Thrilling Romances (1949) comic books

Photo cover of Barbara Hale and Bill Williams. "The Fool Was I!"; Laura will marry Tom as soon as he can provide "security!; She helps build up his garage business but Tom feels pressured by her ambition; When he learns Laura flirts with men to get them to sign service contracts with the garage, Tom breaks up with her and gives her the business; Laura realizes money cant make her happy, and donates the company to charity. "Love Lore" non-fiction half-page, art by Mort Meskin. "My Problem Sister," art by Mort Meskin; Kates sister Barbara is selfish and subject to "terrible rages!"; When widowed doctor Ted proposes to Kate, Barbara decides to steal him away. "The Legend of Gretna Green," art by Mort Meskin; History of Scottish town where marriages are performed. "Romance for Sally" text story by June McDonald. "What Should I Do?" one-page story, art by Mort Meskin. "Kirk Douglas... Real Life Star!", art by Art Saaf. "It Pays To Be Different" text story by Betty Cummings. "Hearts at Sea," art by Frank Sieminsky; Martha refuses to marry Jeb unless he gives up his job as a fisherman; He refuses; Wealthy Randolph courts Martha but when they go for a sail and a storm blows up, Randolph reveals his cowardice. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Heart Was Fickle / The Girl That Men Forgot"; "Marriage Rites"; "For Beauty's Sake"; "Dreams Come True" illustrated poem; "Honeymoon for Three"; "Western Weddings"; "Price Tag on Love"; and "Evangeline". Comic advertisements: Slinky; Cloverine Salve; and Dubble Bubble bubble gum from Fleer. Illustrated text stories: "Marry Me: The Story of a Girl Who Found Out What True Love Meant!" by Jane Carter; and "Right Kind of a Girl: Broken-Hearted Carola Makes One Last Desperate Try for Love and Happiness!" by Elizabeth Starr. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Loved and Lost"; "Woman's Work"; "My Love Was Blind" art by John Severin and Bill Elder; "I Found My Man" art by Al Carreno; "Courtship and Marriage"; "My Heart Was a Fraud"; and "Kirk Douglas" pin-up illustration. "Bud and Sis" comic advertisement from Wilson Chemical Company. "Ideal Girl: Wendy Meets Her Dream Man and Her Heart Wakes Up!" illustrated text story by Betty Hill. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Love's Disguise" one-page story. "The Love I Stole," pencils by Bob Lubbers; Rhoda falls in love with her Shakespeare course professor Les, although he's dating fellow teacher Maude; Les succumbs to Rhoda's charms and they become a couple, despite campus gossip. "Forever To Love," pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder; The romance of Ann Rutledge and young Abe Lincoln. "Dante and Beatrice," art by Rafael Astarita; The love of Dante Alighieri and Beatrice Portinari. "Next Door to Heaven," pencils by Bob Lubbers; Writer Curt complains to Leah about the noise the children at her small private school are making; George, the widowed father of one of her students, proposes to Leah but she doesn't love him: even though his money would help save her school, she can't marry without love. "Sweetheart of Destiny," art by Rafael Astarita; In 1844, Varina falls in love with Jefferson Davis, but is reluctant to marry him because their political viewpoints are opposed. "Sing Me a Love Song" text story by Madeline Mines, art by Dan Loprino. "I Starved for Romance"; Lucy won't marry David until he earns a salary that would allow them to escape the poverty in which they live; Her sister Ellen is married to rich businessman Charles and he agrees to hire David as his office manager. "Their Name Is Beauty"; The meaning of various women's names. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "How Cruel My Heart," art by George Tuska; Vicki dislikes doctors because her doctor boyfriend cheated on her; When Dr. Ralph treats her father, Vicki changes her mind and they fall in love; However, hes constantly called out on emergencies and she breaks up with him. "They Met in Paris!", pencils by John Severin, inks by Will Elder; The Romance of Marie Sklodovska and Pierre Curie. "I Cheated at Love"; Although shes been married to Pete for only 2 weeks, Beth flirts with co-worker Ken; They soon begin an affair, since Beth doesnt find her husband "exciting" any more and wants the same "freedom" she had when she was single; After an argument with Pete, Beth rushes to Ken only to discover him telling his fiance that Beth "gives me a laugh!" "Nobody To Trust" text story by Betty Hill. "The Man I Lost," art by John Celardo; Marcy loves hometown suitor Bill but she doesnt want to "murder" her career by getting married; Also, her sister Elaine is married with 2 children and Marcy doesnt want to wind up like that; Marcy has another boyfriend in the city, Dane. Love Problems advice column. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "My Anguished Heart," art by George Tuska; Fern, an only child, marries Ted, but has a hard time coping with his large family, which is always around and always meddling in her life; Ted moves out after she angrily confronts them; Fern is hit by a car and feigns amnesia to avoid her in-laws, but gets lonely in the hospital; Her father-in-law finds her and takes her to his home. "Romance In Sherwood Forest"; The story of the romance between Robin Hood and Maid Marian. "The Lie I Lived," pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Peppe; Clare has been engaged to Peter for 5 years but has no intention of marry him; He's "social security," the "steady date a girl has to have"; Clare falls in love with Pete's friend and partner Cliff, but before she can break up with Pete, he's badly injured in a car crash. "Doubles in Love" text story by Madeline Mines. "No Love For Me," art by Al Carreno; Pete is Sally's longtime boyfriend but she wants a more glamorous life than he can offer; When a professional baseball team comes to town for spring training, Sally dumps Pete and dates star player Bill, but he's engaged to someone else; However, Pete mistakenly thinks Sally and Bill are engaged. "Lisa the Lovely" one-page story, pencils by John Severin, inks by Will Elder; Leonardo paints a portrait of his beloved Lisa, but she's married off to another man by her ambitious father. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Outcast Heart" art by Al Carreno; "Sylvia Says: Don't Feel Sorry For Yourself..."; "Runaway Bride"; "Operation: 'Heartbeat!', The Love Story of Robert E. Lee and Mary Anne Custis"; and "I Lost My Love". Comic advertisements for Slinky and Erector. "The Girl Next Door: Billy Runs Into Trouble When He Tries to Impress a Pretty Neighbor!" illustrated text story by Pat Cherr. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Wally Wood art on comic story "Love Problems". Photo cover of actors Susan Hayward and Tyrone Powers starring in the 20th Century Fox film "Rawhide". In order of appearance: "No Bride Was I!"; "Love's Intrigue"; "Song of Love: The True Romance of Anton Dvorak and Anna Cermak" art by John Severin and Bill Elder; "Last Chance for Love"; "Date Quiz"; "Love Problems" art by Wally Wood, reprinted in Wally Wood Classics: Torrid Romances HC (2015 Vanguard) #1A-1ST; "My Other Heart" art by Al Carreno; and "Perseus and Medusa". Illustrated text stories: "Dance With Me: Sue Lamson's Dancing Feet Lead Her to Love!" by Betty Hill; and "Love's No Fortune Teller: Martha Blair Suddenly Finds Out Where Her Heart Belongs!" by Sally DeVries. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Yesterday's Kisses" art by Art Saaf; "Let's Have a Party"; "My Careless Heart" art by John Severin; "The King and the Commoner: The Love Legend of Eugenie de Montijo and Emperor Louis Napoleon" and "Too Young to Love" art by Al Carreno; and "Love Problems". "The Dope and the Dream Boat: All Freddy Wanted Was Just a Chance to Date Susie!" illustrated text story by Betty Hill. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Gene Tierney and Danny Kaye starring in the 20th Century Fox film "On the Riviera". In order of appearance: "My Disloyal Heart..."; "For a Lovelier You"; "The Man I Lost"; "Trust Your Heart"; "Soldier's Bride: The True Romance of John C. Fremont and Jessie Benton"; and "Afraid of Love...". "Scrambled Eggs and Love: It's Off With the Old, On With the New Romance for Cindy!" illustrated text story by Jane Hobart. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Tony Martin and Janet Leigh starring in the RKO Radio Pictures film "Two Tickets to Broadway". In order of appearance: "Orpheus and Eurydice"; "My Unwanted Heart"; "'Coming-Out' Party"; "I'll Never Be Alone!" art by Art Saaf; "Date Quiz"; "Second-Hand Love"; and "Love Lines". "Checkered Romance: They Were Just Pals, But Cory Wanted More Than That!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Heart Was True"; "If You Wear Glasses"; "Music of Love: The True Romance of Felix Mendelssohn and Cecile Jeanrenaud"; "No Bride Was I" art by John Celardo; "Show-Off!"; "Love Is Forever!" art by Art Saaf; and "Popularity Plus". Illustrated text stories: "The Good Resolution: When Jimmy Met Grace, It Was a Case of Love at First Sight"; and "The Brainy Type: Judy Falls in Love With a Professor of Psychology!" by Betty Hill. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Jane Greer and William Lundigan starring in the 20th Century Fox film "Friendly Island". In order of appearance: "Spoiled Darling"; "Love Hold the Pen"; "I Gambled With Love"; "Heart in Glove"; "Don't Break My Heart"; and "Ways to Lose Him". Comic advertisements for Slinky and Erector. "Debora and the Athlete: A Date With Gorden James Was Her Fondest Dream!