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  • Issue #7-1ST
    Demon Diary GN (2003 Tokyopop) 7-1ST


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    Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Lee Chi Hyong. Art and Cover by KARA. As a young Demon Lord-in-training, Raenef has experienced it all - he's fought the good fight, made close friends and developed a deep bond with his tutor Eclipse. Despite his scattered nature, Raenef has learned everything there is to know...and now it's all gone! In this final volume, Raenef finds himself back on the street with holes in his memory, his wallet, and his heart. An unforgettable fate awaits the world's most lovable Demon Lord! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Demon Love Spell GN (2012-2014 Viz) 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Mayu Shinjo.

    Shrine maiden Miko has sealed the powers of the sexy incubus Kagura, who has vowed to protect her. An incubus even more handsome than Kagura comes to take him to task for not using his powers on Miko. Miko finds herself succumbing immediately to the spell of this powerful demon - who turns out to be Kagura's father?!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

    NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Dengeki Daisy GN (2010 Viz Digest) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kyousuke Motomi. When Teru's home gets burglarized, she ends up staying at Kurosaki's apartment. The close quarters lead to tension, but things get even more complicated when a woman named Riko Onizuka shows up, bringing up a past that involves Kurosaki. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #6-REP
    Dengeki Daisy GN (2010 Viz Digest) 6-REP


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    Volume 6 - 2nd or later printing. Story and art by Kyousuke Motomi. Teru and Kurosaki continue to investigate the fake DAISY incident and are on the verge of solving the case when Teru gets kidnapped! What does the kidnapper want with her, and will Kurosaki be able to rescue her in time?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 1A

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Manuel Preitano. Cover by Elisa Romboli. Logan grew up in a boarding school for children with magical prophecies, but she fulfilled her destiny so young that she's now having a midlife crisis despite being in her 20s. When she falls for the estranged daughter of a mystical crime family, Logan's new love puts the entire school in jeopardy. A grounded story about the magic of young adulthood, star-crossed modern romance, delayed coming of age, and finding your place in a world too busy to notice you. From writer Pat Shand (Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Manuel Preitano (DC Comics' The Oracle Code) with an incredible limited-edition cover by Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), this exuberantly youthful and achingly heartfelt ongoing series feels like Strangers in Paradise set in a magical NYC, featuring characters that will stick with you long after finishing this double-sized first issue. 48 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 1B

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Manuel Preitano. Cover by Elisa Romboli. Logan grew up in a boarding school for children with magical prophecies, but she fulfilled her destiny so young that she's now having a midlife crisis despite being in her 20s. When she falls for the estranged daughter of a mystical crime family, Logan's new love puts the entire school in jeopardy. A grounded story about the magic of young adulthood, star-crossed modern romance, delayed coming of age, and finding your place in a world too busy to notice you. From writer Pat Shand (Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Manuel Preitano (DC Comics' The Oracle Code) with an incredible limited-edition cover by Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), this exuberantly youthful and achingly heartfelt ongoing series feels like Strangers in Paradise set in a magical NYC, featuring characters that will stick with you long after finishing this double-sized first issue. 48 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1F
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 1F

    2nd Printing. Written by Pat Shand. Art by Manuel Preitano. Cover by Elisa Romboli. Logan grew up in a boarding school for children with magical prophecies, but she fulfilled her destiny so young that she's now having a midlife crisis despite being in her 20s. When she falls for the estranged daughter of a mystical crime family, Logan's new love puts the entire school in jeopardy. A grounded story about the magic of young adulthood, star-crossed modern romance, delayed coming of age, and finding your place in a world too busy to notice you. From writer Pat Shand (Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Manuel Preitano (DC Comics' The Oracle Code) with an incredible limited-edition cover by Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), this exuberantly youthful and achingly heartfelt ongoing series feels like Strangers in Paradise set in a magical NYC, featuring characters that will stick with you long after finishing this double-sized first issue. 48 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #2
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 2

    Written by Pat Shand. Art and Cover by Manuel Preitano. After meeting the mysterious Lilith, former prophecy girl Logan McBride's life is thrown into turmoil when her ex (and now, rising MMA star and former prophecy girl herself) Bailey comes back into town. Also, Gia is hanging out with Lilith... you know, the woman she's destined to kill. Basically, everything is going well. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #3
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 3

