Top Love Stories (1951) comic books

L.B. Cole cover. Numbering continues from Gasoline Alley (1950 Star) #2. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Fools in Love!!" art by George Peltz; "Not the Marrying Kind!" retitled and reprinted from "I Loved to Hate" in I Loved (1949) #28; and "Jilted!!" retitled and reprinted from "Danger Called Me" in Women in Love (1949-50 Fox) #1. "Scarred by Scandal" text story retitled and reprinted from "My Fearful Night" in My Past (1949 Confessions) #7 and as "Love Must Be Faithful.." in Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #15. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by H. Houel and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Fleeing a marriage arranged by her cruel stepfather, Linda falls for Hank, but she believes he's already engaged to someone else. Blonde "hussy" Marsha throws herself at Bob, much to Anne's disgust, in a story (and cover) with vintage warnings about the dangers of "teasing." Storm of Passion; My Love - Not for Sale; I Found Love; Just As We Were; The Last Laugh!; Our Love Drama. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

L.B. Cole cover. All stories reprinted in True to Life Romances (1949) #9. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "My Lost Elopement"; "My Desire for Love" retitled and reprinted from "Love Was My Undoing!" in I Loved (1949) #28; "Love Finds a Way" reprinted in Top Love Stories (1951) #11; and "A Journey to Romance". "Heartbreak to Happiness" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by L. B. Cole. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. "My Heart Was Haunted"; Daphne's wealthy husband dies; Her sister-in-law Mildred begins running her life, and disapproves of the young widow's budding romance with estate lawyer Chad Derleth; Mildred brings a spiritualist to the house to contact Daphne's dead husband for advice. "Love? or Her Career," art by Max Elkan; Film star Anne Preston is a passenger in actor Wes Edwards's car when he hits a pedestrian and speeds away; The accident will negatively impact their latest film as well as the career of producer Sam Kasper. "Faithful" text story. "I Suffered for Love," art by Wally Wood and Martin Rose; reprinted from My Life True Stories in Pictures (Fox, 1948 series) #10; Secretary Phyllis Mott becomes the mistress of shady businessman, Fred MacKay; When Dan Kostello, a gangster, comes to the office looking for MacKay, he slips out the back door with Phyllis; Eventually, Kostello finds the two and guns down MacKay. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Art Gates and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jilted by Brad, Lorna swears she'll never love again, but Henry might make her change her mind. Newly discharged veteran Terry decides to test Joan's love for him by telling her he lost his legs in the war, but that doesn't work out like he thought. Redheaded Wilma suspects her best friend Marsha is fooling around with her husband. He Loved Another; You Can't Bluff Love; The Test of True Love; My Madcap Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Ken Battefield and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Paul and Ellen have a whirlwind romance, but later she wonders if their relationship can actually last. Nina thinks that her lover Ivan is a stranger to her. Marianne feels that Mr. Collins has sold her out. My Sinful Deed; The Man I Live With; He Sold My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. "My Dream Soldier"; Newspaper publisher Eileen can't get over the memory of her husband Roger, who is missing and presumed killed in the war; She eventually realizes he is gone forever and begins a romance with reporter Jerry. "Ungrateful Love!!", art by Al Davoren, retitled and reprinted from "Was I Too Young for Love?" in My Story (1949) #5."My Triumphant Love," art by Jay Disbrow; Dale's fiance John is called back into the service during the Korean War; She becomes a nurse; John goes missing in action (he's a prisoner of the North Koreans) and Dale finds herself attracted to surgeon Richard; John escapes and is reunited with Dale. "Restless Heart" text story retitled and reprinted from "I Was a Gypsy's Sweetheart" in My Love Secret (1949) #24; Ruth wants to leave town on the train and a gypsy convinces her to hop aboard one. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "My Shameful Past" art by Jay Disbrow; "Love Finds a Way" reprinted from Top Love Stories (1951) #5 and True to Life Romances (1949) #9; "The Sin in My Heart" retitled and reprinted from "He Must Never Know" in My Desire (1949) #31; and "She Tried to Steal the Man I Love.." reprinted from "They Said I Was Guilty" in My Love Affair (1949) #2. "I'll Never Mistrust You Again" text story retitled and reprinted from "My Love Was a Secret" in My Life (1948) #9. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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L. B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Why Break a Girl's Heart?" art by Jay Disbrow; "True Love Showed Me the Way" retitled and reprinted from "They Called Me Wayward" in My Desire (1949) #31; and "I Tormented Men". "My Bitter Love Lesson" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Feeling neglected by her doctor fiance, Miss Bedford allows herself to be tempted by another man. Redheaded Jackie wants to marry handsome Bob, but not if his overbearing mother has anything to say about it. I Was Tempted; Glamour Cues; His Conflicting Love; My Right to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Pete Morisi. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jenny loves Larry, but jealous Lance plots to drive them apart with help from blonde femme fatale Guilda. Redheaded ex-convict Sally is innocent, but as far as her town is concerned, she's guilty. Perry and Janet find their incipient romance scuttled when they become involved in a scandal and the whole town hears about it. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on posture for readers. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Gambled With Love; Charm Tips: Don't Be a Slouch; I Was Branded; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Wealthy Martin marries Jennie, who is half his age, but then suspects her of fooling around with a younger man. Redheaded Julia longs for a sign from Harry that he shares her feelings. Through a misunderstanding, Steve thinks Cathy was dating her as a prank. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips for readers on achieving "kissable hands." Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Longed for Love; Cues: For Kissable Hands; My Heart Was Branded!!; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. After a car accident, doctor Ralph reflects on how Jenny wound up under his care. Redheaded Tina schemes to steal John away from his wife Helen, but then has second thoughts. A couple's commitment is tested by a new arrival. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on makeup for readers. His Undying Love; Charm Cues; My Stolen Romance; Love Finds a Way. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Ray loves Nora, who only treats him with contempt, but Lily secretly loves him for who he is. Larry calls off his engagement with Beth after he thinks she was caught kissing George. Redheaded Ellen is restless because fiance Jimmy has to work all the time, but when he postpones their wedding again, it's the last straw. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice for readers. True Love Triumphs; Charm Tips; Two-Time Lover; In a Hurry for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Love of My Life" art by Jay Disbrow; "Man of My Dreams.."; and "Two in Love.." retitled and reprinted from "My Traitorous Heart" in My Great Love (1949) #1. "Heart's Desire" and "For Girls Only! I Want a New Face" text articles reprinted from My Secret Story (1949) #26. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue. L.B. Cole cover. All stories reprinted from Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #12. In order of appearance: "Portrait of Love" art by Jay Disbrow; "My Summer Romance"; "He Didn't Want Me"; and "Love's False Dream" originally retitled and reprinted from "Only a Pick-Up!" in My Past (1949 Confessions) #8. "My Hungry Heart" text story originally retitled and reprinted from "Love was My Bodyguard" in My Love Life (1949) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.