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Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 53 #11 VG 4.0

Saddle Romances (1949) 9 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Trimmed

Cover TRIMMED at top. Centerfold detached. .5" Spine split from top.

First issue of the series (continues from Saddle Justice). Cover by Graham Ingels. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Al Feldstein, John Alton, Harry Harrison, and Graham Ingels. A melding of romance and Western stories by early EC Comics. Desperate for a job, a woman becomes Reno dance-hall hostess, but when a steady customer falls for her, she must keep it a secret from her crooked boss. In an offbeat story, female helicopter pilot Sally falls for rancher Dave while helping him locate lost livestock on the range. Trouble brews on the ranch when the owner's daughter Julie is torn between rugged foreman Wes and boyishly handsome Pee-Wee. When Osage woman Firefly finds love with handsome writer Gordon, society doesn't approve, and neither does blonde Alma - but Firefly has a secret none of them knows. I Became a Reno Dance-Hall Hostess; The Smiling Stranger; Little Miss Helpless; An Indian Love Call; Dear Diary; Saddles in the Sky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 13 CGC 4.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4504615001

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rosemary gets a reputation because she likes to play the field, but she doesn't mind until she falls for Art, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Ann tells Neila how she almost drove Roy away with her constant jealousy and demanding behavior. Mona is torn between Dick, a student her age, and Professor Wentworth, who looks like Reed Richards' evil twin brother. Dotty sets out to win back her boyfriend George after Wendy steals him away. Baker's cover speaks volumes with no words needed. My Rival Hid Her Weakness; I Was Too "Fast" For Love; I Wanted Too Much Love; I Played With Fire; My First Mistake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 39 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Redheaded bad girl Marilyn finds herself torn between gangster Harry and detective Steve, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Marian seeks ways to draw the attention of the guys. Alma falls for Jim, but she's terrified that other girls will steal him away from her, and that makes her jealous and petty. Cover by Baker. I Made a Sinful Bargain; Weekend Escapade; I Stole Boyfriends; The Shameful Truth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 41 GD 2.0

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples and centerfold coming loose at one staple.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Carmine Infantino and Merrylen Townsend. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. College professor Lucinda learns that old flame Sven is back in her life after his daughter turns up in one of her classes, in a story with art by future DC Comics artist and editor Carmine Infantino. Still dealing with the loss of her fiance in WWII, Alice goes ballistic when her sister Tina marries a soldier. Sally works as a tutor for Harriet and falls for Harriet's father Edward, but she's troubled by Edward's coldness toward Harriet. Cover by Baker. Meet Me Under the Clock; To Love and to Cherish; Hurricane of Love; Women and Wit; Storm in My Heart; No Barrier to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) 43 GD+ 2.5

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Actress Elaine is torn between fellow actor Bruce and Dr. Rogers, the only surgeon who can save Bruce's voice, in a story with art by Baker. In another Matt Baker story, Anita gets suspicious after she sees Helen with Anita's boyfriend Ted in the front seat of their roomy Woodie sedan. Another offbeat art-for-art's-sake cover by Baker. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. Love Challenge; The Risk I Had to Take; Breaking All the Rules; Foolhardy and Headstrong. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.