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Best Romance (1952) comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #5
    Best Romance (1952) 5

    Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover features a publicity still of actors Anne Francis and William Lundigan of 20th Century Fox's "Elopement" film. In order of appearance: "My Stolen Kisses" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST, Alex Toth Edge of Genius TPB (2007- ) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Key to Charm"; "Diamond Lore"; "I'm Always Yours"; "Love Won't Wait"; "Doubting Heart"; and "My Kind of Love". Illustrated text stories: "Good-Bye Forever: Judy Was Determined to Give Dick's Ring Back!" by Madeline Mines; and "Say You Love Me: Joyce Wanted to Hear Those Three Little Words, I Love You..." by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Best Romance (1952) 7
    Auction opens November 16
    • Cover detached at one staple, coming detached at second. Oxidation.

    Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Broke the Rules"; "About Face: Which Girl..." reprinted in Weird Love (2014 IDW) #1A and Weird Love HC (2015 IDW) You Know You Want It #1-1ST; "Romantic Me!"; "Love is to Blame"; "Love Problems"; "My Borrowed Kisses"; and "The Permanent Rave". "Heart in the Kitchen: Trudy Seton Tries the Approved Route to Love, But Trouble Looms!" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.