Popular Romance (1949) comic books 1951

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Helpless Heart"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant" advice page; "I Cheated Love" art by George Tuska; "Troubadour's Love"; "Never Kiss Me!"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Fiancé Trouble, Heavy Legs, Too Much Chasing..." letters page; and "Love Quiz". "Listen To Your Heart: There Are Two Men in Peggie's Life, and She Makes Her Choice!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Heart in Chains"; "Watch Your Manners!"; "The Love I Chose"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: If You're Tired of Your Clothes..." advice page; "Love Hints"; "Song Without End: The True Romance of Clara Wieck and Robert Schumann" art by John Severin and Bill Elder; "This Man Is Mine" art by Al Carreno; and "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Going Steady, Doesn't Call As Often, and Dull Looking Hair" letters page. "All's Fair In Love: You Never Can Tell When Romance Will Come Along!" illustrated text story by Sally De Vries. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Love Finds a Way"; Shortly after meeting him in a soda shop, Peggy Davies marries Kip Shelby, a well-heeled young man new in town; Within moments however, the police arrest Kip for a crime committed some time in his past. Article by Brenda Brant on sunglasses, bouquets, and other topics. "Liz Gets Hep" text story by Margaret Isbel. "Afraid to Marry"; Shy and timid secretary Joanne dates handsome, well-to-do lawyer Mark and accepts his offer of marriage though terrified of his upper class background and social circle; She feigns illness to avoid meeting his friends; When he enters politics, her anxiety reaches a fever pitch. Advice on make-up and relationships by Brenda Brant. Untitled Love Problems story; Joan is attracted to Ted but doesn't want him to know she needs money and is working after school at the five-and-ten; One Saturday night, her mother suggests she go to a movie rather than sit home alone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Wrong Way Heart," art by George Tuska; Cliff and Sherry are college sweethearts; upon graduation, he says they'll be married when he gets a decent job; He wants to be a journalist, but Sherry says her father will give him an executive position in the Kansas farm machinery factory he owns. "I Spurned Romance"; Charlotte thinks co-worker Cliff is "too immature...too unsophisticated!"; She falls in love with her new boss David, although he's "past forty" and married with 2 children; Charlotte and David have an affair and Charlotte asks him to divorce his wife. "Popular Girl" text story by Donald Bayne Hobart. "Her Unknown Sweetheart"; In the 1800s, Lydia sails "around the Horn" to California to marry the son of her father's friend, but falls in love with 3rd mate Nat on the voyage. "Too Late For Tears"; Fearing she'll be an old maid, Rhonda agrees to marry her boss Kenneth, although she doesn't love him: "I must be practical!"; However, she then meets and falls in love with photographer Dan. Rhonda breaks up with Ken, who wishes her well: "I don't want gratitude! I want love!" 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Design for Love," art by John Celardo; Joyce is a secretary for an American firm in Paris; Shes courted by fellow worker Dave, but falls for handsome local man Pierre; Joyce discovers Pierre loves someone else and only wants to marry her so he can get to the USA. Makeup tips to make your neck appear lovely. "D as in Darling" text story by Margaret Isbel. "I Followed My Heart," art by Nina Albright; Stella is engaged to her childhood sweetheart Doug, but is having doubts because hes not demonstrative with his love; Shes tempted by handsome and wealthy playboy Kev. "Hallowe'en High Jinks," art by Paul Robinson; How to plan a successful Halloween party for young people. "My Empty Arms," art by Nina Albright; Sally thinks she is "plain, homely" and is surprised when her ham radio friend Bob visits and treats her well; They attend a "Radio Club" dance but Sally thinks the other guests are patronizing her and leaves. "Office Wise," art by John Celardo; How to get a job in an office and keep it. "Love Problems," art by Nick Cardy; Although she's merely a shop clerk, Donna pretends to be wealthy but this causes her to lose her boyfriend Randy, who thinks he can't afford to date her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.