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Top Love Stories (1951) comic books

  • Issue #4
    Top Love Stories (1951) 4
    Published 1951 by Star.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by H. Houel and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Fleeing a marriage arranged by her cruel stepfather, Linda falls for Hank, but she believes he's already engaged to someone else. Blonde "hussy" Marsha throws herself at Bob, much to Anne's disgust, in a story (and cover) with vintage warnings about the dangers of "teasing." Storm of Passion; My Love - Not for Sale; I Found Love; Just As We Were; The Last Laugh!; Our Love Drama. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Top Love Stories (1951) 7
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting. Chew. Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Art Gates and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jilted by Brad, Lorna swears she'll never love again, but Henry might make her change her mind. Newly discharged veteran Terry decides to test Joan's love for him by telling her he lost his legs in the war, but that doesn't work out like he thought. Redheaded Wilma suspects her best friend Marsha is fooling around with her husband. He Loved Another; You Can't Bluff Love; The Test of True Love; My Madcap Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Top Love Stories (1951) 10
    Published 1952 by Star.

    L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. "My Dream Soldier"; Newspaper publisher Eileen can't get over the memory of her husband Roger, who is missing and presumed killed in the war; She eventually realizes he is gone forever and begins a romance with reporter Jerry. "Ungrateful Love!!", art by Al Davoren, retitled and reprinted from "Was I Too Young for Love?" in My Story (1949) #5."My Triumphant Love," art by Jay Disbrow; Dale's fiance John is called back into the service during the Korean War; She becomes a nurse; John goes missing in action (he's a prisoner of the North Koreans) and Dale finds herself attracted to surgeon Richard; John escapes and is reunited with Dale. "Restless Heart" text story retitled and reprinted from "I Was a Gypsy's Sweetheart" in My Love Secret (1949) #24; Ruth wants to leave town on the train and a gypsy convinces her to hop aboard one. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Top Love Stories (1951) 12
    Published 1952 by Star.

    L. B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Why Break a Girl's Heart?" art by Jay Disbrow; "True Love Showed Me the Way" retitled and reprinted from "They Called Me Wayward" in My Desire (1949) #31; and "I Tormented Men". "My Bitter Love Lesson" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Top Love Stories (1951) 13
    Published 1953 by Star.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Feeling neglected by her doctor fiance, Miss Bedford allows herself to be tempted by another man. Redheaded Jackie wants to marry handsome Bob, but not if his overbearing mother has anything to say about it. I Was Tempted; Glamour Cues; His Conflicting Love; My Right to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Top Love Stories (1951) 14
    Published 1953 by Star.
    • 1/5" Spine split from bottom. Lateral spine tears.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 3" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Pete Morisi. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jenny loves Larry, but jealous Lance plots to drive them apart with help from blonde femme fatale Guilda. Redheaded ex-convict Sally is innocent, but as far as her town is concerned, she's guilty. Perry and Janet find their incipient romance scuttled when they become involved in a scandal and the whole town hears about it. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on posture for readers. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Gambled With Love; Charm Tips: Don't Be a Slouch; I Was Branded; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Top Love Stories (1951) 18
    Published 1953 by Star.

    L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Love of My Life" art by Jay Disbrow; "Man of My Dreams.."; and "Two in Love.." retitled and reprinted from "My Traitorous Heart" in My Great Love (1949) #1. "Heart's Desire" and "For Girls Only! I Want a New Face" text articles reprinted from My Secret Story (1949) #26. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.