Comic books in 'Romance'

Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by unknown. Art by George Tuska, John Rosenberger, Vince Colletta and unknown. Carol makes up stories about all the boys she's supposedly dated, but she finds that having a bad reputation can lead to serious trouble in "Web of Lies"! Plus: Cara's former fiance Johnny comes back into her life when he is injured in a car accident in the retitled reprint story "We Were Too Young!" Also: Abby and Danny both have to consider how they feel about each other and compare it with others they have dated previously in the retitled reprint story "That Kind of Girl!" And: Gloria is left behind when her sister Irene and her boyfriend Ken fall in love with each other. Several weeks later, they come back having realized they were not in love after all, and Ken wants another chance with Gloria in the retitled reprint story "Give Him Back"! Plus: 2-page Stella Predicts filler; 1-page text story "Safety in Numbers"; and letters page Like It Is! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Last 25c cover priced issue. Cover by Art Saaf & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Win Mortimer, Gene Colan, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Spoiled Enid consults a therapist to find out why she drives everyone away with her selfish habits in "Doctor, Tell Me Why!" Plus: Stuart backs away from Liz when she blurts out that she wants to get married after they have only known each other a short time, and she tries to win him back by making him jealous in the retitled reprint story "The End of a Love Affair!" Also: Kay is interested in Justin, the son of her employer, but learns that he is in love with another girl, Monique. When Justin's brother Matt returns home, he tells Kay a surprising secret about Monique that changes everything in the retitled reprint story "Two Brothers"! And: Eve conceals the fact that she's a reporter on assignment when she arranges to meet the reclusive writer Andrew Hunter. When she decides to give up the assignment because she has fallen in love with Andrew, he discovers her ruse and walks out on her in the retitled reprint story "Temptation"! Plus: 1-page text story "I'll See You Around"! Also: Letters page Like It Is! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

First 20c cover priced issue. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown and Bernard Sachs. Toby leaves her boyfriend because he always puts her down, but she's still surprised when she meets someone who respects her and believes in her in "Helpless and Hopeless!" Plus: Donna thinks she has a foolproof way of getting a guy to fall for her, but she's rarely interested in them in return in "Flattery Can Get You Anywhere!" Also: Candy finds it impossible to trust anyone that she dates because she has watched guys treat her sister badly in the retitled reprint story "The Magic of Love"! And: 1-page text story "My Secret"! Plus: Letters page Donna Fayne Answers. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by unknown. Art by George Tuska, Tony Abruzzo and unknown. Pam plays the role of a princess on a children's television show, but her new boyfriend Gordon is a lawyer leading protests against the station where she works, which complicates their romance in "Treat Me Like a Princess"! Plus: Kelly assures her friends that she can attract a boyfriend any time she wants. Though her method is rather unusual, it works in "Personality Plus"! Also: Ava does everything she can to prove she's not interested in rich Ricky Randolph, but he finally wears down her resistance in the retitled reprint story "Come Closer, Love"! And: 2-page Test Yourself filler "Are You Afraid to Grow Up?" Plus: Letters page Like It Is! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown and Vince Colletta. Bored with her boyfriend Peter, Linda pursues Cal, but finds that she's made a big mistake in "To Catch a Man"! Plus: Sally's boyfriend Cliff abandons his plans for medical school to try for a professional football career, which eventually ends their relationship in "The Show Off"! Also: Joyce marries compulsive gambler Lee even though he had to sell her engagement ring, but it turns out to be a gamble that pays off for both of them in "Forever Your Love"! And: 2-page filler "The Stars Tell....Your Love Horoscope"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories by unknown. Art by George Tuska, Art Saaf, Vince Colletta and unknown. Eve has a breakdown and goes to her grandfather's farm to recuperate, where she meets an artist and falls in love. She returns home and announces her engagement, to the horror of her social-climbing mother, but her grandfather defends her choice in "Away From It All!" Plus: Lois is tired of her boyfriend Marvin's practical jokes, but she realizes that she loves him anyway in "Love Is No Laughing Matter!" Also: After a bad breakup, Lynn is very hesitant to get involved with another man in the reprint? story "One More Chance!" And: 1-page filler "Should You Play Hard to Get?"; 2-page The Stars Predict filler "Your Love Life"; 1-page text story "The Big Lie"; and letters page Like It Is! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

