Comic books in 'Romance'

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Written by Dan Fogler and Laurence Blum. Art and Cover by Ben Templesmith. Dan Fogler, fan favorite actor in The Walking Dead and the Fantastic Beasts film franchise, lends his writing talent to an original new comic book title! Fish Kill is a love story wrapped in a modern noir that takes our hero, Detective Bart Fishkill, so far down the conspiracy rabbit hole that he starts to question his own sanity even to the point of wondering whether if he isn't the villain in the first place. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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"Tyranny Broke My Heart" (art by Bill Ward), "Desperate Choice," "Sacrifice of Love," and "Accessory in Love." Ward cover. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Left at the Altar," pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick, inks by Bill Ward; Enids fiancé Charlie doesnt show up at the church for their wedding, and she learns he was seen leaving town with another woman; Enid starts dating Jack, and refuses to take Charlies calls or read his letters. "Flight from the Past," inks by Dick Beck; Lois is lawyer Tims secretary; They fall in love and Tim takes her home to meet his sister Viola, who is insanely possessive; Viola discovers Loiss boyfriend Jimmy was killed in a holdup, and she is wanted for questioning. "Encore for Love," art by John Rosenberger; Pianist Paula is hired to accompany concert violinist David, over the objections of Davids manager Sydelle; Paula and David fall in love, but Sydelle convinces Paula that marriage will ruin his career. "Change My Heart" text story. "Hash House Queen"; Nell is a diner waitress who is popular with her truck driver customers; She and Mike are saving money for their wedding; When upper-class Martin and Stella eat at the diner, Stella acts snobbishly towards Nell, so Nell decides to romance Martin out of spite. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "My Heart's At Sea"; Jill Kane lives with her grandfather, a famous shipbuilder; Don Rowan gets a job with the company and he and Jill become friends; Wealthy Charles Becker commissions a new boat and romances Jill as well; Charles and Jill sail his new craft in the Tilton Race, with Don as their chief opponent in his own boat. "Men Were My Business"; Shelia Scott runs a male escort service and refuses to fraternize with her employees; She hires the brash college student Tom Weatherby; They fall in love but she becomes jealous of the women Tom is escorting, especially the wealthy Señora del Río. "Fruits of Promise"; Libby Armen and her adoptive mother and father Ma and Pa Bird are migrant farm workers; Foreman Matt Hardy hires them because he likes Libbys looks; Rex Cullen and Libby fall in love, which makes Matt jealous. "Spite Romance" text story. "Second Fiddle"; Evelyn is disappointed when Ken chooses her sister Barbara as his future wife; Evelyn tricks Barbara into thinking Ken is unfaithful and tries to nab Ken for herself; However, she repents and arranges for Ken and Barbara to reconcile. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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L.B. Cole cover with inset photo of Robert Taylor and Arlene Dahl (one-page biographies inside). Stories include "Trust the Man You Love," "I Love You Respectfully" (art by N. Nodel), "Love is Like Quicksand," and "Love Was an Outlaw" (art by Manny Stallman). Series continues from Target Western Romances # 1-2. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Carroll and Garrett Graham. Originally titled Queer People and published in 1930. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W text. Cover price $0.35.

Love and Rockets: Book 9 - 1st printing. By Los Bros Hernandez. "Flies on the Ceiling" Love and Rockets Collection by Los Bros Hernandez. The original, seminal Love & Rockets comic book series, which ran for 50 issues from 1981 to 1996, singlehandedly defined the post-underground generation of comics that spawned Daniel Clowes, Chris Ware, and so many others. Now collected into 15 volumes, Love & Rockets is a body of work that The Nation has described as "one of the hidden treasures of our impoverished culture." Created by brothers Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario Hernandez, three Southern California Mexican-Americans armed with a passion for pop culture and punk rock, Love & Rockets gave a voice to minorities and women for the first time in the medium's then 50-year history and remains one of the greatest achievements in comic book history. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: For Volume 10 see Love and Rockets X HC (1993 Limited Signed Edition). Cover price $35.00.

