Comic books in 'Romance'

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura feels antsy when Mie is talking to another guy. Its time for him to face his own feelings as the bud of their young teen romance starts to materialize! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura struggles to find his self-confidence. He's hesitant and unsure, but a casual remark from Mie gives him the little push he needs. It's the start of a summer break they realize they want to spend together! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura and Mie can't stop bumping into each other over summer break! Now Komura isn't the only one flustered by Mie's forgetfulness. When she ends up visiting Komura's house to snack on watermelon, Mie meets Komura's mom. And a festival means the end of summer is near, but Komura and Mie begin thinking about the future after middle school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Someya checks in on the status of Mie and Komura's relationship, but Mie is curious about how Asuka and Yasaka are getting along... When Komura catches a nasty cold, Mie visits him at home, and their young relationship hints at progress. Will this middle school pair finally reveal their feelings? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. To help Mie remember her glasses, Komura and Mie call each other in the mornings. Azuma asks Komura for advice on a crush but is shocked Komura and Mie aren't going out yet. After Mie entrusts Komura with her spare glasses, she realizes she's forgetting her glasses less often. This young relationship reaches a pivotal moment! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura and Mie make their relationship official! Mie lets her friends know with an impromptu announcement at her birthday party. Although the pair will attend separate schools in high school, they realize they can still walk to the station together. When the sun rises on a new year, how will Mie's parents react to the couple's status?!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Okushou. Art and cover by MGMEE. Translated byPhilip Reuben. Adapted byDavid Lumsdon.

A Japanese high schooler gets a part-time gig at an arcade, where he's pretty much ignored by everyone-people even start calling him an "NPC" because of the way he blends into the background.

All that changes when the gorgeous, larger-than-life Yaegashi Nanora barges into the place and demands his help learning the ins and outs of the arcade's trickiest games.

It isn't long before she suggests they start going out, beginning a summer full of arcade fun and simmering sexual tension!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Okushou. Art and cover by MGMEE. Translated byPhilip Reuben. Adapted byDavid Lumsdon.

The plain and nondescript "Mobuo" has been showing the boisterous Yaegashi the ins and outs of the arcade's trickiest games. Just as they are getting into a DDR-style rhythm, Mobuo's childhood friend Shinomiya Shigure tries to cut into the dance. Confrontation forces Yaegashi to realize her true feelings. With two girls vying for Mobuo's attention, the competition is about to get hot and heavy with both love and games!

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Okushou. Art and cover by MGMEE. Translated by Philip Reuben. Adapted by David Lumsdon. Japanese high schooler gets a part-time gig at an arcade, where he's pretty much ignored by everyone-people even start calling him an "NPC" because of the way he blends into the background. All that changes when the gorgeous, larger-than-life Yaegashi Nanora barges into the place and demands his help learning the ins and outs of the arcade's trickiest games. It isn't long before she suggests they start going out, beginning a summer full of arcade fun and simmering sexual tension! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 162 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Inio Asano. Koume Sato and Kosuke Isobe are two teenagers living in a sleepy Japanese seaside town. After getting used and dumped by her crush, the emotionally damaged Koume decides to start a relationship with Kosuke, without any emotions involved. However, they both soon discover that sex with no strings attached often leads to unexpected complications, not just for themselves but also the people around them. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 408 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

For previous issues see Modern Girl Stories (1929 Street and Smith)

Title continues as True Love Stories (1930 Street and Smith) with vol. 3 #4

Stories and art by Eddie Robbins, Robert Webb, Helen Lane and Alden McWilliams. Fawcett flirted with romance comics in the early days of the genre, resulting in short-lived, photo-covered experiments in melodrama. Marge becomes a diner waitress and falls for owner Larry, but she's used to disappointment and doesn't think that will work out either. Leslie gets a job at a five-and-dime and falls for manager Jack, but she still dreams of Hollywood stardom. Joan resents her family's dependence on the wealthy Lowey family, even though she's dating Bob Lowey herself. Destination: Heartbreak; The World of Romance!; Lost Illusion; Flowers in the Sun; Rejected Rapture. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans, Bob Powell and Margaret Isbell. Fawcett flirted with romance comics in the early days of the genre, resulting in short-lived, photo-covered experiments in melodrama. After Barry's milk-truck is carjacked by a robber who leaves his loot behind, Barry's gal Helen encourages him to keep the money, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Jean goes to work for glassmaker Bart as part of a secret revenge plan, blaming Bart for her fiance's death, but she didn't expect to fall in love. Lila takes over her father's trucking company after his stroke and falls for Ray, the company's other driver - but can she trust him? This last story features a woman driving a truck and running a business - unusual for a 1950 story - as well as art by Bob Powell. The Thought of You; Love's Vengeance; Trousseau for a Wife; Barrier to My Heart. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"I Was Too Trusting," "Man Crazy," "Foolish Conquest," and "Will He Break My Heart?" Cover price $0.10.

"Should a Girl Chase a Boy," "Off-Beat Romance," "My Dream Love," and "He Didn't Want Me." Cover price $0.10.

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Trigger warning for woke college professors. This issue contains a anti-communist romance story.

