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Item #58806738
Tags: ArchiePublished Sep 2021 by Archie Publications.Archie and Friends Summer Vacation (2021 Archie) 1STADIUM CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Stadium Comics Edition.
Label #4200031011
Starts May 25 Stadium Comics Virgin Cover by Nuno Pereira. Story by Dan Parent. Art by Jeff Shultz and Bill Galvan. Get ready for a BEACH PARTY BONANZA with Archie and all his pals 'n' gals in RIVERDALE! It's time for pool parties, barbecue blowouts, and maybe even a little summer romance… hopefully no one gets too sun burned! 32 pages, full color.
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Item #64723080
Tags: ArchiePublished Mar 2026 by Archie Publications.Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2026 Archie) 1THE616.A CGC 9.8
One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Burns Variant Cover A.
Label #4703813007
Starts May 11 The 616 Comics, Comic Traders, and Comics Elite Exclusive "Betty" Edition Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Story by Holly G! Art by Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli. The OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK OF VALENTINES DAY returns with a BRAND NEW STORY! A-POP is a vibrant world fueled by music and love—and when Sabrina, Betty, Veronica, and Josie form a band (managed by Archie!) to spread joy and compassion, they catch the eye of a dark spirit thats threatened by their positivity. Can they rise above his dark influence? Find out in this fun KPOP DEMON HUNTERS-style story, along with even more romance-filled tales than ever! 32 pages, not rated, full color
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Item #64723089
Tags: ArchiePublished Mar 2026 by Archie Publications.Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2026 Archie) 1THE616.B CGC 9.8
One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Burns Variant Cover B.
Label #4703813008
Starts May 25 The 616 Comics, Comic Traders, and Comics Elite Exclusive "Veronica" Edition Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Story by Holly G! Art by Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli. The OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK OF VALENTINES DAY returns with a BRAND NEW STORY! A-POP is a vibrant world fueled by music and love—and when Sabrina, Betty, Veronica, and Josie form a band (managed by Archie!) to spread joy and compassion, they catch the eye of a dark spirit thats threatened by their positivity. Can they rise above his dark influence? Find out in this fun KPOP DEMON HUNTERS-style story, along with even more romance-filled tales than ever! 32 pages, not rated, full color
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Item #64723091
Tags: ArchiePublished Mar 2026 by Archie Publications.Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2026 Archie) 1THE616.C CGC 9.8
One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Burns Variant Cover C.
Label #4703813009
Starts May 18 The 616 Comics, Comic Traders, and Comics Elite Exclusive "Sabrina" Edition Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Story by Holly G! Art by Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli. The OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK OF VALENTINES DAY returns with a BRAND NEW STORY! A-POP is a vibrant world fueled by music and love—and when Sabrina, Betty, Veronica, and Josie form a band (managed by Archie!) to spread joy and compassion, they catch the eye of a dark spirit thats threatened by their positivity. Can they rise above his dark influence? Find out in this fun KPOP DEMON HUNTERS-style story, along with even more romance-filled tales than ever! 32 pages, not rated, full color
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Item #64540796
Barbie (1991 Marvel) 1U.D CGC 9.2 Unbagged Variant
Paper: White
Label #4695339023
Ends Apr 27 7:26 PM CST Bid History 13 bids Current Bid $25 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Polybag Removed/Unbagged Direct Edition. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. The Fashion Show Must Go On, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Clarence C. Ment is out to give Barbie's fashion show a rocky start. Dirty Dancing, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Courtney isn't really a klutz, but can Barbie convince her to cut loose and "cut some rug"? Prize, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Dog-sitting can be fun ... except when the dog won't sit! Cover price $1.00.
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Item #64540787
Barbie (1991 Marvel) 1U.N CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4695339022
Starts Later today Polybag Removed/Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. The Fashion Show Must Go On, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Clarence C. Ment is out to give Barbie's fashion show a rocky start. Dirty Dancing, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Courtney isn't really a klutz, but can Barbie convince her to cut loose and "cut some rug"? Prize, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Dog-sitting can be fun ... except when the dog won't sit! Cover price $1.00.
