Auctions: comic books in 'Romance'

Barbie (1991 Marvel) 1U.D CGC 9.8 Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #4399473005

Polybag Removed/Unbagged Direct Edition. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. The Fashion Show Must Go On, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Clarence C. Ment is out to give Barbie's fashion show a rocky start. Dirty Dancing, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Courtney isn't really a klutz, but can Barbie convince her to cut loose and "cut some rug"? Prize, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Dog-sitting can be fun ... except when the dog won't sit! Cover price $1.00.

Dream of Love (1958 I.W. Reprint) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4379248001

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 7 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Spine split from top. Water spotting.

Stories, Art and Cover by Bill Woggon. America's pin-up queen Katy Keene in two untitled stories: Katy can't escape attention from the guys at the beach; and tired of Katy leaving him for dates with K.O. in his jeep and Chubby in his "Chub Tub," Randy converts his new sports car into a hot-rod. Plus: "Heart Gowns" 1-pager (artist unknown; outfits submitted by readers); untitled Sis the Candy Kid story - Sis holds her birthday party, but much to her disappointment, no one brings her candy as a gift because they assumed everyone else would bring candy; untitled K.O. Kelly story - After losing dates with Katy due to his busy training schedule, K.O. dreams that he becomes world champion and finally defeats Randy for Katy's affections; and 2-page Hollywood Gossip article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 13 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spline split. Cover detached. Water spotting and interior pencil markings.

Stories, Art and Cover by Bill Woggon. America's pin-up queen Katy Keene in two untitled stories: When K.O. asks Gloria to select a perfume for Katy's birthday gift, she chooses the worst-smelling perfume in the store so that Katy will get angry with K.O....her plan backfires when Katy's head cold prevents her from smelling the perfume; and Katy gets a movie part but her participation is threatened by a late arrival after K.O. gives Randy four flat tires. Plus: "Gloria Fashions" 1-pager; untitled Sis the Candy Kid story - Sis quickly plants seeds by having Billy use his pogo stick to dig the holes; "Sis Fashions and Puzzles" activity page; "Katy Keene Jokes" 1-pager; two "Katy Fashions" 1-pagers; K.O. Kelly 1-pager "Short Short Story" - K.O. tries to dissuade Sis from running away after Katy spanks her for not eating cauliflower; "K.O. Kelly and Randy Fashions" 1-pager; untitled Katy Keene/Sis the Candy Kid 1-pager - Katy suggests that Sis draw a box of candy on her new easel, but Sis ends up eating the box while drawing it; untitled Debby/Taffy story - Debby's parents think she didn't do the dishes because she's hosting her music teacher; and 2-page Hollywood Gossip article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 44 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

Bill Woggin cover and story art. Ads in this issue: 7 Gigantic Dinosaurs $1.00 and "Chicago" Roller Skates full-color back cover ad. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene Annual (1954) 5 GD/VG 3.0

Interior tape and pen markings. Water spotting.

My Experience (1949) 20 CGC 5.5 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4481827002

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One of many romance comics from Fox Feature Syndicate. A woman rushes into romance; A terrible secret threatens to drive a couple apart; A gal with a taste for danger dates a bad boy who's a little too bad. Plus love advice to readers. I Loved Thoughtlessly; My Sin Was A Secret; Are You In Love; Between Us Girls; I Courted Danger. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

My Secret Romance (1950) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4481827001

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Art by Wally Wood and others. Women admit to secret love. A woman deals with insulting insinuations, in a story with early art by EC legend Wally Wood; A man's faith in the woman he loves is shaken; A woman tries to dominate the man in her life, not expecting him to dump her. Plus love advice to readers. They Called Me Cheap; He Couldn't Trust Me; Heart To Hart; Carolyn's Column; I Thought I Owned A Man. Final issue under this title; numbering continues with Star Presentation (1950) #3. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stronghold (2019 Aftershock) 1B CBCS 9.8 Walpole 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Tyler Walpole Variant

Label #19-0D448EF-005

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Phil Hester. Art by Ryan Kelly. Cover by Tyler Walpole. Our planet is actually a prison designed to both trap and shelter an amnesiac alien entity of incalculable power. Now known as Michael Grey, this cosmic angel of destruction currently believes himself to be an ordinary, midwestern insurance underwriter, who belongs to a global secret society dedicated to making sure he never discovers the truth about his past. To make matters worse, our hero has fallen in love with Michael Grey. And for their love to be born, Earth must die. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Stronghold (2019 Aftershock) 1B CBCS 9.8 Walpole 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Tyler Walpole Variant

Label #19-0D448EF-006

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Phil Hester. Art by Ryan Kelly. Cover by Tyler Walpole. Our planet is actually a prison designed to both trap and shelter an amnesiac alien entity of incalculable power. Now known as Michael Grey, this cosmic angel of destruction currently believes himself to be an ordinary, midwestern insurance underwriter, who belongs to a global secret society dedicated to making sure he never discovers the truth about his past. To make matters worse, our hero has fallen in love with Michael Grey. And for their love to be born, Earth must die. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 42 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4528767001

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Frank Borth. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Wedding-dress designer Laurie wonders if she'll ever get to wear a bridal veil herself, and then she meets handsome client Carlos, in a story with art by the legendary Everett Raymond Kinstler. Struggling actress Nora meets Greg, who wants her to give up her career, but when she learns Greg is a director, she suspects the worst. Laura falls for handsome cowboy Rocky while visiting a dude ranch, but Rocky isn't who he appears to be. Cover by Baker. The Bridal Veil; Hollywood Heartache; Heartbreak Falls; Rehearsal for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love (1986 Eclipse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501689018

Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Mike Peppe, Vince Colletta and Nick Cardy. Reprints. In this issue: "Stars in My Eyes" with art by Toth and Peppe from New Romances (1951 Standard) #17; "Wrong Way to Happiness" with art by Colletta from Thrilling Romances (1949) #24; "Heart Divided" with art by Toth and Peppe from Thrilling Romances (1949) #22; and "Chained to My Past" with art by Cardy from Intimate Love (1950) #20. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.