Comic books in 'Romance'

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Alice is falling for her regular taxi driver Eddy, but dates her boss Mr. Wentworth, who, unknown to Alice, has ulterior motives. Aspiring actresses Pat and Peggy are hired to stage a fight in front of a bank, only to learn they're acting out a diversion for bank robbers. Teen Debbie gets classmate Bill to cover for her while she dates the much older Hank in secret, but that can't end well. I Found Love in a Taxi!; Powerhouse of Deceit!; I Just Love Acting!; Stand-In Boyfriend. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Leon Winik and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Shy, beautiful Lise finds that boys are intimidated by her beauty - until she volunteers for the charity kissing booth. Laurie comes out of her shell and overcompensates, becoming a wild child and alienating Dan in the process. Hollywood "love doctor" Anthony King tries to help Sandra and Rena, sisters whose feud has escalated to attempted murder. The Women in Our Lives...; Kisses: $1; Flirting with Heartbreak; Dr. Anthony King: The Feudin' Sisters; Some Girls Have all the Luck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Elizabeth Taylor and Don Taylor from the film classic Father of the Bride. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Alice Kirkpatrick and Sam Burlockoff. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Stella finally has the chance to marry her childhood sweetheart Bob, but she's not sure she can go through with it. Bill has a wonderful relationship with Linda, but he loses his perspective when he falls for Carol, who finds him tiresome. A comics biography of screen legend Rita Hayworth. The Wedding; The Cheat!; May I Help You, Sir?; Second Chance; The Hayworth Story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Farley Granger and Ann Blythe. Stories and art by Myron Fass and Leon Winik. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Laura and Dick elope and marry in secret, but that causes a scandal when they are discovered in a compromising position. Hollywood "love doctor" Anthony King recommends that Ruth not be so forward with men, but as a result she almost loses out on love with Jeff. Vicky falls for handsome farmer Clem, but his mother doesn't approve because of Vicky's poverty-stricken background. Dr. Anthony King: Two Nuts, A Squirrel and a Telephone; Goodbye to Love; Man Crazy; Momism or Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Rita Hayworth and Aldo Ray. Stories and art by Art Peddy, Jack Abel, Jack Sparling, David Gantz and Alex Kotzky. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Shy orphan Martha gets branded "The Quiet One" by her sorority sisters, who try to get her to come out of her shell, but unleash a monster instead. Elsa is torn between older Britt, who sheltered her after her parents died, and his handsome nephew Jeff, just out of military service. Kathy is thrilled when her beau Jim returns from overseas duty, but he's threatened by her singing career, in a story with some good-girl art by David Gantz. The Quiet One; Difficult Decision; Strange Rival; Dream Man; I Love Mrs. Reilly. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Beverly Michaels and Richard Egan. Stories and art by Mel Keefer and Bob Schroeter. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Meg's controlling mother wants her to date square accountant Harold, and not fast-talking reporter Al. Student nurse Marge sees things in a different perspective after a near-fatal air crash. Reporter Nora's ex Joe, her editor, forces her to cover the society wedding of her more recent ex, Larry. Her Mother Hated Him!; No Remedy for Love!; Pinky's Red-Top; A Friend of the Groom!; Beaus and Girls. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Art Peddy, Jack Abel, Sid Lazarus, Rudy Cristiano and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Poor manicurist Julie dresses up fancy and sneaks into a ball, and falls in love with handsome hotel heir George. Lonely librarian Lorraine faces conflict with her uptight supervisor when she devotes a shelf in the stacks to love. A comics biography of Rudolph Valentino. Plus an illustrated version of a classic Romantic poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, " Love's Philosophy." Cinderella #9; Will You Please Not Marry Me?; The Love Shelf!; Too Smart for Love!; Slightly Perfect; Love's Philosophy; Great Lovers: Rudolph Valentino. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky? Stories by unknown. Art by John Belfi? and Myron Fass. Did he really only go out with her to make Julie jealous? Featuring: "The Experimental Kiss"; "Buy Me That Man!"; and Dr. Anthony King, Psychiatrist, in "Mr. Tough"! Plus: 1-page non-fiction stories "The History of the Engagement and Wedding Rings" and "Young Lovers of the Past"! Also: 2-page text story "Slightly Perfect"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Dorothy Hart and Richard Basehart. Stories and art by Art Peddy, Jack Abel, Mel Keefer, Rudy Cristiano, Walter Goldstein, Jack Sparling and Mel Lazarus. Student reporter Gwen falls in love with Cal, the college football star she ridiculed in her latest column, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Childhood sweethearts George and Liza are an inspiration to their small town, until they face conflict, and that affects the whole town too. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Clark Gable, in a sort of Hirschfeld-caricature style. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. The Poison Pen; Graduation Day; Clark Gable; The Young Ones; Woman in White!; Campus Curios; Loving Means Believing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Dorothy Hart and Richard Basehart. Stories and art by Mickey Klar Marks, David Gantz, and Wally Littman. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Shy, bespectacled Sylvia wears an imaginary boyfriend's pin to college, but then has some explaining to do when she falls for handsome Todd. Assistant dean Enid is tough on her lovestruck students, threatening to expel a girl for missing curfew. Dutch exchange student Katrina has trouble fitting in on an American campus. Phantom Lover; The Agony of Love; Man Eats Crow; Dutch Treatment; What's Your Romantic I.Q.?; The Maid from Le Mans. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Fushiashikumo. Translated by Will Etkin. For 500 years, a giant snake god has lived in the ancient mountain. Miyo, an unlucky young woman from the nearby village, has been offered as a tribute: she is to be the snake's bride. Miyo always feared that the enormous talking snake would devour her whole, but once she's taken in by the god, he treats her like a wife rather than a meal. His flicking tongue vibrates through gentle words, his powerful slithering body wraps around hers in an embrace. This god is kinder than his monstrous form implies, and Miyo thinks she could learn to appreciate the non-human form his love takes. What does it truly mean to be the bride of a beast? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Fushiashikumo. Translated by Will Etkin. Miyo and Daija have slowly grown closer as their unconventional relationship deepens. Now they feel ready to try and deepen their physical connection as well. But both bear scars from the past. Miyo shares her family's sad history and the source of her pain-before a mysterious monk hunting for Daija brings his own history to light. The gulf between species is a vast one, and dark clouds loom on the horizon, threatening what seemed so recently like a blissful relationship. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $24.00

