Comic books in 'Romance'

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Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, John Rosenberger, Rafael Astarita, Sam Citron and Marion Sitton. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Trophy wife Paula and gardener Max conspire to murder her wealthy husband; Penelope moves into her husbands vast estate and hears a man screaming every night, but her husband claims to hear no such thing; A photographer uses a modeling business to blackmail wealthy businessmen. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Craved Excitement; Dangerous Woman; Bride of Fear; Nightmare Romance! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. A successful boxer has a good thing going with wealthy Barbara, but cant forget the larcenous lady he left behind; Joe is torn between good sister Cynthia and bad sister Mary; Ann pushes away boyfriend Dan in favor of Ralph, who turns out to be embezzling funds. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Married You Didnt I?; Phantom Husband; Love Thief; The Honeymoon is Over. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. "I Was a... Bride for Sale," art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; Diana weds assistant director Walt; He wants her to use her friendship with movie studio head Jim (she had been Jims secretary) to further his career; Walt throws them together and doesnt even complain when Jim embraces her. "Port of Missing Girls," art by Louis Ravielli; Struggling actress Janis is hired by Karl Norton, then learns he wants her to help smuggle diamonds across the border; She is threatened with death unless she complies. "Love Me Again," pencils by John Forte, inks by Jack Abel; Ronnie loves Dot but contracts amnesia after a fall; Vivian claims she and Ronnie were engaged; Dot and Vivian compete for Ronnies affections anew. "Too Many Lovers"; Anne has a string of wealthy lovers that support her, but her scam is threatened when her innocent, small-town cousin Laura becomes her roommate; Laura thinks Anne is attending schoo; Laura gets a job in a law office and introduces her friend Don to Anne. Anne becomes obsessed with Don. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and Rafael Astarita. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Jean rejects handsome boy next door Barney because she still sees him as a childhood pal; Mary is torn between arrogant but handsome boxer Rocky and her fiance Joe; Lila fools around with her husbands boss in order to advance her husbands career. The Dream Next Door; Deadline for Love!; Too Great a Temptation; Our Stolen Love; Promotions for Harry; Love Across the Atlantic. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and others. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Dancer Dora falls for her mothers boyfriend, but she cant reveal her true age without ruining their stage act; Carole learns that the modeling agency she joined is actually an escort service; Redheaded student Maureen is wooed by much older Duncan, who works at her school. Too Young to Love!; Doomed to Silence; Two Wayward Girls!; Born for Trouble!; Love Cheat! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and Rafael Astarita. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Jean rejects handsome boy next door Barney because she still sees him as a childhood pal; Mary is torn between arrogant but handsome boxer Rocky and her fiance Joe; Lila fools around with her husbands boss in order to advance her husbands career. The Dream Next Door; Deadline for Love!; Too Great a Temptation; Our Stolen Love; Promotions for Harry; Love Across the Atlantic. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Prentice and Merrylen Townsend. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. After her husband is killed on the way to the hospital, new mother Peggy decides to give up her baby for adoption. Stage mother Marie is torn between following husband Bill to Chicago or managing her daughter Sally's dance career in New York. Wealthy Haila falls for auto mechanic Pete and agrees to marry him, but her controlling father disapproves. The Love I Denied; Rags or Riches; Strange Role for Love; Strange Obsession; My Re-Made Husband!; Lost Without You!; Dream House; Date with Love!; Cooking With Gas. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, Bernard Sachs, and Mike Roy. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Up-and-coming actress Trudy is forced to choose between her husband Danny or a promising career on the stage. Joan has great hopes for husband Jim's political career, but her ambition starts to alienate her from Jim's affections. Ruth dislikes her husband's workaholic tendencies and the sketchy parties she's forced to attend for potential clients. Love or the Limelight?; Candidate for Love; Model Wife; Are You the Girl He Married?; A Name for Francesca; Budget Blues; Married to His Work; Shopping Spree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Murphy Anderson, Priscilla Willard, and Arthur Peddy. