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All True Romance (1951 Comic Media / Farrell) 25 FR/GD 1.5

3" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Iger Shop. Intimate love stories! In this issue: He can't leave her! Oh, why did she have to lose her heart to a flyboy with..."Stars in His Eyes"! Plus: "Close-up of a Cad"; "Battle for Love"; and "Irresistible!" Also: Roberta Bennett's lovelorn guide in a 2-page letters column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4449375003

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Cinderella Love (1950) 1 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" spine split from top. Cover oxidation.

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Ogden Whitney fan are most familiar with his style style from the 1960s ACG titles. But here is an Ogden Whitney cover in a very different style! Also, be sure to also check out the back photo cover--two covers that tell a very different story formation point

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Stories and art by John A. Keel, Art Peddy, and Nina Albright. Actually #1 in the series, but numbered #10 on cover. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Elly falls for poverty-stricken artist Clay, only to learn that he's got a wealthy family and a rich fiancee. Joan is forbidden to fraternize with the guests at the resort where she works, but she's drawn to handsome writer Ross anyway. Former waitress Susan gets to report on her old college rivals when she becomes a society reporter, but wealthy Craig actually seems pretty nice. Plus a look at the 1950s trend of American women marrying foreign royalty, and a look at the real-life romance of FDR's son James Roosevelt. American Girls Who Wed Royalty; Love Is Everything; Love in Greenwich Village; Love's Confession; My Hotel Romance; Our Hearts Were Worlds Apart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Complete Love Magazine (1951-1956 Ace Magazine) Vol. 32 #1 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "No Man of My Own"; "Only Good Enough to Date"; "Play-With-Fire Girl" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #38; and "Overshadowed by My Sisters" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #30. "For a More Glamorous You: How to Express Yourself..." text article reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #1, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #51, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #42, "Help Yourself to Glamour..." in Love Experiences (1949) #16, and "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #28, and partially reprinted from Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, Love Experiences (1949) #15, Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #3, Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #65, and Love at First Sight (1949) #35. Indicia states "Volume XXXII, Number 1, #188". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Darling Love (1949 Close-Up Inc.) 3 GD- 1.8

2" cumulative spine split (chew).

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Pat Burke photo cover. "Dilemma!"; Jane is raised by her strict and snobbish mother; Unfairly named as the "other woman" in a divorce case (the result of a trick), Jane leaves town due to the scandal and gets a job, incognito, in a department store in another town; Jane dates her boss Chris. "My Just Reward," pencils by Al McWilliams; Reporter Jo thinks actor Van is a cheap showoff but changes her opinion when they fall in love; However, after their wedding, she becomes jealous of his career and fakes an illness so theyll move to an isolated ranch in the West. "Quick Cocoanut Bread Pudding"; Recipes submitted by P. Ward and Marlene Stewart. "Out of the Night"; Ellens abusive stepfather Seth insists she marry rich Nate, but she loves farmer Dave; Dave sells his farm to Nate to get enough money so he and Ellen can elope; Seth tries to stop them and is killed in a fight with Dave, who is arrested. "Girls Who Wear Glasses"; As a child, Myra is forced to wear eyeglasses and her classmates mock her; When shes older, she tries to avoid wearing her glasses, feeling they make her unattractive to boys like Alan; Years pass: Myra gets a job with an insurance company and is shy and anti-social. "Negative" poem by Iris D'Arcy. "I Get What I Want," pencils by Bill Fix; Alice moves to the city to become a model, but has no success until she accidentally meets department store owner Dodd; He gives her a job and they also fall in love. Your Handwriting article; Ellyn Lee analyzes the handwriting of Virginia and Lou Ann. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Date with Patsy (1957) 1 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Written by unknown. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. In this issue: untitled Patsy Walker 1-pager; untitled Hedy Wolfe 1-pager; untitled Patsy and Buzz tale; "Your Own Personal Patsy Paper Doll" 1-pager; "Patsy's Laugh Page"; "Patsy's Beauty Secrets!"; untitled Nancy 1-pager; untitled Patsy and Buzz 1-pager; 2-page text story "The Model"; Patsy Walker in "How Far Can You Throw a Party?"; Patsy "Coloring Page"; "Patsy's Laugh Page"; untitled Hedy Wolfe tale; and untitled Patsy Walker 1-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Dear Lonely Heart (1951 Artful) 1 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage.