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Item #64186038
Tags: ArchiePublished Sep 2016 by Archie Publications.Betty and Veronica (2016 2nd Series) 1A NM- 9.2 Hughes
Signed by Adam Hughes. No autograph certification is included.
Ends Apr 27 7:33 PM CST Bid History 10 bids Current Bid $27 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Story, Art and Cover by Adam Hughes. It's Betty vs. Veronica! The most highly-anticipated debut in comics history is here! Betty and Veronica are America's sweethearts - until they turn on each other! Pops' Chocklit Shoppe is being taken over by a huge coffee company. When Betty and Veronica go head-to-head over the issue, all bets are off! Friendships will shatter. Cities will burn. Nails will be broken. Betty and Veronica are back in this all-new #1 from comics legend Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.
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Item #64499754
Published 1946 by Classics Illustrated.Classics Illustrated 032 Lorna Doone (1946) 2 CGC 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
HRN 64.
Label #2013704003
Ends Apr 27 7:42 PM CST Bid History 9 bids Current Bid $36 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Lorna Doone, 2nd Printing, Line Drawing Cover. (HRN 53/64 (53 inside front cover; 64 back cover), no price or date).
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Item #64608637
Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 66 FR 1.0
6" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.
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Starts May 4 Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman falls in love with a musician whos dedicated to his clarinet (a story that includes the line Dad wants me to go to Harvard – and they dont allow girls there!); In romantic Venice, Bill feels hes not good enough for Jean; Advice on using accessories (in this case, a pillbox hat with a veil) to accentuate your appearance. Second Fiddle to a Clarinet; Love Makes You Tongue-Tied; I Was Jilted; Summer Storm; Strictly Business!; The Added Things! Remembered Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64608693
Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 77 GD- 1.8
2 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage.
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Starts May 4 Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald, John Rosenberger and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman cant stop thinking about the man who got away; Susie meets a man on a train and isnt sure if she loves him or fears him; Advice on securing a marriage proposal. The Man Who Got Away!; Little Hick; Moods Can Be Dangerous!; Man On A Train! Just For Love!; How To Make Him Propose!; Heart of a Nurse! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #62118638
Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 86 VG+ 4.5
Cover oxidation.
Starts Later today Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Kenneth Landau, Harry Lazarus and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: She was a smart city girl...and she had to fall in love on a hayride! Here's the real lowdown on romance...in a story you'll remember forever -- "Cupid Is a Horse Named Bertram!" with art by Ogden Whitney. Plus: 1-page text story "Dominating Male"; "25 Men and Me!"; 1-page text story "Age of Chivalry"; "It's Not Too Late!" with art by Kenneth Landau; and "You'll Find Them in Every Office!" with art by Harry Lazarus. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64724201
Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 96 VG- 3.5
Cover oxidation.
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Starts May 11 Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; An average-looking woman reunites with the only man who saw her inner beauty; Corinne and Lucia feud over a renovated cottage and the man who goes with it. Boss of the Roost!; Don't Have False Standards!; Girl in the Ivory Castle; Plain Girl!; Soul Mates; You've Got to Know a Man!; Different Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64608628
Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 104 VG- 3.5
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Starts May 4 Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Diehl and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Peggy falls for a man who thinks shes too young for romance; A survey taker finds love; Advice on not being the reckless type. Beauty Parade!; Silence Is Golden; Visit to a Studio!; The Reckless Type!; Door-to-Door Survey; Fairy Tale Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64608725
Daring Confessions (1952) 8 GD 2.0
Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. 1 1/2" cumulative spine split.
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Starts May 4 Stories and art by Doug Wildey and Vince Colletta. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Scheming star Carla tries to break up the romance between her understudy Terry and TV director Ted, until real-life singer Julius LaRosa intervenes, in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. Denny wants to get her family out of the horse-racing business, but her dangerous actions get her jockey boyfriend Pete blackballed instead. Reformed juvenile delinquent Lucille is afraid her past will catch up with her and ruin her romance and job with department-store manager Will. Cover features a photo of Julius LaRosa. Julius LaRosa!; Bet Love To Win; My Sister and I; Finger of Shame. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64608822
Falling in Love (1955) 46 VG- 3.5
Cover oxidation. Water damage.
