Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) comic books 1957-1959

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald, John Rosenberger and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman cant stop thinking about the man who got away; Susie meets a man on a train and isnt sure if she loves him or fears him; Advice on securing a marriage proposal. The Man Who Got Away!; Little Hick; Moods Can Be Dangerous!; Man On A Train! Just For Love!; How To Make Him Propose!; Heart of a Nurse! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Fix, John Rosenberger, Charles Sultan, Pete Riss, Sam Citron and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: Are you sure he's right for you? First read what happened to Phyllis Turner in "Like Unto Like!" with pencils by Bill Fix. Plus: 1-page text story "Romance of the Road!"; 1-pager "Class Celebrities" with art by John Rosenberger; "Love on Ice!" with art by Charles Sultan and Sam Citron; 1-page text story "A Kiss Is Worth Far More!"; "For the Love of Helene!" with art by Pete Riss; and 1-pager "How to Meet That Special Man!" with art by John Rosenberger. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Beck, John Costanza and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: Jilted? It happens to many girls! If you want to know what to do about it, read..."Learn to Forget Him!" with art by Dick Beck and John Costanza. Plus: "Ivy Hates Paul!" with art by Dick Beck and John Costanza; 1-page text story "Without Fear"; 1-page text story "The Things That Count"; "That Girl's Got a Temper!"; and "Everyday Girl!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by John Rosenberger, Ogden Whitney and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: She'd dreamed of this moment! They were really engaged...at last. But if you want to avoid the pitfalls of romance, read..."Long Engagement!" with art by John Rosenberger. Plus: 1-page text story "Big Business"; "When the Crisis Comes..." with art by Ogden Whitney; 1-page text story "Cupid's Just Next Door!"; "The Woman in His Past!"; and "It's a Million to One!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman feels like she ruins every romance she gets involved with; Julie finds herself competing with a dead woman for a mans love; Advice on the pros and cons of playing hard to get. What's Ambition, Anyway?; Showoff; Haunted Love; Man's Man; Hard to Get!; Romance-Ruiner! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes and Norman Fruman. Art by John Rosenberger and Pete Costanza. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman gets involved with the wrong man; Babs must choose between a wealthy suitor and her childhood sweetheart; A reporter falls in love with the pro golfer she secretly exposed in a pseudonymous story. The Type That's Poison!; Old Maid; Everything or Nothing!; Meet the Right Guy; Reporter's Romance!; She's Prettier Than You! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: He believed in fate...and she was his fate! All her life, Lila had lost out on love! Read of her rapturous romance in "The Final Victory!" Plus: "The Love Philtre of Butch Heffelspan!"; 1-page text story "Mistaken Identity"; 1-page text story "Love Insurance"; 1-pager "Should You Compete?"; "That Man of Mystery!"; and 1-pager "What's Your Game?" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Lazarus, Milt Knopf and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: A secretary who was crazy about her boss -- an amazing love story you'll be crazy about! Here it is -- "The Love of His Life!" with art by Harry Lazarus. Plus: "Little Girl Away from Home!"; 1-page text story "The Truth About Love!"; 1-page text story "Women Are Funny That Way!"; "Which Way My Heart!"; and 1-pager "Romance Rhyme" with art by Milt Knopf. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Howard Alexander. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A genius falls in love; Advice on not getting a bad reputation; A woman debates whether to date the executive she works for. Love Affair of a Genius!; New Neighbor; How to Get Yourself a Reputation!; Don't Get Mad, Lover!; I Don't Go Out with Executives!; Substitute Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Kenneth Landau, Harry Lazarus and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: She was a smart city girl...and she had to fall in love on a hayride! Here's the real lowdown on romance...in a story you'll remember forever -- "Cupid Is a Horse Named Bertram!" with art by Ogden Whitney. Plus: 1-page text story "Dominating Male"; "25 Men and Me!"; 1-page text story "Age of Chivalry"; "It's Not Too Late!" with art by Kenneth Landau; and "You'll Find Them in Every Office!" with art by Harry Lazarus. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: The path of true love didn't run smooth for Andrea! Learn why in a romance that packs a punch -- "Professional Man!" with art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Plus: 1-page text story "Birds of a Feather"; 2-pager "Where There's Life -- There's Love!"; "It's Love That Counts!"; 1-page text story "People Like Us Are Serious"; and "A Vote for Love!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Howard Alexander. