Comic books in 'Embrace'

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Uriah - Written by Peter David. Art by Ivan Reis (pencils) and Chris Sotomayor (colors). Cover by Phil Noto. Characters in this issue: Captain Marvel; Rick Jones; Saria; Epiphany; Lilandra. 32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.25.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas? and unknown. A secretary finds love in..."Second Look"! The beautician -- sweet, pretty, just like you or any girl; the cadet -- handsome, dashing, and from another world. Can love conquer all? See..."A Ring Is Only Gold"! And the romance of a dance instructress in..."Tango Of Love"! Plus: 1-page stories "Self Confidence" and "First Kiss" drawn by Tony Tallarico? Also: 2-page text story "Music To The Tune Of Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile and others. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A model finally meets Mr. Right, only to learn that her beautiful roommate is already dating him. In an unusual story for 1964, Assemblywoman Debbie Trent is a competent legislator, but still can't help falling for the handsome cabbie who drives her everywhere. Kristy is strangely drawn to Steve, the handsome archaeologist leading her and the rest of the crew to the lost city of Chicqua. Two Beauties and a Beau; Vote for Love; You Big Lug; Slim Pickens; Expedition to Love; Saturday, Twice a Week. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile and others. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Eleanor becomes a flight attendant to keep up with handsome pilot Ford. Plus-sized secretary Leah can't make headway with her boss, personally or professionally, until she loses some weight, in a story that is a product of its times. Oceanography grad students Helen and Flint find romance under the waves while assisting a professor with a research project. Plus a vintage ad for 1960s fan magazines featuring The Beatles and the Dave Clark Five. A Roving Romeo; Superior Woman; Brains, Not Beauty; No Deeper Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio and Morris Waldinger. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Another version of the "artist falls for model" romance trope, but in this variation, the woman is the artist. Brilliant stock analyst Luci is conflicted by her attraction to handsome rival Hanford, who's not as good as she is. Undercover cop Ruth falls for the brother of the fugitive she's tracking, in a rare action-girl story for the genre. Bankrupt Heart; The Inner Feeling; Model for Love; Betrayed by Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Morris Waldinger and others. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Small-town girl Vikki is now a famous pop singer, but hometown boy Dan tries to get her to return to the parents who rejected her music. Marta falls for handsome second mate of the luxury liner on which she serves as a hostess. Mindy knows that rodeo star Shep is washed up, but she loves him anyway. Sailor, Beware; Live Bait; The Star; Champ in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. An actress falls for her co-star in a play, but how can she tell if he really feels that way about her? Laurie learns fast lessons about life and love when she goes to New York to live with her cousin Cathy, now Kate, a high-fashion model and part of the jet-set. Underwater ballerina Wanda has an exciting, adventurous life and many wealthy suitors, but secretly she still longs for love. The "New" Secretary; The Skydiver; Treasure Hunt; My Greatest Role. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Nestor Olivera. Stories and art by Nestor Olivera, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A woman refuses a fortune in oil to be with the man she loves, but what is he going to think about it? Bonnie is fiercely protective of the horse stables established by her father, and resents the handsome bearded man sent to inspect the horses for potentially fatal infectious diseases. A woman declares that marriage is not for her. The Love Handicap; Just Jeannette; Not The Marrying Type; Black Gold or Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Torre Repiso, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Romance blossoms when a handsome stranger buys the aircraft company that belongs to Claire's grandfather. Redheaded Mona falls for happy-go-lucky ship's captain Peter, once she gets him to clean up a little. Bayou Girl!; Find-a-Word Seek-a-Word; Cruise to Paradise!; Just Jeannette; Flying High! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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By Linda Medley. A fable for modern times, Castle Waiting is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil - but about being a hero in your own home. Chapter Five opens with Jain and Sister Peace going on a horseback ride as Dr. Fell flips out. Later Jain reminisces about her younger days and other equestrian activities. Cover price $3.95.