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Love and Rockets: Book 9 - 1st printing. By Los Bros Hernandez. "Flies on the Ceiling" Love and Rockets Collection by Los Bros Hernandez. The original, seminal Love & Rockets comic book series, which ran for 50 issues from 1981 to 1996, singlehandedly defined the post-underground generation of comics that spawned Daniel Clowes, Chris Ware, and so many others. Now collected into 15 volumes, Love & Rockets is a body of work that The Nation has described as "one of the hidden treasures of our impoverished culture." Created by brothers Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario Hernandez, three Southern California Mexican-Americans armed with a passion for pop culture and punk rock, Love & Rockets gave a voice to minorities and women for the first time in the medium's then 50-year history and remains one of the greatest achievements in comic book history. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Love and Rockets: Book 9 - 2nd and later printings. By Los Bros Hernandez. "Flies on the Ceiling" Love and Rockets Collection by Los Bros Hernandez. The original, seminal Love & Rockets comic book series, which ran for 50 issues from 1981 to 1996, singlehandedly defined the post-underground generation of comics that spawned Daniel Clowes, Chris Ware, and so many others. Now collected into 15 volumes, Love & Rockets is a body of work that The Nation has described as "one of the hidden treasures of our impoverished culture." Created by brothers Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario Hernandez, three Southern California Mexican-Americans armed with a passion for pop culture and punk rock, Love & Rockets gave a voice to minorities and women for the first time in the medium's then 50-year history and remains one of the greatest achievements in comic book history. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 124 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $18.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Jesse Lonergan. Kyle has just settled into his new city and job. Erika, a pretty neighbor, catches his eye. They meet, they talk. Before they know it, they're an "item." Before they know it, in fact, they're very, very together. It's a high but it's frightening. Is it really the right choice? Are they really for each other, or just escaping loneliness? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Simone Lia. Fluffy is a young rabbit with a human daddy named Michael, an anxious bachelor stuck in an uncomfortable, uncertain relationship with a woman who just happens to be Fluffy's preschool teacher. One day Michael decides to take Fluffy away for an impromptu trip to visit relatives in Sicily-and away from the overzealous affections of Miss Owers. Neither bunny nor man is truly prepared for the worldly excitement of a suspected kidnapping in Sicily, and both will be forever changed by the experience. This delightful book explores the complicated nature of many relationships, from parent/child bonds to the intricacies of romance. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. First U.S. edition of the internationally acclaimed and heartwarming graphic novel from Simone Lia. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world! From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space...whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out! Now that Nasa and Tsukasa are married, it's time for him to meet her family. Unfortunately for him, that means getting kidnapped by Tsukasa's overprotective sister Chitose and her combat maids. Will Nasa's life end before he's even kissed his new wife? Or picked out a ring? Or, most crucially of all, found out what movies she's into? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space...whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out! Now that Nasa and Tsukasa are married, it's time for him to meet her family. Unfortunately for him, that means getting kidnapped by Tsukasa's overprotective sister Chitose and her combat maids. Will Nasa's life end before he's even kissed his new wife? Or picked out a ring? Or, most crucially of all, found out what movies she's into? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa has been introduced to Tsukasa's family...sort of. Now it's time for Tsukasa to meet her in-laws! Nasa is determined to do whatever it takes to make a long bus ride romantic, while Tsukasa is just happy to check out food courts along the way. Little do they know that Chitose and her maids are on their tail, bent on turning their quickie honeymoon into a quickie divorce! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa has been introduced to Tsukasa's family...sort of. Now it's time for Tsukasa to meet her in-laws! Nasa is determined to do whatever it takes to make a long bus ride romantic, while Tsukasa is just happy to check out food courts along the way. Little do they know that Chitose and her maids are on their tail, bent on turning their quickie honeymoon into a quickie divorce! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Touring beautiful Kyoto, Nasa and Tsukasa find plenty of opportunities for romance. Selfies! Snuggling! Swordplay! They'd better enjoy every minute, because a shattering surprise waits at home in Tokyo. Where will the newlyweds go when their cozy (i.e., cramped) apartment is no more? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Touring beautiful Kyoto, Nasa and Tsukasa find plenty of opportunities for romance. Selfies! Snuggling! Swordplay! They'd better enjoy every minute, because a shattering surprise waits at home in Tokyo. Where will the newlyweds go when their cozy (i.e., cramped) apartment is no more? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa may be temporarily homeless, but life isn't all bad for the newlyweds. Staying at the neighborhood public bath, they earn their keep by helping out and still have time for cooking parties and retro video games. Nasa finally manages to plan a simple date. Tsukasa finally gets a cell phone. And the artist finally gives in to the temptation to draw Tsukasa in a maid uniform. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa may be temporarily homeless, but life isn't all bad for the newlyweds. Staying at the neighborhood public bath, they earn their keep by helping out and still have time for cooking parties and retro video games. Nasa finally manages to plan a simple date. Tsukasa finally gets a cell phone. And the artist finally gives in to the temptation to draw Tsukasa in a maid uniform. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Is this manga cute enough yet? No? Better add cats! Toast, possibly the least adorable kitten in manga, doesn't care for Nasa and interrupts his private time with his wife. Then Nasa and Tsukasa set out on a romantic date at an amusement park, not realizing that everyone else has the same idea...including Nasa's teacher, Yanagi Sensei, who's very concerned about what her former star pupil is doing with his life. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. After a long day and a longer night apart, Tsukasa and Nasa grow closer than ever. Their marriage gets downright steamy as they practice kissing, giving each other shoulder massages, sharing a futon and even planning a proper romantic honeymoon. Also, Tsukasa drags Nasa to a movie marathon to catch him up on her favorite superhero film franchise. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa are on an overnight trip to a hot springs resort! There's so much for them to do, from touring traditional sites to sampling the local delicacies to-nah, let's face it, Nasa is most excited (and terrified) by that private bath in their room. Time for an inopportune appearance by Tokiko, Tsukasa's mysterious and heretofore unseen guardian. Can things still get hot and steamy between our favorite couple? And whether or not they do, will the artist find an excuse to put some supporting characters in swimsuits? Do you even need to ask? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa are on an overnight trip to a hot springs resort! There's so much for them to do, from touring traditional sites to sampling the local delicacies to-nah, let's face it, Nasa is most excited (and terrified) by that private bath in their room. Time for an inopportune appearance by Tokiko, Tsukasa's mysterious and heretofore unseen guardian. Can things still get hot and steamy between our favorite couple? And whether or not they do, will the artist find an excuse to put some supporting characters in swimsuits? Do you even need to ask? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. As the summer heats up, Nasa looks forward to the pleasures of the season: festivals, fireworks, and seeing his wife in a yukata. He'd also like to make some progress on his ongoing mission to see her without her yukata. Is this volume chock-full of romance manga cliches? Sure, but Nasa's no fool. He's been prepping by reading shojo manga. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Love is in the air, and not just for Nasa and Tsukasa! Yanagi Sensei has a marriage proposal, but she isn't sure whether to say yes. Tough-talking mechanic Nakiri has an admirer, but she isn't sure about the basics of romance. And Kaname has a great idea to spice up everyone's life: start a nude modeling class! Then half the cast hikes into the mountains for a weekend of roughing it, where it soon becomes clear that Nasa's impressive skill set doesn't include any form of physical activity. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. During their camping trip, the gang surprises Nasa and Tsukasa with a belated wedding reception-and a glampsite with a king-size wedding bed! When they're not blushing and stammering their way through the festivities, the no-longer-newlyweds consider what marriage means to them. Maybe it's time to move out of the neighborhood bathhouse and into a place with a little more privacy... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa lands a teaching job-at an all-girls school! He's about to discover his students' spicy secrets, Tsukasa's capacity for petty jealousy, and whatever's going on between online slacker Aya and Ginga, who is definitely not a gangster. But Nasa uncovers something truly unexpected when he happens upon plans for spaceflight. Twelve volumes in, is someone finally going to fly someone to the moon? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa's teaching gig at a girls' school has introduced the gang to new friends and new opportunities for fan service, but none of the students is as puzzling as Kaguya, the brilliant, mercurial "princess" with an unknown connection to Tsukasa. It'll take the full force of Nasa's brainpower to get to the bottom of this mystery, but unfortunately he's too busy digging a pit in the yard so his wife can watch him get all sweaty. Oh well. He can cool off with a chilling visit to a haunted mansion! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa's students are making a horror movie! But when things get a little too real, Tsukasa grabs a sword and gets busy slaying monsters. Cutting a swath of destruction is easy for our heroine-showing her feelings for her husband, not so much. Fortunately (or maybe not so fortunately), the gang has plenty of ideas for ways she can show her affection, from saying those three little words to bonding over ice cream to wearing fancy underwear to bed. If only Tsukasa had the nerve to go through with any of it. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 15 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa's most treasured memory is of the night Tsukasa saved his life. But it turns out there are some crucial gaps in his recollection, including a fateful promise and a forgotten kiss. As he searches for answers, he discovers amazing things about his wife and a legend that stretches back over a thousand years. Can their marriage survive the full truth? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. At last the truth about Tsukasa's past is revealed. Follow her long journey as she escapes death, fights for her freedom, dreams of the distant moon, and finally, after centuries of searching, finds love. After all that, maybe it's time to go out for dinner and karaoke. A girl deserves a break once in a while. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 17 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa may have reconciled, but things aren't back to normal just yet. When she returns home, Tsukasa has to set her affairs back in order and make things right with the people who care about her. As she honors Tokiko's final wishes, she recalls how they made plans to reach the moon together and came tantalizingly close. Speaking of tantalizingly close, Tsukasa and Nasa find that after their time apart, it's harder than ever to sleep in side-by-side futons-and actually sleep! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 18 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Married life means taking on new challenges. Nasa and Tsukasa struggle to unlock the legacy that Tokiko left them-and things only get more complicated when Tokiko's daughter shows up with an unexpected gift. Nasa takes his life in his hands by signing up for driving lessons, then tests fate again by trying to talk Tsukasa into some extra-close cuddling. And if you, the reader, want an adventure of your own, you can try the curry recipe included in this very volume! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa venture into the mountains to visit the house where Tsukasa once lived in seclusion. There, they hope to find clues to unlock the data left for them by Tokiko-data that could end Tsukasa's long quest. Failing that, at least they can pore over her old hoard of vintage manga. And if that's not fanservice-y enough for you, Nasa's students take advantage of the trip to go skinny-dipping. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. While Nasa and Tsukasa enjoy the romantic old-school amenities at their mountain getaway, the mysteries surrounding the couple deepen. Who is eccentric masked genius Kaguya, who recognized Tsukasa when they first met in a bamboo grove? Is it time for Kaguya's secrets to be revealed at last? Or will everyone get distracted just trying to convince her to stop wandering around naked? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. In the mountains, Tsukasa and Nasa find a final gift-and a final puzzle-left for them by Tokiko. Can Nasa unlock the high-tech secrets hidden in an antique clock? Or will Tsukasa manage to break things beyond repair? It's high time the couple finally has a talk with Kaguya, the girl genius who acts like she's new to this planet. Not that she'll do anything but drive Tsukasa up the wall. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. The legend of Princess Kaguya is a classic fairy tale in Japan, but storytellers don't get everything right. Travel back 1,400 years and meet a mysterious girl from space as she enchants a kingdom and sends her suitors on impossible quests. Get a glimpse of a hardworking, hardheaded young peasant named Tsukasa who has no time for princes, quests, or dreams of the moon. And learn how these once-upon-a-time events could threaten Nasa and Tsukasa's happily ever after...and the earth itself. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Tsukasa and Nasa are closer than ever to unlocking the mystery of her eternal curse, but Tsukasa is in a melancholy mood, haunted by memories of her past. The situation only gets more emotional when the newlyweds are called upon to tend the Yuzaki family grave, stirring up Nasa's memories of his eccentric grandfather, a WWII vet who supposedly once encountered a demon. On the bright side, Nasa finally gets the technological inspiration he needs-by obsessing over swimsuits! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 24 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Tsukasa is the kind of girl who takes half a volume of manga just to work up the nerve to tell her husband she cares about him. Sure, it's cute in a tsundere way, but the ice-queen act carries a chilling risk. What if another girl comes along who's more open about her feelings? Panty flashingly open, even? And what if she's also Nasa's childhood friend, the most powerful trope in romantic comedy manga? Anyway, here's Himari. You and Nasa have met her before, but she's grown up a lot since then. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 25 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kenjiro Hata. Translated by John Werry. Nasa and Tsukasa finally uncover the truth behind Tsukasa's curse, and it's...complicated. So complicated that the newlyweds need some serious couple time to process things. Unfortunately, Nasa finds hacking advanced alien technology way easier than thinking up a good date spot to take his wife. And little do Nasa and Tsukasa know that they're about to cross paths with another couple-one whose history with our heroes will make things more complicated than ever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teen (16+) Cover price $11.99.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Numbering continues from Hollywood Romances (1966) #59. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Carla falls for handsome veteran George while doing charity work at a veterans' hospital, in a story reflecting the Vietnam War era. Former child star Susan is ready for grown-up roles and grown-up romance, in a story likely left over from the comic's previous incarnation as Hollywood Romances. A Broken Purple Heart; Too Much for Me!; Little Girl in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Hal Grauer, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. In a story that reflects its era, Nina goes to a hippie rock festival and falls for Sam, but will it last after the concert is over? Diane finds that '70s party men are all hands and chauvinism, in a story featuring the line, "This ape can't get it into his teenie brain that I just don't dig him or any other man at this happening!" Hollywood gossip columnist Sue Witty is wooed by the latest studio star, Reno - or it is just acting? - in a story likely left over from the comic's previous incarnation as Hollywood Romances. Away from Loving; Where Has He Gone?; Ambition; A Press Agent's Dream; In Search of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and A. Martinez & Jeannette Elier. Featuring: "Once I Was in Love"; "I'll Pay for These Kisses"; and "For His Sake"! Plus: 1-page story "Will He or Won't He?" Also: pin-up of David Cassidy by Don Sherwood? And: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Diane is frustrated by life with her restrictive father, and keeps pushing the boundaries, as many teens were doing in the 1970s. Lila is torn between steady Lew and his friend Cash, who tags along on their date. Billy and Donna bring up their exes while they're arguing, but they rediscover their own love when their past lovers show up at the town picnic. Plus a pin-up of Partridge Family star Susan Dey. More Than One Love; What Do Parents Know?; The Ones That Got Away; Everything Wrong But the Kissing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Don Perlin and Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Horacio Altuna, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Beth's marriage to Ron is already in trouble at month seven - and then she spots lipstick on his collar. Rose isn't sure how to get Buck's attention. Laurie Ann moves to the city and plays the field, until her friends fix her up with Marc. Plus a pin-up of Partridge Family star Shirley Jones. Cover by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Tall Dark and Dangerous; I Don't Love Him Anymore; Heartbreak Swinger; Use the Right Bait! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, Art Cappello, Norman Nodel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. The 1970s brought relationship complexities to romance comics, along with some unique fashion and design choices. Aggie loves Hal, but hates his selfish, spoiled attitude and his constant searching for something (and someone) better than what he's got. Left at the altar, a bride-to-be won't rest until she finds her fiance and learns what happened to him. Plus a pin-up of pop star Bobby Sherman. Run From Ron; Jilted Bride; Teen-Age Trouble; Nothing But the Finest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.