from the program; Maureen claims she is Franks fiance, which will allow her to stay in school. "We Couldn't Be Kept Apart," script by Dana Dutch, art by Lily Renee; High school students Fred and Bobby love each other, but their parents dont want them to get serious at such a young age; Fred and Bobby make a reasoned case that their "interest in each other brings forth the best qualities" in them both. "They Made Me a Cinderella" text story. "How Could I Fight Temptation?", script by Dana Dutch, art by Matt Baker; Carolyn has a crush on fellow high school student Ronnie, even though he has a reputation as a "wolf"; They go on a date and Carolyn discovers the stories were true. "I Took the Wrong Road to Romance," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; When her boyfriend Phil enlists in the Army, 16 year old Jean decides to quit school to follow him to camp; She tells her parents the camp is located in a state where she can legally marry him without their consent; Getting a job at the Post Exchange, Jean hopes Phil will propose to her when he completes basic training, but catches him flirting with a nurse and accepts a date from Sgt. Ray on the rebound. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 3 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from top. Interior corner/margin pieces missing. Water damage.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Chuck Miller. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Linda's love-'em-and-leave-'em approach works fine until she meets John, whom she doesn't want to leave, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Virginia can't cope when she learns that her widowed mother is seriously dating family friend Bill. Fran thinks her popularity with the boys is playing against her when she wants to be taken seriously as an actress. I Didn't Want a Stepfather; I Was Afraid to Fall in Love; Did I Give My Love Too Freely?; Stand-In for Scandal; Spitework Was My Folly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 8 VG 4.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

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Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Sieminsky and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour. These oversized issues include content typical of a teen girls' magazine, alongside comics stories by the likes of celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Sally's quest for love is complicated when she gets caught up in 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. Railroaded into Romance; Love Was His Profession; I Was Love-Shy; Don't Cry, Baby!; Her Secret Love!; I Tried to Lead a Double-Life. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 9 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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A Hollywood starlet discovers the truth about love after a tragic accident. Art by Hy Rosen and Joe Kubert. Other stories and cover by Matt Baker, one of the few African-American Golden Age artists. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 10 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Lateral spine tear. Cover taped to first wrap at one staple and centerfold detached. Oxidation and chipping.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller, Robert Bernstein, Hy Rosen and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Skipper fears that Anne's gaining a reputation as a good-time girl by hanging out in juke joints and dancing, in a story with art by Baker. Candy-store salesgirl Sandy rebuffs the advances of bowtie-wearing Ted in favor of a shipboard romance with wealthy Spencer. Actress Joan gets to dance on screen with movie star Hugh, causing her to forget all about her boyfriend back home, Brett. Hobbles on My Heart; My First Fling; I Gave Romance the Run-Around; Reckless Love Almost Ruined My Reputation; Invitation to a Broken Heart; I Was Trapped by Innocence. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 11 FR/GD 1.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tear. Cover coming loose at both staples. Water spotting.

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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. Mack's car breaks down at just the right time to ruin Janet's reputation at school, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, jewelry-store clerk Drucie pulls a fast one at work so she can date wealthy Clark, but she should have stuck with working-class mechanic Sandy. Louella's reputation is ruined after she's kicked out of school for kissing her boyfriend in the hallway. Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; Could I Live Down My Past?; I Had a Love Debt; Love Made Me an Outcast; Our First Date Became a Campus Scandal; I Forfeited My Right to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 12 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from top. Heavy water damage with staple rust/migration.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ruth Atkinson and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Jean quits school to follow her boyfriend to his Army training camp, the first in a series of bad decisions she makes, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, chemist Helene is torn between fellow chemist Don and her supervisor Kevin, and that's not going to be good for love or work. Dolly has lots of boyfriends, but secretly loves farmer Jock, who doesn't think he has a chance with her. I Ran Away from Love; Wild Desires Made Me Love-Blind; Everyone Called Me a Flirt; I Lied to Trap a Sweetheart; I Was Fooled by First Love; I Forfeited My Right to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 20 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal, spine split seal. 5.5" Cumulative spine split (unsealed). Interior tearing.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Thorne and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Gloria regrets her bad reputation only when she falls for Bill, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Carol gets caught in a classic romance trap when she accidentally makes dates with two boys on the same night. Jane marries dirt-poor Lon in secret so her wealthy family doesn't find out, but has trouble maintaining the charade, in an story with early art by good-girl artist Frank Thorne. I Was a Love Gypsy; The Love I Couldnt Hide; Confessions of a Farm Girl; Secret Marriage; My Dangerous Pasttime; Too Many Sweethearts. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Temptations (1952) 8 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Three center wraps detached at one staple. Oxidation.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Sonya immigrates to the US illegally, then discovers she's the bait in a blackmail scheme, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Pat elopes with Bob after meeting him in a bar, only to learn later that the marriage was faked. Doris dates bad-boy bandleader Ricky, and gets arrested along with him when he tries to cross state lines. Cover by Baker is particularly lurid. Fool's Paradise; Tell-Tale Love; Masquerade Marriage; The Price of Sinful Dates. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Pictorial (1952) 3 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. One interior page detached. Oxidation

