Lovers' Lane (1949) comic books 1952

Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Pierce Rice, Bernie Krigstein, Bob Fujitani, Al McWilliams, Frank Bolle, Bill Walton, Allen Baron and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. After a fight and breaking up for the summer, Mel wants to get back together with Patty, but she's not so sure. A classic anti-drug PSA featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta, plus inks on an advice feature by future EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Ann falls for Jack after he becomes a temporary boarder in her parents' house. Good Night, My Sweet; The Charm Clinic; We Can Stop the Enemies of Youth; Love Customs; First in My Heart; Love Problems; Unexpected House Guest. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $21.00 View scans 3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration.

Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Dick Rockwell, Al McWilliams, Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. A woman feels she's living in the shadow of her mother, who left her father for another man. Wendy is torn between steady Don and ex Paul, who both want to marry her. Anne and Bill are unpleasantly surprised when Bill's ex Dora shows up at the hotel where they are spending their honeymoon. The Doctor's Secret; Test of a Love-Time; I Belong to You!; Honeymoon Merry-Go-Round; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $26.00 View scan Full spine split. Cover detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheGoodOlDays

Photo cover by Underwood and Underwood. Stories and art by Frank Bolle, Al McWilliams, Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Newly divorced Louise is seen as a casual fling by the guys she's dating now, but then her ex-husband comes back to town. Will returns home from military duty, but he and Doris don't know how to tell their folks that they've broken up. Two weeks before her wedding, Gail commits an indiscretion with an old flame. Man Bait; Apology After Midnight; Love's Reckless Gamble; Haunted Honeymoon; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $33.00 View scan Chew (does not affect art and story). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheGoodOlDays

Stories and art by Sid Greene, Al McWilliams, Joan Wenzel, Al Wenzel, Myron Fass, Bill Walton, Ken Landau and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. On her wedding night, Leila reflects on the loves in her past and bids them farewell. Audrey suspects something when her husband's ex-girlfriend returns to town. Roger wants to resume dating Mary when he gets out of the service, unaware she's secretly married to Jim. I Was No Angel; Marked Woman; Party Wife; Wrong Date; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ruth Atkinson, Frank Bolle, Al Wenzel, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Bruce has a surprise confession for Kathy on their honeymoon night, but she's got some surprising news of her own. Widow Isabel finds that the men who date her aren't interested in marriage, but she falls hard for George. Janice and Quent's marriage faces conflict because Quent is still friends with her old flame Leo, and Leo isn't over her yet. Yesterday's Passion; Love's Danger Zone; Honeymoon Storm; Tonight or Never; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ken Landau, Al Wenzel, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. John and Ruth both flirt with reviving old romances from before they were married. Divorced Hazel has trouble finding a new guy. On their wedding night, Dave learns about Blanche's secret first marriage. Love's Guilty Secret; If You Kiss and Tell; Three Men Wanted Me; Unwilling Bride; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $50.00 View scan INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Ruth Atkinson, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Wendy and Steve marry while both are on the rebound from breakups, but then wonder if they've rushed into things. Nina can't handle it when her mother remarries, and divorcee Ralph convinces her that she'd be happier on her own. Newly married Brenda is having second thoughts when old flame Ralph suddenly reappears, in a story with art by Dick Briefer. Emmy's impending wedding is imperiled by innuendo after she gets lost in the woods with Paul during a camping trip. I Took a Chance on Love; Girl on the Loose; One Dangerous Night; Lover, Come Back To Me; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $26.00 View scans 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

Stories and art by Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Nona wants to resume her romance with her boss, but in the meantime she's already married Larry. When Myra discovers her friend Jane was right about jealous, controlling Doug, they turn the tables on him. Assault survivor Emily fears telling new husband John about the attack, in a story ahead of its time in dealing (however gingerly) with a troubling subject. Love Thief; Come to Me, Love; Not Good Enough; Don't Cry, My Love; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Frank Bolle, Fred Kida, Allen Baron, Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Vivian and Gregg are newly married, but Vivian's old flame Wes keeps reminding Vivian of her bad-girl past. Laura loves boxer Steve, but he has to get over his violent jealousy, in a story (and cover) endorsed by real-life welterweight boxer Chico Vejar. Joan, guilty over her own indiscretions, suspects her husband has secrets. Shabby Angel; Knock Out for Love; Shadow Over My Love; The Shy Type; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.