Comic books in 'Romance'

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, Gladys Parker, Vince Fago, Ken Bald, Ruth Atkinson, Chuck Miller, Warren King, Connie Williams and Dana Dutch. Remaindered St. John romance comics, collected into a squarebound anthology. Individual issues can vary, but art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker is likely, given his strong presence in St. John's romance books. Cover by Baker. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Australian Reprint Series. Cover by Keith Chatto. Contains stories from "Juliette Picture Library" #3.

Australian Series. Love Problems. In this issue: "Torment", "Nobody Wanted Me", "Love Starved", and "My Frozen Heart". 7.5-in x 10.5-in, 28 Pages, B&W.

Australian Series. Sweet Love. 7.5-in x 10.5-in, 28 Pages, B&W.

The Romance of a Hammock as Recited by Mr. Gus Williams in "One of the Finest," Under the Management of John Rickaby. Theatrical giveaway depicting a small portion of the satirical police play "One of the Finest," which featured actor Gus Williams. 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" foldout that extends to 24-1/2".

Norma's Two Husbands by R. Moyniham. 20 Pages, Text Only, 5.5" x 8.25".

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Stories and art by Jo Albistur, Ray Bailey, John Prentice, Bob Powell and Bill Draut. Numbering continues from True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949) #44. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Fran finds love with Bob, but he's already promised to someone else, forcing them to make a difficult choice. David falls for Pam despite her disfiguring facial scars, but after she has plastic surgery, the dynamic in their relationship is changed. A poverty-stricken woman makes desperate choices. Like many stories reprinted from the comic's early incarnation as True Love Problems, this one has alterations to the art and text to conform to the Comics Code. The End of Love; Engagement Party; Can I Make a Go of it?; Marked Woman; Desperate Gamble; Perfect Love; Taking a Chance on Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Bob Powell and Jack Sparling. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. A high-school student claims to be the editor of the school paper to impress a boy she likes. Rose returns home to Mexico after her parents' deaths, only to learn that they had arranged a marriage for her with Manuelo. After Amy's brother Sam gets arrested, it looks like her boyfriend Ted is going to take the blame instead. Cover may be the work of comics legend Jack Kirby. At Midnight Its Over!; A Right to be Loved; A Marriage Made in Heaven; Love Me… Trust Me!; Cupids Corner. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Working at her father's gas station in the desert, Betsy meets handsome, tormented drifter Toby, and falls for him as she learns his story. Struggling artist Doris is taken in by wealthy art patron Rodney for all the wrong reasons. College professor Valery must keep her marriage to student Barry a secret, which works fine until Sue comes along. Bittersweet Love; Wondrous Interlude; Art…For Loves Sake!; Broken Love; Dangerous Deception. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Connie wants to dump sailor boyfriend Peter when she falls for Rex, but Peter's not ready to let her go. Laurie loves Ed, but he can't say no to his gambling problem. Redheaded Margo runs into old flame Dan, but now he's got dangerous underworld connections and doesn't want her to get involved. Foolish Illusion; Gambling with Love; Dead End Dream; The Bully; Come Back to Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Criminal Charlie makes trouble for Laura and her new beau Roy, the son of the judge who sentenced Charlie to prison. Roadhouse waitress Kate can't believe it when Slim proposes to her. Like many stories reprinted from the comic's early incarnation as True Love Problems, this one has alterations to the art and text to conform to the Comics Code - in this case, changing the story completely. Spoiled rich girl Jenny becomes a nurse and falls for handsome doctor Craig, in a classic nursesploitation story. New Boy in My Life!; Roadhouse Waitress; So This Is Love; Strange Romantic Customs; Blind Date; Should I Elope?; Cinderella Girl! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Tom Hickey. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Joyce can't make herself go steady with just one guy when there are so many handsome men to choose from. Linda encourages Bruce to romance her just to make Susan jealous, but she really wants Bruce for herself. Rancher Dinah meets handsome neighbor Dave while trying to figure out who's poisoning their cattle. Roving Eyes; Young Ideas from the True Love Scrapbook; Double in Hearts!; A Storm Within; Too Proud to Love!; Don't Let Me Love You; The Love That Wasn't Mine! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by George Tuska, Vince Colletta and Bob Powell. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Jo and Ellen discover they have both fallen for handsome artist Jeff. While temporarily blinded, Jeanne falls for a mystery man, in a story with art possibly by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Sandy likes to flirt with the boys, but her games backfire on her, in a story with good-girl art by Bob Powell. Stand-In Heart; I'll Always Love You; Am I Duty Bound to Marry?; His Face Before Me; My Beloved Doctor; My First Sweetheart!; I Don't Want to Be The Most Popular Girl in School! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Doug Wildey and Jack Sparling. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Plus a story by legendary artist Doug Wildey. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s. Lip Service; Strange Romantic Customs; Walk Out Smiling; Somebody Elses Girl; No Wedding Ring for Me! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Jimmy Wakely and Wanda McKay. Escape from Love starring Molly Adams, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia. River of Dreams, pencil by Irwin Hasen, inks by Frank Giacoia. Tootsie Roll ad, art by C.C. Beck. A Heart Divided, art by John Giunta. Dangerous Sweetheart, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Frank Giacoia. A Message to You All from Jimmy Wakely ad, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Sy Barry. Untamed, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Ads for All-American Western #108, Dale Evans Comics #6, and Western Comics #10. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of actors Jim Bannon and Nancy Saunders. Imprisoned Heart starringMolly Adams--Harmony Ranch, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Bernard Sachs. Stan Musial 1948 Big League Batting Champion Wheaties ad. Romantic Tenderfoot, art by John Giunta. Prairie Song illustrated poem, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by John Giunta. Follow a Rainbow, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. A Kiss for Kathy text story. Wonderland Honeymoon, art by John Giunta. Ad for Miss Beverly Hills #4. Recipe for Love, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by John Giunta. Smokey the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Otto Feuer. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Yesterday's Sweetheart starring Molly Adams, pencils by Alex Toth. Tootsie Roll ad, art by C.C. Beck. Forever Yours. Change of Heart. Eileen poem. Cupid Makes an Error text story. Rancho Pancho. Love Comes Calling, pencils by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Suzy 'n' Slim humor ½ page. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. The Fearful Heart! starring Molly Adams, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia; Aline is in love with the sheriff, but she can't take that he always is in danger. No Time for Tears. Dearest Enemy. Sundown. Race for Love text story. Saddle Stuntgirl! facts on rodeo stunt girls. Rancho Pancho. Heartbreak Ranch. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Romance by Mail starring Molly Adams, Vera Allan, and Duke Dailey, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Ralston Cereals ad with Tom Mix. Ad for Wonder Woman #40, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. Once and For Always, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by John Giunta. Rancho Pancho wordless strip. Western Serenade, art by Mort Drucker. My Lost Love, art by John Giunta. Ad for Feature Films Magazine #1. Profile of 16-year-old rodeo performer Jackie Durham. Heart of Gold text story, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Joe Giella. Nestle's Crunch ad, art by Creig Flessel. The Forgotten Woman, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. It's Fun to Be Healthy Says Wonder Woman public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Defeated Romeo starring Molly Adams, art by Alex Toth. Ridin' Pretty starring Gail Ford and Ty Tailor. My Darlin' Tenderfoot. Heart in Exile starring Kent Warner and Ann. Rancho Pancho story. Bar-B Cutie story. Mysterious Sweetheart text story. Home Sweet Home public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Love and Learn. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. Published in April-May 1950. Photo cover. Reprints most of Romance Trail #3 with one story from Secret Hearts #3. No ads, full color, 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. Edited by John Benson. A first-time collection of the best romance comics of the 1950s. These bright, naturalistic tales (originally published by Archer St. John and written by unrecognized comics master Dana Dutch) are about high school girls who may be inexperienced but definitely have minds of their own. Many of these stories are illustrated by Matt Baker, who achieved fame for his work on Phantom Lady and other sexy female characters in the 40s and 50s. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.95.