    Written by Pat Shand. Art and Cover by Manuel Preitano. As Gia's execution order processes, she prepares for a date with Logan... who is also secretly seeing Lilith, the woman Gia is destined to kill. Meanwhile, a frustrated Augusten tries to get some action at home, but finds his husband in a less-than-ideal situation. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #4
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 4

    Written by Pat Shand. Art and Cover by Manuel Preitano. It's the over-sized finale to the first arc of DESTINY, NY, the ongoing series that asks what happens after a prophecy is completed. As Gia faces the truth about her destiny, Logan makes a choice that will change the course of her life. Also, Lilith faces off with her sister and the crime empire that she could have inherited. Everything comes together in this game-changing issue! 44 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #5
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 5

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Manuel Preitano. Cover by Soo Lee. Here's a one-shot jamming with guest creators before the next arc. What brought Lilith to New York City? Is there any truth to prophecy boy Joe Rollins' wild stories? With her identity itself in question,what will Gia do now that she doesn't have a solid destiny to rely on? Can Logan leave behind old hurt to begin a new journey? This special issue includes four short stories focusing on the characters of Destiny, NY at crucial points in their journey. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #6
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 6

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Manuel Preitano. Cover by Jenn St-Onge. A NEW ARC BEGINS! JUMPING-ON POINT! WRAPAROUND COVER BY JENN ST-ONGE 'This book is a cross between The Sopranos and Harry Potter. It's everything we never knew we wanted and now can't do without. Slamming art, masterfully written.' (- Pulp 716: Coffee & Comics) The second arc of the ongoing series about what happens after a prophecy is completed begins. Logan McBride has been living with Lilith Aberdine, the last surviving daughter of a mystical crime family, for a year now. Now, ghosts from their past are beginning to push in, threatening to tear them apart. Artist Rosi Kämpe (Marvel's Ghost-Spider) joins writer Pat Shand (Snap Flash Hustle) in the new chapter of this character-driven fantasy saga. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #7
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 7

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Manuel Preitano. Cover by Jenn St-Onge. Completing a mystical prophecy? To Logan, it's nothing. Introducing your bong-smoking, perpetually naked, rich-from-mob-money girlfriend to your parents, though? Not as easy. Meanwhile, something is awry at Destiny University as all of the students' prophecies are leaked to the public. Who could be behind this mystical doxxing? 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #8
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 8

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Rosi Kampe. A new hire at Logan's job makes Lilith suspicious. Could this new coffee shop girl be an assassin in disguise? Lilith has kept her family history from Logan, but now she's about to show why she was once second-in-line to take over as head of a mystical mob syndicate. In this issue, we will see… Lilith versus the gangster ass barista. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #9
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 9

    Written by Pat shand. Art by Rosi Kampe. Logan gets a call that changes everything. Lilith pulls a gun on Logan's ex. Augustan calls in a bomb threat? What is going on? Everything goes wild! 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #10
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 10

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Rosi Kampe. Cover by Veronica Fish. THE CLIMAX OF THE SECOND ARC! In this oversized issue, everything comes to a head. Arvid makes his move, but will it be against Logan or Lilith? The truth about Lilith's sister, the mob boss Song Aberdine, is revealed. Meadow's prophecy is also revealed, but the truth of it may be too shocking for the young student to bear. Joe Rollins also has his own stunning truth to share as the true face of Trakgnar is revealed. After this issue, there's no going back. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #11
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 11

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Rosi Kampe. THE EPILOGUE TO OUR SECOND ARC! In this special issue, Logan and Lilith set out on a new journey, but their destination may come as a surprise. Don't miss the finale to the second arc of Destiny, NY as journeys end and new ones begin. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #12
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 12

    Written by Pat Shand & Various. Art by Megan Levens & Various. PART ONE OF TWO. Before our next arc, we have two special issues jamming with guest creators. In this issue: - Vita Ayala writes an emotional, haunting tale of Cherry Gilbert: Necromancer. - Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo team up with Megan Levens for a sendoff to New York City as one of our characters departs… forever? - Emily Ree writes and draws a slice-of-life story about Anthony the Seer. - Lauren Reilly and creator Pat Shand tell a tale of home and friendship through the eyes of Logan's cat, Brody. 28 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #13
    Destiny NY (2021 Black Mask) 13