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"Love with Protest"; Although hes now married to Judy, Tom stills loves his ex-girlfriend Mary; When Judy accidentally injures Mary, she panics and runs away, but Mary prevents her from leaving town; Tom apologizes for his behavior and reconciles with Judy. "The Origin of Marriage Customs"; Anecdotes about marriage, love and romantic customs around the world and through the ages. Dear Lonely Heart advice page. "So This Is Love!"; Police officer Patrick captures the man who assaulted and robbed dress shop owner Katy, and they go on a date to celebrate; Katy loses her glasses and falls in a lake, but agrees to date Patrick again; He shows up with Peggy and Katy is angry. "So You Want to Become Engaged"; Advice to men and women seeking romance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Loves (1949 Quality) 19 GD/VG 3.0

Lateral spine tear. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Little Al, Gene Colan, John Forte, Sam Citron and unknown. Featuring: "Big City Blues" starring Karen Marlow, Harry Dean, David Rayburn, Nick, Jane and Jim; "Too Fast" starring Doreen Willis, Dale Agard, Roy Paxton, Mrs. Willis, Pop Frazer and Bill; "The Bride Wore Black" starring Shelley Logan, Bob Garfield, Ernest Payne, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Maulsby; and "Stolen Kisses" starring Marilou Arden, Bart Long, Rita Sills, Aunt Eunice, Aunt Genevra and Mayor Perkins. Plus: 1-page text story "Two Seats on the Aisle" starring Sandra Fleming, Hank Barlow and Jeff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Diary Loves (1949 Quality) 19 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

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Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Little Al, Gene Colan, John Forte, Sam Citron and unknown. Featuring: "Big City Blues" starring Karen Marlow, Harry Dean, David Rayburn, Nick, Jane and Jim; "Too Fast" starring Doreen Willis, Dale Agard, Roy Paxton, Mrs. Willis, Pop Frazer and Bill; "The Bride Wore Black" starring Shelley Logan, Bob Garfield, Ernest Payne, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Maulsby; and "Stolen Kisses" starring Marilou Arden, Bart Long, Rita Sills, Aunt Eunice, Aunt Genevra and Mayor Perkins. Plus: 1-page text story "Two Seats on the Aisle" starring Sandra Fleming, Hank Barlow and Jeff. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Exciting Romances (1949) 9 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Ruth Sterling, and Marc Swayze. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Factory worker Connie encourages her boyfriend Larry to play up to Audrey, whose father owns the factory, but he has second thoughts after Audrey falls in love with him. Francie hits pause with fiance Lee when her old boyfriend Frankie returns to town... but Frankie's not the guy he used to be, in a story with art by Bob Powell. When Margot takes over her father's struggling department store, she's torn between store manager Gary and scheming Ken, both professionally and romantically. He Took What He Wanted!; Tomorrow May Only Be a Dream; The Good Fixer; My Errant Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 10 VG- 3.5

Staple rust.

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Not even the kind, old flower-seller could mend her broken heart -- she'd found the man of her dreams at last, but..."Love Walked Away" in the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "This Foolish Heart"; 6 page story "Passing Fancy"; 2 page story "Phyllis and Agamas"; 7 page story "Heartbreak Holiday" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 1 page Joan filler "Tree Psychology." Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 48 GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split. Water damage.

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Bill promised her a lifetime of happiness -- but could there be happiness...or was it only..."A Promise of Heartbreak," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Good-Bye...Good-Bye"; 6 page story "Bitter-Sweet Love"; 8 page story "One Chance at Love"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 163 VG 4.0

Spine roll. 1" tear on back cover. Water spotting.

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Featuring: 10 page story "Child of Divorce"; 1 page text article "How to Lose Weight in a Hurry"; 8 page story "That Special Moment" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Mike Peppe; 10 page story "Black + White = Heartbreak" pencilled by Jay Scott Pike; 7 page story "Wallflower" pencilled by Jay Scott Pike; 5 page story "Jealous Love" pencilled by Jack Sparling. Cover price $0.25.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 174 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

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Featuring: 9 page story "Runaway Girl" pencilled by Jay Scott Pike; 1 page text article "Can This Romance Be Saved?"; 3 page story "Too Teeny Weeny to Love" pencilled by Jay Scott Pike; 1 page text article "What to Do if Your Parents Treat You Like a Child"; 8 page story "Love Me Tonight" pencilled by Gene Colan; 4 page story "Love that Lemon" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page. Cover pencils by John Rosenberger. Cover price $0.20.

