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First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) comic books 1959 or before

  • Issue #8
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 8

    Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Lee Elias and John Sink. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Marcia and Eric are secretly married, but then Eric is suspected of robbing the store where he works. Local gal Lois makes a real connection with a soldier from the nearby Army base - too bad she lied about her age. In an offbeat, colorful tale, Carol is wooed by a mysterious masked gent during Mardi Gras. Bad Risk; Love Letters; Zero Hour for Love; Too Young to Know!; Mardi Gras Madness. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 12

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Kit is torn between Ed and Paul, but a house fire helps her decide which one truly loves her. Sally pretends to be a musical expert to win musician Paul, but soon becomes attracted to her own musical tutor, handsome Steve. Judy has mixed feelings when she learns her childhood sweetheart Roy has become engaged. Passion's Plaything; If You Love Me; Sister-Act; Haunted Heart!; Long-shot at Love!; Forbidden Melody; Ring Around My Heart; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #16
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 16

    Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A woman falls for Jeb at first sight, but is shattered to see him in another woman's arms shortly thereafter. Scandal follows a woman as she tries to start her life over, but her new life and love are threatened by blackmail. Dale drives away mechanic Ron by pridefully trying to change his life and image. I Ran Away from Love; Betrayed!; One Night Stand!; Make-Believe Paradise; Nightmare Romance; My Love Destroyed Him!; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #19
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 19

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Al Avison, Joe Certa and John Belfi. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Arlene opportunistically takes whatever she wants, including kissing her friend Fran's fiance Brad on their wedding day. Jan sets her sights on handsome boss Dick, but first she must reckon with his fiancee Elaine and his strange mood swings. Shattered Romance; My Strange Rival; Heart Divided; Flaming Passion; Half a Love; Secret Affair. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #22
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 22

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison, Jack Sparling, Joe Certa, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Doris goes to Hollywood and falls for movie star Monte, but he only has eyes for his co-star. Smooth-talking Sam goads Betty into embezzling five grand from her boss to finance his latest scheme. Peggy is broken-hearted over losing Ricky to a gorgeous redhead, but she doesn't seem to notice that Jerry loves her deeply. Heartbreak in Hollywood; Dream Lover; I Couldn't Trust My Heart; Too Blind To Love; Clothing Closeups!; The Old Love and the New; Could I Make Him Forget? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #27
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 27

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by John Prentice, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Peggy is torn between jet pilot Jim and aircraft mechanic Mike, until an accident makes her choice clear. After Joe swindles and dumps her, Gloria plots an elaborate revenge. Alice marries early, but isn't ready to give up the party life, until an encounter with Lew goes too far. One Tear Too Many; A Woman's Wiles; Block That Kick!; Revenge In My Heart; A Game of Love; Jilted; No Dreams For Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #28
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 28

    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A redheaded woman gets a bad reputation after she falls for a married man. A woman who grew up in poverty will stop at nothing for the good things in life. A blonde blues singer reveals the lost love that torments her still. This Love of Ours; I Gambled on Love; Care for Your Clothes; Temptress; Luxury Mad; Moment of Madness; Secret Torment. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #32
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 32
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4432867006

    A truly ingenious, and heart touching cover. One of the best we've seen among the romance titles!

    Stories and art by Lee Elias, Vic Herman, Tom Gill and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A doctor is torn between professional ethics and his secret love for his nurse Myra. Gail uses a Sadie Hawkins dance to go after Lenny, just to make her boyfriend Doug jealous. New to New York, Janice dates a multitude of guys, but doesn't count on getting a reputation. How I Lost My Sweetheart; My Careless Heart; Pick-Up; I Married a Doctor; In Love With My Teacher; My First Love Haunted Me; I Thought I Knew What I Wanted. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #44
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 44

    Stories and art by John Prentice, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Peggy is torn between jet pilot Jim and aircraft mechanic Mike, until an accident makes her choice clear. After Joe swindles and dumps her, Gloria plots an elaborate revenge. Alice marries early, but isn't ready to give up the party life, until an encounter with Lew goes too far. One Tear Too Many; I Forgot My Sweetheart; Block That Kick!; Revenge In My Heart; A Game of Love; Scrimmage for Love; No Dreams For Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #46
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 46

    "Racetrack Girl!", art by Jack Sparling; Horse trainer Slim Nelson is in love with Julie Foster and wants marriage, but she won't consider the proposal; Although he satisfies her sexual needs, she wants more from life than racetracks, stables, and horses; During a vacation trip with her father, Julie meets handsome, polished Ronald Sampson, Jr., and the two fall in love. "Easy to Forget!", art by Bob Powell; Bill leaves town for military service after promising Sally eternal love and fidelity, but, as time passes, he writes less often and Sally finally receives a "Dear Jane" letter; She is crushed. "Good Little Girl!", art by John Sink; Joan Starling would like to have a fast, gay life like her sister but she's stuck with Ted, a man who makes little money; The two sisters leave home after arguments with their mother and move into an apartment with roommates Trudy and Helen; Joan's life changes dramatically. "Love in Bondage," art by Tom Hickey; On the job, John meets and falls in love at first sight with Perdita, a part-Brazilian beauty who is very closely guarded in the Latin tradition by her mother; One day, he sees Perdita on the street and offers her a lift home. "Champion's Girl" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #49
    First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 49

    Stories and art by Tom Gill, Tom Hickey, and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Handsome lawyer Kit defends old friend Julia for murder, but she's still in love with the late Rex. Harriet loves struggling composer Mickey, but isn't prepared for the hardships of poverty. Ginny suspects the worst when fiance Kip is seen with beauty Drucie. Guilty of Loving You; The Misery of Love; I Married a Jockey; Sneak Thief; First Kiss, First Date; Poor Man's Wife; Stolen Moments. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.