Stories and art by Corrine Dillon and others. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. Numbering continues from Polly Pigtails (Parents' Magazine Press, 1949 series) #43. Christmas decorations and cookies; Twin sisters Rhona and Rhoda Wurtele from Canada both become champion skiers; Life in the world-famous Rockettes dance troupe. Frozen Fish Story; Christmas Cookies; Canadas Terrific Twins; Polly Makes Her Own Tree Trimmings; Backstage with the Rockettes. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Don Lynch and others. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. Reviews of Disney's Cinderella and the Danny Kaye classic The Inspector General; Famed teacher Anna Leonowens, sent to Siam to teach in 1862, inspires "The King and I"; Fashion designer Helena Barbieri. Business Woman; Palace Teacher; Fascinatin Fashion – A True Story. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Don Lynch and others. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart dares new boundaries and disappears into history; Disney's Cinderella used as a guide to makeup and fashion; ; A comics biography of opera legend Patrice Munsel, who at 17 was the youngest singer ever to star at the Metropolitan Opera. Parents Are Particular; Tizzie; One Touch of Magic; Amelia Earhart; The Secret Treasure; Make It Yourself; Curtain Call; Just Desserts. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Don Lynch and Mickey Klar Marks. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. Joan Maxwell becomes a trailblazing reporter with a New York newspaper; "Polly in the Kitchen" combines comics and recipes; A comics biography of golf great Dorothy Germain. Shine in the Summer Sun; Tizzie; Getting Along With Boys; Middle Sister; Girl Reporter – A True Comic; Mysterious Rescue; Casual Champion; Good n Green. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Vic Herman and others. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. Speck the dog creates chaos at the circus; Polly Pigtails uses math to make berry-picking easier; Waukegan kid Jack Benny parlays a self-deprecating character into a legendary career in vaudeville, radio, TV and the movies. Julia Goes to School; Tizzie; Hello Again! This Is Jack Benny; A Polly Pigtails Puzzle; No Talent; Speck Goes to the Circus; Bevy of Beverages. Final issue of the series. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

It was like tearing her heart in two...yet she couldn't hate him. Featuring the ? page story "Unlucky Heart" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Alex Toth & Bernie Sachs. 52 romantic pages. Cover price $0.10.

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

The love she found on southern sands left her too soon with..."Empty Arms," the cover-featured 12 page story written by Robert Kanigher and pencilled by Carmine Infantino (note: different from story in #47). Plus: 1 page Daisy's Diary story "New Earrings"; 8 page story "Borrowed Heart"; 8 page story "I Reached for the Moon" written by Natalie Krigstein; 1 page Lili story "Love is Blind"; 8 page story "Love Sets a Trap" written by Natalie Krigstein; 2 page text story "Romance Counter"; 7 page story "Last Chance for Happiness"; 1 page "The World is Ours" love poem with four black and white illustrations drawn by Alex Toth? Cover photograph by Theda and Emerson Hall. Cover price $0.10.

She aimed at the target, and the arrow pierced...her heart! Featuring: 2 page story "Star Light, Star Bright"; 8 page story "Happiness for Two"; 1 page Sincerely, Julia Roberts story (advice column with art); 8 page story "Where There is Love" drawn by Alex Toth and Joe Giella; 8 page story "Once Upon a Dream"; 1 page Daisy's Diary story "Words in Edgeways"; 2 page text story "Red-Headed Alibi"; 8 page story "My Heart is Calling"; 1 page poem "The Magic Moment." Cover photograph by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Cover price $0.10.

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How much heartache they would have been spared had the lovebirds revealed to them the secret of becoming..."Partners in Romance," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "My Other Life"; 8 page story "Stand-in for Glamor"; 8 page story "Close to My Heart"; 1 page Daisy's Diary story "Movie Talking"; 2 page text story "You'll Just Know"; 12 page story "Love Letters" pencilled by Carmine Infantino; 1 page poem "Seeing Stars." Cover photo by Ted Koepper. Cover price $0.10.

Which would be her fate -- happiness or heartache -- in her..."Two Roads to Romance," the cover-featured 10 page story. Plus: 1 page Binny cartoon; 8 page story "Yesterday's Kisses"; 1 page Johnny and Jane cartoon; 8 page story "Sweethearts' Moon"; 1 page Joan cartoon; 7 page story "Taken for Granted"; 2 page Romance Quiz; 1 page Busy Belles profile; 8 page story "A Friend of the Groom"; 1 page Carol cartoon; 1 page A Birthday written by Christina Rossetti. Cover price $0.10.

She lost her love...but she couldn't help fighting to regain it -- because..."Love Knows No Pride," the cover-featured 10 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Nobody's Sweetheart" pencilled by Al Plastino; 1 page Oddities in Romance story; 8 page story "Romance without Love"; 1 page Linda and Larry story "Getting Even"; 8 page story "Destined for Heartbreak"; 8 page story "I'll Always Remember You"; 2 page text article "Marriage Customs"; 1 page Fran story "Guy Watching"; 1 page Carol story "Waiting for Bob's Call"; 1 page poem "My Bonnie Mary" by Robert Burns. Cover price $0.10.