    Written by Pat Shand & Various. Art by Lisa Sterle & Various. PART TWO OF TWO. Before our next arc, we have two special issues jamming with guest creators. - Amy Shand (Prison Witch) and Lisa Sterle (Witchblood) take Henley, resident Prophecy Professor, to anger management. - Claudia Aguirre (Kim & Kim) and Brian Cogan (Encyclopedia of Punk) look back at Arvid's murderous history of crime and loyalty. - Erica Schultz (Forgotten Home) and Natasha Alterici (Heathen) look at the tragic past and odd future of Lilith and Song Aberdine. - Pat Shand and songwriter/artist Katie Kuffel team up for this dream-like comic poem to close out the second arc of Destiny, NY and send us off to the sunny shores of California for a new story. 28 pages, full B&W. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 1A

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Leirix. Lilith Aberdine is the last surviving daughter of a mystical crime family. She has spent her whole life running from her past, but now those old demons are finally catching up to her. She thought she was meant to be with former prophecy girl Logan McBride, but life has pulled them apart. Now, with Lilith in New York and Logan in California, will destiny reunite them or drive them further apart? From writer Pat Shand (Gangster Ass Barista, Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Elisa Romboli (Alice In Leatherland, A Thing Called Truth), this series will plunge you deep into the mystical world of Destiny NY... a world just like ours, except magic is commonplace. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 1B

    Written by Pat Shand. Art and Cover by Elisa Romboli. Lilith Aberdine is the last surviving daughter of a mystical crime family. She has spent her whole life running from her past, but now those old demons are finally catching up to her. She thought she was meant to be with former prophecy girl Logan McBride, but life has pulled them apart. Now, with Lilith in New York and Logan in California, will destiny reunite them or drive them further apart? From writer Pat Shand (Gangster Ass Barista, Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Elisa Romboli (Alice In Leatherland, A Thing Called Truth), this series will plunge you deep into the mystical world of Destiny NY... a world just like ours, except magic is commonplace. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

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    $198 Destiny Ny Mystical Mafia #1 E 1:50 Elisa Romboli Variant (05/03/2023) Black Mas

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  • Issue #1C
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 1C

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Leirix. Lilith Aberdine is the last surviving daughter of a mystical crime family. She has spent her whole life running from her past, but now those old demons are finally catching up to her. She thought she was meant to be with former prophecy girl Logan McBride, but life has pulled them apart. Now, with Lilith in New York and Logan in California, will destiny reunite them or drive them further apart? From writer Pat Shand (Gangster Ass Barista, Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Elisa Romboli (Alice In Leatherland, A Thing Called Truth), this series will plunge you deep into the mystical world of Destiny NY... a world just like ours, except magic is commonplace. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1D
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 1D

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Manuel Preitano. Lilith Aberdine is the last surviving daughter of a mystical crime family. She has spent her whole life running from her past, but now those old demons are finally catching up to her. She thought she was meant to be with former prophecy girl Logan McBride, but life has pulled them apart. Now, with Lilith in New York and Logan in California, will destiny reunite them or drive them further apart? From writer Pat Shand (Gangster Ass Barista, Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Elisa Romboli (Alice In Leatherland, A Thing Called Truth), this series will plunge you deep into the mystical world of Destiny NY... a world just like ours, except magic is commonplace. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #2A
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 2A

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Leirix. A funeral brings old and new friends together while a chaos god works in the background to ensure his horrific plans succeed. All the while, Lilith ponders over what to do about her relationship with Logan... and makes a life-changing decision. 32 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #2B
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 2B

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Vanessa Cardinali. A funeral brings old and new friends together while a chaos god works in the background to ensure his horrific plans succeed. All the while, Lilith ponders over what to do about her relationship with Logan... and makes a life-changing decision. 32 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #3A
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 3A

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Leirix. Lilith attempts to gather friends for the holiday, but trouble brews as old enemies set their sights on her family's assets. Meanwhile, Joe Rollins discovers the disturbing truth about his prophecy. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #3B
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 3B

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Sina Grace. Lilith attempts to gather friends for the holiday, but trouble brews as old enemies set their sights on her family's assets. Meanwhile, Joe Rollins discovers the disturbing truth about his prophecy. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #3C
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 3C

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Leirix. Lilith attempts to gather friends for the holiday, but trouble brews as old enemies set their sights on her family's assets. Meanwhile, Joe Rollins discovers the disturbing truth about his prophecy. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #3D
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 3D

    Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Manuel Preitano. Lilith attempts to gather friends for the holiday, but trouble brews as old enemies set their sights on her family's assets. Meanwhile, Joe Rollins discovers the disturbing truth about his prophecy. 32 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #4A
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 4A