A 4-issue Vertigo miniseries explores modern romance, written and drawn by some of the finest talent in comics. In "The Princess and the Frog" (written and illustrated by Brian Bolland), a beautiful princess kisses an ugly frog, with unexpected results; "Diagnosis" (written by Steven T. Seagle and illustrated by Tim Sale) teaches what happens when the little voice in your head starts whispering fatal plans about your wedding day; and in "Genes and a T-Shirt" (written by Robert Rodi, with art by Phil Jimenez), a young man tries to genetically rewrite the rules of attraction, and learns that there's more to love than libido. Painted cover by Bruce Timm. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Love's a 4-letter word in this offbeat miniseries of truly weird romance stories. In "The Other Side of Town" (written by Brian Azzarello, with art by Tim Bradstreet), a small-town sheriff investigating a murder discovers that the prime suspect just might be his high school sweetheart; in "Romancing the Stone" (written by Ilya, with art by Frank Quitely), a man undergoing radical therapy for his peculiar obsession finds that the road to recovery may be the object of his desire; and in "Jericho" (written by Doselle Young, with art by Tony Salmons), an exotic dancer learns that the walls dividing titillation and true romance are higher than they seem. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Three unorthodox tales of love and romance: A lovestruck female alien battles a siren planet for the affections of a handsome spaceman in "Apposites Attract" (written by Simon Revelstroke, with art by Richard Corben); a beautiful time traveler serves up some poetic justice to a 19th-century Lothario in "Mister Right" (written by Peter Milligan, with art by Eduardo Risso); and a retelling of "Sleeping Beauty" includes an exploding princess, an uzi-toting prince and a witch with an elf fetish (written by Marguerite Van Cook, with art by James Romberger). Painted cover by Philip Bond. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart Fine $2.80

Add to cart Fine $2.80

Three unorthodox tales of love and romance: In "Heartache 1.0" (written by Steve Gerber, with art by Danijel Zezelj), two people who have never met explore the tragic consequences of romance, passion and betrayal that never happened; in "Love...with a Twist" (written by Scott Cunningham, with art by Miran Kim), an unexpected visitor crashes a young couple's trip to lover's lane; and in "Kissing Cousin" (written by Bob Fingerman, with art by Pat McEown), a personal ad sets the stage for a blind date from hell. Painted cover by Guy Gonzales. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Edited By Michael Uslan. Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

1st printing. Edited By Michael Uslan. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. By Jonathan Rivera and Nick DeStefano. Heartbreak collects the autobiographical tales of two cartoonists in their lifelong searches for true love. The seventeen stories (each written and drawn by their respective author) in this graphic novel chronicle all the embarrassment, desperation, regret, and terror we all must face in the world of dating. Foreword by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance. Softcover, 152 pages, full color. "MAY073441" "ADVENTURES OF DEXTER BREAKFAST SEASON ONE GN" .00 "by Vernon Smith The Adventures of Dexter Breakfast: Season One GN re-introduces everyone's favorite Wombat Cowboy, Dexter Breakfast, his sidekick Deeohjee, as well as various friends and foes. First teased in the preview comic, The Adventures of Dexter Breakfast #1, brace yourself for the full story as Dex lands in a new town and begins a new adventure almost immediately. Watch as Dex gets involved in a shootout, meets a talking dog, begins a rise to local power... and that's just the beginning! See what all-ages comics were meant to be: entertaining for children and intelligent for teens and adults. Includes over 15 pages of bonus material! Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. "Palomar: Part 1!"

Story and art by Gilbert Hernandez.

This volume collects the first half of Gilbert Hernandez's acclaimed magical-realist tales of Palomar, continuing on through such modern-day classics as "Ecce Homo," "Act of Contrition," "Duck Feet," and the great love story "For the Love of Carmen."

Softcover, 292 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. "Palomar: Part 1!"

Story and art by Gilbert Hernandez.

This volume collects the first half of Gilbert Hernandez's acclaimed magical-realist tales of Palomar, continuing on through such modern-day classics as "Ecce Homo," "Act of Contrition," "Duck Feet," and the great love story "For the Love of Carmen."

Softcover, 292 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $18.99.

