Youthful Romances (1953 Ribage) comic books

Cover by Adolphe Barreaux. Stories and art by Bob Correa and Howard Alexander. Series continues from Youthful Romances (1949-52 Pix) #18. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Barbee loves her manager Pete, but he doesn't notice her feelings, until they get a little help from real-life guitar legend Les Paul and partner Mary Ford. (This story prominently features their 1953 hit song, "I'm Sittin' on Top of the World.") Redheaded Kitty despises her boss's son Steve, but he's the most handsome man she's ever seen. General's daughter June thinks soldier Tom is just dating her to win favor with her father, and it isn't until he's wounded in battle that she realizes the truth. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Charlton Heston. Cover features a photo of Les Paul and Mary Ford. Sitting on Top of the World; Dangerous to Kiss!; The Tell-Tale Heart; Charlton Heston: From Television to Hollywood; I Trapped My Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ray McClelland. Stories and art by Bob Correa, Charles Tomsey, Ed Thursland and Alvin Hollingsworth. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Redheaded Jeanie fears that her beau Steve is secretly a "dope peddler," until they get a little help from real-life singer Bobby Wayne. Fiercely protective of the family name, Lynn acts rashly when she learns her redheaded younger sister is dating an ex-convict. Redheaded Bette loves Barry, the sensitive artist she models for, but wealthy playboy Jed colors outside the lines. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, including a photograph, from early in her career. Cover features a photo of Les Paul and Mary Ford. Tortured Love; Hearts Will Find a Way; Artist and Model; Debbie Reynolds: Sparkler from Texas; Deep in Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ray McClelland. Stories and art by Bob Correa, Myron Fass, John Forte and Alvin Hollingsworth. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Tina learns that the vain singer she works for is lip-synching, and the actual singer is the man she loves, so she seeks help from real-life singer Tony Martin. Lynn is engaged to Mike, but when they visit a carnival, Serpenta the Snake Girl puts Mike in a trance and turns him into her carny love-slave. Haven't seen that one before. Attorney Tim falls for beautiful client Sandra, but only his long-suffering secretary Candy realizes that Sandra is no good. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Cyd Charisse. Cover features a photo of Tony Martin. From Out of Nowhere; Miss Efficiency; Spell of Love; Cyd Charisse - Dancing Doll; Case for Cupid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Myron Fass. Stories and art by Bob Correa, Ed Moritz and Charles Tomsey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Bassist Pete loves singer Barbie, but she doesn't even know he's alive, so he gets some help from real-life singer Gordon MacRae...and a runaway lion. Redheaded "girl doctor" (scientist) Jessie and her partner Tom are secretly in love with each other, but won't admit it until an epidemic in a primitive land has them both at death's door. Audrey loves small-town sweetheart Bill, but he misunderstands her job in the big city and thinks she's doing something scandalous. Plus a profile of music legend Rosemary Clooney (George's aunt). Cover features a photo of Gordon MacRae. Knight Without Armor; The Magic Flower; Portrait of Love; Songbird Rosemary Clooney; The Frightened Heart. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Gil Kane. Stories and art by Al Wenzel and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. A woman believes her sister Janie is fooling around with her boyfriend Tom, until she gets some help from real-life band leader Ralph Flanagan. A singer arranges a little ruse to get Nancy back together with her boyfriend. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn. Cover by legendary artist Gil Kane features a photo of Ralph Flanagan. Tangled Romance; Labor of Love; A Magic Weekend!; The Audrey Hepburn Story; Cupid at the Wheel. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.