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman lies about her poverty-stricken past to her man; Viola denies herself romance because of her health problems, until she encounters a man she cant resist; Kate meets a handsome doctor after breaking her leg in a skiing accident. The Girl Who Couldn't Marry!; Romantic Discipline; Cupid's Aide!; Heart of a Phoney!; What's Wrong with Women?; Fortunate Accident!; Are You Up-to-Date? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Pete Costanza and Vince Colletta. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A female private eye falls for a man she thinks is a crook; Sally ruins her date when she becomes the life of the party; An artist falls for the rootless wanderer who models for her. Love of a Private Eye!; Old-Fashioned Girl; The Right Man; The Man of My Dreams!; Romance Ruiner!; Different Kind of Woman!; Love Tells the Truth!; The Man from Nowhere! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: He could pick the most gorgeous woman in Hollywood...so what chance was there for her? What she couldn't understand was that he was proposing to her! They had said that Meg Brunner was born to be an old maid...but they were wrong! Read the startling truth in "Not the Type for Kisses!" with art by Ogden Whitney. Plus: "Game of Love!"; 1-page text story "You Get What You Ask For!"; "The Man I Picked!"; 1-page text story "Playing the Field"; and 1-pager "Don't Be Too Formal!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger, Pete Costanza, Al Williamson and Angelo Torres. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Ruth leaves her small town of Tickle Falls and goes to New York for romance and adventure, but Tickle Falls isnt done with her yet; A woman is full of angst after her childhood sweetheart becomes a successful composer; Harriet fears braces will make her unattractive to men, but her handsome dentist thinks otherwise. Featuring art by EC legend Al Williamson and Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Two of a Kind!; Indifferent; Duet for Old Lovers; Too Many Dates; A Dream Romance!; Braced for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Vince Colletta, Art Gates and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman meets new men while her fisherman boyfriend is away at sea; Karen despairs of ever finding love because of her average looks; Advice on saying the right thing to the right guy. Seaside Sweetheart!; Stranger in a Park; When Hearts Collide!; That One-and-Only Man!; The Kind Men Hate; Ugly Duckling!; Say the Right Things! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A superstitious woman thinks destiny is calling when she meets a handsome cop; Nell, Margo and Lucy compete for the attention of the one eligible bachelor at their vacation resort; Advice on false standards and watching what you say. Featuring art by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Superstitious Sweetheart; Watch the Things You Say!; Women Should Know Their Place; What's Your Romantic I.Q?; Don't Have False Standards!; Proud Girl; Dangerous Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Pete Costanza, Charles Nicholas and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Carol meets a succession of possible mates while taking a bus to New York; Women drive away their boyfriends by trying to change them; Advice on not trying too hard to impress a man. Young Man on a Bus!; Sensible Girl; The Kind Men Jilt; Don't Try Too Hard!; Just Like in the Movies; Doubtful Love? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Jennifer goes in search of a wealthy husband, but falls in love with the bellhop at the Honeymoon Hotel; A woman gets a job in the glamorous new world of television, but cant find a nice honest man like she knew back in her hometown; Laura falls in love with a scientist studying rare tropical diseases, and when she catches a fever, it turns out hes got the cure. Another Woman's Man!; That Gorgeous Green Dress; Husband-Hunter; Latin for Lovers; Tune in on Channel Love!; Someone of My Own! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; An average-looking woman reunites with the only man who saw her inner beauty; Corinne and Lucia feud over a renovated cottage and the man who goes with it. Boss of the Roost!; Don't Have False Standards!; Girl in the Ivory Castle; Plain Girl!; Soul Mates; You've Got to Know a Man!; Different Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Pete Costanza and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Race-fixing charges threaten the romance of a wealthy debutante and a talented but poor jockey; Laura waits for fate to bring her the perfect man; Advice on not scaring off prospective boyfriends by being too needy or bossy. Racing Hearts!; Don't Scare Him Off!; Ring My Doorbell; Fate at First Site!; Romantic Raffle; Don't Be Too Masterful!; A Man for Cindy! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Susannas blind date turns out to be the handsome stranger she cant stand (whose name is Gene Simmons). A woman who loves hats cant forgive the handsome man who destroyed her favorite one; Advice on not valuing wealth over kindness in a mate. Kiss in the Dark!; Scaredy-Cat; Dizzy Hat!; Don't Have False Standards!; Mutual Hatred; 16-Cylinder Heartbreak! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Toby feels guilt over the one who got away; A woman seeks cosmetic surgery, back when that was still a new thing; Romance blooms in the bowling lanes. A Heart Bowled Over; The Inner Beauty. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman who fears men finally meets one she cant bring herself to run away from; College students deny their feelings for each other, because theyve set their sights on other people; Dating dos and donts. Those Awful Young Men!; Not for Each Other! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and John Forte. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A man wounded by love gets a second chance to heal his broken heart; The humble pancake plays a key role in an unlikely romance; Advice on how not to chase men. On the Rebound!; Display Of Affection; Don't Be A Man-Chaser!; Love Knows No Competition; Modern vs. Old-Fashioned; Romance a la Flapjack! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, George Klein and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Childhood sweethearts keep running into each other as adults, but theyre convinced theyre not right for each other; Peggys power goes out at just the right time; A woman thinks her new beau is only after her lucky charm. Made for Better Things!; Woody's Got No Depth!; The Background for Romance!; Love Is the Best of Luck!; Independent Girl; You Can't Run Away! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Albert is so fixated on movie star Gloria La Grand, he doesnt even notice that stenographer Marcy cant take her eyes off him; Dating dos and donts. Love of a Little Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Diehl and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Peggy falls for a man who thinks shes too young for romance; A survey taker finds love; Advice on not being the reckless type. Beauty Parade!; Silence Is Golden; Visit to a Studio!; The Reckless Type!; Door-to-Door Survey; Fairy Tale Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, George Wilhelms and John Forte. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Insurance salesman Walter falls hard for his new client, and plans their future together; A country girl moves to NYC and seeks romance in Greenwich Village; The new college librarian loves books, but she loves the professor more. My Heart Told Me!; Self Respect; Love Insurance!; The Joke's On You!; You Wouldn't Want a Girl Like Me; Greenwich Village Romance; Shortcut to Tears! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by John Rosenberger. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Ogden Whitney and John Forte. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A married couple finds their relationship stretched to the breaking point; A woman feels she has extraordinary luck with men; Advice on not being the type of girl that men dont like. For Better or Worse!; Ugly; The Luckiest Girl in the World!; Love Is a Symptom; The Heart Awakens!; The Type Men Like. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by John Rosenberger. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Louise just cant get along with men, until she rescues one who has a secret past; A failing business causes a married couple to split; Advice on how not to alienate men. The Girl No Man Wanted!; Man Collector; If I Had It to Do over Again!; I've Had It!; Tips on Trysts; The Romance of a Sissy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by John Rosenberger. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Millie falls for the police officer who keeps writing her tickets; A can-do cowgirl falls for a handsome New Yorker; Lila is alarmed when Eric throws firecrackers at her, but it turns out he has a good reason. Millie and the Cop!; The Beachcomber; I Can Do Better!; Smart Sister; Love Is an Explosive Thing!; Research in Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Buscema, Kurt Schaffenberger, George Klein and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Girl genius Virginia falls for an average joe the week before her arranged marriage; A woman goes on safari to meet men, but her handsome guide is afraid of animals; Advice on the right places to meet the right men. Featuring art by legendary Conan artist John Buscema, and Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Tessie Loves Butch!; Superstitious; The Right Places!; Sentimental Safari!; Get Away from Men; Story of my Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by John Rosenberger. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Beautiful book editor Ava resists the advances of author Michael; A man who hates fish falls for a woman who works with fish in a pet shop. In a fun 50s time capsule, respectable doctor Benjamin lets beautiful family friend Cindy stay at his New York apartment, but it turns out shes a member of the radical Beat generation. A Certain Kind of Man!; Birthday Present; A Memory of Love!; Fish Story Romance!; Tough Guy; Beat Romance!; Against All Odds! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte, George Klein and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A handsome mans avid female following spells trouble when he finally meets the right girl. In Bosco Plays Matchmaker, a story that has something of an Internet following, Mary finds love after foolishly climbing into the bear cage at the zoo. The Boy Wonder!; You Don't Love Me!; I'll Meet You in Dreamland; Disagreeable Young Man; Don't Run Yourself Down!; Bosco Plays Matchmaker! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.