Comic books in 'Romance'

Photo cover features Lizabeth Scott and Robert Cummings. Stories and art by Kenneth Fitch, Milt Hammer, Ken Battefield, Jay Disbrow and Bernard Baily. A combination of romance comics and celebrity gossip from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Actors find themselves faced with the choice between stardom or romance. Sheriff Ed falls for Sylvia, but his old childhood rival Wilson makes trouble for them both. A comics biography of movie legend Douglas Fairbanks Sr., plus mini-bios of Lizabeth Scott and Robert Cummings, stars of the 1950 film "Paid in Full." Love or Box Office; Hammertoons; The Bitter Medicine; Lizabeth Scott; Robert Cummings; Douglas Fairbanks; Shadows; The Beauty Scar. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Based on the Works of Beethoven. Written by Brandon Montclare and Frank Marraffino. Interstitial Art by Patricio Delpeche. Cover by David Mack.

Celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday with an anthology of comics inspired by the maestro's life and music.

Fantasy and History. Fables and Ghost Stories. Adventure and Romance. This tome of tales is written by Brandon Montclare and Frank Marraffino and features a dozen visual artists who reflect on the breadth of Beethoven's influence. Carefully curated, readers will experience both masterpieces and lesser known gems in a brand new light.

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Target in Sight!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he's been stalking in his viewfinder-the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Caught in a Cage!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Impulsive freelance photographer Akihito Takaba isn't one to back down from a challenge. Undeterred by the ravaging his body took at the hands of crime lord Asami Ryuichi, Akihito stakes out the handsome crime boss's club hoping to get the information he needs to take him down. Meanwhile, rival mafioso Fei Long returns to Hong Kong after his run-in with Asami and reminisces about their time together seven years earlier. What could the future possibly hold for this very deadly love triangle?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "On One Wing!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba has something Fei Long wants, and the crime boss will stop at nothing to get it, including kidnapping the young photographer's friends! Akihito turns to the only person he can think of for help, Fei Long's former lover and current rival Asami Ryuichi. But when Asami's old flame meets his new replacement, sparks fly!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "In Captivity!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Impetuous photographer Akihito Takaba finds himself in trouble again! After pursuing crime boss Fei Long, he's captured and spirited away to Hong Kong, but not before Asami takes a few bullets during a failed rescue attempt. Now all the despondent Akihito can think of is whether or not his lover is alive, and if so, are Asami's feelings strong enough to attempt yet another rescue?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Naked Truth!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Crime boss Ryuichi Asami puts everything on the line to save his lover, Akihito Takaba, from the hands of his enemy. Unfortunately for them, Fei Long has grown quite fond of his captive. Meanwhile, Russian mafioso Mikhail Arbatov takes advantage of the situation to plot something devious. When three of the underworld's biggest crime bosses clash, will Akihito be the one caught in the cross fire?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "You're My Desire!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Takaba Akihito takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader - the handsome, enigmatic Asami Ryuichi - in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba's world is changed forever. After being held prisoner in Hong Kong, Akihito Takaba is finally brought home to Japan by his lover Ryuichi Asami. But once again, the feisty photographer escapes Asami's grasp! It's not long, though, before Akihito becomes ensnared in a stalking incident and again sees Asami's darker side. Will he chase the scoop or the man he's not quite ready to admit he's attracted to?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Longing for You!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Akihito is freeloading at Asami's apartment, polishing up not only his photography skills but also his skills as a househusband. His career is on the upswing, even though he still finds himself in perilous situations and has the occasional run-in with police. So imagine Akihito's surprise when, while out chasing a scoop, he spots Asami with another man clinging to him...in tears! Are Akihito's days as Asami's live-in numbered?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Secret Vow!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

After Asami's subordinate Sudo betrays him, Akihito attempts to chase Sudo down, only to wind up captured and at his mercy. Sudo's fixation on Asami has only grown stronger with time, to the point of wanting him dead. But Sudo isn't the only threat: another enemy appears on the horizon, gunning for the power Asami wields!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Beating of My Heart!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

