Romantic Marriage (1950) 17

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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.