Comic books in 'Romance'

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky?, John Romita, Sr., Werner Roth, Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs and unknown. He was so gay and carefree that he didn't see Kris had fallen in love...and that she didn't want him to let go! Read..."Hold Me Forever"! Also featuring: "Reach Out to Love"; "Dreamer's Paradise"; and "No Magic in My Heart"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Goodbye to Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Crushed by a cheating boyfriend, Barbara finds it hard to trust anyone again. Past All Pride; Joe loves Patti from a distance, knowing that her fiancé Drake doesn't really love her. Uninvited Guest; As Elaine's wedding to Dan grows closer, she worries that he won't be faithful to her. Weep No More!, pencils by John Romita; Ann falls in love with Roy but his old girlfriend Vicki comes back. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #78. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. He told Ginny he wouldn't be seeing her that night...but did this mean he wouldn't be seeing her any night from now on? Find out in..."Ask Me No Questions"! Also featuring: "In Somebody Else's Arms"; "Part of My Heart"; and "A Heart Must Lie!" Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10c cover priced issue. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Bill Draut and unknown. What was it that the lady at the next table had sent him? Find out in the romantic story..."One More Kiss"! Also featuring: "Just Dreaming"; "The Shadow of Love"; and "Goodbye to All That"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First 12c cover priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Arthur Peddy, Werner Roth, Sy Barry? and unknown. Shy girl Trudy learns a bitter lesson in love when she meets Greg, who romances her then coldly leaves her in "It's Only You"! Plus: Linda meets her old boyfriend Ben in Paris and soon wonders if they can rekindle their romance, even though it was she who originally broke them up in "Better Late!"; Carol wants to escape her life of poverty but her rival Elaine keeps telling her secret to the men Carol likes in "Too Much to Hope For"; and Verna thinks she has a chance for revenge when she meets Will, the man who jilted her years ago but doesn't recognize her now in "Stranger to Love"! Also: Romance in Fashion filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Game of Hearts!; Jan agrees to help Eddie make his girlfriend jealous by going out with him, but he doesn't know that Jan is really in love with him already. My Friend, My Rival!; Liz can't forget how Mara once took Liz's boyfriend away, but she is still uncomfortable when she is attracted to Mara's new boyfriend. Lost Love!; Adrian listens to Rita's sad tale about how she lost the man of her dreams by trying to change him, then the two women realize that the man in the story is Adrian's new husband. My Leading Man!, pencils by John Romita; Linda can't do anything right in her first acting job because she is infatuated with her handsome leading man, but the play's director knows how to fix things. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #82. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. Here Was Love!; Joan breaks up with Brian because she thinks she might find someone more attractive and romantic, but when he leaves town she realizes her mistake too late. For Dreamers Only!; Cindy is infatuated with Peter, but is afraid to talk to him because he is so popular with other girls. A Time for Tears; Jan tells Dina how she left Stuart because she was afraid that he was still in love with a girl from his past. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 256,000. Rain Rain-- Wash Away My Tears!, art by John Romita; Myra's roommate Jean steals her boyfriend Vic, but Myra ends up with the man of her dreams instead. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. Inside front cover ad for Heart Throbs #77. This Guilty Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Alex is in love with his brother's girlfriend Jessica; Left alone together one day, they kiss, but shortly after that Alex's brother dies in a car accident. Sudden Storm; Diane and Seth don't really like each other, but they are often thrown together because Seth is Diane's boyfriend's best friend; However, when they learn more about each other they realize that they have fallen in love. A Trip to Paradise; Abby secretly loves her friend Nan's boyfriend Stuart, but wonders if there is any chance he could love her too. Make My Heart Sing Again!, pencils by John Romita; Janice's boyfriend Jim moves to the big city and falls for someone else, leaving Janice to wonder if anyone will love her again. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Arthur Peddy?, John Romita, Sr., Mike Sekowsky, Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Why was she still waiting there? If he hadn't come by now...he just didn't care! Don't miss..."Cry Me No Tears"! Also featuring: "The Edge of Yesterday"; "Tide of Love"; and "The Moment for Goodbye"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler "Sunny, Summer Fun"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Childhood Sweetheart, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Vic brings Grace to see the family estate where they will live after they are married, but Bonnie, the housekeeper's daughter, reminds Vic that he once promised to marry her. Nothing But Despair!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; salesgirl Ellen gives Charles advice about gifts for his girlfriend, but falls in love with him herself. Second to None. Prescription for Love!, pencils by John Romita. House ad for Girls' Romances #86. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by John Romita. The Net of Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Vic loves Judy from afar while she is involved with Ken, but when she catches Ken with another woman Vic is there is console her. Jealous Love, art by John Romita; Janet starts a new job working for Martin and her boyfriend Billy sees that she's becoming interested in her new boss. Your Love Is Mine!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; When Peter takes an interest in her, Lynn realizes that she has fallen in love with him but she's afraid to tell him. Another Face--Another Love!, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by John Romita; Julia is afraid that Mavis will steal away her new boyfriend Jed like she did her previous one. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #87. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