It's been months since mysterious assassins attacked Asami and Akihito in their condo, and since then Akihito has been hiding out at a temple deep in the mountains. Asami, however, has spent this time flying around the world in an attempt at keeping his criminal organization together. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he's paid a surprise visit in his own hideout by former lover and longtime rival Fei Long! Will Asami survive long enough to find his way back to Akihito?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. Akihito has been searching Hong Kong for Asami, and after months apart, the two finally reunite. But things can never be easy for these two, and the chopper they're in crashes! When the star-crossed lovers come to, they and themselves stranded on a deserted island, surrounded by paradise! Never ones to pass up an opportunity, the two quickly make up for lost time, temporarily forgetting their dire straits. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 218 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. Asami faces off against his greatest enemy yet, and worried for Akihito's safety, he tells him to wait somewhere safe. But sitting idly by has never been Akihito's thing, so he insists on staying by Asami's side. The two know that when the big showdown begins, there will be no turning back. Will they prevail once again, or has their luck finally run out? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. After their big showdown with the Russian mob, Asami and Akihito find themselves injured and once again separated, and it takes six long months of recuperating and searching before Asami is able to locate Akihito. As expected, the two have a passionate reunion...until Akihito pulls out a knife and attempts to kill Asami! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. Akihito is back with Asami but has lost his memories of him. And to make a bad situation worse, Akihito is going through withdrawal from no longer taking the drug responsible for his memory loss. But despite not remembering his lover, the warmth of Asami's kindness has Akihito feeling confused about his growing attraction. Will that be enough for Asami to get his old Akihito back? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Story an drat by Patrick Atangan. Imagine Sex and the City written by a gay Charlie Brown. "One day I woke up and realized I had been dating for twenty years. Twenty years. It's hard to imagine anyone with as little resolve as I have doing anything for so long." In this autobiographical work, Patrick Atangan documents the sad hilarity of his love life, from awkward first encounters, to finding out that the great guy you've been dating already has a boyfriend, to the sad inevitability of a break-up. With a dark sense of humor, Atangan navigates the perils of the gay world. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Introduction to First Kiss by editor Pat Masulli. "Campus Crush"; College student Pam doesnt have time for a social life, but football hero Rick offers to trade her "lessons in fun" for help in chemistry; Some people think Rick is just using her, but their love is real. "One Stolen Kiss," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Helen accepts a position as an apprentice fashion designer in Paris, leaving her former boyfriend Steve behind; Steve follows her to France and they will be married. "Boom Goes the Bachelor" text story. "No Kiss Tonight"; Cleo is upset when Jimmy doesnt try to kiss her at the end of their date; He finally does and shes happy. "Love's Crucible," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; Graduate student Kay falls in love with chemistry professor Jules, but their romance begins to negatively affect his work and her grades, so they break up; They reconcile "on a solid basis for unselfish understanding." "Good Ole Joe," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Joe falls in love with Cam even though theyve just met; When she leaves for Florida with her mother, Joe follows and proposes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Alice loves up-and-coming boxer "George Sand," but wants him to switch to a less dangerous profession. Wealthy Charles tries to manipulate Ginny into agreeing to marry him, but then she meets farmer Ted, who falls for her while he gets her car out of a ditch. Model Donna loves struggling scientist Larry, but he wants her to give up her career if they get married. Plus a PSA for church attendance. Love Him, Love What He Does; Detour to Love; We Pauline and Peter; A Rich Mans Love; Solid Gold Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. The Girl Next Door; Lois sees Sherry, the girl next door, going out with different men frequently and Sherry seems to have loads of fun. He Loves Me Not!; Alice is picking petals from daisies to determine if George still loves her. The Maharajah Marriage Maker text story. Who Hooked Who?; Biff works hard to impress new next door neighbor, Beth. Plain Jane; Jane Mason's cousin, Claire, lives with Jane's family; Claire is attractive and seems to get all the fellows. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, John Tartaglione, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. "Party girl" Dory is torn between Jack, who's only after a good time, and studious but stable college student Barney. Allan gives Pamela a makeover to help her win the attention of wealthy Harry, but they fall for each other in the process. Piano student Melody breaks up with Bobby after she falls for her older, exotic piano teacher Carlos - but maybe she should have checked with Carlos first. Party Girl; Made for Romance; Gay Farewell; Elopement; Infatuation; Maiden Must Meet Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. The Magic Perfume; Mae gives Anne some perfume; When Anne starts using the perfume, Bert Taggert seems to immediately start noticing her. Infatuation; Jan dreams of teen actor Dean Maxwell. My Confidence Man; Rita studied Business Administration in school and was an expert accountant. Rose's Romance text story. He's Not Good Enough, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Helen loves Danny and plans to marry him; But Helen's mother thinks he's a wastrel. The Sea Green Eyes!; Lydia falls in love with Ralph through his poetry. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Letter From Long Ago; Shiela receives a letter written five years ago, just before Bob left for Korea where he died. Fun With Pop public service announcement starring Janice and her dad. Plain Jane; Jane and Bill don't make much of an impression on each other at their first meeting; But when they bump into each other the next day, both feel fate must be at work. Castle For Corrine text story. The Boy From The City, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani. Forced Meeting!; Joan's parents arrange a blind date with Lester Wilcox. They don't know that Joan is secretly in love with Larry, a struggling actor. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Make Believe; Helen pretends to have a boyfriend. Fooling With Love; Claudia has fun playing rivals Hank Grey and Tom Torrance against each other. Kiss Me Tonight; When Don kissed Ginny, it was different than the other men she had kissed. Darling Doll text story. Sweethearts; George and Jane had been sweethearts ever since they were kids; It never occurred to either of them that it would change until George introduced his college chum, Allan, to Jane. Bachelor's Farewell; Jerry had once loved Tess until Bert came along and married her. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. You Can Never Tell; Lisa's first boyfriend Bob breaks up with her so she marries her boss's son, who is killed in a car accident a year later. The Masked Lover, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Helen and her sister travel to New Orleans for some Mardi Gras excitement, since she is bored with her small-town boyfriend Tom. He Came Back, art by Vince Colletta; Kay's boyfriend Hank has been gone for two years establishing his career, and when he comes back she's afraid he has met someone else during that time. Castle on the Hill; Camilla shows Lou that a rich girl can change her life and outlook when circumstances change. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Girl Meets Boy!, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Reed's family lives in the servant quarters behind the Van Burn mansion; When she meets rich David Gardner and he sees her chauffeur father come to pick her up, Barbara does nothing to correct the impression that she also comes from a wealthy family. Don't Lie To A Loved One; Dorrie comments to Sid that she would like to see Danny and Elsa quarrel like normal people just once. Love Is The Cure text story. A Kiss In The Dark; Amanda writes an 'Advice to the Lovelorn' column for a newspaper. My Man; Anne falls for Bart Taggert during a summer vacation at Lake Myopic. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. "Playin' It Cool," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta; Mousy 16-year-old Laurie comes out of her shell and begins dating Rajah, a "wild" young man; Her parents dont approve, and they prevent her from eloping with him. "The Necklace" one-page story, pencils by Charles Nicholas; Dons mother, a "society queen," gives him a necklace so he can propose to Cecile, even though shes "from a poor family." "Heartbreaker," inks by Sal Trapani; Jill is the "campus queen," who flirts with boys and breaks their hearts; She becomes interested in new student Ron and thinks shes found true love at last. "Lovers' Quarrel," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Marie and Alan have broken up, but she signals that she wants him to call her by leaving her makeup compact (in the shape of a telephone dial) on a soda fountain counter. "Too Young To Marry?" text story. "Hello Beautiful"; Amy was unable to have a social life for years because she was caring for her invalid mother; When her mother recovers, Amy decides to rebel against her "nice girl" image. "Love Call," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Ruth begins to date co-worker Tom, but breaks up with him when she sees him in the company of another woman; She walks away and Tom calls her back: its actually a talking mynah bird he bought her as a present, but thats good enough. "A Good Life"; A dog is jealous when his owner meets a woman in the park; However, the woman has a French poodle and the dog thinks "this may not be so bad." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. The Serious Type; Marcia is more interested in books than people; She detests the good looking campus heroes like Kent Marsden. Summer Always Passes; Fran was born and raised in a small, quiet town near the shore; She is engaged to Paul Grove, a pharmacist working in a local drug store. The Betraying Kiss, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Pam's boyfriend Jimmy is framed for cheating on a test where the high score wins a scholarship. Tension Tennis And Love text story. The Troublemaker; Ronnie Ravic was known for having a quick temper; But when Claire meets Ronnie, he doesn't seem to match his reputation. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. At an artists' colony on Cape Cod, aspiring writer Amy is torn between writer Louis and his brother, artist Phillip. Everyone wants Ellen to marry wealthy, confident Cole, but she's drawn to shy, retiring Ben instead. Small-town waitress Stella loves handsome painter Danny, but her boss thinks farmer Carl is more reliable and stable. Plus a story and cover by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Jealousy; My Ben; A Lonely Love; Diane and Dave; Love Will Point the Way. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. From Out Of The Past; Adele is engaged to Jerry Wade, a fast moving newspaper reporter; When Jerry goes to Cuba to cover a story there, he is reported missing and presumed dead. Love Among The Stars, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Kathy is a stewardess; The pilots bet on whether they can get her to kiss them. Loves Come Later; Jan loves Frank, but rejects his marriage offer to dedicate herself to a career as a concert pianist. Really Ready For Romance text story. Whose Broken Heart?, pencils by Charles Nicholas [as ChaSal], inks by Sal Trapani [as ChaSal]. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Farm girl Dianne has a romance with farmer-next-door "Bill Clanton," but she wants to see more of the world before she settles down with one man. Mona and Dean fall for each other, but their families have been feuding for generations. Ellen is torn between co-workers Rod and Mort, and everything comes to a head at an office party, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. To Find My Love; Beloved Enemy; Too Young for Heartbreak; Is Romance Necessary?; Magic in the Moon; Office Party. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Linda, daughter of a famous archaeologist, falls for Jack, a handsome stranger they found wandering in the desert. But Jack has a secret in his past, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. German immigrant Karen falls for handsome Phil, but his mother doesn't trust her and thinks she's just after a green card. Jan wonders how she can go on after test pilot Johnny is killed in a crash, and then she meets her handsome new boss, Pete. Stories from this comic were reproduced with new dialogue in John Lustig's 2001 spoof of romance comics, Last Kiss. The Sands of Fate; Be Sure, My Heart; My Heart Had Wings; Two Cents Deposit; Conflict. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Helen goes to work as a nurse in far-off Burma, and that's where she meets handsome doctor Eric, but she thinks Eric's jealous sister might be trying to kill her. Anne marries successful older scientist John, but when John gets some bad news, he tries to push Anne away. Sandy and Dave fall for each other while working at a summer camp, but will their romance last when summer is over? Take My Heart; Forever and a Day; Man Hater; Marry the Man?; Summer's End. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Jan loves star athlete "Wild Bill," but after an injury ends his career, he tries to push her away. After an accident, Anne's face is reconstructed based on a photo she had in her purse - but it's not her face! Carole and Mark fall for each other on vacation, but will their love last after they return to their day-to-day lives? Love Can Hurt; The Face of Love; Suddenly, Its Love; Ex-Girl Friday; My Lost Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. A Bouquet of Roses; Wife makes her husband jealous by sending herself flowers. Danger Heart-Break; Flo goes off to college where she falls for the wrong guy, gets her heart broken, then finds true love. Two Loves Had I; Dot's boyfriend goes to the army. She starts dating someone else; They both find out and leave her. Love on the Lumerker Line text story. My Outlaw Lover; Girl breaks up with here boyfriend because he is a troublemaker. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Jan falls for Ted after meeting him at a party, but even though he's funny, smart and handsome, she's conflicted after learning he's a truck driver. Redheaded Sally does laundry for singing star Johnny, but she despairs of ever getting his attention away from the women in his circle. Diane falls for Bill during summer vacation, but her father's heart attack is a reality check that sends her into the comforting arms of older John. A Moment to Remember; Take My Number; My Silent Love; How He Came to Kiss Me; Love Leaps a Land; My Foolish Heart. 32 pages, Full Color.

