Comic books in 'Romance'

"I Could Only Love a Winner"; Jean is unsure which rodeo performer she prefers as husband material: Pete or Rick; "I can only love the biggest winner!"; She convinces Pete to compete directly against Rick in bronco riding; Pete is severely injured and Jean becomes Ricks girlfriend; Pete returns to the rodeo; Rick is caught drugging Petes horse and disqualified. "They Called Me Tigress," art by Doug Wildey; Hillbilly Suzie is courted by all the eligible men around, but Seth wont demean himself like the others; Suzie runs off to the city with tourist Chuck, then discovers hes a bookie; Chuck uses Suzie to deliver betting slips. "How I Hated Rick" text story. "Kept Man," pencils by Ross Andru; Ellen convinces struggling artist Mike to marry her, even though shell have to support them both with her job; Her friend Mildred considers Mike a "parasite who thinks hes too much of a genius to do some real work"; Ellen eventually comes to believe the same thing, and leaves Mike. "A Dream World"; Jane is a lonely, repressed office worker who has "guilt feelings about being attractive" because her mother told her it was "wicked to let boys kiss you"; She falls in love with co-worker Bob but when Jane accidentally gets in a car with a stranger and drives off, he considers her "anybodys easy pick-up!" and breaks up with her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dick Beck. "I Hated Men," inks by Dick Beck; Lila expects to marry Dave, but he turns out to be a two-timer who says "Im just not the marrying kind!" Lila vows to never fall in love again and to make fools of every man she meets; She dates Les, a divorced police detective, and even though she thinks she may love Les, Lila turns him down when he proposes. "Heartbreak," pencils by Ross Andru; Lora, tired of her boring boyfriend George, takes a job as a waitress at a fancy summer resortl Sheltering from a storm, she meets cynical Hank in a beach cabin and sparks fly; However, Lora begins to date wealthy guest Harvey. "Too Young To Love" text story. "Nothing Sacred"; Pam falls in love with Ben when he is hired to repair her wealthy familys boat; She decides to marry him; After the wedding, Pam expects Ben to work for her father and join their social set, despite her mothers warning: "Dont try to make him over." "A Real Man," art by Mario Rizzi; Alice loves "passionate" mine foreman Jan but when her soldier pen-pal Nat returns from Korea, Jan dumps Alice for Wanda. Alice dates Nat; When a mine disaster strikes, Jan flees to save himself. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Beck. Stories and art by Bill Savage and others. More torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart. Broadway star Karen has always been able to get anything with her beauty, but when Paul rejects her, she's destroyed. Paula uses her considerable brains to put her poverty-stricken past behind her, but that leaves no opportunity for love. Bored newlywed Sue goes to the racetrack for excitement, and soon begins a secret life and affair with Phil. I Love You; Torment; Romance on the Reefs; Thrill Crazy!; He'll Never Love Me! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. "Rules Of Love"; Fran marries Ben after a brief courtship. 3 years later, the marriage is strained because Fran is possessive and domineering: "I thought I owned him!"; Ben asks for a divorce; hes in love with Nancy; Fran tries to break them up by claiming she has only 6 months to live, but her lie is exposed. "Search For Love," art by Bill Savage; Lynn is hired by lawyer Parks because shes an orphan and he thinks she may be his long-lost daughter; Lynn dates junior partner Larry, but jealous secretary Mona claims Larry is only interested because Lynn might be the daughter of the boss. "My Summons To Love" text story by Ellen Lynn. "I Knew What I Wanted"; Maggi works her way up in business to a management position, but wants a wealthy, high-society husband rather than co-worker Matt. She falls in love with Dale, who meets these criteria, but he says "youre not in my class!"; Matt agrees to tutor Maggi until shes acceptable to the upper-class Dale. Matt and Maggi fall in love, but she refuses to give up on Dale. "Faithless Fiancee"; Jean is engaged to museum archaeologist Bill and finds him somewhat boring; Their wedding is postponed because Bill has to travel to Egypt for his work; Months pass and Jean is lonely, so she accepts an offer from old friend Rita to go on some double dates; Jean meets Rick and falls in love with him and the "never ending merry-go-round" of wild parties, but he doesnt propose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Fugitive Love," "River Girl" (art by John Forte), "Driving Passion," and "I Wanted a Caveman." Lou Cameron art. 36 pages Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Forte. Stories and art by John Forte and others. More torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart. Marge and Ted fall in love at a ski resort, but a life together seems impossible. That is, until an intervention by real-life conductor and harmonica player Richard Hayman, appearing in a (somewhat random) cameo. Ellie turns her back on the man she loves when she gets a chance at the good life, but guilt ruins her happiness. Two Loves Have I; She Wanted My Husband; Reckless Romance; My Guilty Heart. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Forte. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico and Norman Nodel. More torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart. A woman wonders if it's too late for her to find love at her age. A baby-faced gal can't get men to take her seriously, especially the one she really wants. First issue to feature the Comics Code seal on the cover. Too Late, My Love!; Never Too Old For Love; Just A Cutie-Pie; It Looks Like Love; I Love You Respectfully. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Too Old for My Man!"; Ann brings her 18-year-old sister Marsha to live with her after the death of their mother; Ann begins to spend time with Marshas young friends, even though her boyfriend Don feels it isnt appropriate; When Don sees Ann kissing 20-year-old Alan, 6 years her junior, he breaks up with her. "Flight From Love," art by Rudy Palais; Stewardess Janet meets pilot Jim, who has a reputation as a "woman-hater" because he was dumped by Laura, his last girlfriend; They become friends during a Paris layover, and fall in love, but co-pilot Stan warns Janet that Jim still loves Laura. "No Love For Me!"; Wendy and Rex share a love of sports and get married; They continue their active lifestyle, but Wendy is injured in a ski accident and learns she wont be able to participate in sports anymore; Wendy fears Rex wont love her because of this, but he says he only went along because he thought Wendy loved sports. "Good-Bye To Heartbreak" text story. "Go West For Love," art by John Forte; Spoiled heiress Fran goes to a Western dude ranch for excitement; She constantly has to be rescued by cowboy Bronco; They fall in love and discover they are both rich, so theres no socio-economic gap to worry about. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Anzu must play along in this altered reality before she can return to her normal life, so she begrudgingly makes friends with Tsukasa Kazuki. He unfortunately happens to be one of the hottest and most popular guys at school, and whats worse, she realizes that he might not even be that bad of a person! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Thanks to magical fairy Riris magic, Anzu is now stuck spending her days fending off hot guys. First it was classmate Kazuki, then childhood friend Junta. Now the rich and naive Koganei has suddenly taken an interest in her!! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Riri, the fairy to blame for Anzus misfortune, transforms into a human boy! Will Anzu be able to cope on the magical mock date Riri has in store for her?! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Thanks to Riris magic, Anzu is stuck spending her days fending off hot guys. But now an ugly specter from Kazukis past reappears, and even Anzu herself is put in physical danger! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Art by Walter Johnson, Manny Stallman, Ed Waldman and Louis Ravielli. Reprints Romantic Love (1949) #3. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Actress Pat finds neither work nor love when she leaves show business; An engaged woman falls for her best friends boyfriend; Lana dislikes Red because he calls her Butch, but winds up falling in love with him anyway. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Heartbreak Alley!; My Stolen Romance; Fate Always Steps In!; Partners in Love; Blind Alley Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Walter Johnson, Manny Stallman, Ed Waldman and Frank R. Sieminski. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. A woman swears shes done with love, but one man wants to change her mind; Redheaded Tina looks older than she is, but her love of good times leads to trouble; Tricia leaves her boxer boyfriend when she gains wealth and fame, but he never forgets her. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from Avon paperback #252. No Other Love!; Running Wild; I Pawned My Love!; Flight from Shame; Star of the Month: Zachary Scott; Love Diary. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Walter Johnson, Manny Stallman, Bill Draut and Howard Larsen. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Sheila wants to reunite with old flame Perry, but her gangster boyfriend Lefty isnt the sharing type; A stewardess is reunited with an old flame from the war, a blond soldier named Steve Rogers; A woman finds love on a cruise, but thinks it cant last back on land. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from Avon paperback #141. I Took His Love for Granted; I Couldn't Forget!; Money Madness; Star of the Month: David Brian; Shipboard Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: There is an I.W. reprint of this issue. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Walter Johnson, Manny Stallman, Ed Waldman and Louis Ravielli. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Actress Pat finds neither work nor love when she leaves show business; An engaged woman falls for her best friends boyfriend; Lana dislikes Red because he calls her Butch, but winds up falling in love with him anyway. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Heartbreak Alley!; My Stolen Romance; Fate Always Steps In!; Partners in Love; Blind Alley Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: There is an I.W. reprint of this issue. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Howard Larsen and Louis Ravielli. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Rickie is torn between childhood sweetheart Marty and new love Paul; Tom jumps to conclusions when he sees Janey with a wealthy older man; A love affair between a doctor and nurse leads to drama in the operating room. Nobody Will Ever Know!; Detour to Love; Teardrops From my Heart!; Dont Lie to Me My Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Gene Fawcette, Manny Stallman, Myron Fass and Louis Ravielli. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Margo falls for a baseball player after shes waylaid by a foul ball; Susan tries to win wealthy Dexter by pushing his girlfriend out a window; A supposed sorority initiation turns out to be a plot to separate Audrey from her boyfriend. Love Me Always, Darling!; Innocence was My Angle; With Evil in Your Heart; Afraid to Love! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, John Rosenberger, Norman Nodel, Les Zakarin and John Romita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Private-school debutante Sally falls for tough customer Nick and joins him in a life of crime; Cigarette girl Doris gets caught up in a counterfeit perfume scheme; Claire starts smoking dope with her neer-do-well friends, and her stepfather hits the roof. Featuring early art by Marvel legend John Romita Sr., and a painted cover reprinted from Avon paperback #207. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Thrill Crazy; The Shame Is Mine!; My Scandalous Affair!; Terror Stalked My Love! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, John Rosenberger, Rafael Astarita, Sam Citron and Marion Sitton. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Trophy wife Paula and gardener Max conspire to murder her wealthy husband; Penelope moves into her husbands vast estate and hears a man screaming every night, but her husband claims to hear no such thing; A photographer uses a modeling business to blackmail wealthy businessmen. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Craved Excitement; Dangerous Woman; Bride of Fear; Nightmare Romance! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Hal rescues small-town girl Sylvia from a tight spot, and discovers he cant stop thinking about her; A woman is driven to crime by the no-good creep she loves; Redhead Joan makes the mistake of listening to the other women in the bridal party as they tell what they know about her new husband. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Knew About Men; No Cure for Love; Driven by Desire; Bride Without Love! 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: There is an I.W. reprint of this issue. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Rosenberger. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Nancy wonders if she can ever love again; A woman defies her controlling mother when she finds love for the first time; Literary agent Viv thinks shes too busy working to have time for love. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from an Avon paperback. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. No Time for Love; Forbidden Love; We Met Too Late; I Had Everything But Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. A successful boxer has a good thing going with wealthy Barbara, but cant forget the larcenous lady he left behind; Joe is torn between good sister Cynthia and bad sister Mary; Ann pushes away boyfriend Dan in favor of Ralph, who turns out to be embezzling funds. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Married You Didnt I?; Phantom Husband; Love Thief; The Honeymoon is Over. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Lila loves dancing, but her soldier fiance has an injury that keeps him off the dance floor; Phyllis suspects Jay is seeing Gloria behind her back; A woman finally meets the perfect man, only to learn that hes already engaged. I Married You Didnt I?; Phantom Husband; Love Thief; How My Husband Proposed!; The Honeymoon is Over. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Ed Goldfarb, Bob Baer and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Alice flirts with a guy to teach a female friend a lesson, and winds up torn between two handsome soldiers; War widow Claire is drawn to Joe, but isnt over her husband; Redheaded Louise finally tells Roger how she feels about him, but unfortunately, hes gotten married in the meantime. Jilted; Substitute Husband; A Man For Jinny; Too Young For Him!; Brazen Cheat! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Rosenberger and Rafael Astarita. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Ginny tries to keep her past a secret, until she meets a man who has secrets of his own; After her boyfriend gets drafted, Lucille takes over the business they share and is wooed by a handsome new employee; Redheaded Lorry chooses her acting career over marriage to Jim, and hes not happy about it. My Shameful Secret; Stage Crazy; Our Stolen Love; Love Across the Atlantic; Search for Happiness; I was a Profiteer! Followed by Romantic Love (1949) #0 and then Romantic Love (1949) #20, as issues #14-19 were never printed. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. "I Was a... Bride for Sale," art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; Diana weds assistant director Walt; He wants her to use her friendship with movie studio head Jim (she had been Jims secretary) to further his career; Walt throws them together and doesnt even complain when Jim embraces her. "Port of Missing Girls," art by Louis Ravielli; Struggling actress Janis is hired by Karl Norton, then learns he wants her to help smuggle diamonds across the border; She is threatened with death unless she complies. "Love Me Again," pencils by John Forte, inks by Jack Abel; Ronnie loves Dot but contracts amnesia after a fall; Vivian claims she and Ronnie were engaged; Dot and Vivian compete for Ronnies affections anew. "Too Many Lovers"; Anne has a string of wealthy lovers that support her, but her scam is threatened when her innocent, small-town cousin Laura becomes her roommate; Laura thinks Anne is attending schoo; Laura gets a job in a law office and introduces her friend Don to Anne. Anne becomes obsessed with Don. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and Rafael Astarita. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Jean rejects handsome boy next door Barney because she still sees him as a childhood pal; Mary is torn between arrogant but handsome boxer Rocky and her fiance Joe; Lila fools around with her husbands boss in order to advance her husbands career. The Dream Next Door; Deadline for Love!; Too Great a Temptation; Our Stolen Love; Promotions for Harry; Love Across the Atlantic. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and others. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Dancer Dora falls for her mothers boyfriend, but she cant reveal her true age without ruining their stage act; Carole learns that the modeling agency she joined is actually an escort service; Redheaded student Maureen is wooed by much older Duncan, who works at her school. Too Young to Love!; Doomed to Silence; Two Wayward Girls!; Born for Trouble!; Love Cheat! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and Rafael Astarita. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Jean rejects handsome boy next door Barney because she still sees him as a childhood pal; Mary is torn between arrogant but handsome boxer Rocky and her fiance Joe; Lila fools around with her husbands boss in order to advance her husbands career. The Dream Next Door; Deadline for Love!; Too Great a Temptation; Our Stolen Love; Promotions for Harry; Love Across the Atlantic. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories include: "The Experimental Kiss", "Buy Me That Man!" and "Mr. Tough". 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

NOTE: Title continues under Romantic Love (1939-1943 Columbia Publications) with vol. 2 #8 Cover price $0.10.