Comic books in 'Romance'

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Stories by Arn Saba, Mark Shainblum, and Mike Baron. Art by Gabriel Morrissette and Jacques Boivin. Cover by Jacques Boivin. Modern-day artists attempt the once-popular but now-forgotten genre of romance comics. A dating couple can't remember when they first met; A woman seeks the perfect guy; A couple tries to balance work and love. Featuring art and stories from such well-known talents as Arn Saba, Mike Baron and Gabriel Morrissette. Check-Out Girl; The Perfect Guy; Royal Con Interlude. 36 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Love Fights (2003) #1-6. Story and Art by Andi Watson. Fancy taking yourself out on a nice date? Then what better way to tell yourself that you adore who you are than this gorgeous collection of the first six issues of Andi Watson's acclaimed ongoing series. Features all the superhero hi-jinx and broken hearts in Watson's inimitable style. Great time to get caught up, as the series itself moves into high gear! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in. B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Love Fights (2003) #7-12. Story and Art by Andi Watson. The scandal surrounding the Flamer's alleged love child may very well be a fake, but that hasn't stopped it from making life difficult for both comic artist Jack and journalist Nora! It's a complicated world when flying crimefighters patrol your skies... but an old romantic like Andi Watson is ready to tackle these super affairs of the heart with the usual wry wit and skillful brush strokes! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in. B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ken Akamatsu.

At the age of five, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass the exam... or even remember the girl's name! A fluke job at an all girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime with American Pie-style humor, Love Hina proves that love conquers all, even stupidity.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Rated: T+

