Target Western Romances (1949) comic books

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by N. Nodel, Milt Hammer, George Peltz and Bernard Baily. Numbering continues from Target Comics Vol. 10 (1949) #3 [#105]. A mash-up of Western and romance comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Redheaded Connie falls for handsome, well-off Leo, but her crazed cowboy ex Rusty won't let her go. Rodeo rider Emeline falls for smooth-talking Terry, until she realizes his bashful friend Bob has been giving her the Cyrano de Bergerac treatment. Unrelated Katy and Dick are raised as brother and sister, but their love is not merely fraternal. Nor Iron Bars; The Proxied Lover; On Wings of Love; Let Him Speak Now; The Beauty Scar. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by N. Nodel, Kenneth Wm. Fitch, George Peltz and Manny Stallman. A mash-up of Western and romance comics from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Redheaded Belle and Andy find love at the square dance, but jealous schemer Kurt plots their country-song ending. Louisa is torn between cowpokes Fred and Phil, until a horse attack decides the matter. In the cleverly titled "G.I. Love You," illiterate war hero Hank romances remedial teacher Priscilla - now there's a plot we haven't seen before. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "All-Over Rain Cover," basically a tent-shaped two-person umbrella. Beyond the Forked Trail; Fear Haunts My Love; Test of Love; G.I. Love You; The Brand Upon His Heart. Final issue under this title; series continues as Flaming Western Romances (1950) #3. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.