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Cover art by Darren Goodhart. Good Times, Bad Times, script by Roland Mann, pencils by Tim Eldred, Chris Cross, THA Grimlen Jack, and Brian Dale, inks by Thomas Florimonte and Dan Schaefer; Jerry is in critical care in the hospital; Keith tries to get Mandy's mind off of Jerry's condition; They take in a live rock band performance. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover art by Jim Balent. Nightcrossed, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by John Stanisci; The Headhunter has figured out Catwoman's identity but fortunately he kills himself. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI. Guest-starring Batman! Selina crosses paths with the Dark Knight as she scours the East End for the mastermind behind the brutal kidnapping that put one of her friends in the hospital. Will these uneasy allies be able to work together, or will Catwoman go her own way? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Will Pfeifer. Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez. Cover by Adam Hughes. The big mysteries of Selina's missing year are revealed! Learn the fallout from Catwoman's murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance, and why she chose to bring a baby into the world. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

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by Yû Watase DON'T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME?Aya's confession of love to Tôya is interrupted by "firestarter" Yûki Urakawa. Then, things start to get really hot when Aya inadvertently discovers that Yûki and a schoolteacher share a secret. Elsewhere, Aki decides to try to remember his past life in order to help Aya. b&w, 48pg (1 of 4?Note Price) $3.50 Cover price $2.95.

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by Yû Watase The Yûki Urakawa story comes to a tragic fiery end. As Yûhi recovers from the wounds he received protecting Aya, his father and brother come for a visit and we learn more about Yûhi's background. Caught in an emotional moment, Yûhi confesses his undying love for Aya. The love triangle soap opera plot thickens! b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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by Yû Watase Chidori Kuruma has journeyed across Japan to ask Ceres to help fulfill her hospitalized younger brother's dream of flying. However, Aya and Yuhi are in for a big surprise when they discover that Mikage International has assigned Toya to be the little boy's doctor. Why would this boy hold such special interest for the Mikage Clan? b&w, 48pg (2 of 4) $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

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Cover by Dell Barras & E.R. Cruz. Written by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas and Lou Mougin. Art by Howard Simpson, Jim Valentino, E.R. Cruz and Karl Story. Champions goes all-electric! For the first time in color, Captain Thunder and Blue Bolt star in the classic adventure, "Blow-Back"! Then, Flare's little sister, Sparkplug, moves over into the pages of Champions, starring in a classic adventure! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Worlds Collide: Part 4 of 6 - Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. - Story continued from Avengers #673. - THE ELECTRIFYING TEAM-UP BETWEEN THE AVENGERS AND THE CHAMPIONS CONTINUES! The High Evolutionary is on a suicide course - and he plans to take billions of people from two worlds with him! How can even the Champions and the Avengers together save an entire planet from destruction? 28 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

2nd Printing. Worlds Collide: Part 4 of 6 - Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. - Story continued from Avengers #673. - THE ELECTRIFYING TEAM-UP BETWEEN THE AVENGERS AND THE CHAMPIONS CONTINUES! The High Evolutionary is on a suicide course - and he plans to take billions of people from two worlds with him! How can even the Champions and the Avengers together save an entire planet from destruction? 28 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Siya Oum Vince Hernandez - Story / Khary Randolph - Art / Emilio Lopez - Colors Everything you thought you knew about magic will... Vanish. Journey into a world where the lines between magic and reality are blurred...And where one man will soon find himself as the last remaining hope for all mankind. With the stress of the task that lies ahead bearing down on him, Hank begins to doubt himself. Aware of his concern, Sudana decides the time is right to show Hank the extent of his magical abilities-a power even he could never have imagined possessing-yet, her lesson brings them much closer in unexpected ways as well. Meanwhile, The Guardians and Sparkles plan for their assault on the now-captured temple of Kon, but what they don't realize is Samsun is on a mission to intercept-and kill--his enemies before they reach him! The penultimate build-up to next issue's finale starts here! Created and written by Aspen's own Vince Hernandez, with stunning art by Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez, make sure to open your eyes to the exciting new world of CHARISMAGIC! Cover price $3.50.