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Leirix. SHOCKING FINALE! Lilith has been avoiding her family's dark legacy for her entire life... but now it's time to step up or step away. Will she embrace the shadow from which she has always run, or will she forge a new path? After this, nothing will ever be the same. 32 pages, full B&W, Rated M Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #4B
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 4B

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Manuel Preitano. SHOCKING FINALE! Lilith has been avoiding her family's dark legacy for her entire life... but now it's time to step up or step away. Will she embrace the shadow from which she has always run, or will she forge a new path? After this, nothing will ever be the same. 32 pages, full B&W, Rated M Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #4C
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 4C

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Leirix. SHOCKING FINALE! Lilith has been avoiding her family's dark legacy for her entire life... but now it's time to step up or step away. Will she embrace the shadow from which she has always run, or will she forge a new path? After this, nothing will ever be the same. 32 pages, full B&W, Rated M Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #4D
    Destiny NY Mystical Mafia (2023 Black Mask) 4D

    Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Pat Shand. Art by Elisa Romboli. Cover by Manuel Preitano. SHOCKING FINALE! Lilith has been avoiding her family's dark legacy for her entire life... but now it's time to step up or step away. Will she embrace the shadow from which she has always run, or will she forge a new path? After this, nothing will ever be the same. 32 pages, full B&W, Rated M Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Destiny NY TPB (2021 Black Mask) 1A-1ST


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    Manuel Preitano Cover

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Who I Used to Be!" Collects Destiny, NY (2021 Black Mask) #1-5.

    Written by Pat Shand. Art and cover by Manuel Preitano.

    Logan grew up in a boarding school for children with magical prophecies, but she fulfilled her destiny so young that she's now having a midlife crisis despite being in her 20s. When she falls for the estranged daughter of a mystical crime family, Logan's new love puts the entire school in jeopardy.

    A grounded story about the magic of young adulthood, star-crossed modern romance, delayed coming of age, and finding your place in a world too busy to notice you.

    From writer Pat Shand (Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Manuel Preitano (DC Comics' The Oracle Code) with an incredible wraparound cover by Elisa Romboli (Alice In Leatherland), this exuberantly youthful and achingly heartfelt ongoing series feels like Strangers in Paradise set in a magical NYC, featuring characters that will stick with you long after finishing this debut volume.

    Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

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    "This is as excited about an indie book I've been in a very long time." (-We Have Issues)
    "If you are into books like Saga - I'm struggling to find other books to throw out here... I don't know how to compare this to anything. It's so very unique and I mean that in the greatest way possible... This is literature." (- Comic Town)

    NOTE: This limited edition release features Preitano's iconic cover originally designed for the Kickstarter campaign.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Destiny NY TPB (2021 Black Mask) 1B-1ST


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    Elisa Romboli Cover

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Who I Used to Be!" Collects Destiny, NY (2021 Black Mask) #1-5.

    Written by Pat Shand. Art by Manuel Preitano. Cover by Elisa Romboli.

    Logan grew up in a boarding school for children with magical prophecies, but she fulfilled her destiny so young that she's now having a midlife crisis despite being in her 20s. When she falls for the estranged daughter of a mystical crime family, Logan's new love puts the entire school in jeopardy.

    A grounded story about the magic of young adulthood, star-crossed modern romance, delayed coming of age, and finding your place in a world too busy to notice you.

    From writer Pat Shand (Snap Flash Hustle) and artist Manuel Preitano (DC Comics' The Oracle Code) with an incredible wraparound cover by Elisa Romboli (Alice In Leatherland), this exuberantly youthful and achingly heartfelt ongoing series feels like Strangers in Paradise set in a magical NYC, featuring characters that will stick with you long after finishing this debut volume.

    Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    NOTE:

    "This is as excited about an indie book I've been in a very long time." (-We Have Issues)
    "If you are into books like Saga - I'm struggling to find other books to throw out here... I don't know how to compare this to anything. It's so very unique and I mean that in the greatest way possible... This is literature." (- Comic Town)

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Deuce of Hearts TPB (2018 Vault) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Deuce of Hearts (2017 Vault) #1-5.

    Written by Ricardo Mo. Art and cover by Tony Gregori and Claudia Aguirre.

    Sullivan Husk's life changed the day he was introduced to the Heartbreakr app and the notion that love is just another tradable commodity. What started as a Faustian bargain to restore the good health of a dying man has become a collector's habit. But all the upgrades the app has to offer might not be enough to save Sully from this latest upset spouse.