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Helen is so conflicted over husband Mike's racing that she has nightmares of cars trying to eat her, in a story with art by comics legend Murphy Anderson. Redheaded Sharon intends to be faithful to soldier husband Bruce while he's overseas, but then old flame Johnny starts showing her a lot of attention. In an unusual story that reflects its times, atomic scientist Bill is assigned to a remote desert town for a top-secret military project, but his wife Helen can't take the isolation and lack of privacy. I Was a Lonely War Bride; Alone with You; Marital Mix-ups; Psychology Can Help Your Marriage; My Own Worst Enemy; White-Collar Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Paul Gattuso, George Appel, Sam Cooper, Valerie Barclay, Mario Rizzi, Bernard Sachs and Dana Dutch. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Gwen convinces her artist husband Ron to go to work for his brother Martin, and soon Martin is controlling their lives. When she doesn't hear from absent husband Tommy, stationed overseas, Peg starts dating local men. Wealthy Sheila wants to support the work of her artist husband Steve, but she doesn't know how, and she's suspicious of his collaborations with Vera. For Richer or Poorer; The Dream I Couldn't Forget; I Married a Sailor; Tips on Your Trousseau; Misguided Love; What's There to Talk About?; For Love of His Art. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Maurice del Bourgo and Sam Cooper. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Fun-loving Marilyn marries older David, but soon she misses her carefree lifestyle. Magazine fashion editor Karen marries foreign correspondent Kip, but while he's gone on assignments, she falls for handsome co-worker Dave. Flight attendant Mara marries Clayton for his money, but she still isn't over Paul, the man who abandoned her. Playgirl Bride!; The Husband I Loved; Victim of Passion; The Love Charm; Love Without Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Mike thinks his wife Cora flirts with other men too much, and when she flirts with old friend Drew, she's gone too far. Bored Gale distracts husband Tony from his job, but that's a bad idea, because he's a demolitions expert! Jim is bored with his marriage, and then he meets his wife's old friend Diane, a model, and decides to jump ship. Dangerous Flirtation; What a Husband Wants; I Need You, Darling; Reunion With Love; Bride's Sacrifice; In-Law Interference. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Murphy Anderson, Priscilla Willard, and Arthur Peddy. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Helen is so conflicted over husband Mike's racing that she has nightmares of cars trying to eat her, in a story with art by comics legend Murphy Anderson. Redheaded Sharon intends to be faithful to soldier husband Bruce while he's overseas, but then old flame Johnny starts showing her a lot of attention. In an unusual story that reflects its times, atomic scientist Bill is assigned to a remote desert town for a top-secret military project, but his wife Helen can't take the isolation and lack of privacy. I Was a Lonely War Bride; Alone with You; Marital Mix-ups; Psychology Can Help Your Marriage; My Own Worst Enemy; White-Collar Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 18 - September, 1935. Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the films. 8" x 11", 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 7, Issue 30 - October 1936. Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 7, Issue 31 - November 1936. Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 7, Issue 32 - December, 1936. Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue 33 - January, 1937. Painted cover of Gretta Garbo and Robert Taylor from "Camille". Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. This issue includes adaptations of "Camille" (MGM) starring Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor, "Maid of Salem" (Paramount) starring Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray, "You Only Live Once" (United Artists) starring Sylvia Sidney and Henry Fonda, "White Hunter" (20th Century Fox) starring Warner Baxter and June Lang, "Smartest Girl in Town" (RKO Pictures) starring Gene Raymond and Ann Southern, "Night Waitress" (RKO Pictures) starring Margot Grahame and Gordon Jones, "Tarzan Escapes" (MGM) starring J. Weissmuller and M. O'Sullivan, "Mountain Justice" (Warner Bros.) starring Josephine Hutchinson and Greg Brent, "Another Dawn" (Warner Bros.) starring Errol Flynn and Kay Francis, and "Beloved Enemy" (United Artists) starring Merle Oberon and Brian Aherne. 8" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 7, Issue 37 - February 1937. Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Robert Louis Stevenson, Betty Baker, and Dorothy Bowen. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Alicia sets out to woo Bob away from his girlfriend Connie. In town to negotiate a contract, June realizes the handsome man she's negotiating with is the same one who once rescued her father. Sally's the sort of gal who blames others for her mistakes, but she soon learns that doesn't work on the guy she's fallen for. And a romantic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson in comics form. Plus a pin-up of screen legend Joseph Cotten, star of Citizen Kane and future star of Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt. Trouble Maker; Romance; My Tremulous Heart; And Be My Love; New Secretary Wanted; Love's Epitaph; I Was Deceitful; Romantic Secrets' Star of the Month: Joseph Cotten. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Claudia runs an apple orchard and that doesn't leave her any time for love, until she meets handsome farmhand Ralph. Sharon goes to work as a cigarette girl at Club Miguelle so she can land a rich husband, but she hadn't reckoned on falling in love with sailor Danny. Successful businesswoman Beth returns to her hometown, and finds that handsome old flame Ward is now managing the store that she's supposed to audit. Challenge to Love; Only for You; My Vagabond Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Martin and J. A. Symonds. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Ann agrees to date handsome oil wildcatter Vic as part of Doris's plan to win him back, but then she falls for Vic herself. Gambler Montana wins the Bar-K Ranch during a card game, and his new ownership is fiercely opposed by Nan, the former owner's daughter, who is strangely drawn to him. Ella harangues her boyfriend's unemployed brother when his plans for an education get in the way of her plans for marriage. And a romantic poem by J. A. Symonds in comics form. The Hired Heart; Saga of the Sage; First Aid for Love; Love at the Door; Love's Lament. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Craig loves Amy, but since she rejected him as "a common street laborer," he's trying to get back at her through her sister Cora, or at least that's how Amy sees it. This story features early art by Bob Powell. Teresa must run the family farm after her father's passing, and handsome farmhand Jim can help, but he sees Teresa's workaholic nature as a minus. Redheaded Helen is still mourning her sister's death, and tries to sabotage her widowed brother-in-law's new relationship with Mildred as a result. With All My Heart; Belated Tears; Love Trap; Covetous. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Diner waitress Vivian falls for handsome engineer Dane, but breaks up with him after he loses his job, because she doesn't want to work in a diner forever. But she doesn't know what to do about Dane's brother, brain-damaged ex-boxer Len, who seems to have become obsessed with her, in a story with art by Marc Swayze. Joyce falls for Robert, unaware that he's already engaged to Donna, and her reaction when she finds out threatens to destroy all three of their lives. Dark Delusion; Whirlpool; Love in High; The Wanderer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Marc Swayze and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Wounded in Korea, soldier Johnny meets American teacher Carrie when she takes him in. But his trauma and guilt over desertion almost destroy everything, in a story with art by Marc Swayze. Steve calls off his wedding to Donna after a campus scandal destroys her reputation. Lauren and Harry are engaged, but after Lauren wins the lottery, something inside of her changes, and Harry doesn't like it, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Something to Live For; A Campus Scandal; Surprise Love; I Won the Sweepstakes! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Lila, who craves a rich husband, enters a gothic-romance scenario when she goes to work for wealthy Scott. He is caring for his invalid wife and Lila begins to fall for him, until she learns that all is not as it seems. In a story with art by Bob Powell, Dot and her hated rival Fern are stranded on a raft at sea after a plane crash. Car thief and ex-con Carol finds love with her roommate's brother Dan, but is it enough to keep her from returning to her life of crime? Not your typical romance-comic story. The Gold-Plated Heart; Test of Courage; Love Under Construction; Second Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Ideal Man," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Helen dates Paul but asks him to stop gambling before they marry; Paul agrees and "the change was startling!"; Helen discovers she doesnt love the new, conservative Paul; She goes on vacation to think things over and meets Gabe, a "domineering, spoiled brute." "Polly Is Loads of Fun"; Polly moves to Kanesburg and falls in love with Bill, her friend Annes fiancé; Bill reciprocates her affections. "Romance, Age, and Reality" text story. "My Love, My Own," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Elsie dates co-worker Johnny but wishes he had "more drive"; She then goes out with Edgar, the wealthy son of her boss. "Oilfield Gal"; Geologist Sally has a crush on oil worker Barney, but he doesnt view her as feminine enough; Sally has a makeover and goes to a party with Rayburne, who then gets in a brawl with a jealous Barney. "Beautiful World" one-page story; The world is better today "…because last night you kissed me…!" 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Sheila loves Mark, but a tragic turn of events makes him reject her, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. A candy-store worker sees Valentine's Day as just another sales day... until HE walks in to the shop. Lonely, bespectacled Lois works for a wedding-gown maker, which just reinforces her isolation, until she meets handsome client's brother Ray. The Eyes of Love; The Long Wait; Bob and Ellen; Castaway Valentine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Gil wants to marry Barbara, but she believes that she must be cursed, because everyone who ever loved her has died. Miss Macy and Mr. Wills, captain of a small boat, develop an African Queen-style romance when both are fleeing Axis forces during WWII and are reluctantly forced together. Helen and Frank are childhood sweethearts and seemingly destined to marry, but then she meets handsome Don, and Frank meets Ginny. Don't Love Me Darling!; Change of Heart; Romance on the Romero; The Net. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman loves the world heavyweight boxing champion (whose name is "Jeep La Sorda"), but struggles to remain with him through the challenges of fame. Alice is conflicted when her daughter starts dating the son of Rod, the man who broke her heart decades before. Redheaded Lola exaggerates her wealth to impress handsome movie producer Jerry, but she didn't expect to fall in love with him. Tortured Past; A Hero's Love; Mercury No. 13; That Lucky Touch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Volume 4, Issue 20 - September, 1935. Cover portrait of Barbara Ryan by Gene Rex. This issue includes, "The Hidden Romance of Babs Ryan", revealing the heartaches and ecstasies of a radio star in her climb to enter the world of motion pictures. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #23. December 1935. Lily Pons cover. 8.5" x 11". 74 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #52. May 1938. Cover by Emmitt Smith. 8.5" x 11". 80 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #59. December 1938. 8.5" x 11". 80 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #62. March 1939. Cover by Zoe Mozert. 8.5" x 11". 80 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Margot's secured a good job through long years of struggle, but then she makes everyone else work just as hard, including the man who loves her. Carol sabotages her roommate's chances for romance because she doesn't want to find another place to live. In a story that's a sign of its times, radio actress Marilyn lives in a boardinghouse until she gets her big break, and then she forgets her old friends for the trappings of stardom. Plus a PSA for Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel. Invitation to Heartbreak; I Spurned Love; Forgotten Rapture; Beautiful Dreamer; Unworthy of Romance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Reporter Grace meets handsome Ray while covering the homeless problem, but after she falls for him, she doesn't know how to tell him he's the star of her stories. Scheming Sylvia sets up Amy and Steve to clear a path to Amy's job, but she didn't expect to fall for Steve herself. Jean pretends to be someone she isn't to win a man, but when he finds out the truth, she risks losing everything. Echo of Love; The Anguished Heart; Leading Lady; Trapped. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "Beyond Redemption!"; College student Jackie agrees to a date with Lefty, who is "much older" than she; They spend time together, but one night he robs a jewelry store while she is with him; Lefty says he made Jackie his accomplice so she will pressure her police detective father to get one of his gang released. "The Lie," art by Bob Powell; Factory worker Inez bets she can get foreman Jim to ask her for a date; She does, by telling him lies about her sick mother and impoverished student brother. "Love's Not-So-Sweet Song" Melody Ames text story by Robert Lucas. "My Guilty Heart"; Aspiring fashion designer Velma leaves her job and boyfriend Steve to join famous designer Ray; However, she learns Ray is a lecher and a fake who passes off his wifes designs as his own. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "The Choice," art by George Evans; Eileen meets Dennis at the train station; Dennis comes back from war and Eileen must tell him that she met Homer while Dennis was away and will marry Homer. "Guilty Love"; Madge is coming home on a bus, sitting next to Sam Nevins when the bus goes off a ravine and 18 die but Madge saves 6 people and also pulls out Sam from the wreck; Sam does not survive and Madge commits a crime of opportunity when she takes the $9,000 from Sam Nevins's pouch. "Handicap for Love" text story by John Martin. "A Hollow Triumph"; Laura lives in a small resort town and hates summer residents, calling them "outsiders"; This includes the recently moved in Dr. Chelsen; Despite their dating, she refuses at first to let him treat Jimmy, the delivery boy, when he is run over by an outsider. Life Story comic ad. True Confessions comic ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Sorority president Renee is used to getting her way, and when she sees boyfriend Larry with another girl, her controlling manner kicks in, in a story with art by comics legend Bob Powell. Mary dates boxer Danny, but when he starts losing bouts, she begins dating his rival Rocky. In another story, Carl is shocked that Mary's father made a crooked deal for uranium-rich land, and Mary doesn't know how to tell Carl that she actually made the deal. Sorority Scandal!; Follow the Winner; Secret Love; I Pledged My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Leon Winick and Ray Osrin. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Party girl Kitty meets strait-laced Bill and gets him to loosen up, but he doesn't know about her career as a model and date-for-hire. Ruth tries to date her roommate Ricky's soldier pen-pal by pretending to be Ricky. Doris and a girlfriend take a cross-country trip, and end up mired in booze, scandal and a fake wedding. Failure in Love; Stolen Love; French Quarter Romance; He Never Knew; My Mock Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Betty falls for widowed single father Bob, but his mother thinks she's just after Bob's money and tries to break them up. Marilyn falls for Steve when he's "on the rebound" from another relationship, but she doesn't know what to do when the woman comes back. Orphaned Midge falls for farmer Gene, but she doesn't want to live like her late parents, poor subsistence farmers. My Secret Story; I Had My Hour; Hearts and Glowers; My Marriage of Fear. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Virginia has a long-distance relationship with Hank, but that just brings her closer to handsome mailman Fred, in one of two stories with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Redheaded Claudia marries well-off John, but still feels their relationship is lacking compared to friends Deidi and Bob. Fran gets a "Dear Jane" letter from absent boyfriend Bill, but feels drawn to his handsome brother Carl. Plus advice on overcoming shyness. Uncancelled Love; We; How to Overcome Shyness; Practice Piano; Put Color in Your Life; My Substitute Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. The first that newlywed Ruby hears of her husband's old flame Donna is when Donna drops by for a visit. A woman takes love for granted, until a crisis changes everything. Everyone sees Ray as a good-for-nothing drifter, except Beth, who believes he can be a success. An Old Flame; Dangerous Romance; Through Love's Eyes!; Just Don't; My Mixed-Up Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Andrea meets Leo when he rescues her from a double-date gone wrong. Rhea returns to her hometown from the big city and everyone thinks she's a cosmopolitan girl, but it's all an act. Redheaded Shelly's family is ostracized because her father is an ex-convict, so they start over in another town, but she dreads new beau Bob learning about her past. Plus a cautionary tale about drifting into juvenile delinquency, in the Cold War public service announcement What You Do in Your Spare Time. ("The time is past when our nation could afford street-corner loafers!") Party Pooper; My Father's Past; How Good We Are!; The Perfect Man; The Role Called For Love; Your Role in the Cold War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.