Cowboy Love (1949) comic books 1950-1959

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Stories and art by Al Williamson, George Evans, and Al McWilliams. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Fawcett presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. Prospector's daughter Lila gets into a sort of "Sierra Madre of the heart" when she is torn between three men, but can't decide which one loves her for herself, and not her father's gold. Joyce and Russ fall for each other while opposing the machinations of boomtown boss Duke, in a story with art by future EC legends Al Williamson and George Evans. Tough frontier gal Beth finally meets a man who can keep up with her, on the eve of a disastrous flood. New town schoolteacher Grace falls for Jeff, the handsome cowboy who saves her from a runaway stage. Desert Love; Floodwaters; Boom Town Girl; Melody Ames, the Prairie Minstrel: Precious Passage; West of Wyoming. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Jenney, H. W. Kiemle, and Joseph Millard. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Fawcett presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. Jan takes in the lone rider who collapses near their wagon train, despite the fears of the other wagon trainers that he might have cholera, and Perry becomes a valuable asset in their dangerous ride West. Anita knows that handsome Stan is her family's rival, but as the opening caption says, "The heart knows no laws of land rights or free range...The heart knows but one law, that love shall not be denied!" When the rodeo comes to town, "woman-hating buckaroo" Ace meets his match in beautiful Cleo, "who vowed that she would turn his hate to love!" Wagon Train to Love; Thunder in the Sky; Melody Ames, the Prairie Minstrel: Loves Deception; Rodeo Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Jenney, Alden McWilliams, Shelly Moldoff, Edd Ashe and Joseph Millard. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Fawcett presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. Redheaded action girl Abbey must stop Cliff before he makes a terrible mistake, and her only chance is the horse called Golden Sand. Jeff doesn't know why outlaws are after a letter he was asked to deliver, but his quest is complicated when "a girl as breathtakingly beautiful as the Western dawn tossed a harness on his heart!" The town thinks Rod is a killer, but Janet believes he's innocent. The Saga of Golden Sand; Letter from Santa Fe; Loves Surrender; Melody Ames, the Prairie Minstrel: The Timid Heart; Showdown. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Bob Jenney, and Joseph Millard. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Fawcett presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. Cliff returns to town, determined to ruin Karen's life for breaking his heart five years before. The railroad brings new people to the small town of Cactus, including a stranger who wins Katie's heart, in a story with good-girl art by Sheena artist Bob Powell. Sue falls for handsome new neighbor Jim, but then he is accused of being a "squatter" who's trying to steal her land. The Return of Cliff Masters; Trail to Romance; A Stranger and His Dog; Love and Courtship: The Bridal Wreath; Vengeance at Mesa Ridge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Fawcett presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. Wounded and taken in by a Native American camp, Thorpe meets a white woman who has been raised by the tribe. Doc Blaine sets out in pursuit of the Dribber brothers after they set fire to Edgeworth's stable during a raid, in a story that may be the work of Sheena artist Bob Powell. Fletch roams the West looking for the killer of his father's race horse. The Challenge; Thunder River; Rose of the Prairie; Melody Ames, the Prairie Troubadour Part 1; Duel of Hearts. Final issue published by Fawcett; Charlton revived the title years later with issue #28. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

First issue published by Charlton; numbering continues from Romantic Story (1949) #27. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Charlton presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. A drifter settles in a Western town and falls in love with a female blacksmith. A prospector falls for the beautiful daughter of a recluse while searching for gold in the mountains. In a text story, Melody Ames, the Prairie Troubadour, stands up to a bully. Plus Pistol Packing Pattie gets the last word. Love's Last Stand; Pistol Packing Pattie; Pony Boy Pedro; Melody Ames, the Prairie Troubadour: Song of the Six-Gun; Dizzy Daisy; The Hermit's Daughter; Pinto Pete. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ted Galindo and Ray Osrin. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Charlton presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. Action girl Jane takes over the sheriff's job after her father is disabled by an outlaw, but she didn't expect to meet a handsome stranger. Bob and Patty promise old prospector Sourdough Charley to keep his secret about the Hidden Valley and its gold, but they let it slip when they get back, and trouble follows. Wrongly accused of a sheriff's murder, Amy goes on the run, until she finds a refuge and a sympathetic ear from handsome homesteader Jeff. Romance Renegade; Hidden Valley; I Was Blinded by Love; Outlaw Girl! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ted Galindo and Ray Osrin. Stories and art by Shelly Moldoff and Al Carreno. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Charlton presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. 12-mule-team borax driver Sally is chagrined to know that the handsome stranger that saved her from a runaway mule train is actually her competition. Bill, the foreman of a rail crew, falls for Jenny, the daughter of the railroad's owner, when fate and sabotage throws them together. The Rivals; Melody Ames, the Prairie Minstrel: Can Love Escape?; Obliging Feller!; Rails and Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and Joseph Millard. For those who love a little horse opera with their soap opera, Charlton presents tales of romance and heartbreak on the Western frontier. Carol is torn between lawman Sam and childhood friend Nevada, who has become an outlaw that Sam must capture. Doc Blaine sets out in pursuit of the Dribber brothers after they set fire to Edgeworth's stable during a raid, in a story that may be the work of Sheena artist Bob Powell. Valley of No Return; Melody Ames, the Prairie Minstrel: Duel of Hearts; The Challenge. Final issue under this title; series continues as Sweetheart Diary (1949) #32 - at least as far as Charlton's books were concerned. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.