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    1st printing. Story and art by Aco Oumi. Who knew medical school could prove to be so dangerous? Higurashi certainly never expected his education to include this! Asakura Medical School proves to be a place to learn a lot more about the human body than Higurashi ever dreamed of - or even thought he wanted - when one of the Asakura family set his sights on him! Higurashi discovers that he just may have set foot into the devil's own infirmary... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.95.

  • Issue #9
    Diary Confessions (1955) 9
    • 5" cumulative spine split, cover detached, residue, cover-to-cover staining.
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    Stories and art by Eugene Hughes and others. Tales of love, remorse and regret from publisher Stanley Morse. Helen and Jim give in to their desires, even though he's supposed to be dating her friend. A woman grows a little too close to her sister's boyfriend, and none of them realize it until it's too late. A woman finds an antidote to loneliness in the arms of a handsome man. Sultry (but Code-approved) telephone cover, possibly by Bob Powell. Test for Two Lovers; Kid Sister!; She's So Young; Hero Worship; Alone! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Diary Loves (1949) 2

    Cover by Paul Gustavson & Bill Ward. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward, Sam Citron & Ward, Art Peddy & unknown and Sid Greene. Featuring: "The Vengeance of Love" starring Meg Purdy, Jill Jackson and Van Carter; "Mexican Magic" starring Estrella Lopa, Myles Norton, Lois Evans, Maria, Mr. Lopa and Mrs. Lopa; "My Heart is Witness" starring Kay Orden, Mark Allen, Sondra Dale and Jip Monson; and "Betrayal of Love" starring Carol Anderson, Mark Barrow and Gregor Ernst. Plus: 1-page text story "Diary of Despair" starring Mary Morris, Dan Wade and Mr. Wade. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Diary Loves (1949) 3

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring: "Disaster Call" starring Myrtle Frost, Red Cady and Neil Dwight; "Steadfast Heart" starring Dick Cole and Ella Waring; "Lesson in Love" starring Burt Deal and Alice Troy; and "A Double Life" starring Don Mobry, Doris Malcolm and Kit Malcolm. Plus: 1-page text story "Love's Escape" starring Ralph, Elsie and Red Chamberlain. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Diary Loves (1949) 6
    Published 1950 by Quality.

    Photo Cover by Bruno Bernard of Virginia Mayo. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, W.G. Hargis and unknown. Featuring: "The Triumphant Heart" starring Thyra Thorne, Rod Wickham, Guy Cannon and Tina Hayes; "Spell of the East" starring Marcia Shear, Cliff Rogers, Ted, Harry, Shah Sahip Sural and Ali; "Rich Man's Darling" starring Peggy Sears, Bruce Lord, Randy Harlow, Laura and Jim; and "The Love I Could Not Accept" starring Judy Perry, Johnny Hyler, Mrs. Hyler, Robert Hyler, Susan Hyler and Anne Lewis. Plus: 1-page text story "Be Indifferent" starring Mae Morrison, Steve Williams, Dora Latham, Lucy Shannon and Aunt Julia. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Diary Loves (1949) 10
    Published 1951 by Quality.

    Photo Cover of Jane Greer and Dennis O'Keefe from the film The Company She Keeps. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Quinlan, Alice Kirkpatrick, Sam Citron, John Forte and unknown. Featuring: "Moonlight and Murder" starring Dan Cassidy, Flynn, Lane Selby, Mr. Selby and Bert Grove; "Hide-Out" starring Dr. Kit Marlowe, Janet Andrews, Bud and Tony Merrillo; "A Study in Heartbreak" starring Alice Thane, Janis Harlan, Mrs. Clancy, Mrs. Jennings and Wade Jennings; "Face Value" starring Bill Crawford, Dick, Ellen Brown, Harry, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Brown, Sally, Tommy and Uncle Bob; and "Heaven Is Right Here" starring Peggy Crandall, John Crandall and Bret Maynard. Plus: 2-page text story "Sorrowful Surprise" starring Betty Rollins, Ellen Standish, Glenda Abbot, Joe Standish and Ken Rollins. Also: Teen-Time Fashions illustration "Lounging Wear"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Diary Loves (1949) 12
    Published 1951 by Quality.

