Romantic Marriage (1950) comic books

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Photo cover by L. Willinger. "The Widow and the Veep" one-page story, art by Mort Leav; At the age of 70, widowed U.S. Vice-President Alben Barkley marries 37-year-old widow Jane Hadley. "Love Was Not Enough," art by Jack Sparling; Alice boasts to her friends and family about her new husband Jeffs stellar career as a reporter but he tells her to curb her enthusiasm; When the district attorney asks Jeff to help investigate gangster Big Jim, Alice brags to a friend and Jeff is fired from the newspaper for violating confidentiality. "Second Wife," pencils by Max Elkan; After his wife Nelda dies in a car accident, Michael weds Loretta on the rebound; However, Michael constantly compares Loretta to Nelda, unfavorably; Loretta decides to leave him. "The Turning Point," art by Mort Leav; Actress Laura marries screenwriter Mark; He is unhappy in his work and suffers a nervous breakdown; Laura and Mark go to his family farm in Wisconsin to recover. "The Kiss I Couldn't Forget!", art by Frank Borth; Eva refuses to marry her hometown sweetheart Alex until she discovers if she has the talent to become a writer; She moves to New York and is hired as an advertising copy writer in Martins agency. "I Was a Selfish Wife!"; Sue convinces her husband, boxer Pat, to accept a fight with Tiger Madison because she wants the money for a trip to visit her family; Pat knows he isnt ready to face Madison, but accepts the bout anyway. "Second Chance at Love!", art by George Appel; Marie is divorced and has a five-year-old son; She falls in love with engineer Ralph, but Johnny doesnt want a "new daddy," and so Marie says she cant see Ralph any more. "Falling Out of Love" Problems of the Newlywed article. Cary Grant and Betsy Drake photo on back cover. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ross Andru, Alex Toth, Ralph Mayo, Frank Giacoia, Paul Parker, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Marilyn tries to deal with the long separations of being married to a doctor, in a story with early art by Alex Toth. Denny loves Dan, but she's haunted by the trauma of losing Art in a skiing accident, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Ross Andru. Nancy inherits her grandfather's run-down property, and handsome farmhand Lee offers to help her restore it to a working farm. Plus strange marriage customs, and origins of modern marriage customs. Doctors Wife; Tips for a Romantic Marriage; Escape from Life!; Wedding Belles; Happiness Is Where You Find It; Strange Marriage Customs; You Dont Know Trouble; Marriage of Convenience; Origin of Modern Marriage Customs; The Fight for Love; Marriage Pitfalls. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Oksner, Ogden Whitney, Bill Molno, Bernard Sachs, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Newlywed Joan wonders why her husband Bob is spending time with pretty new neighbor Myra, in a story that may feature early art by DC comics legend Carmine Infantino. City girl Margie falls for handsome fisherman Gil, but he can't give up the sea, in a story with art by Ogden Whitney. Betsy marries Rip, clarinet player for a hot jazz band, but struggles with the challenges of life on the road - including scheming, beautiful singer Celestine. Plus strange marriage customs. Green Eyes of Jealousy; True Love Pays Dividends; Beyond the Restless Waters; Wedding Belles; Trust Your Love; Crescendo of Love; Too Young to Marry!; Marriage Can Be Fun!; Strange Marriage Customs. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Prentice and Merrylen Townsend. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. After her husband is killed on the way to the hospital, new mother Peggy decides to give up her baby for adoption. Stage mother Marie is torn between following husband Bill to Chicago or managing her daughter Sally's dance career in New York. Wealthy Haila falls for auto mechanic Pete and agrees to marry him, but her controlling father disapproves. The Love I Denied; Rags or Riches; Strange Role for Love; Strange Obsession; My Re-Made Husband!; Lost Without You!; Dream House; Date with Love!; Cooking With Gas. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, Sam Citron, Vince Alascia, Bernard Sachs, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Rising radio star Connie wonders if she still has room for husband Brad in her celebrity life in New York. Anne is tormented because she and husband Paul have to struggle financially and can't have nice things. Nurse Marcia falls for handsome patient Alan without realizing he's wealthy, but his parents are so upset they actually call her a "gold digger." Plus marriage customs around the world, and the true love story of Nathaniel Hawthorne and his wife Sophia. Particularly nice painted cover by an unknown artist. Celebrity Wife; Because You Love Me; I Fought for Love; Portrait of Love; The Big Day; A Man to Admire; Wedding Daze; His Ray of Light!; The Bitter Test!; What's Your Problem?; Happy Marriage Customs; Those "Other Women" Blues. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Stan Drake, Tex Blaisdell, Ralph Mayo, Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Emil Gershwin, Frank Giacoia, Sam Citron, Bernard Sachs, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Tommy and Marilyn get married on a whim while they're still just fun-loving kids, but an impoverished married life forces them to grow up in a hurry. Jane marries Clark after a chance meeting and a whirlwind courtship, only to learn that he's a clown - an actual circus clown - and she hates clowns. Gail marries Steve, but feels she must compete with the memory of Steve's first wife, Eleanor. My Hearts Decision; I Married a Clown!; I Lied for Love; The Bride Grows Up!; Forgive Me, Darling; Substitute Wife; Cooking with Gas; Wife in Name Only. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Ben Brown, and David Gantz. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Bored housewife Martha is swept off her feet when she rents a spare room to famed artist Morgan, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Alice admires husband Steve for becoming a small-town doctor instead of getting a big practice, but in day-to-day life she finds being a doctor's wife almost too challenging. Jilted by Roger, Betty marries his best friend Stan, but what will she do when Roger wants her back? My Guilty Love; Doctor's Wife!; How to Keep Your Husband Happy; My Sister Kate; My Own Worst Enemy; His Best Friend's Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Alice Kirkpatrick, Marvin Townsend, Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs, and Paul Cooper. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Shortly before marrying Dan, Audra learns that Dan's mother doesn't like her or approve of their marriage, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Bored Melanie realizes that she's a "trophy wife" her ambitious husband Reed uses to advance his sales career. In a rare story narrated by the male character, returning Korean vet Jed thinks he's no longer a fit husband for Alice because he's lost the use of his right arm. Ornamental Wife; The Ties That Bind; Fate Spins the Wheel; Yours, Mine, Ours; Cooking with Gas; I Married the Champ; Adopted Parents; Home Coming; Marital Mix-Ups; Wedding Daze. Final Ziff-Davis issue; St. John started publishing with the next issue. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Fred Kida and others. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Mail-order bride Ellen marries Tom in Texas, but doesn't understand why they can't socialize with the neighbors, or what that has to do with the death of Tom's first wife. Ann chooses businessman Wes over teacher Buddy, but a stolen school-bus prank changes life for all three of them. While they're stationed in North Africa, Burt worries that new wife Peg is being wooed by their wealthy neighbor Maurice. Thrill Hungry; Mail Order Bride; The Heart Is Ageless!; I Flunked a Love Test; Psychology of Jealousy; Our Day of Reckoning. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Paul Gattuso, George Appel, Sam Cooper, Valerie Barclay, Mario Rizzi, Bernard Sachs and Dana Dutch. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Gwen convinces her artist husband Ron to go to work for his brother Martin, and soon Martin is controlling their lives. When she doesn't hear from absent husband Tommy, stationed overseas, Peg starts dating local men. Wealthy Sheila wants to support the work of her artist husband Steve, but she doesn't know how, and she's suspicious of his collaborations with Vera. For Richer or Poorer; The Dream I Couldn't Forget; I Married a Sailor; Tips on Your Trousseau; Misguided Love; What's There to Talk About?; For Love of His Art. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Maurice del Bourgo and Sam Cooper. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Fun-loving Marilyn marries older David, but soon she misses her carefree lifestyle. Magazine fashion editor Karen marries foreign correspondent Kip, but while he's gone on assignments, she falls for handsome co-worker Dave. Flight attendant Mara marries Clayton for his money, but she still isn't over Paul, the man who abandoned her. Playgirl Bride!; The Husband I Loved; Victim of Passion; The Love Charm; Love Without Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Mike thinks his wife Cora flirts with other men too much, and when she flirts with old friend Drew, she's gone too far. Bored Gale distracts husband Tony from his job, but that's a bad idea, because he's a demolitions expert! Jim is bored with his marriage, and then he meets his wife's old friend Diane, a model, and decides to jump ship. Dangerous Flirtation; What a Husband Wants; I Need You, Darling; Reunion With Love; Bride's Sacrifice; In-Law Interference. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Murphy Anderson, Priscilla Willard, and Arthur Peddy. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Helen is so conflicted over husband Mike's racing that she has nightmares of cars trying to eat her, in a story with art by comics legend Murphy Anderson. Redheaded Sharon intends to be faithful to soldier husband Bruce while he's overseas, but then old flame Johnny starts showing her a lot of attention. In an unusual story that reflects its times, atomic scientist Bill is assigned to a remote desert town for a top-secret military project, but his wife Helen can't take the isolation and lack of privacy. I Was a Lonely War Bride; Alone with You; Marital Mix-ups; Psychology Can Help Your Marriage; My Own Worst Enemy; White-Collar Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.