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Popular Romance (1949) comic books

  • Issue #22
    Popular Romance (1949) 22

    Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Blinded by Love" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in True Love (1986) #2, Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Just Between Us... by Brenda Brant: Color Harmony, Sweaters Make Fashion News, and Troublesome Skin" advice page; "One Man for Me!" art by Ralph Mayo; "My Careless Heart"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant" letters page; and "Love Problems". "The Eyes Have It: Mona Tries a Special Prescription on Her Favorite Optometrist!" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #23
    Popular Romance (1949) 23

    Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Free My Heart!" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Too Proud to Kiss" art by Art Saaf; Little Carbon Copy"; "Chapeau Chatter"; "Just Between Us... by Brenda Brant: With His Compliments! Double-Date Do's and Don'ts, How to Say Good-Night, Write to Servicemen" advice page; "Pursuit of Love"; and "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Can't Fall in Love, No Fun for the Bride, Wants to Look Thin" letters page. "Super-Market Romance: Russel and Jerry Found Love's Young Dream at a Check-Out Counter!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Popular Romance (1949) 24
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Photo cover. "Last Chance For Love"; Ann marries reformed gambler Paul; She becomes pregnant; Ann suspects Paul has returned to gambling and her spinster Aunt Bea says she heard Paul was seen at the racetrack; Ann later spies Paul with another woman. "I Fooled My Heart," art by Alex Toth; Diane dates fellow worker George but because he says he wants a life free of responsibility, she doesn't tell him she's a war widow with a young son, Sandy; When Sandy is hospitalized, George learns the truth and is upset. "Price Tag on Love" text story. "Happiness Must Wait," art by John Celardo; When Trudy's husband Bill enters the army, she must move in with his widowed mother and two siblings; Trudy can't stand it and moves out, but returns when Bill is reported missing in action. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    Popular Romance (1949) 26

    Photo cover. In order of appearance: "The Bride Wore Tears!"; "It's in the Stars"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: New Horizons, You Are Not Alone, First Job Tips" advice page; "Marriage Problems"; "Guilty Heart" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Figures Can Lie!"; "My Love Came Back" art by Mike Roy; and "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant" letters page. "The Way of All Hearts: Mother Usually Knows Best and Sometimes She Is Able to Prove It!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #27
    Popular Romance (1949) 27
    • 1-1/4" Cumulative spine split.

    Photo cover. "Heartbreak Moon," pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; Steve and Anna grow up together; he becomes a doctor and she is a nurse; However, Anna is angry because Steve cultivates a fashionable clientele and dates wealthy Beryl, snubbing his immigrant parents and the poor people of the town. "Long on Love," one-page story, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe. "I Belong With You," art by Mike Roy; While visiting her father on a construction job in the Northwest, Shelley meets Rock, a demolition expert; They fall in love and marry, but Shelley grows bored with their itinerant life; She convinces Rock to take her to a dance and to allow another man to handle a job. "The Broken Date," text story, art by Vince Colletta. "I Lied with Kisses," art by Art Saaf; Claire grew up in an orphanage and is bitter about her life there; When she becomes a radio announcer, Claire gives newscaster Grant anonymous tips about poor conditions at the orphanage; New director Dan complains this information is outdated. "Ashamed of Love," art by John Celardo; Kay marries her longtime sweetheart Walt and eventually wonders if she had "missed the real excitement in life!" because she never dated anyone else; Kay is attracted to Greg, the mature architect hired to design Walt and Kays new home. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.