Comic books in 'Romance'

Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick and others. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Julie falls for farmer Chuck after she moves to the country, but Chuck's not who he appears to be, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. When an expensive necklace is stolen from Anne, she can't help but wonder if Bill, that new guy she's dating, is involved. Store clerk Mary falls for the boss's son, but a scheme by a jealous co-worker drives them apart. Plus advice for petite women. My Shattered Dream; All That Glitters; Never Too Late for Love; Love Laffs; Plain Jane; Little Miss Nobody; It's a Gift; Little... But, Oh, My! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick and Sam Citron. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Beautiful war refugee Wanda is aided by talent agent Rick, but she's not sure if he's interested in her, or just her star potential, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Ann is romanced by handsome Antonio while attending Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro... but can it last? Waitress Joanne gets the chance to impersonate a debutante, but she didn't expect to find love at the same time. Claimed by the Past; Mardi Gras Sweetheart; I'll Find My Love; This Man Is Mine; Dreams and Deceptions. Final issue published by Ziff-Davis; St. John picked up the series a year later. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Richard Cardiff. Stories and art by Frank Thorne, Bernard Sachs and Jack Abel. St. John took over publication of this influential romance title, originally published by Ziff-Davis. Filling in for her cab-driving father, Peggy meets wealthy passenger Peter, but his snobbish fiancee insults Peggy, in a story with early art by good-girl artist Frank Thorne. Mail carrier Faith rescues amnesiac Jon and they fall in love, until Jon's fiancee Nadine shows up. A strange twist of fate allows Janet to start over in a new city as Ann, but when she falls in love with Roger, should she reveal the truth about her past? Taxi Sweetheart; One Wonderful Night; The Romance of Engagement Rings; Barrier to My Love; Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; Be a Good Guest; My Chance for Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