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Starts May 4 Featuring: 7 page story "Waiting for His Arms"; 8 page story "A Winter Song"; 7 page story "Search for Yesterday" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "A Dream to Remember." Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64724202
Falling in Love (1955) 56 VG 4.0
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Starts May 11 Featuring: 8 page story "Too Dangerous" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Shadow of a Lost Love" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Secret Sorrow" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Tony Abruzzo; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "Hide from Love" drawn by Arthur Peddy & John Romita, Sr.? Cover by Arthur Peddy & John Romita, Sr.? Cover price $0.12.
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Item #64724203
Falling in Love (1955) 78 VG/FN 5.0
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Starts May 11 How could she find happiness with a boy who was afraid of love? "The Secret Between Us" is the cover-featured 10 page story pencilled by J. Pike. Plus: Learn why money can't buy you love! "Too Rich for Romance" is the 13 page story pencilled by Arthur Peddy. Also: A boy tells how HE feels about marrying for money in the 7 page story "Big Spender." And: 1 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #64724204
Falling in Love (1955) 118 VG 4.0
Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.
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Starts May 11 Featuring: 8 page story "Hate Letters to Wilma" pencilled by George Tuska; 2 page story "First Kiss" drawn by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; 7 page story "No Chance at Love" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs; 1 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 10 page story "I Found My Love at the Woodstock Festival" pencilled by Murphy Anderson. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #64608780
Falling in Love (1955) 121 VG- 3.5
Cover oxidation.
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Starts May 4 "Love Me Tonight, Forget Me Tomorrow," "Not For These Arms," "The Secret in My Past," and "I Gave My Love Away." Cover price $0.15.
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Item #64608804
Falling in Love (1955) 128 VG/FN 5.0
Water spotting.
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Starts May 4 Featuring: 6 page story "Stranger In My Arms!" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta; 7 page reprint story "The Perfect Gift"; 1 page Dream Man Contest winning letters from Alison Land and Helene Meister; 12 page story "I Was a Cheat!" drawn by Jack Katz and Vince Colletta; 2 page text article How to Read a Man's Palm; 5 page reprint story "Glamor Girl"; 1 page To You -- From Carol Andrews letters page; 7 page story "I Don't Love You Anymore" inked by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #64608810
Falling in Love (1955) 131 FN 6.0
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Starts May 4 Featuring: 12 page story "My Mother, the Mantrap" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Dick Giordano; 1 page text article "How to Throw a Groovy Party for Less than $5"; 8 page reprint story "Mean to Me!" pencilled by John Romita, Sr.; 1 page Dream Man Contest winning entries from Barbara Wurtz and Cathy Moats; 6 page story "The Boy I Couldn't Forget" inked by Vince Colletta; 9 page reprint story "Don't Steal My Love" pencilled by Win Mortimer (some re-inking to update hairstyles and other details); 1 page text story "Backwoods Girl." Cover price $0.25.
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Item #64608835
First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 81 GD/VG 3.0
Cover oxidation. Water damage.
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Starts May 4 Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Arlene opportunistically takes whatever she wants, including kissing her friend Fran's fiance Brad on their wedding day. Jan sets her sights on handsome boss Dick, but first she must reckon with his fiancee Elaine and his strange mood swings. Shattered Romance; My Strange Rival; Quicksilver Girl; Can't We Be Friends. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64646592
GI Sweethearts (1953) 38 GD/VG 3.0
Centerfold detached at one staple
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Item #64724207
Girls' Love Stories (1949) 21 FR 1.0
5 1/2" spine split from the bottom. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Brittle.
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Girls' Love Stories (1949) 24 0.3
Comic is complete other than being coverless.
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Item #64609097
Girls' Love Stories (1949) 83 GD+ 2.5
Water damage.
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Starts May 4 Featuring: 8 page story "So Little Time" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Another Broken Heart"; 7 page story "Where Tomorrow Begins" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "The Beginning of the End" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64609077
Girls' Love Stories (1949) 154 VG- 3.5
Water damage.
