Comic books in 'Romance'

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Wataru Hinekure. Art and cover by Aruko. At the end of summer break, Aoki and Ida go watch a fireworks show. Aokis heart is set fluttering as Ida abruptly shows more interest in romance! When their school cultural festival comes along, theres even a chance for their parents to meet?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Wataru Hinekure. Art and cover by Aruko. Aoki and Ida are hard at work studying so they can go to the same college. They pray for their exams to go well at their first shrine visit of the year, but will their bond hold strong when its tested?! Meanwhile, Akkun and Hashimoto have taken different paths, but they still cheer each other on. Graduation is right around the corner! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

Romances beset by unlikely circumstances from Fox Feature Syndicate. Numbering continues from Phantom Lady Series 1 (1947) #23. Shirley's life and romance with Keith are in trouble after her long-lost sister Boots suddenly and mysteriously returns; Beset by tragedy, widow Lorna seeks a wealthy husband to help provide for her two kids; When Gene has second thoughts about marrying Rose, she gets two men to beat him up. Plus love advice to readers. My Sister Loved Him Too!; My Love Was for Sale; I Was a Gypsys Sweetheart; She Hi-Jacked My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Romances beset by unlikely circumstances from Fox Feature Syndicate. Frances, a stewardess on a cruise ship, learns that Linda set her up with a wealthy passenger for money, causing the two women to get into a fight and fall overboard; Single mother Mary wants to marry Tom, but he wants to wait until he can afford to support a family; Nola's romance with older man Dennis is going great until she learns that he used to date her mother. Plus love advice to readers and advice About Long Engagements. Forbidden Romance; Second-Hand Love; Cupid's Mailbag; PostScript; My Mother Was My Rival! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "I Played at Love" art by Wally Wood; "I Wanted Both Men" retitled and reprinted as "I Wanted Two Men" in True to Life Romances (1949) #11; and "My Short-Term Marriage!". "Cupid's Mailbag" and "Postscript, How's the Weather up There?" text articles. Indicia states "MY LOVE SECRET (formerly PHANTOM LADY)". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "My Dreams Became Ashes"; "I Was a Love Cheat!"; and "I Couldn't Stay Married". "Cupid's Mailbag" and "Postscript, What About Your Dates?" text articles. Indicia states "MY LOVE SECRET (formerly PHANTOM LADY)". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Romances beset by unlikely circumstances from Fox Feature Syndicate. A woman is tricked into a relationship by a conniving man; A lonely lady who waits for love fears it may have passed her by; A woman watches the man she loved from afar, and wonders what might have been. Plus love advice to readers. He Trapped Me; I Waited for Love; He Should Have Married Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romances beset by unlikely circumstances from Fox Feature Syndicate. Celeste's friend Sandra leads her into thrill-seeking and trouble, causing steady Ted to dump her; Janie's terror of the water causes her to lose the man she loves; Kristina changes herself to please Johnnie, then learns she's lost the things that made him love her. Plus love advice to readers and Glamour Hints. He Said I Was Frivolous; I Sunk to the Depths; Cupid's Mailbag; PostScript; I Toyed with My Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Tried to Steal Her Husband"; "One Forbidden Evening"; "Poetic Love, The Lost Mistress" by Robert Browning; and "My Conscience Haunts Me". "Your Question Box" and "Popularity Notes, Don't Ask for Heartbreak" text articles. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Romances beset by unlikely circumstances from Fox Feature Syndicate Frances, a stewardess on a cruise ship, learns that Linda set her up with a wealthy passenger for money, causing the two women to get into a fight and fall overboard; Single mother Mary wants to marry Tom, but he wants to wait until he can afford to support a family; Nola's romance with older man Dennis is going great until she learns that he used to date her mother. Plus love advice to readers and advice About Long Engagements. Forbidden Romance; Second-Hand Love; Cupid's Mailbag; PostScript; My Mother Was My Rival! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Ken Battlefield and others. The path to romantic love presents many obstacles to women. A shocked woman realizes she's coming between the man she loves and the woman he's supposed to marry; Seeking wealth, a woman risks a reputation as a gold-digger; A whirlwind romance leaves a woman wondering what might have been. Plus love advice to readers. I Became the Other Woman; Men Gave Me Jewels; Sincerely Yours.....; My Kiss and Run Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The path to romantic love presents many obstacles to women. Carla falls in with the wrong man; Carol weds test pilot Bert, but lives in constant fear due to his dangerous occupation; Carolyn's mother convinced her she was unattractive due to her red hair, but the new man in her life gives her a confidence she's never known. Plus love advice to readers and advice For Kissable Hands. Poison-Pen Writer; I Lived in Fear; Sincerely Yours; Your Glamour Cues; He Dared Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Wally Wood and others. The path to romantic love presents many obstacles to women. A couple splits up, but later the woman realizes she's made a mistake; A woman fears that circumstances will keep her away from the man she loves; Women aren't supposed to pursue men, according to 1940s rules of romance, but she gives chase anyway. Plus love advice to readers. Will He Take Me Back?; I Couldn't Love Him; Sincerely Yours; Your Glamour Cues; I Chased Him. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The path to romantic love presents many obstacles to women. Jenny doesn't know how to tell her sister Gloria that she's in love with the man Gloria's about to marry; Effie rejects the father of her son, but can't put him out of her life because of the child; Patty ruins a perfectly good romance with Roger by being jealous and demanding. Plus love advice to readers and the question Do You Want a Beautiful Face? I Tried to Be Good!; He Ruined My Future; Sincerely Yours; Your Glamour Cues; I Was Headstrong. Final issue under this title; numbering continues with Hoot Gibson Western (1950) #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Takeo can hardly believe it when he crosses paths with Yamato again, and he finds himself falling in love with her… But with handsome Sunakawa around, does Takeo even stand a chance? Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. New at love, Takeo and Yamato excitedly begin their romantic relationship…but between friends who badmouth Takeo and a judo tournament that will separate the two for a month, are they going to survive as a couple beyond the honeymoon stage? Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. A trip to the mountains means unexpected surprises and adventure for Takeo and Yamato—especially when they get lost! As night falls, will they spend the evening together alone? More importantly, who will be the first one to make a move?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Sunakawas older sister, Ai, has had a secret crush on Takeo since she was little. But Hayato Oda, her college classmate, is making some aggressive romantic advances. Can Ai sever her feelings for Takeo and accept Odas feelings? Meanwhile, a girl other than Yamato has realized Takeos appeal…! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Takeo's classmate Mariya is starting to fall in love with him, and Yamato is unsure of what to do about her new rival! Takeo's birthday is coming up though, and Yamato wants to make it special. Will she get her wish and have her first kiss with him?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Now that theyve been dating for half a year, Takeo and Yamato finally have their first kiss! Meanwhile, Takeos mom goes into labor, and something happens that makes her realize how much Takeos grown… Is Takeo ready to be a big brother?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Every year, Sunakawa receives chocolates from an anonymous admirer. When the mystery girl shows up in person, she tells Takeo how she has loved Sunakawa for over ten years, and Takeo decides to give her his support! With Takeos help, she gathers the courage to talk to Sunakawa… But how will he respond to her feelings? Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Takeo and Yamato spend their days deeply in love. Yamato invites Takeo to a date at her house, but whats in store when Takeo meets Yamatos family for the first time? Furthermore, Takeo now has a rival in love! What will the gentle giant do about his incredibly handsome foe?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Yamato starts working at a cake shop, where she meets a handsome pastry chef named Ichinose. Ichinose mistakes Yamatos kindhearted actions for signs of affection, and he falls for her! Ichinose even goes so far as to tell Takeo to break up with Yamato! How will Takeo handle this new challenge? Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Pastry chef Ichinose thinks he is best suited to be with Yamato and tells Takeo to break up with her! Takeo becomes discouraged, but he takes a stand against Ichinose even though Ichinose swears to declare his love to Yamato after he wins a pastry chef competition. Will Takeo and Yamatos relationship survive the high-stakes baking contest?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Lately, Yamato has been making Takeos heart race more than usual, so Takeo tries to train himself to be more stoic. But when their respective schools take them on a trip to Hokkaido, Takeo and Yamato keep getting thrown into close contact! Looks like Takeo is in for a rough challenge! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Tanaka, a boy who transferred to Takeos school, keeps hanging around Sunakawa for some reason. At first, Takeo thinks nothing of it, but when he hears that Tanaka is just using Sunakawa, he immediately goes to help his friend! And later, Takeo finds out some distressing news from Yamato! Will Takeo and Yamato actually be separated?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Written by Kazune Kawahara. Art and cover by Aruko. Yamato initially accepts that she has to move to Spain with her family, but her feelings for Takeo are so strong that she runs away from home! Takeo follows her with the intention of bringing her back, but what will he do when he faces a heartbroken Yamato? And just how will Takeos love story end?! Softcover, 5-1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Stories and art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. Denise plays the long game after Ed rejects her in high school. Tourist Beth gets jealous when she sees Adam kissing Lila in the Temple of Aphrodite. Gina meets a handsome doctor while working as caretaker for elderly Mr. Reisbach, in a story featuring some good-girl art. The Long Wait; Where Beauty Lies; A Shattered Dream!; You Cant Teach an Old Horse New Tricks! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover inks by Jack Abel. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Enio Legisamon, Enrique Nieto, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. Ruth tells Keith she's older than she is, but that comes back to haunt her, in a story with some psychedelic hippie-love art by Enrique Nieto. Jeanne finds love with Tim, but what will her aging grandfather think? Plus a story featuring hippie romance-hero Jonnie Love. Older Than I Look; Summer Magic; Jonnie Love; Nothing Really Changed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Francisco Pujalte. Stories and art by Alex Toth, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. Teresa and her best friend remain close while Teresa becomes a famous movie star, but old flame Matt may come between them. This issue features art by comics legend Alex Toth. Advice column "Buck's Bag" deals with teenage runaways. Rockin' Love; Telephone Darling; The Loveliest of All; Buck's Bag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Art Cappello, Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. Pilot Susan helps her dad run his remote fishing camp, and that's where she meets vacationing Todd. Eileen wants to help Pete get out of jail and publish his book. Denise is flunking school, and boyfriend Curt is a bad influence, but Greg offers to tutor her to get her grades back up. A Quiet Place for Kissing; Love Came Like a Thief in the Night!; Buck's Bag; I Learned My Lesson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Sal Gentile and others. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. Redheaded tennis star Kay finds professional jealousy getting in the way of her romance with Hal. A woman rebels against her wealthy father's buttoned-down lifestyle and sets out for adventure. Jill can't believe that Greg jilted her without warning during a trip to Washington, but the truth is even more unbelievable. The Game of Love; Never Again!; Flee Far From Love; Buck's Bag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Jorge Badia Romero. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Mike Vosburg, Francisco Pujalte, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. Dean's girlfriend Anne describes her sister Marie as "plain," but Dean doesn't find Marie plain at all. Vacationing Claire thinks Eliot is just a spoiled playboy, and he has to convince her he's not. Lisa and Skip's relationship becomes long-distance. Substitute Love; One Kiss; No Tomorrows; Destination Paradise; Buck's Bag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. Diane loves Robert, but tests reveal that she's a carrier of a genetic disease. Steve's new assistant "Miss Byers" has two surprises for him at the office Christmas party: she prefers "Ms.," and she's replacing him. Struggling artist Mr. Lewis falls for his model Linda. One Tiny Flaw; The Look of Love; Feel Free!; Buck's Bag. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories and art by Enrique Nieto, Art Cappello, Mike Vosburg, Frank Bolle, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. While working as a camp counselor, Kate meets the handsome hiker known around camp as the Knapsack Casanova. A redheaded woman debates leaving her marriage. Diner waitress Linda and truck driver Ken wonder if they can make it work while just seeing each other once every two weeks. Knapsack Casanova; Lucky Girl; Jennifer's Corner; Love Lost; I'm All Alone!; Two Kisses a Month. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Nicola Cuti, Art Cappello, Sal Gentile, Frank Bolle, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Romance comics from Charlton with a real 1970s feel. After three years with high-school boyfriend Wes, Rosie wants something different. Neighbors in an apartment building meet for the first time when she goes to complain about his music keeping her up late at night. Breakup; Till Death Do Us Part; Find-A-Word; The Good Neighbors Policy; Buck's Bag. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.