Cover by David Seidman. Part 1 of 5 - (W) Paul Ruditis. (A) Marcio Abreu. An all new 5 issue story arc starts here! Great jumping on point for new readers. Piper is distraught when she finds that her baby daughter has the same orbing power as her part-Whitelighter aunt Paige and worries that it could put her children at risk again as it did when Wyatt was born. Leo decides to make a visit to the Elders for an explanation and is given an intriguing offer but one that would seriously affect his future with Piper. Meanwhile Neena has teamed up with a Darklighter as the two set forth on a Whitelighter killing spree in order to absorb their abilities. Now that she has taken control of the Underworld, Neena has set her sights on the Upper Regions and things are about to heat up! Cover price $3.50.

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Cover pencils by Rick Morales, inks by Mostofa Moussa. Untitled Chassis story, script by Joshua D. M. Dysart, pencils by Rick Morales, inks by Mostafa Moussa; The Gizmotech engineers gain access to Slic's protected memory sub-file. Slic character profile, pencils by William O'Neill. Caddy character profile. Tommy Tropic character profile. 36 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.95.

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by Macek, L. Ross, & Laguna It's New York, 1980. Love is in the air. Chastity, the lovable vampire assassin, is touring with her boyfriend, Billy, leader of the punk-rock band The Nobs. When Billy learns that Chastity is a creature of the night, is it the end of their romance ? or just the beginning? It's romance, Chaos! style! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Moebius. The off-beat Western tale by Jean-Michel Charlier and Moebius, "Blueberry: Arizona Love," premieres this issue, and the Michael Cherkas, Larry Hancock, John van Bruggen classic, "Suburban Nightmares: Secrets," comes to a shattering conclusion! Ian Carney and Aidan Potts' "Randy the Skeleton" returns with "Age of Reason"; "Sylvia," Nicole Hollander's saucy, gum-snapping social critic, waxes sarcastic; Rick Geary observes the universe from his own wry perspective in "Galaxy I"; and in "Post-Apocalypse," Phil Elliott and Lloyd Thatcher discuss the history of architecture in apocalyptic terms. Original "Blueberry" painted cover by Moebius himself! B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Fernando Trueba. Art and cover by Javier Mariscal. Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unite them, but their journey brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Mariscal's art perfectly captures the steamy, vibrant atmosphere of 1940s Havana and transports the reader back to a time filled with music and romance. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

"One Chili Too Many," "Movie Madness," and "The Lady Cries Help!" Dolly Dimly back-up story, "Bedlam in the Booth!" Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Edvard Moritz, Jon Blummer, Al Camy, Charles Nicholas, and Harry Lazarus. A lurid horror magazine from Stanley Morse Publications featuring tales of ghouls, vampires and the undead. A mysterious suicide is only the start of a tale of horror. A monstrous boar-man stalks the high mountain passes. A car designer creates a pliable metal, but it is somehow alive. The Specter's Revenge; The Tomb of the Unseen; Numbered for Death; Mountain of Doom; Payment in Full; A Live Corpse for the Zombie; The Spirit in the Steel. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W.

NOTE: According to the Grand Comics Database, issues Vol. 1 #5 do not believe exist.