This issue features translated content from "The Adventures of Bob Hope!". 7-in. x 10-in. 32 Pages, full color. Spanish Language.

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"The Unmasked Heart!" (art by Vince Colletta), "You Cannot Marry" (art by Colletta), "The Nights Are So Lovely" (art by Larry Lieber), and "Music For a Lost Love!" (art by Colletta), plus a two-page text story, "A Mind of Her Own." Colletta cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. "Second-Hand Love," pencils by Pete Riss; a plain Jane girl longs to date the class football star. "You Can't Learn Romance!," art by Ken Bald; A young school teacher yearns to know about romantic love. "Hollywood Heartbreak," pencils by Max Elkan, inks Ray Willner; A woman cozies up to a Hollywood start to further her acting career. "The Remembering Heart" text story. "I Was a Fugitive from Love!," inks by Sam Cooper; romance story featuring newspaper columnist. "Woman in White," art by Edvard Moritz; A nurse longs to marry a rich doctor. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald (?). "A Woman's Diary," pencils by Charles Sultan; A girl voted mostly likely to succeed is offered the job of copy girl by a romantic interest. "Everything but Love!," pencils by Ken Bald; A woman ruthlessly works her way to the top at a clothing store. "Cornbeef, Cabbage... and Love!" text story. "Heartbreak for Sale!," pencils by Max Elkan; A woman who works in department store finds drudgery instead of excitement and romance. "Long-Distance Love!"; A telephone operator listens in on love and longs for her own romance. "That All-American Kiss" text story. "For me Alone," art by Art Gates; An incompetent office worker dates her boss. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Al Hartley and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; Thelma is so set on getting back at the man who broke her heart, she doesnt notice the one who really loves her; Mary learns how the Valentine Ranch got its name; Rich girl Dona meets a man money cant buy. Also, readers send in their personal love stories. I Was My Mother's Rival!; The Shattered Heart; Jealous of a Shadow; Romance on Valentine Ranch; Money Can't Make Marriage; Breaking the Ice; Readers' Romances; Afraid of Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald, Frank Bolle, Leonard Starr, Charles Sultan, Al Hartley and R. Brice. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. After she steals a dress, a woman is wooed by a handsome fellow thief, but they soon spiral into a life of crime; Small-town girl Ellen is literally swept off her feet by a circus trapeze artist; The woman who runs a dating service has hardened her own heart to love. Also, readers send in their personal love stories. The Crooked Road to Romance; The Heart on the Flying Trapeze; Match-Makers Don't Marry; Clothes Horse; I Feared my Heart; Readers' Romances; Love Takes a Nose-Dive! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald, Pete Riss, John Belfi, Emil Gershwin and Maurice Gutwirth. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A refined Vassar girl falls for the hunter in a coonskin cap who rescues her from the wilderness; Hollywood actress Nina knows shes the only one who can save her childhood sweetheart from a mine cave-in; A governess falls for her handsome client, but he cant forget his dead beloved. Also, readers send in their personal love stories. Love-Call of the Wild; The Lure of the Bright Lights!; Love Is for the Living; Society Item; Readers' Romances; The Handcuffed Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Beautiful Dreamer; A daydreaming elevator operator finds romance, heartache, and adventure in her humdrum, low position. The Acid Test text story. When a Girl Marries; examines- in panel art format- traditions of marriage and how they began. Sweetheart of the Seas. Courtship through the Ages fact two-pager. China Doll text story. Cupid Plays the Puppet. Song of My Heart. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Charles Sultan, Ken Bald, Pete Riss, John Celardo, and Bob Lubbers. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman with one year to live faces losing the man she loves as well. Readers offer their true stories of romantic marriage proposals. A New York playboy meets a beautiful woman from the Florida swamps and tries to give her the My Fair Lady treatment, but shes not having it. From Rags to Romance; The Wishing Well; No Time for Love; Embraceable Enemy; How He Proposed; Romance Writer; Romance in a Trance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.