First Kiss (1957) comic books 1958

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Alascia. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. Alice loves up-and-coming boxer "George Sand," but wants him to switch to a less dangerous profession. Wealthy Charles tries to manipulate Ginny into agreeing to marry him, but then she meets farmer Ted, who falls for her while he gets her car out of a ditch. Model Donna loves struggling scientist Larry, but he wants her to give up her career if they get married. Plus a PSA for church attendance. Love Him, Love What He Does; Detour to Love; We Pauline and Peter; A Rich Mans Love; Solid Gold Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. The Girl Next Door; Lois sees Sherry, the girl next door, going out with different men frequently and Sherry seems to have loads of fun. He Loves Me Not!; Alice is picking petals from daisies to determine if George still loves her. The Maharajah Marriage Maker text story. Who Hooked Who?; Biff works hard to impress new next door neighbor, Beth. Plain Jane; Jane Mason's cousin, Claire, lives with Jane's family; Claire is attractive and seems to get all the fellows. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, John Tartaglione, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Young lovers face the challenges of making romance work. "Party girl" Dory is torn between Jack, who's only after a good time, and studious but stable college student Barney. Allan gives Pamela a makeover to help her win the attention of wealthy Harry, but they fall for each other in the process. Piano student Melody breaks up with Bobby after she falls for her older, exotic piano teacher Carlos - but maybe she should have checked with Carlos first. Party Girl; Made for Romance; Gay Farewell; Elopement; Infatuation; Maiden Must Meet Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. The Magic Perfume; Mae gives Anne some perfume; When Anne starts using the perfume, Bert Taggert seems to immediately start noticing her. Infatuation; Jan dreams of teen actor Dean Maxwell. My Confidence Man; Rita studied Business Administration in school and was an expert accountant. Rose's Romance text story. He's Not Good Enough, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Helen loves Danny and plans to marry him; But Helen's mother thinks he's a wastrel. The Sea Green Eyes!; Lydia falls in love with Ralph through his poetry. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Letter From Long Ago; Shiela receives a letter written five years ago, just before Bob left for Korea where he died. Fun With Pop public service announcement starring Janice and her dad. Plain Jane; Jane and Bill don't make much of an impression on each other at their first meeting; But when they bump into each other the next day, both feel fate must be at work. Castle For Corrine text story. The Boy From The City, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani. Forced Meeting!; Joan's parents arrange a blind date with Lester Wilcox. They don't know that Joan is secretly in love with Larry, a struggling actor. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.