Hi-School Romance Date Book (1962) comic books 1956-1969
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Issue #1
$130.00
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- Label #4096604016
Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Doug Wildey, Paul Reinman, Al Camy, Warren Kremer, and Lee Elias. A romance anthology from Harvey, featuring stories from its 1950s teen romance comics. Betty is happy to be considered an outsider from the rest of the school cliques, but her boyfriend doesn't feel the same way. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. Myrna offers to let her friend Priscilla "borrow" her boyfriend to get over her fear of dating, in one of two stories illustrated by legendary artist Doug Wildey. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s, including tips on parties, clothing, diet, poise and even finding a husband. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Popularity Quiz; Sacrifice; How To Plan a Party; Too Tall for Romance?; Selfish; My Heart's Desire!; I Was Nobody's Baby; My Ticket To Romance!; Strange Romantic Customs ; What to Wear; Hi-School Hi-Spots ; Nineteen -- And Never Been Kissed; Our Lonely Hearts; Miracle of Love; Wally's Girl; Rate Your Date-Ability!; Rx for Popularity; My Tell-Tale Diary; My Souvenir of Love; Test For True Love; Commencement Day...; Pointers on Poise; Color Clues! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #2
$55.00
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View scan- 1.75" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust. Rust migration.
Stories and art by Bob Powell and Matt Baker. A romance anthology from Harvey, featuring stories from its 1950s teen romance comics. Actress Kate falls for director Lon while auditioning for the lead in the school play, but it looks like prima donna Lola is going to steal both from her. A woman feels drawn to a man she sees every day, even though she doesn't know him, in a story by comics legend Matt Baker. Teens Johnny and Marsha decide to elope when their parents won't let them marry, but the resulting trip proves they're really not ready. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Too Shy for Love; If We Should Ever Meet; Three's a Crowd in Love; Shallow Triumph; I Tried to Elope; Stranded; I Was a Lovesick Fan; Hi-School Hi-Spots; Second Best Beau. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #3
$120.00
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- Label #3717772006
Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Jack Sparling, Warren Kremer, Bob Powell and Doug Wildey. A romance anthology from Harvey, featuring stories from its 1950s teen romance comics. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Lip Service; Walk Out Smiling; A Night to Be Loved; Somebody Elses Girl; No Wedding Ring For Me!; Schoolboy Crush!; I was Ashamed of My Parents; What Do Boys Think of Girls?; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date! Final issue of the series. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
