Cinderella Love (1950) comic books

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $77.00 View scans 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and first five wraps detached at one staple.

Ogden Whitney fan are most familiar with his style style from the 1960s ACG titles. But here is an Ogden Whitney cover in a very different style! Also, be sure to also check out the back photo cover--two covers that tell a very different story formation point

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories and art by John A. Keel, Art Peddy, and Nina Albright. Actually #1 in the series, but numbered #10 on cover. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Elly falls for poverty-stricken artist Clay, only to learn that he's got a wealthy family and a rich fiancee. Joan is forbidden to fraternize with the guests at the resort where she works, but she's drawn to handsome writer Ross anyway. Former waitress Susan gets to report on her old college rivals when she becomes a society reporter, but wealthy Craig actually seems pretty nice. Plus a look at the 1950s trend of American women marrying foreign royalty, and a look at the real-life romance of FDR's son James Roosevelt. American Girls Who Wed Royalty; Love Is Everything; Love in Greenwich Village; Love's Confession; My Hotel Romance; Our Hearts Were Worlds Apart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Oksner, Alice Kirkpatrick, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Amanda meets her horrid relatives at the reading of her uncle's will, but also meets handsome family friend Ray. Store clerk Nancy falls for co-worker Frank, unaware he's actually the boss's son. Ann, a nanny, is subjected to jealous abuse from her employer's fiancee Paula, but luckily, she has the kid on her side. The Unexpected Legacy; Love on Trial!; Man Hunt; Model for Romance; Cindy; Big Act; Dream House; The House on the Hill. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Bernard Sachs, Bob Oksner, Fran Matera, Merrylen Townsend and Mike Sekowsky. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Cara helps Phil get ahead in the architecture firm where they work - or is he just using her? - in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Struggling Sonny finally gets a job singing in the nightclub where she works, but she must impersonate a French singer. Scientists Bruce and Ellen try to find love despite the interference of the scheming Gloria. Design for Loving; Shipboard Romance; Climbing for a Fall; Dream Man; My Heart's Desire; My Secret Yearning; Love Laffs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Mario Colavito, Bob Oksner, John Prentice, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. 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. Doctor in My Heart; A Record Breaking Affair; Good-bye, My Love; Sleight of Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick and Sam Citron. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Beautiful war refugee Wanda is aided by talent agent Rick, but she's not sure if he's interested in her, or just her star potential, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Ann is romanced by handsome Antonio while attending Mardi Gras in Rio de Janeiro... but can it last? Waitress Joanne gets the chance to impersonate a debutante, but she didn't expect to find love at the same time. Claimed by the Past; Mardi Gras Sweetheart; I'll Find My Love; This Man Is Mine; Dreams and Deceptions. Final issue published by Ziff-Davis; St. John picked up the series a year later. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by Richard Cardiff. Stories and art by Frank Thorne, Bernard Sachs and Jack Abel. St. John took over publication of this influential romance title, originally published by Ziff-Davis. Filling in for her cab-driving father, Peggy meets wealthy passenger Peter, but his snobbish fiancee insults Peggy, in a story with early art by good-girl artist Frank Thorne. Mail carrier Faith rescues amnesiac Jon and they fall in love, until Jon's fiancee Nadine shows up. A strange twist of fate allows Janet to start over in a new city as Ann, but when she falls in love with Roger, should she reveal the truth about her past? Taxi Sweetheart; One Wonderful Night; The Romance of Engagement Rings; Barrier to My Love; Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; Be a Good Guest; My Chance for Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bernard Sachs, Mario Colavito, Art Peddy, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. Numbering continues from Romantic Marriage (1950) #24. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. Struggling waitress Annette gets the chance to impersonate one of the wealthy college students she always sees at work, and date handsome Brian, but soon she's leading a double life with a man who doesn't know her real identity. Photographer Carol creates a fake photo of herself with wealthy polo star Jock for her own amusement, but when it gets leaked, she's accused of blackmail. Struggling actress Marcia hits it off with famous co-star Richard, but a newspaper gossip columnist threatens to spoil everything. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Iconic cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker, one of his most famous.My Double Life!; Dating Dilemmas; My Gay Deception!; Queen for a Week; The Big Date; Stage Door Johnny; Man Hunt; Home-Made Glamour; Cindy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by George Olesen and others. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. The romance between foreign correspondents Carol and Roger is jeopardized when Roger is captured by bandits in Romania. After Tom loses the use of his leg in Korea, he doesn't know if he can still marry Meg, in a story that reflects the attitudes of its time. Anne is torn between Pete and Tony, two men in the dangerous field of tunnel construction, but a tunnel cave-in proves to her which one she truly loves. Cover by Baker. Heart on the Mend; Love's Fighting Heart; Deadline for Love; The Wedding Dress; Love Letter to Five Million; Tomorrow Is Ours! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.