Girls' Romances (1950) 113 VG 4.0

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Would he find out the truth about her? "Careless Heart, Careless Lips" is the cover-featured 10 page story pencilled by Jay Scott Pike. Plus: She fled in terror whenever a man became too serious! "If I Ever Love Again -- (I'll Keep a Lock on My Heart!)" is the 12 page story pencilled by Gene Colan. Also: The heartbreak of a girl who falls in love with the wrong man! "I'll Love You Forever" is the 8 page story pencilled by John Romita, Sr. And: 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.12.

Girls' Romances (1950) 142 GD+ 2.5

Cover and first three wraps detached at one staple.

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What's wrong with Janie? Why can her sister have a dozen boy friends...while she can't find even a single one? "No Love for Janie" is the cover-featured 9 page story drawn by Jay Scott Pike and Vince Colletta. Plus: 9 page story "Possessed by My Love" drawn by Win Mortimer and Vince Colletta; 2 page Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler; 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 3 page story "Betty's Boutique" pencilled by John Rosenberger; 7 page reprint story "Meant for Each Other" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.15.

Girls' Romances (1950) 149 VG 4.0

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Featuring: 13 page story "That Kind of Girl!" drawn by Ric Estrada and Vince Colletta; 2 page What's Your Dating I.Q.? relationship quiz pencilled by Ric Estrada; 8 page story "You Can't Lie About Love" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 2 page text article "Are You Too Young to Marry?" (with illustrations inked by Bernard Sachs); 5 page story "Too Good to be Loved" drawn by Murphy Anderson; 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.15.

Glamorous Romances (1949) 72 VG 4.0

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Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Honeymoon for One"; "He Promised Me the Stars"; "A Week-End to Remember" reprinted from All Love (1949) #28; and "Too Sentimental" art by Alice Kirkpatrick. "Glamorizing Yourself: The Secret of Popularity..." text article reprinted from "Chats on Charm..." in All Love (1949) #26, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #39, and "The Secret of Popularity..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #2, and reprinted as "Chats on Charm..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Great Lover Romances (1951) 20 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky? Stories by unknown. Art by John Belfi? and Myron Fass. Did he really only go out with her to make Julie jealous? Featuring: "The Experimental Kiss"; "Buy Me That Man!"; and Dr. Anthony King, Psychiatrist, in "Mr. Tough"! Plus: 1-page non-fiction stories "The History of the Engagement and Wedding Rings" and "Young Lovers of the Past"! Also: 2-page text story "Slightly Perfect"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Harley and Ivy Life and Crimes (2025 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Szerdy Variant Cover.

Label #4678989004

(W) Erica Henderson (A) Erica Henderson (CA) Nathan Szerdy SUPERSTAR ERICA HENDERSON DIVES INTO THE DEFINITIVE ORIGINS OF HARLEY AND IVY'S RELATIONSHIP! Because you demanded it--a new series entirely about Harley and Ivys relationship! Witness the entire story of the DCUs number-one criminal couple from the very start! Eisner Award-winning artist and writer Erica Henderson weaves the canonical story of how Ivy and Harley went from enemies to friends to lovers! See their first kiss, their first embrace, their first fight, the first time Harley went to the bathroom with the door open in front of Ivy (that one is a joke, jeez), etc.! Youre gonna love the way this book makes you look--we guarantee it! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 50 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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YOUR heart will throb at the tender tales told within --"Give Me Your Heart;" "Tomorrow's Fool;" a Ripley's-esque page entitled "Oddities in Romance" with art by Mad artist Mort Drucker; "Heartbreak Ahead" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "It Happened in Hollywood," a two page text piece giving the dish on celebrities of the day (Mamie Van Doren, Angie Dickinson, Marlon Brando, et. al.); and the title story, "Weep and You Weep Alone!" (artist info provided by www.comics.org!) Cover price $0.10.

Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 59 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

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Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo, Bill Draut, Werner Roth, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs and unknown. It's a retelling of the classic fairy tale, as a salesgirl goes to a debutante ball in place of one of her customers in "A Kiss for Cinderella"! Plus: Young Wendy is one of a number of girls that Craig Tyler dates, and although she's deeply in love with him, she convinces himself that she'll never be more than one of the crowd. But will love triumph in "There Goes Love"? Also: Quent and Helen are in love, but Helen wishes Quent would settle on a more serious career than becoming a singing star. Quent writes a love song for Helen, 'My Love Is Yours,' but Helen breaks up with Quent and takes up with Arthur, just as Quent's song becomes a hit. Guess who is singing at Helen's engagement party in "My Love Is Yours"! And: Doctor Mark is dating Nurse Sara. Enter patient Eileen and true love in "This Was Eileen"! Plus: 1-page Oddities in Romance filler (art by Mort Drucker); 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article; and 1-page Linda and Larry filler. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 63 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. & Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Lost love is regained in "I Know My Love!" Plus: Belinda is shocked to find that her new boyfriend Eliot is the brother of her old boyfriend Van in "A Proud Goodbye"! Also: Fay falls in love with two men successively who are only grateful to her for her support. Later, she realizes that Eric, a third man, loves her but she only sees him the same way those other men saw her in "The Same Kind of Love"! And: Kate meets Jack, the man her friend Mona rejected, and falls in love with him herself, but is always afraid that he still loves Mona in "Too Long to Wait"! Plus: 1-page Romance in Fashion filler. Also: 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 86 CGC 7.0 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: White

Conservation includes: Cover reinforced.

Label #4668586010

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Mike Sekowsky, Arthur Peddy?, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Vicky has loved Jack from afar for years, but when she finally believes that he will never return her feelings, he realizes that he loves her, too, in "One Love Too Many!" Plus: Donna and Paul are shopping for engagement rings when they learn that Paul's former fiancee Irene has returned to town, and Donna soon realizes that Irene plans to win Paul back in "His Old Flame!" Also: A case of mistaken identity makes Trudy believe that she has fallen in love with her sister's boyfriend in "Before My Time!" And: Julie dreams of a boy she has only seen twice from a distance, imagining herself in love in "Is It Really Love?" Plus: 2-pages of poetry by Paula Hollingsworth, Mickie Byrd, Juliette Binette, Lynn Kowalchuk, Esther Schreier and Barbara Ann Jurischk. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 135 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Art Saaf & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Win Mortimer, Mike Sekowsky, Vince Colletta and unknown. Maria learns a lesson from observing her aunt's marriage that helps her decide between two very different guys in "Cry on My Shoulder"! Plus: Sue thinks that her boyfriend David is too demanding and they separate, but after dating other guys she comes to reallize that David acts that way because he really cares about her in "I Want My Way"! Also: On a cruise, Amanda meets two men who quickly decide they want to marry her, but she thinks it's only because they believe she's wealthy in "I Won't Marry You!" And: Jane and Scott meet when their cars crash and instantly dislike each other, which means they will fall in love before the summer ends in "A Girl's Best Friend"! Plus: Bonnie thinks she's unattractive so she doesn't believe that Jim really wants to go out with her in the reprint story "Plain Jane Fell in Love"! Also: 1-page article "What to Do If You're Losing Your Man"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Just Married (1958) 27 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. A Little Jealousy, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Mrs. Harper's husband seems to be jealous of every man who looks at her. False Pretenses, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Donna pretends to be interested in everything Carl does to attract him; But after they are married, Donna's true feelings surface and their marriage turns into an unpleasant ordeal. Martha Marsden Meditates text article; discusses how late a young girl should stay up. Foolish Deception. Everybody Loves Him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Katy Keene Pinup Parade (1955) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages and pieces missing, interrupts art and story.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 16 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

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Stories and art by John Buscema, Arthur Seymour, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Stephen is torn between steady Beth and exciting bad girl Roxy, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Movie star Lily tries to control the image and behavior of her daughter Jane, but Jane is ready to be her own woman. Kathy has daddy issues and mistrusts men, but Denis tries to love her anyway. Wanted: A Man of My Own; They Called Me Plain Jane; Prescription for Happiness; Journey to Romance; Secrets from a Love Diary; Bewitched; I Belong to You. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 28 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