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Bob Brown, Dave Gantz, Hy Rosen, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. This issue is a 100-page special, made up of remaindered romance comics from St. John; issue contents may vary. Sisters Beth and Holly compete for Jim's affections, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. 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. Hotel Week-End; The Sisters; Erring Husband; Romance by Blackmail; Trouble's Daughter; My Temper Was My Guide; I Was a Good-Time Nurse; Broken Date Delusion; For the Love of Mike; Girl on the Loose; My Dates Were Free Trials; A Fool for Him!; Love Can't Be Perfect; Heartless! 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

True Love Pictorial (1952) 5 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. First nine pages detached. Oxidation and water damage.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Cal Massey, Jim Mooney, Bob Bean, Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Bill Ely and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. This issue is a 100-page special, made up of remaindered romance comics from St. John; issue contents may vary. Dorothy dreams of a career as a model, but feels trapped in her parents' low-rent tenement on New York's Lower East Side, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. But when her handsome boss invites her to a party, she learns she's expected to be a "good-time girl" for important clients, in a story that is very modern for 1952. Janet has loved Ronny since high school, but he only takes advantage of her generosity because she's got a good job, while handsome co-worker Drew really loves her. Audrey tries to keep John when old flame Jennifer reappears, in a story that takes place in "French Indo-China," or as it is now known, Vietnam. This story has early art by future Marvel artist Jim Mooney, as well as an early look at the US military presence in Vietnam. Plus the "Correspondence Club" page tries to find love for men (and women) stationed overseas. Party Girl; I'd Never Love Another; His Ring on My Finger; Second Chance for Love; So I Chased Him; More Than I Bargained For; My Troublesome Family; She Came to Steal My Man; Correspondence Club; My Way Was Wrong; Marriage on the Rebound; I Borrowed for Broken Promises; The Love I Brushed Aside; He Fought Against His Dreams; My Wiser Choice. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

True Love Pictorial (1952) 8 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing letters page, does not interrupt art or story. Page replaced with facsimile for readability. Water spotting.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, and Bob Bean. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. Nurse Hope falls for Scott, the fiancee of her wealthy, spoiled patient Leona, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Janice falls for soldier Jack, but his controlling mother tries to stop their marriage, in a story with early art by future Marvel artist Jim Mooney. In another Mooney story, Peg must choose between co-worker Gil and hometown boy-next-door Roger, now a Korean War hero. Plus the "Correspondence Club" page tries to find love for men (and women) stationed overseas. Prescription for Hope!; Haunted Marriage; Our Love Called for Sacrifices; Correspondence Club; For a Sweet Tomorrow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Secrets (1950) 16 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1627096019

Cover inks by Christopher Rule. Stories by Don Rico and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Mike Sekowsky, Morris Weiss and unknown. The heart-stirring true secret of Gloria Gray -- "To Have and to Hold!" by Don Rico and Jay Scott Pike. Also in this issue: "The Girl Back Home" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "The Moth and the Flame" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "I Was Overshadowed" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "The Strange Sin of Sandra Dorne" with art by Morris Weiss; and 2-page text story "Circumstantial Evidence"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

True to Life Romances (1949) 3 GD- 1.8

1" spine split from top with tape. Centerfold detached. Water damage and staple rust with migration. Residue. Cover oxidation.