Cover pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta. Does He Love Me?; Kevin gives her no reason to mistrust him, but Tess can't get rid of her doubts about him. Return; Linda and Carl were childhood friends, but Carl's family moved out of town when he was 12; Now that Linda is in high school, she learns that Carl's family is returning. You And The Group text article. Rebound, inks by Vince Colletta; Gloria and Gary are not going steady anymore; Marge starts going out with Gary, but worries that he is still carrying a torch for Gloria. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Gloria is torn between Tom and Larry, but when Tom catches her kissing Larry, she must make a choice, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Mona falls for Dirk as soon as she sees him in his fancy hydroplane, but childhood friend George won't let them out of his sight. In an offbeat story, a mermaid falls for a diver after saving him from a shark attack. This story was reproduced with new dialogue in John Lustig's 2001 spoof of romance comics, Last Kiss. Love Glows Forever; The Ugly One; Tragic Love; I Gave My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Anne and Bob get engaged, but they must keep it a secret because they're only 17, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Kathy's boss tries to pressure her into dating him, but then Bill comes along. Plus advice for young marrieds on life after the honeymoon. Old Enough to Marry; No More Waiting; Change of Titles; Honeymoon Continued. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

First 12-cent cover price. The Love That Failed; Rae is engaged to Bob, but can't bring herself to go through with the wedding; She leaves town and gets a job as a waitress in a diner. Florence Nightingale biography. Don't Ever Love A Fool; Buckie proposes to Martha, but she has plans for his career that he can't go along with. Column in which Dr. Harold Gluck answers letters about the problems of teenagers in high school. Deception; Kathy Miller clerks at a drugstore and saves her money for a two week vacation at an exclusive summer resort. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Hidden Love; Anne Lindstrom tells her cousin Ruth that she isn't romantically interested in George Harris; But when Ruth starts going out with George, Anne discovers that she does love George. You Love Her, Darling; Tom is engaged to Kay; Tom's secretary, Dodi, is secretly in love with Tom too. Wait For Me, Sweetheart; Dave tells Sally to wait for him when he goes into the army; Sally intends to do just that until she meets Joe. Case studies illustrating the pitfalls of marriage article. With All My Heart; Barbara lives in a cheap tenement with her younger sister and brother. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Dick Giordano, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Kit falls for Barry, the tennis pro at the resort where they work, but guest Wes causes friction, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Laura is the caretaker for her disabled Uncle Bob, but insurance investigator John thinks Bob is faking. Teen Carol looks older than she is, and she uses this to her advantage in dating older guys, but soon she'll have to tell Steve the truth. My Secret; A Glow from the Hearth; Spinster at 21; No Dates, No Kisses; Mild Mannered Man; Lest We Forget: George Washington. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Vince Colletta. Strike-Out Queen, art by Vince Colletta Studio; Helen Scott can't seem to have any luck with men; Meanwhile, her younger sister, Gail, seems to have a certain charm that attracts men to her. My Heart Soared; Judy loves her job as a stewardess, but she also loves her pilot, Keith; However, Keith doesn't show Judy much interest. Year Of The Tiger, art by Vince Colletta Studio; Despite being born and raised in America, Lotus Lee is expected to marry in the Chinese way to a man she has never seen. Fay Fades Away text story. Lucky Girl, art by Vince Colletta Studio. God Is Never Out Of Style--Your Role In The Cold War, art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; How going to church will help win the Cold War. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Perennial baby-sitter and dateless wonder Alice isn't sure how to react when handsome Dan actually shows an interest in her, in a story that opens with the line, "For gosh sakes, hon, Alice has burped more babies than anyone in the history of this town!" Straitlaced, bespectacled Cindy gets to cut loose when Elliot takes her to the carnival, inspiring him to say, "That's quite a fast ball you've got there!" Dialogue is most likely by tireless Charlton scribe Joe Gill. Cathy's exotic Spanish vacation only serves to make her lonely, but the handsome Spanish-American travel agent can fix that. Hope Never Dies; Teach Me, My Love; Spanish Phantasy; Danner vs. Danner; For Better, Not Worse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Stories and art by Luis Dominguez, Dick Giordano, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Party girl Barbara learns a lesson after she lets wild Gil drive her straight to jail. A lost dog leads Cheryl to Paul, and romance. This story was reproduced with new dialogue in John Lustig's 2001 spoof of romance comics, Last Kiss. Eleanor swears to get even with Tess after she steals Dennis away, but her plans keep backfiring. No Road to Romance; A Girls Best Friend; Reckless Romance; Through Other Peoples Eyes; Your Role in the Cold War: What You Do In Your Spare Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

The Proposal; Lew and Donna are head-over-heels in love with each other; Everyone understood a proposal was inevitable. Meant For Each Other; Guy Chappel and Laurel Anderson were attracted to each other at once, but both are so painfully shy that each finds it impossible that the other would be interested. A Winsome Smile; story advocating recommended dental practices as a way of maintaining a beautiful smile. Kidnapped Kisses; Linda has a whirlwind romance with Griff Hollis, but eventually loses touch with him. Kid Sister Blues; Ed Martin is the most popular boy in school, but doesn't seem to notice that Phyllis is alive. The Secret Of Love text story. The American Way!, art by Jack Keller; advocacy story. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Stories and art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Bea can't believe that Stuart asks for his ring back when he gets a chance to marry the boss's daughter instead. Ruth is the caretaker for her disabled father, but he disapproves of her dating Jason, and he won't say why. This story features art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Ray returns to his home town as a successful big shot and meets Beth again, who hasn't forgotten that he stood her up for Prom. Dream Along With Me; Our Love Was Forbidden; The Big Mistake; The Barren Years. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. After a catastrophic breakup with Cole, Mona isn't sure she'll ever love again... and then she meets Adam. Dave's family obligations wipe out the savings he wanted to use to marry Lisa, but Lisa has a surprise resource of her own: her ability to tell a love story. Viv is humiliated when her brothers and sisters find her love letter to movie idol Guy Raynor, but everyone is astonished when Guy responds, and favorably. Fallen Idol; Man vs. Diary; Surrender; Second Time Around. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

The Ruling Clique; When Trudy's family moves to Grant City, she finds she is an outsider with the clique that controls all the social events. The Right Love; Jane Schultz is a part-time waitress at the campus hangout, earning her way through college. In Search Of A Wedding text story. The End Of Summer; Ted's family rents a house in June's seaside town for the summer; Soon June is spending all her spare time with Ted, mostly on weekends. Symbol Of Freedom, art by Jack Keller; advocacy story. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Dick Giordano, and Vince Colletta. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Polly's friends and family all warn her not to go out with Simon Marsh: "He's more trouble than you can handle!" Redheaded Jeanie wonders why she's already a high-school senior, yet she's never had a serious romance. Ellie moves to New York to become a "career girl," but despairs of finding romance, until home-town boy Richie moves to the City. Beware of Simon; In Love with Love; Reborn; Meant for Each Other. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Loves Lovely Mirage; Elaine Wilson and Calvin Cole hit it off immediately; They start spending all their time together to the point that their grades start to suffer. That Lonely Sound; People say the haunting quality of Bonnie Rand's voice was what sold records; But the heartbreak in her voice was not feigned. Emperor And Empress text story. Belated Love, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Eric Ellis and Anne Suvier seem to have everything; Eric is a football star; Anne is a model; But both are so busy with their careers that their marriage is threatened. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.