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Stories and art by Syd Shores, Al Gordon, Rocco Mastroserio, Harry Anderson, Mort Leav and Bob Rogers. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Waitress Betsy falls for Chad, who owns the diner where she works, but Chad only has eyes for chorus girl Sharon. Karen is so tightfisted with her money that it drives her fiance Donald to break it off with her. Socially awkward Mary doesn't know how to approach Kevin at office get-togethers. Wake Up and Love!; A Penny For My Heart!; Prescription for Happiness; The Loneliest Girl in Town! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1958 Charlton) 42 VG 4.0

Cover by Pat Masulli and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Bill Montes, Morris Waldinger and Vince Colletta. Women confide tales of romance to their diaries, in a series that sometimes reflected its tumultuous times. Sara starts dating her handsome boss Burt, but that might be the end of her job. Lyla falls for handsome Russian exchange student Alex, but in order to go out with him, a literal act of Congress is necessary, in a story that reflects its Cold War origins. Laura wants to date handsome Stan, but her friend Toni warns her he's a ladies' man, then sets out to prove it. Plus a vintage ad for photo pin-ups and fan magazines featuring the Beatles and the Dave Clark Five. And a vintage ad for photo stills and t-shirt "iron-ons" (!) featuring Frankenstein and the other Universal monsters! Early Retirement; Look at Love; An Act of Congress; Better Never Than Too Late. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Love Letters (1949 Quality) 45 PR 0.5

Love Romances (1949) 55 GD 2.0

Cover by Tom Scheuer. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Tom Scheuer, Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione and Matt Baker. When Vivian easily forgets about her first love, she assumes she will forget Donald when he has to leave for a while. However, this time it sticks and she finds herself uninterested in anyone else until Donald returns in "Without You!" Plus: Ellen likes Gregory but she keeps looking for a rich boyfriend, until Gregory dumps her and she realizes her mistake in "Your Kiss Alone!" Also: Laurie attends bridal showers for her friends but wonders if she will ever have one of her own in "A Shower for the Bride!" And: Freshman Bette is flattered when Rock wants to take her out, but it turns out that he knows she works in the dean's office and he wants her to steal exams in "At First Sight!" Plus: Secretary Sally is in love with her boss, novelist Rex Cartwright, but a misunderstanding leads her to believe he will never feel the same way in "Hopeless!" Also: 2-page text story "I Found My Love!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 63 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione, Ann Brewster, Tom Scheuer, Vince Colletta and unknown. The real truth about..."This Husband of Mine"! Also featuring: "Romance is Where You Find It!"; "When I'm In Your Arms!"; "Instead of Love"; and "We're Engaged!" Plus: 2-page text story "Jilted"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovers (1949 Atlas) 43 GD- 1.8

Cover detached. Interior tearing. Water damage.

Stories by unknown. Art by Eddie Robbins, Mike Sekowsky, George Klein, Ben Brown, David Gantz and unknown. A romance you'll never forget..."I've Always Loved You" with art by Eddie Robbins. Also in this issue: "My Sister...My Enemy!" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "Flashback" with art by George Klein; "A Woman's Prerogative" with art by Ben Brown and David Gantz; and 2-page text story "The House that Love Built," reprinted from Venus (1948 Marvel) #6. Plus: 1-page public service announcement "Prayer Works Wonders" with art by Frank Frazetta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovers' Lane (1949) 38 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629793014

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Al Wenzel, Jay Scott Pike, Robert Martinott 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. Penny, an orphan, is so desperate for love that soon she has a bad reputation with the boys. Redheaded ice skater Rusty secretly loves her coach Mike, but he's all business. German immigrant Greta arrives in the US to be with Hal, only to find he's met someone else. Also featuring a vintage ad for a Tom Corbett, Space Ranger "Invisible Helmet." Love Starved; Love on Ice; Trust Your Love; Girl Unwanted; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Mini Books Millie the Model (1966) RED NM- 9.2

The Millie the Model Marvel Mini Book is one in a set of 6 released in 1966 via gumball vending machines. These are the smallest "comics" ever made, measuring just 5/8-in. x 7/8-in. with 50 black-and-white interior pages, and glossy covers (in various bright background colors). Whereas the Wham-O Giant Comics is the largest comics series ever produced (about full newspaper dimensions), this little Marvel Mini series of six represents the world's smallest comics set! The complete Marvel Mini Books series featured one book each for: Captain America, the Hulk, Millie the Model, Sgt. Fury, and Spider-Man, and Thor. Each title was released in six different colors (Blue, Green, Lime, Orange, Red and Yellow). NOTE: Way back in 1966, Buddy Saunders, Lone Star Comics/mycomicshop.com's owner bought several bags of these little gems. Over the years, he gave many away to customers who placed back issue orders, and sold other for $5 to $10 each as they grew scarce. Today, these tiny little comics are very difficult to find, but make a cool addition to any comics collection.