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

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Cover by Harry Anderson. Cover featured in Scott Shaw's Oddball Comics. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. "Carny girl" Trina falls for handsome local Keith after the carnival comes to Morristown. But to win his love, she must overcome the townies' prejudice against carnies. A woman who prides herself on her intellect thinks she's too smart to fall in love...and then she meets him. Branded!; Too Smart For Love; S.O.S. For Love; Never Say Goodbye. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Al Gordon, Ed Robbins and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Charlotte becomes so possessive in her relationships that her boyfriend Joe has to visit with friends in secret. Nancy goes to a vacation resort to get over Bob, and meets someone new. When Sandra learns that handsome doctor Stephen works with unwed mothers, she displays some of the sad prejudices of the era, in a story that reveals cultural norms of the time. Wanted... A Man to Love Me!; Mother Didn't Tell Me!; SOS for Love!; A Cold Heart and Empty Arms! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Bess has a yen for handsome Ben, but her parents insist on setting her up with Chet, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS for Love story, in which Peter and Elizabeth's romance is derailed by Peter's domineering mother. Love Vampire!; Second Best Love!; SOS for Love!; My Big Chance! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Betty seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend, in an early story (and cute good-girl cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Elaine is torn between Vince, her childhood pal and would-be fiance, and wealthy playboy Roy. Gloria is ready to start dating her handsome neighbor Doug, until she meets Doug's fiancee Rosa. Plus an advice column on the dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Shameful Love; Ten O'Clock Town; SOS for Love!; I Tempted Fate. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Holly falls for Jon, but accidentally discovers that Jon's fiancee Sharon is only marrying him for his money. Holly asks Love Journal for advice, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Young Doug and Sally decide to get married, despite advice to the contrary, and soon regret it when they can't stop arguing with each other. Shy, reserved redhead Elaine can't bring herself to tell Roger that she loves him. Meant for Each Other!; A Ring on My Finger; SOS for Love!; Love Me as I AM! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Argumentative Doreen almost ruins her romance with Tad when she meets his family, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the S.O.S. for Love story, in which Frances seeks advice from Love Journal after learning her boyfriend's brother has a secret drug habit. Evelyn knows boyfriend Charley has some dicey connections, but she never expected she'd have to testify at his murder trial. Let Me Love You; SOS for Love!; Moll!; Fightin' Irish! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Sid Greene and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Young Marian and Steve want to get married in a hurry, but when his squadron ships out, he risks going AWOL for the wedding, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Nancy is only interested in men who buy her expensive gifts, until she meets Bruce and learns her folly. Cissie falls for handsome Tom from the city, but she can't bear to leave the swamp she calls home - until his actions during an oil fire force her to make a decision. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." I Put a Price on Love; My Heart Couldn't Wait!; SOS Love in Distress; Swamp Girl! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mort Leav and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. A woman meets a man who inspires her to live dangerously and take risks, especially at high speeds. A girl from the slums is torn between two worlds when she falls for a handsome, well-to-do man. Plus an advice column on the allure and dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Midnight Madness; Love on Wheels; SOS Love in Distress; Tenement Girl. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mike Suchorsky and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In the woods, Laura is torn between lumberjack Jack and her city boyfriend Harvey, until a lumber-camp fire reveals their true natures. Clair seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend Andy. Betsy falls for Ted, the boy she kissed as a sorority prank, but then learns that he's dating her roommate Diane. Love in the Wilderness; The Man I Couldn't Trust!; Happiness Is Where You Find It; SOS Love in Distress; My Best Friend's Guy! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by Mort Leav and others. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In a complicated prison romance, redhead Terry, who works in the warden's office, falls for Doug, who's working to overturn the manslaughter charge against his girlfriend, prisoner Gail. Joan dates Walter to get Craig's attention, which works, but now Walter is ready to get serious with Joan. Joyce loves Cliff, but refuses to marry him because he doesn't earn enough to satisfy her dreams of luxury. Also featuring an unusual vintage ad for Catholic prayer beads filled with water from the Lourdes holy site. My Secret Desire; A Man of My Own; SOS Love in Distress; High Price on Love! Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Jane Russell photo cover. Bill Ward art. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "The Girl Who Was Left Behind," "Hold Me in Your Arms," "Which Path is Mine?" and "Could I Be a Second Wife?" Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. By Keisuke Uyama. Cover by Heikala. Unleash the power of true love with the English translation of the captivating Japanese best-selling novel by Keisuke Uyama, LOVE LIKE THE FALLING PETALS. This heart-wrenching tale takes you on an emotional journey as a young couple navigates the ups and downs of life and relationships. Set in the stunning landscape of Japan, the novel paints a vivid picture of the country's culture and traditions, while exploring the universal themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of the human spirit. Written with raw emotion and masterful storytelling, LOVE LIKE THE FALLING PETALS is a must-read for anyone who has ever fallen in love. Don't miss out on this moving and unforgettable story! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. New York City, sometime in the far future, where robots like JoJo have taken over the tasks humans no longer want to perform…like driving a taxi. JoJo is pretty happy with his lot in life but feels as though something is missing…then he meets Gilda and it's love at first sight. But the course of true love is a bumpy one and JoJo is going to find that out firsthand when he discovers that Gilda is entangled with the mafia that runs his beloved city, and they're very much against this potential union for their own reasons. Watch out, JoJo! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art by Stefano Cardoselli. Cover by Nimit Malavia. New York City, sometime in the far future, where robots like JoJo have taken over the tasks humans no longer want to perform…like driving a taxi. JoJo is pretty happy with his lot in life but feels as though something is missing…then he meets Gilda and it's love at first sight. But the course of true love is a bumpy one and JoJo is going to find that out firsthand when he discovers that Gilda is entangled with the mafia that runs his beloved city, and they're very much against this potential union for their own reasons. Watch out, JoJo! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. It was love at first sight...or at least it was for JoJo, but Gilda never showed up for their date. JoJo is a robot, but he does have feelings, and his heart has been broken. However, JoJo has received a call from a very distressed Gilda but their conversation was cut short...something horrible has happened to her, and JoJo has made it his mission to find her. Don't worry, Gilda, JoJo is on the case! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. After a confrontation with Carmelo when trying to locate his lost love, Gilda, JoJo is now on the run from Carmelo's father and crime boss, Alfonso Polpette, who runs both the city and the police! But JoJo will not give up trying to find Gilda. His friend, Wizard, seems to have a lead, though... Gilda's father, who might know where they have taken his daughter. Will JoJo get to her in time before something even worse befalls her?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. JoJo has discovered where Gilda, the love of his life, is being held against her will, and nothing will stop this smitten robot from reuniting with the woman he adores… Not even the very heavily guarded home that belongs to Alfonso Polpette, the Mafia leader. Go, JoJo! Go! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Ruth Wilcox and Dodo Meyers. One of several short-lived titles with photo-covers from Fawcett in the early days of romance comics. Hosiery model Gilda has legendary legs, but finds that's not enough to win the heart of Gary, the man she loves, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Businesslike Linda is the one artless member of her family, and disdains their dreams of art and music, until she meets artist Cal. Deep-sea salvage operator Vivian enlists handsome Lance after her brother is injured in a dangerous but potentially lucrative diving mission. Forsaken Love; My Distrustful Heart; Spring Festival; Fools Paradise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