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Written by Robert E. Howard and Robin Recht. Art by Robin Recht. Cover by Dan Panosian. Robert E. Howard's Conan is brought to life UNCENSORED! Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual. Read the story as he intended! After pursuing Atali, who has been mercilessly taunting him for two straight days, Conan finally catches up with the lithe, fiery-haired goddess. When he does, he finds her brothers as well, lying in wait, ready to pounce and take the barbarian's life in sacrifice to their father Ymir. An epic battle ensues…one in which the Cimmerian's might and force of will is put to the ultimate test! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Reed Crandall, Ogden Whitney, and Paul Parker. Actually #2 in series, but numbered #11 on cover. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Square Carla hires Jeff to impersonate her made-up boyfriend for her co-workers, but she didn't expect to actually fall in love with him. Door-to-door saleswoman Anne is hired at random by handsome prince Richard to impersonate his fiancee for the benefit of his controlling family, in a story with art by Ogden Whitney. Struggling actress Elaine begins a romance with wealthy Carter, but when she thinks he's compromising her career for the sake of love, she has a tough choice to make. Plus a story by fantasy art legend Reed Crandall, and a look at the real-life Cinderella-style romance of pianist Marion Stein and the Earl of Harewood. The Pianist and the Earl; Shadow of a Dream; Make-Believe Sweetheart; Love Has Two Faces; Love's Impractical Joke; Bitter Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Mario Colavito, Bob Oksner, John Prentice, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Teri works as a nurse for research scientist John, but John's fiancee Joan doesn't understand or care about his work, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Doreen and Sally battle for the affections of radio DJ Hugh, in the punningly titled "A Record Breaking Affair." Maid Tina gets to impersonate a countess as a joke for her wealthy boss, but she didn't expect to fall for handsome gardener Kip, who is also not who he appears to be. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Also featuring a vintage PSA on "Polio Precautions," a sign of its times. Another nice cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Doctor in My Heart; A Record Breaking Affair; Good-bye, My Love; Sleight of Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story, Art and Cover by Dash Shaw. Was it Miss Scarlet in the conservatory with the lead pipe?! In issue two of this mind-boggler based on the timeless detective game, suspicions mount and Scarlet's story is revealed. Still, more bodies will fall. Cartoonist auteur Dash Shaw deepens the mysterious, quirky, and colorful world of Clue! From the creative mind that brought you the animated movie My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea! Visionary creator Dash Shaw re-imagines the world of Clue in this suspense-filled murder mystery! Each extra-length issue also features playable Clue cards based on the comic! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Caitlin Kittredge. Art by Inaki Miranda. Cover by Dave Johnson. Eve's best friend Mel finally emerges from her decade-long fugue state...but is Mel really Mel, or has something sinister found a home behind her eyes? Meanwhile, Eve and Nate search for yet another missing person into the Coffin Hill woods-and land in the lair of a serial killer. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Davide Tinto. Cover by Christian Cimoroni. NEW STORY ARC Frontier has journeyed from the birthplace of ideas to the dawn of civilization, all to find a way to resurrect empathy… but what if resurrection was never what we needed? Frontier and Originator dive right into that question in a face off with Doctor Dracula as the Extinction Society begins its final push… to kick us all off the edge and into destruction - the Revenge Regiment strikes! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Love on Her Terms" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #35; "My Spiteful Love" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #3; "Slave to My Sister's Ambition"; and "Hobo Girl". Illustrated text stories: "Reputation-Reckless" by Ruth Ferrari; "Her Latest Fiancé" and "Wary of Girls" by Dale Henderson. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Because He Hated Me"; "Fair-Weather Love"; "Flight From Scandal"; and "I Want That Man". "For a More Glamorous You! Home Hair Treatments, What's Your Beauty Problem?" text article reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #6 and reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #4, Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #82, and "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #38. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "He Wanted to Make Me Over"; "Danger Girl"; "She Was No Angel" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; and "Love Masquerade" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #41. "For a More Glamorous You: Petal-Soft Skin..." text article reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #77, partially reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamour..." in All Romances (1949) #4, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #36, and "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #13, and partially reprinted in "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #51 and #61, and in "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #87. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Strings to His Love"; "Blackmail Bride"; "His Easy Promises"; and "Sabotaged Heart" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #40. "For a More Glamorous You: Ten Ways to Stay Beautiful, Your Impression on Men, Walk Like a Model!" text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #42, and reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #69 and as "Attractive to Men..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "His Life Belonged to Me"; "Love on a Blind Date"; "I Was That Carter Girl"; and "More Than She Bargained For". "For a More Glamorous You: Your Hands Reveal You..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #59, and reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #22 and as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #29. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Story by Harry Sinclair Drago. Art by Myron Fass. An issue-length drama based on the novel Women to Love by Harry Sinclair Drago, here credited just as Sinclair Drago. Scarlett falls for street punk Rocco and stays with him as he works his way up in the Chicago underworld, but when he orders the St. Valentines Day Massacre, she feels he might have gone too far. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Massimo Carnevale (W) Brian Wood (A) Becky Cloonan Alone, Conan was the most fearsome warrior to ever walk the planet! Now, joined with the pirate queen Bêlit, he is swept to new levels of danger and passion. Wood and Cloonan continue to redefine the Cimmerian as he embraces piracy and begins his joint reign of the Black Coast alongside the deadly siren, Bêlit! Cover price $3.50.

