Comic books in 'Romance'

"Working Girl" (art by Vince Colletta), "Two Different Worlds," "Those Lonely Nights" (art by John Tartaglione), "When a Girl Gossips" (art by Ann Brewster), "Me--Marry a Nobody?" (art by Jay Scott Pike), and a two-page text story, "Thinking of Him." Colletta cover. Cover price $0.10.

Jack Kirby cover (credited per Nick Caputo). Cover price $0.10.

Numbering continues from Western Thrillers (1948 Fox) #6. In order of appearance: "I Wasn't Worthy of My Child's Love"; "Undercover Romance!"; and "I Thought It Was Love". "My Fearful Night" text story retitled and reprinted as "Scarred by Scandal" in Top Love Stories (1951) #10 and as "Love Must Be Faithful.." in Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #15. Indicia states "MY PAST (formerly Western Thrillers)" 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "The Man I Wronged" retitled and reprinted as "My Bargain with Life" in True to Life Romances (1949) #11; "Love Locked Me Out"; and "Only a Pick-Up!" retitled and reprinted as "Love's False Dream" in Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #12. "Problems of the Heart" and "Charm Corner, Be Ready for Love" text articles. Indicia states "MY PAST (formerly Western Thrillers)". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Ken Battefield and others. Tales of love threatened by the sins of the past. A woman faces a difficult path ahead after splitting from her husband; A couple wonders if their hasty marriage can last; A woman faces heartache after she learns that her man hasn't been honest with her. Plus love advice to readers. I Left My Husband; Week-End Marriage; Problems Of The Heart; Charm Corner; Lies…Lies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Wally Wood and others. Tales of love threatened by the sins of the past. Hurt by love, a woman wonders if she can ever love again; A couple should be happy, but the woman is tormented by hidden anguish; A woman's reputation is damaged by an indiscretion. Plus love advice to readers. I Stood Alone; His Love Brought Me Anguish; Problems Of The Heart; My Impatient Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Wally Wood and others. Tales of love threatened by the sins of the past. Bev falls in love with Tony, but her interfering mother wants her to keep working in the family factory; Vera elopes with Tom during a drunken party, but soon finds out he's an abusive jerk; Betty feels cramped when her husband's elderly parents move into the house. Plus love advice to readers and the question How About a New Face? My Mother Couldn't Hold Me; I Was a Slave to Love; Problems Of The Heart; Charm Corner; I Tortured My In-Laws. Final issue under this title; numbering continues with Crimes Incorporated (1950 Fox Giant) #12. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of romance and betrayal presented in an advice format, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. A woman is rejected by the man she truly loves. A man copes with loneliness, but the woman of his dreams is the last one he'd expect. A teen tries to convince her parents that she's old enough to date. She Came Back; Boomerang; My Personal Problem; Rejected; I Want to Be Beautiful; Too Young to Date? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of romance and betrayal presented in an advice format, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. After being stood up by Jim yet again, Anne has to wonder how he really feels about her. Betty wants to marry Freddie, but his interfering mother makes all his decisions for him, and she's not a Betty backer. Judy seeks advice from the magazine when she fears that her marriage to Johnny has failed. Date-Breaker; Bewildered Rival; My Personal Problem; What's Happened to Us?; Two for Company... Three for Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"We're in Love...but...": Lillian falls for Brent after boyfriend David leaves for the Air Corps. Luckily for all, David returns more interested in flying than a relationship (6 pages). "The Future is Now!": Newlywed Sandra would prefer to live in a house, but settles for a retired trolley car (7 pages). "Please Don't Break This Enchantment!": Newlywed Sally becomes the victim of her brother's manipulation (5 pages). "My Changing Heart": Nurse Joan marries a rich patient after Doctor Tim elopes (6 pages). 36 pages. Full-color. 10 cent cover price. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of romance and betrayal presented in an advice format, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. Josie wants to be married, but she just can't decide which guy to choose. Rejected by her ex-boyfriend, Beth is determined to win him back. Radio-show actors Mary and Bill want to wed, but Mary's drunken ex-fiance can't let go. I Want to Get Married!; When You Love Too Much...; My Personal Problem; My Faith Was Rewarded!; How Can I Win Him Again? Final issue of the series; followed by My Personal Problem (1957-58 Steinway) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of romance and betrayal presented in an advice format, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. One of the few comics under Ajax-Farrell's "America's Best Comics" imprint, later borrowed for Alan Moore's unrelated publishing imprint. Lonely in a new town, Penny takes up the first guy to show interest, and soon regrets it. Helen suspects the worst when her husband starts working late nights with his new secretary. Phyllis meets the perfect guy in John, but then a woman from his past shows up again. I Wished I Was His Girl!; My Love... My Life!; Yesterday's Love Is Ashes!; My Other Darling! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of romance and betrayal presented in an advice format, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. One of the few comics under Ajax-Farrell's "America's Best Comics" imprint, later borrowed for Alan Moore's unrelated publishing imprint. Joe's snobbish friends make his new love Kathy feel unwelcome. Brenda is successful in real estate, but that doesn't leave time for romance with Peter. Jackie helps a would-be starlet find work in Hollywood, reminding him of the romantic way his own career started. Plus vintage 1950s advice for girls on finding husbands and "how to sit gracefully in a chair." My Love Is Hopeless!; My Million Dollar Romance; The Kiss I Waited For!; Don't Be a Slouch!; Love Chatter; Bittersweet Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Joe Certa and Ken Battefield. Tales of romance and betrayal presented in an advice format, with stories and art by the Iger Shop. One of the few comics under Ajax-Farrell's "America's Best Comics" imprint, later borrowed for Alan Moore's unrelated publishing imprint. A woman soon regrets telling Johnny, the guy she likes, about her friend Elizabeth. An office worker gets a little too involved with her employer. A woman learns about love and heartbreak the hard way. My Friend Elizabeth; The Boss Is Beloved!; I Learned a Love Lesson!; If He Loved Me. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Ken Battefield and others. Numbering continues from Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #15. Women confess their secret heartache. Cecilia falls for starving artist Glen, but winds up doing all the work while he takes advantage of her; Marsha keeps a secret in her past from the man she loves, and risks losing him to her sister Harriet; Polly meets handsome Bly through a dating service and soon winds up in jail for his jewel heist. Plus love advice to readers and beauty tips: Have You an Allergy? I Slaved for Him!; He Knew My Secret; Letters to Peggy; Beauty Tips; My Friendship Club Affair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Ken Battefield and others. Women confess their secret heartache. A woman falls for a man who orders her around like a servant; A couple's commitment is tested by a new arrival; A woman feels that the guilt in her past threatens her present romantic happiness. Plus love advice to readers. I Fought For My Man; Letters to Peggy; Beauty Tips; My Guilty Kisses. Final issue under this title; numbering continues with Pedro (1950) #18. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Barbara Stanwyck cover. 8 Anonymous fiction stories.