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Starts May 4 Featuring: 10 page story "Too Spoiled for Love" pencilled by Ric Estrada; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Country Girl" drawn by Art Saaf; 3 page story "Advice to the Lovelorn" drawn by George Tuska and Vince Colletta; 7 page reprint story "Awakened Heart" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #64646611
Girls' Love Stories (1949) 177 VG+ 4.5
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Starts Later today Featuring: 7 page story "Last Love" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Make Love to Me!" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Art Saaf & Jack Abel; 8 page story "He's Mine!" drawn by Don Heck and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.20.
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Girls' Romances (1950) 107 VG 4.0
Starts Later today Come Back to Yesterday!; Vicky has to choose between her long-time dreams of being an actress and her love for Lee. The Love I Lost--Twice!, art by Gil Kane; Dina is excited when Greg returns to town and tells her he was wrong to leave her, but then his girlfriend from the city follows him and wants him back. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Alone in Love!, pencils by Gene Colan; When Suzy inadvertently falls for her friend Marge's guy, Marge waits for years to get back at Suzy by doing the same thing. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #64646612
Girls' Romances (1950) 146 VG- 3.5
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Starts Later today "I'll Never Love Again," "Beggar For Love," and "Girl With a Reputation." Cover price $0.15.
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Item #64609109
Girls' Romances (1950) 157 FN+ 6.5
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Starts May 4 Featuring: 9 page story "The Girl Next Door!" pencilled by George Tuska; 1 page text article "Do Good Girls Lose Out?"; 4 page reprint story "Dream Man" pencilled by Arthur Peddy (note: hairdos retouched); 5 page story "Love is Forever" drawn by Art Saaf and Vince Colletta; 7 page reprint? story "Two-Timer" inked by Bernard Sachs? (Note: hairdos retouched.) Cover by Don Heck and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #64609136
Published Jun 1967 by Charlton Comics Group.Go-Go (1966) 7 VG/FN 5.0
Cover oxidation.
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Starts May 4 Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Denny O'Neil, Jim Aparo, Grass Green, Steve Skeates, D. J. Arneson, Mo Marcus and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's mid-'60s attempt at a "hip" teen comic results in a sort of combination of Archie's Madhouse, the lesser Mad clones, and Teen Beat. The Far Out Fairy Tales tell the stories of "Superella" and "Snow What." Go-Go's parody of the "Peyton Place" soap opera goes on and on.... This issue features early work by legendary comics scribes Denny O'Neil and Steve Skeates, and art by future Batman artist Jim Aparo and underground comix legend Richard "Grass" Green. Photos of rock legends Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. The Beach Boys; A Far Out Fairy Tale: The Swingin' Saga of Superella: Part II; Return to Peculiar Place; Record Breaker; The First Argument; Rendezvous; The Wild Life and Adventures of Miss Bikini Luv; Snow What, a Far-Out Fairy Tale. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #64669102
Tags: Harley Quinn, Poison IvyHarley and Ivy Life and Crimes (2026 DC) 2B CGC 9.8
One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Variant Cover.
Label #4699540016
Starts May 4 (W) Erica Henderson (A) Erica Henderson (CA) Lesley Leirix Li DO YOU THINK LOVE CAN BLOOM ON THE BATTLEFIELD?! The Joker has framed Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy for a series of bombings! Now everybody in Gotham and their mothers, fathers, and grandparents are after the Terrific Two-uo! (Is that a good nickname? Twosome?! Call in now with your suggestions!) Watch as Ivy and Harleys uneasy alliance is put to the test and tempered into the unbreakable bond we know and love today! If you love Joker and Harley--uhhh, I dont know what to tell you, buddy--this aint for you! Theres like a decade of that stuff out there for you to read and plenty of cartoons and games! 32 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.
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Item #64603741
Tags: Harley Quinn, Poison IvyHarley and Ivy Life and Crimes (2026 DC) 2D CGC 9.8
One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Ejikure Variant Cover.
