Lovers' Lane (1949) comic books 1955 or before
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Published Nov 1951 by Lev Gleason.$32.00
View scan- Full spine split. Cover detached.
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Stories and art by Pierce Rice, Bernie Krigstein, Robert Martinott, Fred Kida, Al Wenzel, Chic Stone and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Newlywed Selma gets some shocking news from new hubby Gary on their honeymoon that makes her want to call the whole thing off. Two pages of vintage advice on keeping your girlish figure, and Eloise Taylor advises Anita, "The girls who are really popular have to work at it!" (featuring inks by no less a figure than future EC legend Bernie Krigstein). Hope and Lois are lifelong friends, until they both fall for Ned. 7-Day Honeymoon; How's Your Figure?; Love Is Full of Surprises; One Moment of Weakness; Change of Heart; The Love Clinic; How Did He Propose? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Feb 1952 by Lev Gleason.$21.00
View scans- 3.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration.
Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Dick Rockwell, Al McWilliams, Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. A woman feels she's living in the shadow of her mother, who left her father for another man. Wendy is torn between steady Don and ex Paul, who both want to marry her. Anne and Bill are unpleasantly surprised when Bill's ex Dora shows up at the hotel where they are spending their honeymoon. The Doctor's Secret; Test of a Love-Time; I Belong to You!; Honeymoon Merry-Go-Round; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Mar 1952 by Lev Gleason.$26.00
View scan- Full spine split. Cover detached.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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Photo cover by Underwood and Underwood. Stories and art by Frank Bolle, Al McWilliams, Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Newly divorced Louise is seen as a casual fling by the guys she's dating now, but then her ex-husband comes back to town. Will returns home from military duty, but he and Doris don't know how to tell their folks that they've broken up. Two weeks before her wedding, Gail commits an indiscretion with an old flame. Man Bait; Apology After Midnight; Love's Reckless Gamble; Haunted Honeymoon; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Apr 1952 by Lev Gleason.$33.00
View scan- Chew (does not affect art and story).
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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Stories and art by Sid Greene, Al McWilliams, Joan Wenzel, Al Wenzel, Myron Fass, Bill Walton, Ken Landau and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. On her wedding night, Leila reflects on the loves in her past and bids them farewell. Audrey suspects something when her husband's ex-girlfriend returns to town. Roger wants to resume dating Mary when he gets out of the service, unaware she's secretly married to Jim. I Was No Angel; Marked Woman; Party Wife; Wrong Date; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1952 by Lev Gleason.$50.00
View scan- INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.
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Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Other items consigned by Bud Plant
Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Ruth Atkinson, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Wendy and Steve marry while both are on the rebound from breakups, but then wonder if they've rushed into things. Nina can't handle it when her mother remarries, and divorcee Ralph convinces her that she'd be happier on her own. Newly married Brenda is having second thoughts when old flame Ralph suddenly reappears, in a story with art by Dick Briefer. Emmy's impending wedding is imperiled by innuendo after she gets lost in the woods with Paul during a camping trip. I Took a Chance on Love; Girl on the Loose; One Dangerous Night; Lover, Come Back To Me; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1952 by Lev Gleason.$26.00
View scans- 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.
Stories and art by Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Nona wants to resume her romance with her boss, but in the meantime she's already married Larry. When Myra discovers her friend Jane was right about jealous, controlling Doug, they turn the tables on him. Assault survivor Emily fears telling new husband John about the attack, in a story ahead of its time in dealing (however gingerly) with a troubling subject. Love Thief; Come to Me, Love; Not Good Enough; Don't Cry, My Love; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1953 by Lev Gleason.$30.00
View scanStories and art by Frank Bolle, Robert Martinott, Ken Landau and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. War widow Mary faces friction with new love Charles because she has two kids. Reporter Sally romances newspaper editor Jay, but when she fakes a story, their careers are shot. Blanche breaks up with Martin because he moves too fast, then becomes alarmed when her sister starts dating him. Test of Love; My Love Affair with a Bombshell; Where Lovers Meet; All I Want Is You; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1953 by Lev Gleason.$20.00
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Photo cover by Black Box Studios. Stories and art by Dick Rockwell, Ralph Owen, Al Bare and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Actress Rona, burned by romances with theater boys, finds trucker Bill more to her liking. Rival ranchers Steve and Carol find their romance strained when Steve goes to work for Carol. Broken-hearted Sandy vows to never love again, but then Ken comes along. Don't Ever Leave Me; Could I Trust My Heart?; I Hated the Man I Loved; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Jun 1954 by Lev Gleason.$95.00
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Cover by Bill Walton. Stories and art by Ann Brewster, Tony Cataldo, Carl Pfeufer, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Real-life 1950s musical celebrity Ray Anthony appears in the story (and cover) to intervene when Marcy and David face the end of their romance and their musical act. Returning from military service in Korea, Tim learns Elva has moved on, so he dates librarian Janie. Dan fears he must leave Nancy rather than have her face the scandal that he's an ex-convict. Love Song for Two; Those Three Little Words; Eloise Taylor Talks About... A Lovelier You!; My Love Couldn't Wait; Man With a Past. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.