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Stories and art by George Evans, Bob Powell and Dodo Meyers. Fawcett combines romance comics with detective stories in this short-lived series. Kenny meets Margo when he visits the carnival where she works, and quickly falls for her, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. But soon he learns that carnival owner Clive has a strange hold on Margo and others who work his fair. Sports reporter Don tries to help beautiful racehorse owner Norma after he stumbles on sinister doings at the track, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Fatal Fascination; The Cupid Bank; Death Take All. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo Cover. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Jack Kamen?, John Forte, Lin Streeter, Vince Alascia?, Chu Hing, George Klein? and unknown. Featuring: "The Savage Love!"; "The Men in My Life!"; "My Heart Sang Murder!"; "The Romance That Couldn't Be!"; and "The One Who Waited!" Plus: 2-page text story "I Ran away from Love"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Everett, Hy Rosen, Bill La Cava, Christopher Rule and unknown. Carol thinks that admitting her past with "Spike" will ruin her engagement to Brad, the attorney prosecuting "Spike" for murdering Chester Hall, in "Don't Cry, My Heart!" Plus: Evie is so determined to escape the tenement district by marrying a wealthy man that she drives away all her friends in "I Dared to Dream!" Also: Ann agrees to marry Frank, but falls in love with Burt instead in "My Secret Love!" And: Lois can't break through the bitterness of widower Bob next door, until his son Jackie gets sick in a How I won the man I love! 1-pager! Plus: While waiting for his dates with Celia every night, Gregg falls in love with her roommate Nina in the 2-page reprint text story "Beauty Unveiled"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Hartley. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by Hank Chapman and unknown. Art by Morris Weiss, Mike Sekowsky, Christopher Rule and unknown. Lil thinks there isn't anyone else, so she decides to marry Hank! Not so fast, Lil! Read..."I Love a Vet!" Plus: The gripping story of..."The Thirty Seconds of Phyllis Arnold"! Also: Peggy Carlson had no right to be..."The Girl Who Dared to Love!" And: "The Man I Married"! Plus: 2-page text story "My Paris...Good-Bye"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

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Cover by Al Hartley. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Joe Maneely, Lee Teaford, Bernard Krigstein and unknown. Featuring: "Moonlight and You!"; "To Love Again!"; "Sandra's Son!"; and "Another Girl's Man"! Plus: 2-page text story "A Lesson in Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta (possibly his first cover art). Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Paul S. Newman and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, J. Makowski?, Paul Reinman, Christopher Rule? and unknown. Featuring: "A Wedding Ring for Wendy!"; "My Love, My Love"; "Small Talk!"; and "The Right Thing To Do"! Plus: 2-page text story "A Chance On Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Al Hartley, J. Makowski?, Jay Scott Pike and unknown. Featuring: "Mary's Man!"; "Girl Meets Boy" (the sequel is titled "Girl Marries Boy" in the next issue); "Old Enough to Know!"; and "Home Girl!" Plus: 2-page text story "Mistaken Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, J. Makowski? and unknown. The biggest thrill of your life -- "Getting Married"! Plus: How is a girl to really know in..."But Is It...Love?" Also featuring "The Real Ruth Grant" and "Carol's Courtship!" And: 2-page retitled reprint text story "Chance Meeting"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, Fred Kida and unknown. Featuring: "His Kiss!"; "...Girls Who Wear Glasses!"; "Come Back, My Love!"; and "Wedding Date!" Plus: 2-page text story "Holiday for Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.