Softcover magazine, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 9, No. 3 - August, 1957. Romance magazine. In this issue: We All Did It: Shameful Campus Confessions, His Spending Drove Me Wild, Special Teenage Section, and more. Softcover magazine, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Tom Hickey. Romantic Adventures (1949) officially becomes My Romantic Adventures, featuring tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A wealthy woman tries to keep her feelings secret from the man she loves; Romance blooms in the desert; Advice on buying gifts for your man. Too Rich for Romance!; The Real Values!; Be Careful When You Buy Him Gifts!; Lost Dilemma in the Desert; I Love You, Doctor!; Stage-Struck! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Wealthy industrialist Lenore has a complicated relationship with Mike, who works on the factory floor; A long, detailed article on how to accentuate your best qualities to catch a man; Dottys fiance doesnt seem to measure up after her mother marries a millionaire. Not in My Class!; I've Grown Up!; How to Be Much More Popular!; Mr. Banana Split; Guided Tour; Two Bosses, Mama and Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Harry Lazarus and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Singer Donna is an expert on love songs, but not so great at actual love; Farm girl Peg falls for big-city lawyer Steve after she gets rich, but old flame Johnnie tries to intervene; Advice on getting noticed by that special guy. Stick to Your Own Kind!; I Love Lacy!; Love Affair in Blue!; Girlie, Beware!; There's One in Every Office!; How to Make Him Notice You!; Romance Has No Price-Tag! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A guy with average looks finally gets the girl, after years of losing out to handsome rivals. Wealthy Meg has everything she could want, but when she meets Joe, shes ready to leave it all behind. Advice on how to kiss and make up. The Romance of Roger Ross; Bargain Basement Bride! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Frances becomes a successful movie star, but sacrifices her dream of having a family; Ellen Chambers feels helpless in the face of her feelings for Doctor Paul Stacy; Carole is torn between her childhood sweetheart and the new man in her life. The Road to Happiness; Campus Queen; Ranger's Romance; Strictly Business; A China Doll's No Wife!; Say the Right Things! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and Kurt Schaffenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Beautiful Miriam hides the secret of her true appearance, but one man loves her just the same; Adventure-loving Wilma sets her sights on a handsome soldier of fortune; Advice on how to show you care, and what to do with the Romeo type. Art by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Mrs. Soldier of Fortune; Dance of Romance; When You Care!; Love Is a Beautiful Thing!; Lover, Look Out!; You've Got to Rate Your Girl!; The Romeo Type! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.