Movie Love (1950 Eastern Color) 1 GD 2.0

Cover detached.

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Photo cover of Sgt. Mike Flannigan (Dick Powell), Kathy O'Fallon Flannigan (Evelyn Keyes), and Billy Coy (Mickey Rooney). Hot Rod Rooney article with photo of Billy Coy (Mickey Rooney). "Mrs. Mike," art by Alfonso Greene; Adaptation of the 1949; Kathy O'Fallon marries Sgt. Mike Flannigan of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Diphtheria spreads through their isolated village in the Canadian northwest. "Jerry Colonna," art by Ed Moore. "The Big Wheel," art by Ruth Atkinson; Adaptation of the 1949 movie "The Big Wheel"; A midget racecar driver lives in the shadow of his famous, but drunken father. Famous Funnies Patterns ad. The Birth of Mrs. Mike article with photos of Sgt. Mike Flannigan (Dick Powell) and Kathy O'Fallon Flannigan (Evelyn Keyes). 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

My Love Story (1956 Atlas 2nd series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

My Own Romance (1949) 56 GD- 1.8

Water damage.

My Own Romance (1949) 59 FR/GD 1.5

4 1/2" spine split from top. Water damage.

"Working Girl" (art by Vince Colletta), "Two Different Worlds," "Those Lonely Nights" (art by John Tartaglione), "When a Girl Gossips" (art by Ann Brewster), "Me--Marry a Nobody?" (art by Jay Scott Pike), and a two-page text story, "Thinking of Him." Colletta cover. Cover price $0.10.

My Past (1949 Confessions) 7 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE- missing first wrap, affects art and story. 1 3/4" lateral spine tear through entire book, 1 1/2" spine split.

Numbering continues from Western Thrillers (1948 Fox) #6. In order of appearance: "I Wasn't Worthy of My Child's Love"; "Undercover Romance!"; and "I Thought It Was Love". "My Fearful Night" text story retitled and reprinted as "Scarred by Scandal" in Top Love Stories (1951) #10 and as "Love Must Be Faithful.." in Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #15. Indicia states "MY PAST (formerly Western Thrillers)" 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Night Nurse (1973) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4572498001

Cover art by Win Mortimer. "The Making of a Nurse!", script by Jean Thomas, art by Win Mortimer; Linda Carter, Georgia Jenkins, and Christine Palmer all study to be nurses; Marshall Michaels asks Linda Carter to marry him but insists that she give up on being a nurse; When all of the city's power goes out Ben Jenkins (Georgia's brother) and Rocky try to hold the hospital's generator hostage; When Ben listens to his sister and tries to stop Rocky he is shot; Linda turns down Marshall's marriage proposal to become a nurse. Ad for The Cat comic book series. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Pat Boone (1959) 3 VG 4.0

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.

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Text features and comics (art by Bob Oksner). Two pages Teens Eye View cartoons by Mort Drucker. One-page Connie Francis bio. Two-page Paul Anka bio. Inside back cover photos of Johnny Mathis, Bobby Darin, and Diane Baker. Photo cover with Fabian, Connie Francis, and Paul Anka. Cover price $0.10.

Perfect Love (1951) 1 FR/GD 1.5

4" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Tape.

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"My Searching Heart!"; In 1944, military nurse Alice and soldier Vince fall in love on a Pacific island but are separated when the nurses are evacuated; She is later told that he was killed, but they are reunited when hes released from a POW camp at the end of the war. "My Love Will Seek Me Out!", inks by Irv Novick and Frank Giacoia; Celia is rescued from the sea by Amos, but has amnesia; A newspaper photo of Wally and his fiance Julia helps Celia recover her memory: she was on vacation and fell in love with Wally, but fell off his boat in a storm. "Voodoo Love" text story. "The Courtship of Miles Standish" half-page story, art by Jerry Grandenetti; John tries to help unite Miles and Priscilla, only to fall in love with Priscilla himself. "Love Adrift," pencils by Mort Leav, inks by Bob Rogers; Meg and her aunt, touring Europe, are rescued from a Parisian political demonstration by fellow American Carl, a merchant seaman; Meg and Carl fall in love, but Megs aunt tries to keep them apart, and books passage home, unaware its on Carls ship. "Evangeline" one-page story, art by Reed Crandall. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Radio Apocalypse (2021 Vault) 1G VF+ 8.5 Mack Virgin 1:100 Variant

