Young Love (1949-1957) comic books 1952

Art by Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, and John Prentice. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #29 on cover; Vol. 3, issue #11 in indicia. Playboy Larry finally meets a woman he can't just forget and walk away from. Doug loves plus-size redhead Ginny, but she's sensitive about her weight and doubts his sincerity. Ann tries to decide what to do when her fiance falls for someone else. Love 'Em and Leave 'Em Guy!; Heavy Date!; What Did I Do Wrong?; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; My Conscience!; The Over-All Picture; The Sensible Thing To Do!; Dumb Blonde! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, John Prentice and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #30 on cover; Vol. 3, issue #12 in indicia. A tale of love amid migrant farming families features exceptionally poignant story and art. A lady writer's comic creation "Melvin" comes back to haunt her, in an offbeat story. Redhead Jill falls for Walter after sailor sweetheart Mike is lost at sea, in a story featuring Kirby art. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." Easy Prey!; The Way They Met!; Mel-Vin!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Is It The Real Thing?; Learn to Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features what could be a young Robert Redford. Art by George Roussos, Mort Meskin, John Prentice and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #31 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #1 in indicia. A misdirected Valentine card causes confusion and heartache for Ginny, Scott and his new love Ruth. Wally and Steve love to camp and fish in the great outdoors, and their new girlfriends don't understand. Alice dreads telling her boyfriend the scandalous family secret: her mother has been married once before. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." Be My Valentine!; The Great Indoors!; Being Beautiful; Razzle Dazzle Romance!; How To Say No; House of Your Dreams!; How He Proposed; What Advice Would You Have Given?; Baby Doll! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Can't Help Wanting That Man!", art by Bill Draut; Janie's mother Lillian pushes her to become a performer, denying her daughter a normal childhood full of fun and social activities; Learning Janie's former high school classmate Glen is now a TV producer, Lillian encourages a romance between the two young people, then pressures Glen into giving Janie a spot on his program. "Nice to Have Around" advice article by Nancy Hale. "Three Day Pass!"; Young soldier Johnny gets a letter from his hometown sweetheart Leila, who says she's dating someone else; Johnny can only get a 3-day pass, which doesn't give him enough time to go home: he decides to go AWOL to see Leila. "Love or Goulash!", pencils by Mort Meskin; Steel heiress Ann is attracted to intern Jake, but isn't comfortable with his working class family or his clientele of steel workers and their families. "Leg Art" advice article. Untitled Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story, art by Mort Meskin; Jacqueline and Cal take "a break" from their romance because he needs to concentrate on his studies; Although she still cares for Cal and intends to marry him when he graduates, Jacqueline dates Alan, but doesn't love him. Untitled How He Proposed story, inks by George Roussos. "His Lucky Number!", pencils by Mort Meskin; College student Larry wins a prom date with "Queen of the Campus" June; He is surprised that whenever they are together, he is incredibly lucky--winning prizes, avoiding traffic tickets, excelling at golf, and so on. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Al Eadeh and Ross Andru. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #33 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #3 in indicia. Beautiful Letty throws herself at Stan, while ignoring her landlady's handsome son Willie. Angela has anger-management issues and a way with a withering insult, but it's not helping her love life. The Legs are Familiar!; Temper, Temper!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Under My Skin; The Pretenders!; The Suffering Susans; The Man Around Her House! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Jo Albistur, John Prentice and Ross Andru. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #34 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #4 in indicia. Lisa is torn between her fiance and the man she saved with a blood transfusion. Kim can't get over being dumped by his fiancee, until he meets attractive co-worker Ginny. An artist "meets cute" with a Greenwich Village gal while they're both shopping for a squash. Out of Control!; The Way They Met!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Left-Over Love!; Beauty Briefs; Live It Up!; Sweet -- But Not So Simple!; The Secret Marriage; The Watchdog! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, and John Prentice. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #35 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #5 in indicia. Jimmy determines to win Martha away from her disabled fiance Steve. Bill is a little too trusting where Charlie and his girlfriend are concerned. Country girl Marcy starts to run with a fast crowd that likes to jitterbug and race their jalopies. The Lonely!; Mind Your Manners!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Heart of Gold!; More Than Beauty by Charmaigne; Fast Crowd! 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #36 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #6 in indicia. Fran disapproves of her younger sister's romance, but her sister suspects there's more to the story. Joan faces a choice between her career and the man she loves. Anne loves Ted, but he can't bear to tell her the dark secret from his past. Two-Faced Woman; Run from Romance; Chasing That Man; Mister Fix-It!; Bathing Suits; What Advice Would You Have Given?; Man of Mystery. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bill Walton, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #37 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #7 in indicia. A woman answers a curious ad for marriage with a handsome man, but first she needs $10,000. Mike meets a waitress who can tell the future with cards, and seeks her love advice. Ethel's new neighbor takes advantage of her helpful nature. Also featuring an early ad for a record club, offering "Hit Parade Tunes" and "Hill Billy Hits." Young Man with Tuxedo Will Marry; You're Meeting His Mother; Tell Your Fortune?; Mr. Know-It-All Falls in Love; How to Be a Sweater Girl; The Way They Met!; Helpmate! 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Marvin Stein, Mort Meskin and George Roussos. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #38 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #8 in indicia. Actress Marilyn sets her sights on agent Jay, but his fiancee isn't amused. Uptight Helen is too serious for Charles, but free spirit Margie is too far in the other direction. Gene marries Nora, but he's bitter and jealous of her ex. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." Jay's Protege; I've Had Enough; Let Your Hair Down!; Take Care of My Sweetheart!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Summer Is In; How He Proposed!; What's Mine Is Yours! 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bill Walton, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #39 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #9 in indicia. Jeff and Lucy find that the strain of running a small business together is about to destroy their marriage. A couple tries to manage a disagreement. A woman seeks to overcome her fear of men. Each Day I Die!; Marriage on the Rocks!; Wanted...a Husband!; Lovers' Quarrel!; Away with Acne!; Will You Help Me?; My Fear of Men!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bill Walton, Bill Draut, John Prentice, Mort Meskin and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #40 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #10 in indicia. Ruth's faith in Ralph is shaken when the college football star gets involved in game-fixing. An ice-skating star tries to sabotage her daughter's romance to further her career. The love affair between 19-year-old Jean and 50-year-old Paul is complicated and fodder for gossip, especially when Paul's handsome son Jeff enters the picture. Fallen Idol!; Going Steady; Love Me on My Terms; In Hot Water!; Mind Your Manners; Cold, Cold Heart!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.