1st printing. Collects World's Finest (1941-1986) #64, 77, Star Spangled Comics (1941-1952) #113, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #228, Sugar and Spike (1956-1971) #3, Showcase (1956-1978) #6, 8-9, and 23, Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #159, 252-253, and 245, Congo Bill (1954 1st Series) #6, Strange Adventures (1950-1973 1st Series) #28, Western Comics (1948-1961) #72, Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series DC) #99, Blackhawk (1944-1984 1st Series) #109, Fox and the Crow (1951-1968) #14, Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #22, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #3, Sensation Comics (1942-1952) #107, Batman (1940-2011) #81, Phantom Stranger (1952 1st Series) #1, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #238, All American Western (1951-1952) #121, Girls Love Stories (1949-1973) #27, Our Army at War (1952-1977) #87, and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #32. With the advent of television and the wrath of Congress, the comic book industry simultaneously faced the two greatest threats to its existence in the 1950s. This pressure served to fuel the creative community as the boundaries of the medium were expanded and some of the most legendary comic book tales of all time were crafted. Aptly named, THE GREATEST 1950s STORIES EVER TOLD collects the most classic and influential tales of that century. Written by legends and pioneers, this book includes the landmark adventures of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 5. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Collects World's Finest (1941-1986) #64, 77, Star Spangled Comics (1941-1952) #113, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #228, Sugar and Spike (1956-1971) #3, Showcase (1956-1978) #6, 8-9, and 23, Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #159, 252-253, and 245, Congo Bill (1954 1st Series) #6, Strange Adventures (1950-1973 1st Series) #28, Western Comics (1948-1961) #72, Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series DC) #99, Blackhawk (1944-1984 1st Series) #109, Fox and the Crow (1951-1968) #14, Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #22, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #3, Sensation Comics (1942-1952) #107, Batman (1940-2011) #81, Phantom Stranger (1952 1st Series) #1, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #238, All American Western (1951-1952) #121, Girls Love Stories (1949-1973) #27, Our Army at War (1952-1977) #87, and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #32. With the advent of television and the wrath of Congress, the comic book industry simultaneously faced the two greatest threats to its existence in the 1950s. This pressure served to fuel the creative community as the boundaries of the medium were expanded and some of the most legendary comic book tales of all time were crafted. Aptly named, THE GREATEST 1950s STORIES EVER TOLD collects the most classic and influential tales of that century. Written by legends and pioneers, this book includes the landmark adventures of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. Softcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 5. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