Set Includes 3 Volumes - Printings may vary. Story and art by Alice Oseman. Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A four-book box set of Alice Oseman's New York Times-bestselling Heartstopper series. Now streaming on Netflix! Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works. Each paperback volume features beautiful two-color artwork. Softcover (3 Volumes with Slipcase), 6-in. x 9-in., 1,376 pages (Total), 2C. Cover price $59.96.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love.

A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, 2C.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

Nick and Charlie are best friends, but one spontaneous kiss has changed everything. In the aftermath, Charlie thinks that he's made a horrible mistake and ruined his friendship with Nick, but Nick is more confused than ever. Love works in surprising ways, and Nick comes to see the world from a new perspective. He discovers all sorts of things about his friends, his family... and himself.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, 2C.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Good $5.99

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom. But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, 2C.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $5.80

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

he fourth volume in the wonderfully sweet Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork!

Charlie and Nick's relationship has been going really well, and Charlie thinks he's ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick feels the same way, but he's got a lot on his mind -especially the thought of coming out to his dad and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick will have to learn what love really means.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, 2C.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alice Oseman. Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between. Nick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house... but with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change? By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, 2C. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love.

A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, 2C.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

Nick and Charlie are best friends, but one spontaneous kiss has changed everything. In the aftermath, Charlie thinks that he's made a horrible mistake and ruined his friendship with Nick, but Nick is more confused than ever. Love works in surprising ways, and Nick comes to see the world from a new perspective. He discovers all sorts of things about his friends, his family... and himself.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, 2C.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

The third volume in the poignant and sweet Heartstopper series, featuring beautiful two-color artwork!

Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom.

But coming out isn't something that happens just once, and Nick and Charlie try to figure out when to tell their friends that they're dating. Not being out to their classmates gets even harder during a school trip to Paris. As Nick and Charlie's feelings get more serious, they'll need each other more than ever.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, 2C.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Alice Oseman.

he fourth volume in the wonderfully sweet Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork!

Charlie and Nick's relationship has been going really well, and Charlie thinks he's ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick feels the same way, but he's got a lot on his mind -especially the thought of coming out to his dad and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick will have to learn what love really means.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, 2C.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ben Dunn. When Kyle Taylor is killed in a traffic accident, his life is now under the protection of his guardian angel, Samantha. He discovers that he is one of the "Chosen" in the battle between Good and Evil, and that Evil wants to make sure he goes to their side! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Mike Mignola and Christie Golden. Cover and Art by Matt Smith. Hellboy has been assigned to patrol a train route where goblins have been stealing from passengers. Their latest victim, Anastacia, is a researcher and archaeologist transporting valuable artifacts to a museum, and she's not going to let them go without a fight! Rather than stay behind, she teams up with Hellboy to chase the light-fingered fey through the British countryside and into . . . a local punk show? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $3.90

Written by Mike Mignola and Christie Golden. Cover and Art by Matt Smith. Hellboy and Anastasia chase the goblins from punk show to occult auction in pursuit of Anastasia's stolen artifacts in this fun romp across the English countryside. Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden with artist Matt Smith bring the next installment of Hellboy and Anastasia's unlikely romance. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Written by Christie Golden. Art and Cover by Matt Smith. Sparks fly when Hellboy and Anastasia take a surprise trip to Turkey. Anastasia's former professor has unearthed the birthplace of Turkish shadow puppetry, but it seems there is more lurking in the shadows than he bargained for. Facing demonic presences is nothing new to Hellboy, but doing it alongside Anastasia is a new challenge! Join creator Mike Mignola and cowriter Christopher Golden for another story of occult adventure and unlikely romance, with art by Matt Smith, featuring the colors of Chris O'Halloran. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Christopher Golden. Art and Cover by Matt Smith. Hellboy and Anastasia find out more about the history of Turkish shadow puppetry than they intended. After their clash with the malevolent shadows of puppet show characters Karagöz and Hacivat, the pair soon find themselves with more than shadow puppets to reckon with! But any possible way out must first lead deeper into the shadows . . . 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Mike Mignola, Christie Golden. Art and Cover by Matt Smith. Anastasia's archaeological research in the mysterious group known as the Suaren Artea takes her to India, will Hellboy coming along for the ride. The crux of the discovery may be full of ancient bones, but the past is not as dead as they think. Join Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and cowriter Christopher Golden for another story of occult adventure and unlikely romance, with art by Matt Smith and colors by Chris O'Halloran. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.