First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 70

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Manny Stallman, and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Jazz pianist Lynn meets heartbreaker Johnny at the Black Gondola jazz club, in a story with aspirations of chronicling the then-current jazz scene. Housemaid Miriam is torn between struggling minister Paul and a life of riches promised by the sleazy Zach. Secretary Josie falls for handsome, mysterious Pete at a ski resort, but he doesn't want to tell her his secret. Paid in Full; The Doctor Takes a Wife; Is it Love?; Downbeat for Love; Strange Love; Your Problems; A Right to Dream; Take Me Back. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.