First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) comic books 1958

Stories and art by Lee Elias and others. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Doug isn't sure if he'll ever be able to walk again, but Ginny doesn't lose faith in him. Knute and Ivy try to put the past behind them. Ellen finds love on the wrong side of a long-standing family feud. A Match for June; Bored with Love; Campaign for Love; Meant to Be; Prescription: Love; Masquerade! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Kit is torn between Ed and Paul, but a house fire helps her decide which one truly loves her. Sally pretends to be a musical expert to win musician Paul, but soon becomes attracted to her own musical tutor, handsome Steve. Judy has mixed feelings when she learns her childhood sweetheart Roy has become engaged. The Rescue; If You Love Me; Sister-Act; Haunted Heart!; Big Time; Forbidden Melody; Ring Around My Heart; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Joe Orlando, Tom Hickey, John Sink and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. After returning from military service, Bill sees his relationship with Fran as a relic of his past. Military cadet David is drawn to humble babysitter Jean, but his wealthy family wants him to court socially prominent Valerie. Dottie loses a boyfriend when she gets a job, and feels pressure to choose between the two. Pick Up the Pieces; How I Met My Boyfriend; Should a Girl Share Her Diary with her Husband?; Love Makes the World Go Round; Everybody Loves Me; Sweetheart He Left Behind; Baby Sitter's Blues; My Jealous Boyfriend. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10-cent cover price. "If We Should Ever Meet," pencils by Matt Baker; Sometimes when you see a man so often you almost forget that you don't really know him. "Love Makes the World Go 'Round"; Five illustrated panels that provides factual information on marriage in different cultures. "Love Lines"; Pin-up featuring romantic quotes from classic authors. "Stranded!", art by George Tuska; She needed him!; Because she didn't want to go back to the farm!; But was there another reason?; She couldn't be sure! "Three's A Crowd In Love"; At school, Judy never noticed Vera until a party; During the party, Vera told Judy that her mother had died, and she had to take care of her father; Judy then befriended Vera, but when Bud Evans began waiting for Judy after school, Vera kept finding ways to keep them apart; On New Year's Eve, the gang saw Vera kiss Bud in front of an astonished Judy. "My Route to Romance" text story. "I Was a Lovesick Fan," art by Bob Powell; She was going to have her chance to meet her idol!; Would she come down to Earth?; Would the ache in her heart get worse? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.