Label #4698272010
Starts Later today (W) Erica Henderson (A) Erica Henderson (CA) Ejikure DO YOU THINK LOVE CAN BLOOM ON THE BATTLEFIELD?! The Joker has framed Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy for a series of bombings! Now everybody in Gotham and their mothers, fathers, and grandparents are after the Terrific Two-uo! (Is that a good nickname? Twosome?! Call in now with your suggestions!) Watch as Ivy and Harleys uneasy alliance is put to the test and tempered into the unbreakable bond we know and love today! If you love Joker and Harley--uhhh, I dont know what to tell you, buddy--this aint for you! Theres like a decade of that stuff out there for you to read and plenty of cartoons and games! 32 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.
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Item #64310489
Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 12 GD+ 2.5 (R)
Restored (see item notes)
RESTORATION. Color touch. 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split/tear. Cover oxidation.
Ends Apr 27 8:23 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $11 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Gene Colan, John Forte, Chuck Cuidera, W.G. Hargis and unknown. She learned that money could not buy the kisses of the man she worshipped! Read..."Love Me as I Am!" starring Lola Cameron, Kip Landsdale, Uncle Rupert Cameron, Dr. Lake, Mr. Devers, Don and Cookie. Also featuring: "They Called Me a Tough Gal!" starring Sue Allen, Larry Mills, Mrs. Allen and Biff Dudley; "Vengeance in Her Heart!" starring Betty Harcourt, Bob Maynard, Julia Wiley and Alice Rogers; and "Honeymoon House" starring Linda Clayton, Danny Reed, Sandra and Edward Oliver. Plus: Advice on Love Problems letters page by Marilyn Minton. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64646616
Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 124 VG 4.0
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Starts Later today Cover by Ric Estrada & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Ric Estrada, Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta and unknown. Love and heartbreak meet in..."Love Stop," a 24-page tale! Also featuring the 5-page tale "The Girl Voted Most Likely to Succeed"! Plus: Jewelry in 1-page Dates 'n' Mates filler! And: Letters page Telling It the Way It Is...to Lynn Farrell. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Item #64609269
Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 136 FN 6.0
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Starts May 4 Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Katz, George Tuska?, Gene Colan, Win Mortimer, Vince Colletta and unknown. Sheila and Don are competing race car drivers. Sheila gets Don to fall for her, but he wants her to quit racing in "Smashup!" Plus: Anne and Betty are both dating Eric, although neither is very interested in him. Eric tries to tell each of them that he is seeing someone else, but they both string him along as a joke. When Anne and Betty discover they are both seeing the same person, they decide to show up together at Eric's apartment to see the look on his face. The joke is on them when Jane opens the door, introducing herself as Eric's fiancee in "The Pretenders"! Also: Carole invites her cousin, Jean, to the city to visit for a few weeks. Jean remembers Carole's penchant for stealing boyfriends, but Jean doesn't expect that to be a problem since she doesn't currently have a boyfriend. That starts to change when she meets a policeman who helps her when she gets lost on the way to Carole's house in the retitled? reprint story "Stolen Love"! And: As a teenager, Donna hangs out with wild Jackie 'The Rebel' and starts to get a bad reputation in town. She eventually stops seeing Jackie, but her reputation follows her. Many boys seem to be interested at first, but drop her soon after. After years of this, Donna and her mother wonder what keeps the old reputation alive. Donna finds out when she catches her best friend Cynthia telling her latest boyfriend about her past. But Dave realizes Cynthia is sabotaging Donna out of jealousy and tells Donna what matters is that she stopped seeing Jackie in the retitled reprint story "A Friend In Need!" Plus: Gale doesn't want to get involved with another man after she breaks up with Tad, but Bob is persistent. Gale clings to the love letters that Tad had sent to her while he was in the army, but the letters had actually been written for Tad by Bob while they were serving overseas together in the retitled? reprint story "With All My Heart"! Also: 1-page text story "Let's Get Married"; 2-page quiz "Are You Lovable To Men?"; and letters page Telling It the Way It Is...to Lynn Farrell. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #64609283
Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 137 VG 4.0
