Romantic Marriage (1950) comic books
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Issue #7
Published 1951 by Ziff Davis/St. John.$28.00
View scans- 3" Cumulative spine split.
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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Issue #15
Published Jul 1952 by Ziff Davis/St. John.$26.00
View scan- Chew.
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Stories and art by Murphy Anderson, Priscilla Willard, and Arthur Peddy. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused 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.
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Issue #17
Published Sep 1952 by Ziff Davis/St. John.$40.00
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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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Issue #20
Published Jan 1954 by Ziff Davis/St. John.$26.00
View scans- Cover detached at one staple.
$32.00
View scan- Cover loose at one staple.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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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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Issue #21
Published Mar 1954 by Ziff Davis/St. John.$13.00
View scans- Staple rust.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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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Issue #22
Published May 1954 by Ziff Davis/St. John.$43.00
View scan- 7" Cumulative spine split.
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Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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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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Issue #23
Published Jul 1954 by Ziff Davis/St. John.$410.00
View scans- Cover detached. Staple rust.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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- Interior is complete. Mold, major spine split (taped), staple rust/migration.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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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.