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward and unknown. Reporter Ellen Landon learns Vance Foreman's popular romance novels were ghost-written by Julia Mars in "His Private Life"! Also featuring: "Wrecker" starring Mimi, John Meritt, Cheryl Renfrew and Bill; "Movie Madness" starring Denise DeLane, Patsy, Pete, Robert Rogan and Marxon; and the retitled reprint story "Kiss and Tell" (pencils by Bill Ward). Plus: 1-page text story "Diary of a Bride"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #15
    Diary Loves (1949) 15
    Published 1952 by Quality.

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward, Harry Anderson and unknown. Featuring: "Ugly Duckling" starring Martha Hunt, Dick Brewster and Celia Mattson; "Call of the Wild" starring Buck Tyler, Dr. David Carlton, Dr. Fern Reston and Mrs. Craven; and "Sophisticated Lady" starring Cynthia Marlowe, Jack Ralston, Lonny Parker and Mary Conway. Plus: Their lips drew closer as Barry's very presence aroused in her all the thrilling memories of their past together! Read..."I Made My Choice" starring Jim Craig, Barry Barone and Sally Logan. Also: 1-page text story "Doctor's Orders" starring Dr. David Bromley and Pat Shelby. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #16
    Diary Loves (1949) 16
    Published 1952 by Quality.
    • 2.25" Cumulative spine split.

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte? & Chuck Cuidera, Gene Colan, Charles Quinlan & Pete Costanza? and Paul Gustavson? & Bill Ward. Featuring: "Spoiled Brat" starring Sally Blake, Don Forbes, Ray and Cynthia Roland; "Husband Hunter" starring Carol Halloway, Janie, Terry Wade, Tom and Vance; "Pathway to Temptation" starring Fran Morgan, Jim Randall, Mr. Morgan, Mrs. Morgan, Miles Lichstein, Nick Ferranti and Walter Regent; and "The Life I Choose" starring Chick Dawson, Deke Weems and May Carney. Plus: 1-page text story "Lost and Found" starring Jack Hargrove and Myrna Jamison. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    Diary Loves (1949) 26
    Published 1953 by Quality.
    • 3/4" Cumulative spine split.

    #### photo Cover of Dee Hartford from the film A Girl in Every Port. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Though her head told her to forget him, her heart kept alive the promise of..."That Unforgotten Kiss"! Also featuring: "Waitress Wanted"; "Just Within the Law"; and "I Was Humiliated"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #27
    Diary Loves (1949) 27
    Published 1953 by Quality.
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Leo Morey, Chuck Winter, Charles Sultan, R. Kay and unknown. When she lost the love she wanted so desperately, she learned too late the insignificance of her pride! Don't miss..."My Foolish Pride" starring Billy Weston, Dr. Brennan, Emily Hollis, Grace Weston, Michael Weston, Mrs. Weston, Reid Hollis and Valerie. Also featuring: "When I Played a Bit Part" starring Diane Fleming, Herb Becker and Lanny Miller; "That Other Woman" starring Betty Wade, Leslie Wade and Valerie White; and "Summer Serenade" starring Brent Hull, Jan Clayton and Johnny Barrows. Plus: 1-page text story "Bachelor Boss" starring Eva Martin, Ross Hayward, Ruth Martin and Tod Smith. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Diary Secrets (1950) 10
    • Paper: Brittle
    • Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well
    • Label #2076424002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Brittle.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, Ken Bald, Ruth Atkinson and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Dotty's looks bring her lots of male attention, but also the trouble that goes with it, in a story with art by Baker. Popular Dolly loves farmer Jock, but he doesn't think she'll give up her life of privilege for the farm. Eileen and Ted promise to stay together after he enlists in the Air Force, but a long-distance relationship is hard to maintain, in a story with art by pioneering female artist Lily Renee. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Diary Secrets (1950) 11

    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. 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; I Tried To Be a Hollywood Glamour Girl; Stand-In for Scandal; Spitework Was My Folly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Diary Secrets (1950) 12
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3889318007

    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vic Herman, and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Joyce toys with the affections of boys like Jackie to increase her popularity, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Sybil sets her sights on handsome new student Fred, even though he has a reputation as a "woman-hater." Lucy gets a job at the drugstore so she can earn the money for a prom dress, but that doesn't leave her much time for dating Jim. Simple yet sophisticated cover by Baker. Two-Timing Got Me in Trouble; I Played Kiss and Run; Prom Trouble; Dusty Dawn; A Lie Nearly Ruined My Romance; My Wrong Approach for Romance; Confidentially Yours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.