Auctions: comic books in 'Romance'

Secret Hearts (1949) 42 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Werner Roth, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs and unknown. A chance meeting between Ellen and David leads to a romantic night at a dance, but Ellen begins to despair when she doesn't hear from him again in "Dance Till Dawn"! Also featuring: "Lovingly Yours"; "Love of a Lifetime"; and "Who'll Believe My Heart?" Plus: Oddities in Romance filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 70 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. 1 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs and unknown. Her woman's intuition was her worst enemy when it recognized..."His Other Girl"! Also featuring: "Saturday Night Date"; "Girl in Love"; and "Many Faces of Love"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler "Basic Charmers"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 76 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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First 12c cover priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Arthur Peddy, Werner Roth, Sy Barry? and unknown. Shy girl Trudy learns a bitter lesson in love when she meets Greg, who romances her then coldly leaves her in "It's Only You"! Plus: Linda meets her old boyfriend Ben in Paris and soon wonders if they can rekindle their romance, even though it was she who originally broke them up in "Better Late!"; Carol wants to escape her life of poverty but her rival Elaine keeps telling her secret to the men Carol likes in "Too Much to Hope For"; and Verna thinks she has a chance for revenge when she meets Will, the man who jilted her years ago but doesn't recognize her now in "Stranger to Love"! Also: Romance in Fashion filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Secret Hearts (1949) 114 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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Cover art by Gene Colan. Our Romance Was One Long Battle, art by Manny Stallman; Veronica and Eddie fight all the time and eventually break up, but later they realize that they argued because they really cared about each other. Ad for Young Love #57 and Girls' Romances #119, art by Manny Stallman and Jay Scott Pike. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Ad for the 2 Girls serialized feature appearing in Heart Throbs, pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Episode 5, script by Jack Miller, art by Gene Colan (pp 1-2); John Rosenberger (pp 3-15); Karen finds Lila a more sympathetic listener than her sister Peggy. Rita's father encourages her to marry Greg; Lila and Roger continue their arguments over their spoiled son Richy; Karen arrives at Greg's office too late to stop him from agreeing to marry Rita. Ad for Swing with Scooter #2, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Secret Romances (1952) 11 VG 4.0

Only one staple (manufacturing).

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Lois is torn between soldier Larry and defense contractor Jeff - but the story takes a left turn with the discovery of a spy ring. Sisters Betsy and Ellen get into a feud over dating older men, but one of the sisters is secretly married to boot. Bert discovers that his new wife Mary has inherited her father's gambling problem. My Cheating Heart; Two Kinds of Love; Too Young for Kisses; Gamble With Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4745383022

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew THE GOTHAM CITY SIRENS HUNT A KILLER THROUGH THE COLD DEAD OF WINTER! The holidays are here, but not every Siren's feeling the cheer! Sure, Harley and Ivy's friendship warms to a romance, but Catwoman and millionaire Bruce Wayne go ice cold when Bruce attempts to define the relationship--wasn't he supposed to be a playboy? And then there's the matter of Black Canary's bachelorette party, where the Sirens and the police commissioner's daughter, Barbara Gordon, are all on the guest list. Tensions ride high...and Gotham's most elusive serial killer, Horoscope, is happy to cut right through them. Literally. 32 pages, 17+, full color Cover price $5.99.

Summer Love (1965) 47 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

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Beatles cover! 25c giant 68pgs.

Cover by Pat Masulli and Dick Giordano. Art by Vince Colletta, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Charltons Brides in Love becomes Summer Love, featuring brief appearances by The Beatles at the height of Beatlemania. A three-part story takes place in a hospital; Jeannette Copeland offers vintage love advice to teens; A Beatles poster persuades a couple that rock n roll and love do mix. Someone Else's Man; Overboard; General Hospital: Part I, Mistaken Love, Part II, Room Of Life And Death, Part III, Certain To Succeed; The Beatles Saved My Romance; High Fidelity; Beach Bunny Bivouac. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD+ 2.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen-Age Confidential Confessions (1960) 7 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4726568010

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Charlton's romance comic captures the emerging teen culture of the early 1960s, when surfing, hot rods and new fashions in dance and dress swept America. Carol and Chris are determined to marry, even though they're not yet in their 20s, but Carol isn't prepared for all the work involved in starting a new life. Madge is secretly in love with her friend Helen's boyfriend Burt, and she wants to date him, but she waits until Helen suggests it. Nan isn't prepared for her widowed mother to start dating again. Teen-Age Wife; All's Fair in Love; Too Good for Romance; Darling, I'm a Fool; Teen-Age Troubles; I Hated Him! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Time for Love (1967) 28 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Art Cappello, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Couples navigate the mazelike pathways of relationships and love in the 1960s and '70s. A woman wants a rich husband, but she doesn't realize it will cost her Wade, the man who really loves her. Amy is lonesome on her grandparents' ranch in Nevada, but then she meets handsome Kent. Plus a pinup of Shirley Jones of TV's The Partridge Family, and romance advice. Empty Land, Empty Arms; Don't Remind Me!; Teen-Age Troubles; A Time for Tears; For My Sake, Darling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Time for Love (1967) 40 VG/FN 5.0