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Starts May 4 Cover by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta and unknown. When Shelly meets Steve, he wants her to change her hairstyle, her wardrobe, and her interests. She decides she really loves him, but she's shocked when she realizes he's made her into a copy of his previous girlfriend in "Don't Make Me Over!" Plus: Ellen tries to help Bob get back together with his estranged girlfriend, but falls in love with him herself in "Man on My Mind!" Also: Shirley unsuccessfully tries to get Walter to notice her, until her friend Rita suggests she try witchcraft. The girls cast a spell, and soon after, Walter calls Shirley for a date, but is black magic really responsible? Find out in "Love Potion"! And: Brenda's older sister June always attracts Brenda's boyfriends away, but she doesn't like it when one day the tables are turned in the retitled reprint story "How to Get a Man!" Plus: Lois is determined to get ahead in life but her boyfriend Vic doesn't share her drive in the retitled reprint story "Winter of Love"! Also: 1-page filler "The Supermagic Diet - Lose 7 Pounds in 7 Days"! And: Letters page Telling It the Way It Is. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #64609774
Hi-School Romance (1949) 11 GD+ 2.5
1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
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Starts May 4 Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Ann and Sid fall for each other, but he's due to be assigned overseas with the military any day now. Mark and Jane's plans for the future are derailed when Mark's father is accused of embezzlement. Redheaded Dusty falls for the rough-and-tumble sailor who runs her late father's fishing business. I Promised Too Much!; Backstairs Love; Color Clues!; A Game of Hearts!; Hi-School Hi-Spots; Thrill-Hungry; My Most Romantic Moment; Raw Deal; Cupid Scores High; No Thought of Tomorrow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64687550
Published Oct 1951 by Realistic Publications.Intimate Confessions (1951 Realistic) 2 GD 2.0
Cover coming detached at one staple. Water damage.
Starts May 4 Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Walter Johnson, Louis Zansky, Louis Ravielli and Norman Nodel. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks and a title that suggests more than the stories themselves. Dancer Dora falls for her mothers boyfriend, but she cant reveal her true age without ruining their stage act; Carole realizes that the modeling agency she joined is actually an escort service; A woman learns that her boyfriend is only using her as bait for his robberies. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from Avon paperback #456. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Too Young To Love!; Doomed to Silence; Two Wayward Girls!; Born For Trouble! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64687551
Published Mar 1953 by Realistic Publications.Intimate Confessions (1951 Realistic) 8 GD 2.0
Water damage.
Starts May 4 Art by Rafael Astarita and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks and a title that suggests more than the stories themselves. Jilted Joan cant bring herself to love again; Sharons beauty drives Eddie to crime; A woman regrets her flirtatious behavior. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Left At the Altar!; Fatal Woman; Curtain Call for Cupid; Dangerous Jealousy!; I Was Unfaithful! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #64610536
Published 1947 by Timely/Marvel.Junior Miss (1944 Timely/Marvel) 26 GD 2.0
Cover oxidation. Water damage.
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Item #64610566
Published Jan 1948 by Timely/Marvel.Junior Miss (1944 Timely/Marvel) 28 FR/GD 1.5
Water damage.
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Item #64724213
Published Mar 1948 by Timely/Marvel.Junior Miss (1944 Timely/Marvel) 29 GD 2.0
Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage. Chew.
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Item #64610634
Published Jul 1958 by Archie Publications.Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 41 VG 4.0
Cover oxidation. 1" cumulative spine split.
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Item #64646593
Published Nov 1959 by Archie Publications.Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 49 GD+ 2.5
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Item #64724214
Katy Keene Fashion Book Magazine (1955) 16 VG- 3.5
Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.
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Item #64724215
Katy Keene Fashion Book Magazine (1955) 20 VG- 3.5
Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
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Item #64724216
Katy Keene Fashion Book Magazine (1955) 23 VG+ 4.5
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Starts May 11 Photo of Bill Woggon on inside front cover. Winter 1959 issie. Last issue in series. Cover price $0.10.
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