First Printing. Everyone will have seen Black Canary's response to Green Arrow's proposal from GREEN ARROW #75 and the BLACK CANARY miniseries...now see why that response may have been the biggest mistake for both of them in this landmark special issue! Cover price $3.99.

Second Printing. Everyone will have seen Black Canary's response to Green Arrow's proposal from GREEN ARROW #75 and the BLACK CANARY miniseries...now see why that response may have been the biggest mistake for both of them in this landmark special issue! Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Green Arrow and Black Canary Wedding Special (2007) and Green Arrow and Black Canary (2007 DC) #1-14.

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Cliff Chiang, Mike Norton, Andre Coelho, Wayne Faucher, Rodney Ramos, and Amanda Conner. Cover by Cliff Chiang.

A superhero wedding - what could go wrong?

Green Arrow and Black Canary tie the knot, but its not quite happily ever after, as a shocking wedding night leads to unpredictable adventures. That question kickstarts the Green Arrow and Black Canary series, written by Judd Winick and illustrated by Cliff Chiang and Mike Norton.

Black Canary, Speedy, and Connor Hawke—Ollies son and the former Green Arrow—embark on a mission to the find the real Green Arrow. But if it isnt one Green Arrow in trouble, its another, as Connor is mortally wounded by the League of Assassins—can Batman and Plastic Man assist in saving his life?

Romance meets adventure in this series starring one of DC Comics most iconic duos!

Softcover, 392 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Fine $13.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 20

1st printing.

Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and cover by Mark Badger.

Oscar Greenberg is not your typical vampire. He doesn't drink human blood, for one. He's a successful author - albeit prone to writer's block. And he's a good son, who's kept his secret from his dear old Mama. Oscar's also very much in love with Denise, the vamp who turned him.

Their happily ever after might actually last forever - unless someone comes between them.

Softcover, 70 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

1st printing. Collects Greenberg the Vampire GN (1986 Marvel) and material from Bizarre Adventures (1981-1983 Magazine)#29.

Written by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Steve Leialoha and Mark Badger. Cover by Mark Badger.

Oscar Greenberg is not your typical vampire.

He doesn't drink human blood, for one. He's a successful author - albeit prone to writer's block. And he's a good son, who's kept his secret from his dear old Mama. Oscar's also very much in love with Denise, the vamp who turned him. Their happily ever after might actually last forever - unless someone comes between them. Someone like Arthur Keaton: Vampire Hunter, who also happens to be Denise's brother!

Then there's the demonic Lilith, who's long had designs on Oscar. She'll go to great lengths to seduce him, in a bid to usher the world into a new age of wanton lust.

Can true love conquer all, even for the undead? Rediscover a forgotten tale of fangs, family and infatuation!

Softcover, 104 pages, PC/PB&W. Explicit Content

Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing. Collects Grim Leaper (2012 Image) #1-4. Written by Kurtis J. Wiebe. Art and Cover by Aluisio Santos. In death, he finally found something to live for. Lou Collins is caught in a cyclical curse of violent, gruesome deaths and new beginnings in the bodies of strangers. With no clue why, Lou desperately searches for a way to break the curse and cross over peacefully to the other side. Then equally doomed Ella comes along. It's a love story to die for. Collects all four issues and features never before seen sketches, alternate covers and conceptual art by series illustrator ALUISIO C. SANTOS . Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Wook Jin Clark.

Inspired by the worldwide hit Sanrio character and animated series star!

Dating is exhausting, so let's take a lighthearted approach to exploring it with Gudetama, everyone's favorite grumpy egg! From navigating first-date smalltalk to recovering from being dumped, Gudetama is your guide to finding love...even when you're lazy.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.