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Foil Cover by David Mack. Written by Ram V. Art by Anand Radhakrishnan. Long after the rock out of space struck the world and turned it all to dust, in Bakerstown stands the last Radio Station on the planet. Radio Apocalypse broadcasting into the unknown, a beacon in the dark for those who wander the lost places. Now change is coming to Bakerstown. Among the refugees flocking into an already precarious settlement, an orphan boy Rion, caught in an indiscretion, will twine his fate with the Radio Station. And in doing so, begin this mixtape of love and heartbreak and interminable hope. This soundtrack to the end of the world. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Range Romances (1949) 1 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Cover coming loose at both staples.

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Cover by Paul Gustavson and Bill Ward. Stories by Joe Millard and unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson, Bill Ward and unknown. "Gunsmoke Heartbreak" with art by Paul Gustavson and Bill Ward; characters in this story: Del Stuart [Della Stuart]; Race Whitley; Bat Haley; Robert Stuart; Clint Derwin; Buck; Slim. Plus: "Petticoat Law" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Katie Ryan; Sheriff Matt Westerly; Jed Wilkins; Duke Kellan (villain). Also: "Outlaw Love" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Sue Wade; Marshal Clay Dallas; Bonny (a horse); Shorty; The Gifford Gang [Hack (villain); Mr. Gifford (villain); Pete (villain)]. And: "Tenderfoot Sweetheart" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Fran Barlowe; Tenderfoot [Ron Boyce]; Tom Barlowe; Dade Ross; Old Belle (a horse). Also in this issue: 1-page text story "Riding for a Fall"; characters in this text story: Jennie Keenan; Jed Munro; Devil (a horse). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Hearts (1951 1st Series) 11 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #4630449024

Cover art by Dick Beck. She Hated Her Husband!; Elaine married TV repairman Larry while still in high school; 18 months later she hates her life as a mother and housewife; After Elaine goes to the beach with friends and takes their baby along, Larry takes the infant and goes home to his mother. Thrill Seeker, art by Edward Goldfarb; Brenda leaves her small town and would-be suitor Tom for a vacation in New Orleans during Mardi Gras; She falls in love with a costumed man named Andre, but sees him kissing another woman and returns home, disillusioned. The Turning Of The Worm text story by Diane Lowe. I Fell In Love With An Ex-Con, art by Dick Beck; Connie, secretary for the parole board, falls in love with paroled convict Joe, over her fathers objections; Joe disappears after meeting her father and Connie thinks hes rejoined his old gang; When Connie sees Joe in police custody, she fears the worst. My Terrible Confession; Even as a child, Carol had no regard for truth and honesty, and as a department store employee she continues to take credit for work others do; She falls in love with her new boss Bruce, even though he warns her that he can't stand liars; Carol mistakenly wins a store slogan contest, but doesnt admit the error. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Other than the issue #, Romantic Hearts (1951 1st Series) #11 and Romantic Hearts (1951 1st Series) #1 are virtually identical. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 60 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at both staples.

Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella? and unknown. Featuring: "A Thing Called Love"; "Tears for Tomorrow"; "What Might Have Been"; and "Our Midnight"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Story Romances (1953) 14 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4598737013

Stories of Romance (1956) 8 GD 2.0

Cover detached. Moisture damage.

"Good-Bye, My Love!", art by Jay Scott Pike; The love between Chuck and Rose is tested when he has to leave for three months on business. "New Love!" text story. "Oh Promise Me!"; Janis works in her father's diner where the customers are mostly truck drivers and men working at the nearby plant; Things change when a man in a well-pressed suit visits the diner. "Beneath a Tropic Moon!", art by Jerry Robinson; Gail meets Kirk on a cruise, but is afraid to tell him she is just a hard-working secretary. "Can I Forget You," art by Ann Brewster; Pam never dates any boy more than once until she meets Vince. "To Have And To Hold," art by Vince Colletta; After their marriage, Agnes' desire for costly parties causes friction with Matt. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.