St. John took over publication of this influential romance title, originally published by Ziff-Davis. A tale of mismatched lovers from rich and poor backgrounds reminds Louise's grandmother of another story like that from years before. Eva meets eccentric inventor Peter, but fears that he's a failure like her own father. Screenwriter Bart meets Betty Lou while researching hillbillies for a movie, but when he tells her that, it doesn't go over so well. Yesterdays Secret; Race for Happiness; So You Are Going to Get a Job?; So You Got the Job... Tips on Holding It!; My Prince Charming; The Meaning of the Wedding Veil; The Love I Spurned; Rustic Cinderella. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Bernard Sachs, and Maurice Gutwirth. St. John took over publication of this influential romance title, often pairing it with memorable art by Matt Baker. Maid Betty falls for gardener Larry, who treats her like dirt, but then she meets handsome, wealthy Howard, in a story with early art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Redheaded stenographer Nina is tired of trying to get Barry's attention, and sets out to have an adventure. Flight attendant Donna marries pilot Joe, but an air accident could change everything for them. Caught Between Two Loves; My Patient Lover; Close to My Heart; The Kiss I'll Remember; Promoted to Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bob Oksner and Jack Sparling. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. College student Connie tutors the campus football star Ken, but Ken's rich girlfriend gets jealous and interferes. In Paris, soldier Beth is torn between fellow GI Bob and wealthy Frenchman Henri. Joyce volunteers at a charity to meet wealthy bachelors, but Delia decides to cut to the chase by introducing her to her cousin Dick. The first of several iconic covers by Matt Baker for this title. My Textbook Sweetheart; The Wall of Wealth; Penny-Pinching Love; The Long Way Home!; You Can't Trap Love. Final issue of the original run; the title resumed a few months later with issue #25. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bernard Sachs, Mario Colavito, Art Peddy, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. Numbering continues from Romantic Marriage (1950) #24. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Struggling waitress Annette gets the chance to impersonate one of the wealthy college students she always sees at work, and date handsome Brian, but soon she's leading a double life with a man who doesn't know her real identity. Photographer Carol creates a fake photo of herself with wealthy polo star Jock for her own amusement, but when it gets leaked, she's accused of blackmail. Struggling actress Marcia hits it off with famous co-star Richard, but a newspaper gossip columnist threatens to spoil everything. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Iconic cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker, one of his most famous.My Double Life!; Dating Dilemmas; My Gay Deception!; Queen for a Week; The Big Date; Stage Door Johnny; Man Hunt; Home-Made Glamour; Cindy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick and Sam Citron. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Beautiful war refugee Wanda is aided by talent agent Rick, but she's not sure if he's interested in her, or just her star potential, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Ann is romanced by handsome Antonio while attending Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro... but can it last? Waitress Joanne gets the chance to impersonate a debutante, but she didn't expect to find love at the same time. Plus a "Win a GI Boyfriend" contest. Also featuring a vintage PSA on "Polio Precautions," a sign of its times. Another nice cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Claimed by the Past; Mardi Gras Sweetheart; This Man Is Mine; Dreams and Deceptions. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Mario Colavito, Bob Oksner, John Prentice, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Teri works as a nurse for research scientist John, but John's fiancee Joan doesn't understand or care about his work, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Doreen and Sally battle for the affections of radio DJ Hugh, in the punningly titled "A Record Breaking Affair." Maid Tina gets to impersonate a countess as a joke for her wealthy boss, but she didn't expect to fall for handsome gardener Kip, who is also not who he appears to be. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Also featuring a vintage PSA on "Polio Precautions," a sign of its times. Another nice cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Doctor in My Heart; A Record Breaking Affair; Good-bye, My Love; Sleight of Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Lily Renee. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Waitress Barbara gets a chance at modeling stardom, but her boyfriend Tom isn't sure if he likes it, in a story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Diane is strangely attracted to the rough and bullying Bruiser, and all her friends are appalled. Square coed Kay decides to be a little more wild and develops a reputation, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Also featuring a vintage PSA on "Polio Precautions," a sign of its times. Cover by Baker. From Waitress to Model; Diamond in the Rough; Country Courtship; I Was a Campus Cut-up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by George Olesen and others. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. The romance between foreign correspondents Carol and Roger is jeopardized when Roger is captured by bandits in Romania. After Tom loses the use of his leg in Korea, he doesn't know if he can still marry Meg, in a story that reflects the attitudes of its time. Anne is torn between Pete and Tony, two men in the dangerous field of tunnel construction, but a tunnel cave-in proves to her which one she truly loves. Cover by Baker. Heart on the Mend; Love's Fighting Heart; Deadline for Love; The Wedding Dress; Love Letter to Five Million; Tomorrow Is Ours! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Francois Schuiten and Benoit Peeters. Even before fully finishing his degree, the brilliant young Roland is offered a job in the Center for Cartography of Sodrovno-Voldachia. He climbs the ladder rapidly. Roland, who must, like his colleagues, live almost like a recluse within the huge center, meets a mysterious young woman whose body seems covered with strange lines which he can barely perceive. Soon, the Center is visited by Marshal Radisic, supreme leader of the country, whose expansionist politics leave little doubt as to the goal: all means will be employed to rebuild the "Great Sodrovnia." Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $15.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Francois Schuiten and Benoit Peeters. Roland, who has gone up the ranks quickly at the Center for Cartography of Sodrovno-Voldachia, cannot feel but a certain unease as to the renewed emphasis on their work brought about by the ambitious new Marshall of their country. And that girl with what seems to be a map on her lower back... The conclusion to this Cities of the Fantastic story. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 72 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $17.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story by Benoit Peeters. Art and cover by Francois Schuiten. A follow-up to the Stories of the Fantastic series (Great Walls of Samaris, Fever in Urbicand, The Tower) and Cities of the Fantastic. In the European city of Brusel, florist Mr. Abeels perfects the flower that never fades. The ambitious city planners of Brusel incorporate his invention in their plan to raze and rebuild the entire city, no matter what disruption it causes to its citizens. Abeels falls in love with a renegade woman who is fighting the system, and must choose carefully which side hes on.Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 72 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2, 1st Printing - Story and art by Saburouta. Yuzu and Mei may be step-sisters, but that's about all the two have in common. Yuza is an outgoing girly-girl who cares more about fashion than school work, while Mei is the serious student council president. Yet despite their differences, or perhaps because of them, the two girls find themselves drawn to each other. Mei has been running herself ragged trying to oversee the school, and Yuzu is worried about her. When Mei's dad comes home from a business trip, however, it looks like the cavalry has arrived. Unfortunately, his presence opens up old wounds between father and daughter, and Yuzu finds herself caught in the middle. Softcover, 6" x 8", B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2, 2nd or later printing - Story and art by Saburouta. Yuzu and Mei may be step-sisters, but that's about all the two have in common. Yuza is an outgoing girly-girl who cares more about fashion than school work, while Mei is the serious student council president. Yet despite their differences, or perhaps because of them, the two girls find themselves drawn to each other. Mei has been running herself ragged trying to oversee the school, and Yuzu is worried about her. When Mei's dad comes home from a business trip, however, it looks like the cavalry has arrived. Unfortunately, his presence opens up old wounds between father and daughter, and Yuzu finds herself caught in the middle. Softcover, 6" x 8", B&W. Cover price $13.99.