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Heaven in My Arms," art by John Celardo; Lani can't marry Don until he finishes his degree, and she feels suffocated living at home; As a favor to a friend, Lani double dates with her former boyfriend Jerry, who wants her back; After a dinner with her family and Don's parents goes wrong, Lani argues with Don; He tells her that he has a good job offer but it will mean an additional year before they can wed. "One Man's Girl" one-page story, art by John Celardo. "I Fooled My Heart," pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Dolly lies and breaks a date with faithful Len so she can date football star Barry; Barry turns out to be selfish and makes an unwanted romantic move on her; Dolly flees and is greeted when she gets home by Len. "What's His Line?" one-page story; A girl tells her younger sister what sort of boys she doesn't like. "Love Problems," art by Paul Robinson; Ellen is upset when she sees Doris with Bill, the boy Ellen has a crush on; Teacher Miss Rand gives Ellen some tips. "Double Trouble" one-page story, pencils by Valerie Barclay, inks by Paul Cooper. "Lesson in Love" text story by Margaret Isbell. "Telephone Teasers" one-page story. "Kisses Can Tell," art by Art Saaf; Nora is friends with brothers Steven and Rob; She kisses Rob then realises it's Steven she loves; Steven leaves for art school and Nora can't bear to tell Rob that he wasn't her choice. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover of actors Michael Rennie and Ann Blyth starring in the 20th Century Fox film "The House on the Square". In order of appearance: "I Wanted the Moon"; "Perfume of Love"; "Present Perfect"; "Rich in Love"; "My Tempted Heart"; "Penny-Wise Dates"; and "I Saw Him First". "Help Yourself to Love: A Cat and a Stranger Help Cindy Find Romance!" illustrated text story by Donald Bayne Hobart, illustration by Alex Toth. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "You're My Everything"; "Back-Seat Driver"; "Wayward Kisses" art by Vernon Greene; "Let's Tell the World!"; "The Trouble With Love"; "Hold That Temper!"; "I Cheated at Love"; and "Love Problems". "Butterfly Heart: Mary Lee Was a Coward at Love, But Learned Her Lesson in Time" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Barbara Bates and Craig Hill starring in the 20th Century Fox film "The Outcasts of Poker Flat". In order of appearance: "Heaven For Two" art by Ralph Mayo; "I'll Find You!"; "I Vetoed Love"; "Here Is My Heart"; and "Fashion Is News". Advertisement for a magnetic toy car from Cracker Jack. "A Dream Comes True: Some Girls Kiss and Tell, But There Are Times When the Kiss Tells" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Outcast Heart"; "How To Lose Friends"; "Love Always Wins" art by Art Saaf; "Heart Divided" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in True Love (1986) #1 and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Belated Honeymoon"; and "The Grudge Collector". "Bachelor Bait: Gina Was a Modern Huntress and Her Quarry Was a Woman Hater" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Chance For Happiness," pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; An immigrant bride comes to the U.S. to be with her ex-G.I. husband, but must deal with the disapproval of her father-in-law. "Out of the Frying Pan" one-page story; Cautionary tale about lying to a potential romantic partner. "Magic of Love," art by Art Saaf; Bookish sister Pinky falls in love with her glamourous sister's boyfriend. "Call Me Darling" text story by Margaret Isbell. "How Cosmetics and Jewelry Began," art by Vernon Greene; Short comparison of "primitive" culture origins of using body paint and jewelry, leaping to modern day illustration. "Take My Heart," art by Vince Colletta; Jane Tyler escapes small-town life, moving to work in Washington D.C. and to find a sophisticated husband, only to meet a small-town doctor. "And Nothing Can Be Done About It" one-page story, art by Paul Robinson; Eddy tries unsuccessfully to get "Angel Stuff" to go out with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh in the Paramount Pictures film "Houdini". In order of appearance: "Ring On Her Finger" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Handsome Hands"; "Here's My Man"; "Too Much?"; "My Other Love" art by Vince Colletta, reprinted in True Love (1986) #2; "Wrong Way To Happiness" art by Vince Colletta, reprinted in True Love (1986) #1; and "Frankly Speaking" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST. "Waiting For Love: Teresa Waited for the Right Man, But in the Wrong Place" illustrated text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of dancers Bambi Linn and Rod Alexander as featured on NBC Television's "Show of Shows". In order of appearance: "Runaway Love!"; "Home's Where the Heart Is!"; "Impatient Hearts"; "Glamour-Eyes-Ing!"; "My Guilty Secret"; "Range Fashions"; "I Learned About Kisses"; and "Sauce For the Gander". "Love Is All: Donald's Mother Almost Made a Nightmare of Love's Young Dream" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Forget My Past"; "Romance in the Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Merv Griffin, Susan Cabot, and Gene Nelson..." by Frank Fogarty; "Recipe For Popularity"; "A Little Harmless Gossip"; "I Wanted Love"; "Prepare For Dates"; "Can This Be Love?"; "Temptation For Two"; "Romance in the Stars: Jean Peters, Gloria DeHaven, Donald O'Connor, and Bob Arthur..." by Frank Fogarty; and "Heart Break, Proceed With Caution". "Return to Love: Mark Lost Something in Korea, But Janie Helped Him Find It Again" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.