1st printing. Collects Concrete: Fragile Creature (1991) #1-4. Story and art by PAUL CHADWICK. When you're seven-feet plus of walking, talking stone, you're bound to draw the media spotlight, especially when you live in Tinseltown. Concrete's celebrity status is sometimes a pain in the buttress...but it does bring the occasional paycheck gig. When the producer of a low-budget science-fiction film approaches Concrete to use his prodigious strength to help save money on the film's FX budget, the siren call of Hollywood draws Concrete like a moth to a flame...a seven-thousand-dollar-a-week flame, that is. Softcover, PC/PB&W. NOTE: See also Concrete TPB (2005) Vol. 3 "Fragile Creature!" Cover price $15.95.

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Cover by Bud Parke. Stories by Daniel Keyes. Art by Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Wally Wood, and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring tales of scandal in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. Ignoring her brother's warnings, Nan joins the Tigers street gang to be close to Hal, and finds herself at the center of a gang war. Fran visits her friend Barbara in Greenwich Village and soon gets swept up in a world of artists, beatniks and free love. Working woman Stella regrets her ill-advised fling with handsome Freddie, and her husband Max never suspects. Gorgeous painted cover by Bud Parke. I Joined A Teen-Age Gang; I Can Never Marry; My Tragic Affair; I Took My Sisters Husband; Passion Made Me A Thief. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Rudy Nappi. Stories by Daniel Keyes. Art by Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring tales of scandal in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. A small-town gal throws caution to the wind and goes to the city to meet handsome Lew from her college class, but drama soon follows. Bored with her staid fiance Vince, Terry goes looking for kicks and ends up on the wrong end of a knife fight. A woman fallen on hard times thinks she's gone as low as she can go, and then she gets a cash offer for her newborn. Another classic painted cover by Rudy Nappi. I Sold My Baby; Unfaithful Wife; They Ran Me Out Of Town; I Destroyed My Marriage; Man-Crazy. Final issue of the series; a third issue was planned, but not printed until the modern era, in EC Picto-Fiction HC Set (2006 Gemstone) #1. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Fate intervenes in a couple's budding romance, but Martha is determined to make it work. Leonore fears her impending marriage to Fred is jinxed like her previous engagements, after she catches the bouquet at a friend's wedding. Art student Jane gets a makeover and finally meets a guy her sister Rita can't steal away, but that won't stop Rita from trying. In Place Of Love; Love Cues; I Wanted Love; My Troubled Romances. 32 pages, 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 from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Marianne falls for handsome artist Owen when he rents a room in her family's Victorian-era boarding house. A fortune teller gets blindsided by love, but she also doesn't see the heartache coming. Rebellious Florence is torn between bad-boy Mark and lawyer Louis, and gets arrested for being a "good-time girl." Also featuring a vintage ad for "50 Combat Action Plastic Toys." Halfway Up the Landing; He Kissed and Told!; My Fateful Love; My Day-Dream of Love; I Rebelled Against Convention. Followed by Confessions of Love (1953 Star Publications) #4, confusingly enough. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.