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Cover by L. B. Cole features an inset photo of movie stars Janet Leigh and Glenn Ford. Stories and art by Martin Rosenthal, Max Elkan and Manny Stallman. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Romance hits the rocks because he has a problem with public displays of affection. Sudden celebrity gives a couple some unwanted attention as they're trying to build a relationship. Biographies of movie stars Janet Leigh and Glenn Ford, illustrated with photographs. One Night on a Date; Love in Headlines; Holiday from Honor; Glenn Ford; Janet Leigh; Monotonous. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True to Life Romances (1949) 4 VG- 3.5

Water spotting. Cover oxidation.

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True to Life Romances (1949) 14 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow, Jack Kamen and Al Feldstein. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. War widow Lorna isn't sure that she can love again. A story with mildly risque pre-Code bad-girl art, as Wendy is shocked when she catches new hubby Bob enjoying a burlesque show - but the real problem is he hates living with her folks. A story with art by EC legends Jack Kamen and Al Feldstein. Saucy narration and swimsuit pose on the cover by L. B. Cole. My Love Was Auctioned; My Road to Heartbreak; Tears of Joy; Fool's Desire. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wartime Romances (1951) 18 FR 1.0

Near full length spine split. Cover and centerfold detached with three interior wraps detached at one staple.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Dana Dutch, Arthur Peddy, Bill Molno and Edd Ashe. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Marjorie loves Army private Greg, but when she causes him to miss his boat, she contributes to Greg being considered a deserter. Married soldiers Joe and Joan struggle against poverty and tragedy, in a story with art by Baker. Their attitudes toward a butterfly who cocooned in her flowerpot helps Barbara choose between rough fiancee Ralph and handsome sailor Dick. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. Deserters Wife; My Secret Guilt; Who Wants to Be Good?; Butterfly Kisses; Correspondence Club; Fools Mistake. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Western Hearts (1949) 1 GD 2.0

Water damage. 1" cumulative spine split.

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Photo cover of western film actors Whip Wilson and Reno Browne. Contains western romance stories. In order of appearance: "Western Hearts"; "Romance Rides the Range" art by John Severin and Bill Elder; "Recipes for Romance"; "Love Laughs at Six-Guns"; "I Married Danger"; and "The Man My Father Hated!". Comic advertisement for Dubble Bubble bubble gum from Fleer. Illustrated text stories: "Foreman of Her Heart: A Ranch Girl Rides to Romance and Happiness!" by Sally Devries; and "With Love From Nancy: Who Was the Man That Broke This Ranch Girl's Heart?" by Alice L. Barry, illustrations by Dan Loprino. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Women in Love (1949-50 Fox) 3 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4482086004

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Women find love threatened by the sins of the past. Jean starts running with a fast crowd when she learns of a pending inheritance, but steady Rick prefers to play it safe and isn't comfortable with Jean's wild side; Marge breaks up with Al because she's tired of traveling and wants a steady home, but when she gets one, she's bored; Vacationing Kay is torn between playboy Peter and handsome local Steve. Plus love advice to readers. My Reckless Fling; Unfaithful Wife; Sweetheart's Corner; Let's Talk It Over; His Kind of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Women in Love (1949-50 Fox) 4 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4481535002

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Art by Wally Wood and others. Women find love threatened by the sins of the past. A woman chooses between two men and later wonders if she picked the right one; The one person a woman respects above all others turns out to be tragically flawed; A woman plays a dangerous game with human hearts. Plus love advice to readers. Did I Love the Wrong Man?; My Clay Idol; Sweetheart's Corner; Let's Talk It Over; I Thought I Was Smart. Final issue under this title; numbering continues with A Feature Presentation (Fox, 1950 series) #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Youthful Romances (1949 Pix-Parade) 12 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Cover detached.

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Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, Bob Bache and Henry Kiefer. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Colleen loves her manager Ray, but he doesn't notice her, until he gets a hint from a song by real-life music legend Tony Bennett, in a surprise cameo. Plus a profile and photo of Tony Bennett. If you're a Tony Bennett fan, this is the comic for you! Government secretary Patty is torn between boss Ted and contractor Jim, until she suspects that one of them is swindling Uncle Sam. In an unconventional story, the romance between Mary and George goes awry when a mayoral candidate accuses her father of racketeering. Cover features a photo of a young Tony Bennett. Cold, Cold Heart; I was a Washington Secretary; Tony Bennett - The Golden Tone; Racketeers Daughter; Strikeout for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.