New Romances (1951 Standard) comic books
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Issue #11
Published May 1952 by Standard Comics.- Paper: Off white to white
- Label #4199037002
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Photo cover of Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor in Paramount Pictures' "A Place in the Sun." "My Empty Promise," art by Alex Toth; Gary promises his dying mother that hell marry their neighbor Adele, who has always been in love with him; When Sylvia says she and Gary love each other, Adele refuses to release Gary from his vow. "Love Problems," art by Paul Robinson; Ed proposes to Gloria but she isnt sure she loves him; Gloria and her sister go on a trip to Washington D.C. and being away from Ed makes Gloria understand that he is the man for her. "Flattery Will Get You Somewhere!" one-page story, art by Nina Albright; Jane is a success with Hal because she is sincere in her compliments; Beth, on the other hand, flatters Marty but "never means what she says" and fails with him as a result. "People Will Talk," art by Sid Greene; Randy and Jill are engaged, but they disagree about the engagement ring, her wedding gown, where they will live, what sort of ceremony to have, and so on; They break up, but then reconcile because disagreements and arguments dont mean they dont love each other. "Man Killer" text story. "I Ran From Love," art by Vernon Greene; Steve and Ella are engaged, but when she overspends their budget and puts them in debt to furnish their apartment, he becomes angry and tells her to return the items; She refuses and they break up. "The Age of Chivalry" one-page story, art by John Celardo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #21
Published May 1954 by Standard Comics.$60.00
View scansFinal issue. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Thrill Hunter!" and "Forced Into Romance" art by Art Saaf; "No Gift"; "Kiss and Forget"; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee"; "Follow Your Heart"; and "Lonely for Love" art by Art Saaf. "Security for Love: Sometimes a Successful Salesman Loses out With His Best Customer..." illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