(W) James Tynion Iv (A/CA) Elsa Charretier A bloody love letter to New York City, The City Beneath Her Feet is an action/thriller love story for a new generation by lauded creators James Tynion IV (Spectregraph, Something is Killing the Children) and Elsa Charretier (Room Service, Love Everlasting). Jasper Jayne was the girl of Zara's dreams, but their brief relationship came and went in such an intense blaze that Zara was left thinking Jasper was just that... a dream. Years later, Zara is thrust back into Jasper's world -- unknowingly listed as her emergency contact, Zara must piece together the mystery of Jasper's life, all while being hunted by the assassins who once called Jasper one of their own. Every issue from DSTLRY is presented in our perfect bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 48 pages of exquisite interior stock. It's the DSTLRY difference. For fans of STRANGERS IN PARADISE, KILL BILL, and MR. AND MRS. SMITH. Cover price $8.99.

(W) Anwita Citriya (A) Elsa Charretier (CA) Nana Yaa A bloody love letter to New York City, The City Beneath Her Feet is an action/thriller love story for a new generation by lauded creators James Tynion IV (Spectregraph, Something is Killing the Children) and Elsa Charretier (Room Service, Love Everlasting). Jasper Jayne was the girl of Zara's dreams, but their brief relationship came and went in such an intense blaze that Zara was left thinking Jasper was just that... a dream. Years later, Zara is thrust back into Jasper's world -- unknowingly listed as her emergency contact, Zara must piece together the mystery of Jasper's life, all while being hunted by the assassins who once called Jasper one of their own. Every issue from DSTLRY is presented in our perfect bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 48 pages of exquisite interior stock. It's the DSTLRY difference. For fans of STRANGERS IN PARADISE, KILL BILL, and MR. AND MRS. SMITH. Cover price $8.99.

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Rick Geary, former National Lampoon and Heavy Metal artist with a flair for things Victorian, adapts the original romance novel, Emily Brontes Wuthering Heights.. First Comics Classics Illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by top-notch artists. Later reprinted as part of Papercutz hardcover Classics Illustrated series. 52 pages. Cover price $3.75. Cover price $3.75.

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Edmund Rostands romantic saga of derring-do, Cyrano de Bergerac, is adapted by Peter David (Hulk, Star Trek) and illustrated by Kyle Baker (Plastic Man, Why I Hate Saturn). First Comics Classics Illustrated was noted for its faithful adaptations of literary works by top-notch artists. Later reprinted as part of Papercutz hardcover Classics Illustrated series. 52 pages. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

2nd Edition. "The Black Arrow!" Saddle-Stitched, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Lorna Doone, 2nd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 53/64 (53 inside front cover; 64 back cover), no price or date).

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Lorna Doone, 3rd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 85). Cover price $0.15.

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Lorna Doone, 4th Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 118, original 12/46 date). Cover price $0.15.

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Lorna Doone, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 138). Cover price $0.15.

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Lorna Doone, 6th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 150, original 12/46 date). Cover price $0.15.

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Lorna Doone, 7th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 165). Cover price $0.15.

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Lorna Doone, 8th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 167, 1/64). Cover price $0.15.

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Lorna Doone, 9th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 167, 11/65). Cover price $0.15.

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Lorna Doone, 10th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 166, R/1968). Cover price $0.25.

Canadian Edition HRN67. July 30, 1950. Lorna Doone, Line Drawing Cover. (W) R. D. Blackmore (A) Matt Baker

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Wuthering Heights, 2nd Printing, Line Drawing Cover with 15 cent cover price. (HRN 85). Cover price $0.15.

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Wuthering Heights, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 156). Cover price $0.15.

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Wuthering Heights, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 167, 1/64). Cover price $0.15.

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Wuthering Heights, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 167, 10/66). Cover price $0.15.

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Wuthering Heights, 6th Printing, Painted Cover on stiff paper. (HRN 169, Summer 1969). Cover price $0.15.

Gilberton Canadian Edition 1st Printing, cover identical to US 1st edition Line Drawing Cover except for 15 cent cover price. Interior material is identical to US edition. (HRN 62). Cover price $0.15.

Gilberton Canadian Edition 2nd Printing, cover identical to US 1st edition Line Drawing Cover except for different 15 cent cover price. Interior material is identical to US edition. (HRN 85). Cover price $0.15.

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Cyrano de Bergerac, 2nd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 85). Cover price $0.15.

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Cyrano de Bergerac, 3rd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 118). Cover price $0.15.

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Cyrano de Bergerac, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (January, 1951. HRN 133). Cover price $0.15.

Cyrano de Bergerac, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (July, 1956. HRN 133). Cover price $0.15.

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Cyrano de Bergerac, 5th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 156). Cover price $0.15.

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Cyrano de Bergerac, 6th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 167, 8/64). Cover price $0.15.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 161). Cover price $0.15.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 167, with 4/64 date). Cover price $0.15.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 167, with 5/66 date). Cover price $0.15.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream, 5th Printing, Painted Cover on stiff paper. (HRN 169, with Summer 1969 date). Cover price $0.25.

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Green Mansions, 2nd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 148). Cover price $0.15.

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Green Mansions, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. (HRN 165). Cover price $0.15.