This issue features the art swiped and used by Roy Lichtenstein's in his famous Pop Art pieces "Drowning Girl" and "Hopeless". Cover inks by John Romita. Run for Love!, art by Tony Abruzzo; Vickie is considered the ugly duckling of the five Brownley sisters, and it looks like she may never find someone to love. Angry Heart, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Mark returns to town hoping to reconcile with Laura, but everyone warns him to stay away from her until he learns the truth about what happened the night he left. Only Heartbreak!, art by Arthur Peddy; Miriam and Lynn are sisters who both loved the same man, who left them but has now returned to town. My Love Will Know Me!, inks by John Romita; A couple bonds over a song that they both like, but the girl mistakenly believes that it's true love. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Sidney Greene, Bill Draut and unknown. She had to lead him to another woman...even though she knew, when he saw her there waiting for him...that she'd lose him! Read..."A Walk Through the Park"! Also featuring: "Don't Run, My Love"; "New Lives for Old"; and "Have-But Not to Hold"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. Featuring: "Heartbreak on Order"; "Please Say Goodbye"; "The Ache of Love"; and "Look the Other Way"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Bill Draut and Arthur Peddy. Lana, the poor girl -- she's secretly in love with Troy in "The Secret of Love"! Also featuring: "No Heartbreak for Me"; "No Love for a Soldier"; and "Missing Heart"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Mike Sekowsky, John Rosenberger, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Should she save her penny at the wishing well? Her wish can't come true...can it? Find out in..."Loser's Wish"! Also featuring: "My Wayward Heart"; "Farewell to Tomorrow"; and "So Little Time"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. A Shoe for Cinderella!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; when rich Rory Maxwell pursues Mary Lou she can only remember the way he treated her when they were children, and she thinks he's laughing at her all over again. Escape from Loneliness, inks by Bernard Sachs. Lose Your Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Exit Love--Enter Heartbreak, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by John Romita. Inside front cover ad for Wonder Woman #139. A New Kind of Love, pencils by Bill Draut, inks by Jay Scott Pike; Patty falls for her new boss Tom but she's surprised to learn that he's married; Even more surprising, when Patty meets his wife, who is blind, she encourages Patty to remain friends with Tom. A Fool's Dream, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Jackie realizes that Glen is shy and she tries to bring him out of his shell, but once he's out he finds someone else to love, leaving Jackie behind. Close My Eyes, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Lynn and Marsha are best friends who both fall in love with Larry and wonder which of them he will choose. Kiss Me -- If You Dare!, pencils by Arthur Peddy (2-8), inks by John Romita; Ellen's ex-boyfriend Vic appears unexpectedly at the party celebrating her engagement to Steve, and a kiss between them nearly ruins everything. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. Not Good Enough for Him!; Betty is attracted to the impulsive Lee Fenton, but her boss warns her that he is rather immature, which she soon discovers for herself. When My Time Comes; Joan wonders about the world outside her small town, especially when Chris arrives and claims to be an experienced traveler. A Change of Heart, pencils by John Rosenberger. Dream with Danny!, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. Until I Fell in Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Heartbreak in Paradise, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Ginny has read lots of books about how to attract a man, and she follows all the rules when she meets Les Harper; however, though they share many interests and spend all their free time together, Les ends up resenting her for monopolizing him. He Just Played with My Heart, inks by Bernard Sachs. Letter to a Lost Love, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Plain-Faced Me!, art by Jay Scott Pike; No one in her high school or college wants to date Linda, who excels in both academics and sports; Finally she meets a slightly older man who recognizes her qualities and accomplishments. No Relation to Each Other!, pencils by Gene Colan; When Lisa's wealthy father goes bankrupt, she breaks off with Steve because she thinks he doesn't want to marry a poor girl. Give Him Your Heart!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Shy Lois finally breaks out of her shell and pursues a handsome man she saw in the store where she works. Love -- Look the Other Way!, pencils by John Romita; Rick, a lifeguard at a resort hotel, becomes interested in a guest, but she is with another man. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Mike Sekowsky, Jay Scott Pike, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Salt water in Matty's eyes? Or...was it something else? Find out in..."End with Goodbye"! Also featuring: "The True Glamor"; "Awake to Love"; and "One Perfect Love"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Bob Oksner. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Oksner, Arthur Peddy, John Rosenberger, Gene Colan and unknown. Greg loved Ruth, but now she wanted to burn the only evidence that was left of that love! His letters to her were like a threat from the past! Don't miss..."Love Letters"! Also featuring: "Catch Me, If You Can"; "The Only Man for Me!"; and "Come Back to Me"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Go with Her, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. My Heart Deciding. Measure of Love, pencils by Gil Kane. My Love Came Back, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Doris waits patiently for her boyfriend Matt to return to her, as he promised when he left town, but Matt's brother Ted is sure that Matt will never come back, and he wants Doris for himself. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan and unknown. If Nicky was the marrying kind, there's nobody he'd rather marry than Amy! But since he's not, he wants to call it quits...before he hurts her! Don't miss the debut of Amy Ames in..."Partner in Heartbreak"! Also featuring "Be Careful, It's My Heart" and "Love Came First"! Plus: Romance in Fashion fillers. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Gene Colan. Too Long to Wait!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Tina is staying with her fiancee's aunt in Spain, waiting for him to join her; However, in the meantime she falls in love with Jess, a writer, and realizes that she must break her engagement. Ann Dacier--A Woman to Remember bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. I Didn't Want to Know!, art by Tony Abruzzo; Private nurse Joyce becomes interested in her flirtatious patient Steve, but she doesn't believe that she can compete with his other girlfriends. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Two Hearts, No Love!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Advice columnist Amy Ames introduces a man and a woman who have both corresponded with her, even though her editor objects. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Never Give My Heart Away!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Ellen's sister Karen warns her than men will always break her heart, but it's Karen who then tries to steal Ellen's boyfriend Steve. Love Me, Love Me Not!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo; Marion falls in love with Tommy, a handsome singer, when he shows her some attention, but wonders if she's the only girl in his life. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Kiss Him for Me!, pencils by Gene Colan; Columnist Amy Ames becomes entangled in a love triangle between one of her correspondents and her boyfriend. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. The Love that Haunted Me!; Helen, a young widow, is shocked to encounter the man she once loved before she married her husband, and tries to deny the attraction that still exists between them. I Thought About Him; Amy is interested in Johnny, the foreign exchange student staying with her family, but doesn't believe that he likes her in return. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. The False Face of Love!, pencils by Gene Colan; Twin sisters Erika and Terry are in love with the same man, but Erika doesn't play fair, pretending to be her twin to gain an advantage. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan. House on Happiness Hill, inks by Bernard Sachs. Love Me or Leave Me, inks by Bernard Sachs. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Run for Heartbreak, pencils by Gene Colan; despite having warned readers many times to avoid throwing themselves at a man, advice columnist Amy Ames does just that. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Gene Colan. Test of Love; Karen goes to the country for a quiet convalescence, but finds herself caught up in a rivalry between two brothers. Un-Happy Anniversary; After dating for a year, Jim admits to Wendy that he doesn't want to get married, but it turns out that he hates being separated from her even more. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Love is Two Strangers, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy tries to help a shy and lonely girl who thought she had found her perfect match until he contracted amnesia after a mugging and was stolen from her by an opportunistic beauty. Subscription ad for DC romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Gene Colan. My Love is False!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo, inks by Frank Giacoia; Claire takes an unexpected trip to Mexico where she instantly falls in love with Carlos, but s chance discovery makes her doubt his sincerity. What Should I Tell My Heart?, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Martha leaves her dependable boyfriend Carl for someone who's more exciting, but when things don't work out she runs back to Carl; However, he's already married to someone else. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. No Price Tag on Love!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy tries to help Alice, a poor girl who insists that a new, beautiful dress she has seen will change her life. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Gene Colan. Meeting for Three; When Ginny learns that her former boyfriend never married the girl he left her for, she wonders if there may be another chance for them. Interrupted Journey; Wendy's sister Nora comes to help when Wendy suffers a serious breakup, but Wendy eventually realizes that she has to follow her heart rather than her sister's advice. Old Love--No Love!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy tries to help Doreen choose between her two loves, Charles and Johnny. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Ad for Secret Hearts #104, pencils by Gene Colan. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Gene Colan. Stories by Robert Kanigher and unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs and Werner Roth & Bill Draut? Amy Ames, romance counselor of the 'Listening Heart' column, had never felt as helpless as she did when the incredible heartbreak of Susan D unfolded before her! For this anguished girl was one person by day and an entirely different one by night in..."A Woman Has Two Faces"! Also featuring "He Took My Love for Granted" and "The High Price of Love"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Gene Colan. Love Me--or Leave Me!; Gloria's boyfriend Lee won't say that he loves her. The Wrong Kind of Love!; Janet falls in love with Rob, her best friend Nona's boyfriend, and the feeling is mutual; Nona graciously steps aside for the two of them to be together. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Too Many Loves!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy separately counsels a man and a woman who are each concerned that they love more than one person. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Tony Abruzzo. Wait, Love—Wait, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; a man orders Amy Ames around, but she's too in love with him to do anything about it. Romance in Fashion two-pager. The Strings of My Heart, art by Tony Abruzzo. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Gene Colan. Heartbreak--Take Me starring Amy Ames, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; a tale of instant love. Is Love for Real?, art by John Rosenberger; woman struggles to trust her boyfriend. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Girlfriend Number 1,001, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Bernard Sachs. Accessory Au Go Go--Romance in Fashion filler page. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

I Wanted Too Much, pencils by Jim Pike. Down to the Beach--Romance in Fashion filler page. Castle of Dreams, art by Bernard Sachs; man may only want to be with girl so he can brag about it. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column, pencils by John Romita. Don't Trust Your Heart; girl struggles to believe that boyfriend loves her. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. One Love Too Many starring Amy Ames, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Gene Colan; woman keeps dreaming about someone else's boyfriend. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column, pencils by John Romita. Never Borrow Love. Scene Makers--Romance in Fashion filler page. What About Some Love for Me?, pencils by John Romita; a woman begs for the heart of the man she loved—but for somebody else! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Gene Colan. If You Ever Leave Me Again, pencils by Arthur Peddy. My One and Only Love. The Invisible Handicap! public service announcement by Jack Schiff. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column, art by John Romita. Episode 1--Reach for Happiness, pencils by Gene Colan; part one of this continuing serial one girl afraid another girl is trying to steal her boyfriend. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Don't Trust Your Boyfriend!, pencils by John Rosenberger. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column, pencils by John Romita. In Love with Love; girl must determine if she is truly in love. Episode 2--Reach for Happiness, pencils by Gene Colan; Rita's past may doom her chances for marriage with Dr. Marsh. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Gene Colan. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Gene Colan, John Rosenberger and unknown & Bernard Sachs. Ray reminds Rita that she promised to always be grateful to him for giving her a job as a singer at his nightclub. However, she still has no intention of going back to him. Lila and Roger give a dinner party for Karen, but Rita prevents Greg from attending in Episode 3 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Diane wonders why she always loses interest in guys when they say that they love her in "Don't Tell Me That You Love Me!" Also: Two weeks before her wedding, a girl meets another man and falls in love immediately in "The Truth About Love"! And: You Can be Beautiful filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Gene Colan, John Rosenberger, Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Greg's actions send mixed signals to Karen; and Richy's reckless driving causes an accident, but his grandfather tries to fix everything with his money in Episode 4 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: No guy ever seems interested enough in Lois to ask her out on a second date, but it turns out she just hasn't met the right one, in "Who Will Marry Me--?" Also: Denis Archer tells his new bride about three girls he dated before her, and how she combines the best qualities of all three in the reprint story "My Three Loves"! And: You Can Be Beautiful filler "What Tigers Hate Most About Pussycats!" Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Gene Colan. Our Romance Was One Long Battle, art by Manny Stallman; Veronica and Eddie fight all the time and eventually break up, but later they realize that they argued because they really cared about each other. Ad for Young Love #57 and Girls' Romances #119, art by Manny Stallman and Jay Scott Pike. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Ad for the 2 Girls serialized feature appearing in Heart Throbs, pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Episode 5, script by Jack Miller, art by Gene Colan (pp 1-2); John Rosenberger (pp 3-15); Karen finds Lila a more sympathetic listener than her sister Peggy. Rita's father encourages her to marry Greg; Lila and Roger continue their arguments over their spoiled son Richy; Karen arrives at Greg's office too late to stop him from agreeing to marry Rita. Ad for Swing with Scooter #2, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Karen is crushed when she realizes that Greg is going to marry Rita, but finds that she and Rita are not necessarily enemies. The other men in Rita's life have differing opinions about her engagement in Episode 6 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Alicia can't make up her mind to marry Keith, feeling that she needs to have more experiences. She thinks she's falling in love with other men, but eventually realizes that Keith is the right choice in "One More Summer"! Also: You Can be Beautiful filler "Do Boys Really Respect Girls?"; A Woman to Remember reprint filler "Margrete, Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, 1353-1412" by Julius Schwartz, Bob Oksner & John Giunta; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Gene Colan. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Gene Colan, John Rosenberger and unknown. Karen alerts Lila and Roger that their son Richy is planning to elope, giving them time to stop the marriage. Peggy reveals that her old love Bob is available again, and that she is interested in pursuing him in Episode 7 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Following a bad breakup, Jane takes refuge in her summer home, determined to avoid all men. Her neighbor silently gives her the room she needs to recover until she is ready to fall in love again in "Nobody Loves Me!" Also: Gloria takes her boyfriend Larry for granted, telling him she can't marry him until she is better positioned in her career. When her old friend Sally visits, Gloria doesn't realize that she is losing Larry to Sally in "Heart's Choice"! And: You Can Be Beautiful filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by John Rosenberger, Gene Colan, Arthur Peddy?, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Karen and Peggy reconcile over their similar romantic troubles. Rita's night out with Greg is spoiled by two encounters with people they know in Episode 8 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: When Ruth is mistaken for her glamorous employer, she does nothing to correct the assumption but then fears that her secret will be discovered in "3 Days of Love!" Also: Patty is confident in her relationship with Gary so she gives advice to all her girl friends, but she doesn't know what to do when Gary starts showing interest in someone else in "Girl + Boy = Love!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: You Can Be Beautiful filler "Between Us Girls"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, John Rosenberger and unknown. Ray Silva tries unsuccessfully to come between Rita and Greg. Karen helps her sister Peggy make plans to prepare for her first reintroduction to her old boyfriend Bob, but Bob drops by unexpectedly in Episode 9 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Lisa is waiting at the train station for her childhood sweetheart to return to town, but a surprise awaits her in "Waiting for the One I Love!" Also: Terry doesn't believe she will ever fall in love again after her boyfriend Brad dies in a car accident in "My Love was a Dream"! And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. Statement of ownership -- average print run 333,000; average paid circulation 181,705. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by John Rosenberger, Mike Sekowsky, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Bob and Peggy hope that they can be together when Bob's divorce is final. Lila questions Greg about his commitment to Rita, while Rita realizes that her father may not fit in with her new life in Episode 10 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Eva plots to steal Eddy from the girl he really loves in "There is No Forever!" Also: Connie falls in love with Phil, but he's with her friend Margot so she gives him up. Years later, they meet again in the reprint story "My Heart's Desire!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler "Absolutely Now!"; make-up tips in You Can Be Beautiful filler "Face to Face!"; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. (Note: It is not a Neal Adams cover, as stated in the Overstreet Price Guide, which is probably confusing it with Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) #120.) Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Mike Sekowsky, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Peggy stands up for Rita when Lila's society friends judge her at the engagement party Lila has given for Greg and Rita. Later, Peggy meets Bob by chance and they decide to go out together, but they are discovered by Bob's wife in Episode 11 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Ruth dreams about the perfect guy named Keith and isn't interested in having a real date with anyone who won't measure up to the man of her dreams in "Please, Please -- Don't Let Me Wake Up!" Also: Judy and her friend Phyllis reconcile after a long estrangement, then Judy finds herself attracted to Phyllis's new boyfriend in the reprint story "Winter in My Heart!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Carl Pfeufer, Arthur Peddy, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Peggy is upset after her confrontation with Bob's wife Brenda. When Rita and Greg learn that Richy and Joanie are planning to elope again, Rita makes a call that disrupts their plans, but later, Greg is angry to learn that it was Ray that she called in Episode 12 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Ginny waits years for her childhood sweetheart Brian to return as he promised in "Two Hearts on a Tree!" Also: Jane is finally realizing her dream of leaving her small town to live in the big city when she meets Ross on the bus trip and everything changes in the reprint story "There Goes My Heart!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.