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Cover by Demetrio. Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "If You Love Him - Let Him Go"; "He Will Be Mine"; and "My Lonely Heart"! Plus: Find-a-Word activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 12 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Vivian works as a paid escort and falls for Jerry, but her boss Mike wants Vivian for himself. A woman, her husband, and a thief fall under the spell of a string of pearls. Judy decides to steal her friend Gilda's boyfriend, Jimmy. Snowbound; I Learned the Hard Way; How Not to Hold Your Man; Yes, I Was an Escort Girl; Green With Envy; The Desert Held My Secret!; Blinded By Glamour. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 16 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lynn doesn't want fiance Chris to know she's an ex-convict, but then a man from her past turns up for blackmail. Cop Dave discovers that his new girlfriend Nancy is a cat burglar when he catches her in the act, in a story that invites the reader to supply the ending. Jim and Nora must decide if they want to continue their relationship after they learn that he has four months to live. The Shadow of My Past; She Led Two Lives; I Got What I Deserved; Love Always Wins; Four Months to Live; My Secret Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 11 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

File Copy.

Label #4711314019

Cover text quoted in Fredric Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent". Cover art by Lee Elias. "Fallen Woman," art by Bob Powell; Stewardess Terry and pilot Ken are the only survivors of a plane crash in the mountains; Theyre rescued after several days; Terrys fiancé Fred suggests they postpone their wedding until the "headlines" have blown over. "Runaway Passion!"; Brenda dumps her boyfriend Jay to become private secretary to wealthy Monroe; She makes a play for his nephew Zip, but two-times him with handsome gambler Lucky; When Zip agrees to marry another girl his uncle has chosen for him, Brenda goes to Lucky, but he abandons her during a police raid on a gambling joint in the Everglades. "Should You Keep Him Guessing" contest page. "How to Use Make-Up"; Jane asks beauty consultant Elizabeth how to apply natural-looking makeup. "Forbidden Love!", art by Lee Elias; Helen loves Gene but he prefers Lil; Helen tries to make herself love Vic, but leaves him at the altar; Gene marries Lil but Helen won't give up; She goes to a mountain cabin with the couple and contemplates pushing Lil off a cliff. "My Foolish Mistake" text story. "The Price of Pride"; Wealthy Kathy and Tad visit a soda shop to see "how the other half lives"; Kathy urges Tad to dance with meek Lisa, then Lisa's date Larry dances with Kathy. "Must I Reveal My Past?", art by Bob Powell; Myra loves Gary but has a secret in her past: rebelling against strict parents, she dated bad boy Lenny. "Morning Glory"; How to get ready in the morning. Indicia states "LOVE PROBLEMS AND ADVICE ILLUSTRATED. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 17 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Tom Hickey, Al Avison, John Sink and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Karen wants to play the field, until she drives away the man she really loves. Stacey is willing to sacrifice the respect of one man for a smile from another. Reporter Cynthia falls for a man she despises. Torrid pre-Code cover, possibly by Al Avison. I Courted Heartbreak!; Stars in My Eyes; Can I Betray My Love?; Assignment to Love!; 3 Kisses to Paradise. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 36 VG- 3.5

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Working at her father's gas station in the desert, Betsy meets handsome, tormented drifter Toby, and falls for him as she learns his story. Struggling artist Doris is taken in by wealthy art patron Rodney for all the wrong reasons. College professor Valery must keep her marriage to student Barry a secret, which works fine until Sue comes along. My Love Didn't Work; I Can't Marry You; Love Flirt; Am I Too Young to Marry?; Jilted Too Often; Reckless Moment. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

True Secrets (1950) 28 FR 1.0

7" cumulative spine split. Water damage.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, John Tartaglione and Al Hartley. All brand-new romances! In this issue: One thing in life that's always beautiful is the love story of..."A Boy and a Girl" with art by Jay Scott Pike. Plus: "Private Secretary" with art by Vince Colletta; "To See Ourselves" with art by John Tartaglione; "Temptation!" with art by Al Hartley; and 2-page text story "Happy Return!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

True to Life Romances (1949) 10 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Hollywood comedian Jackie finds love with struggling starlet Brenda, but she has trouble getting close because he's always cracking jokes. Redheaded heiress Caroline loves middle-class John, but her wealthy family interferes, until her dying grandfather has the last laugh. Small-town sweetheart Ed wants to marry Sue, but she wants to see the world first. Love's Last Laugh; Legacy of Love; My Secret Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Twice Loved PB 1950 (Told in Pictures) 1950 FR/GD 1.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tear.

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Twice Loved Told in Pictures, is one of four Dell paperbacks published in 1950, each in paperback format. but illustrated like a comic book. Cover price $0.25.

Wedding Bells (1954) 9 GD+ 2.5

Young Love (1949-1957) 72 GD 2.0

Cover loose at staples. 1" spine split from the top. Water damage.

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Mort Meskin, 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 #72 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #6 in indicia. Billie hates her ex Joey, but she still loves his jazz trumpet. A family feud is exacerbated by the romance between two young people. Mary's family disapproves of her romance with door-to-door encyclopedia salesman Norman. And My Heart Came Tumbling Down!; Fatten Up; Love and War!; Cinderella Story; Scoop for Love; I Dream of Jeannie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 70 FN 6.0

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by Jack Miller & Dick Giordano and unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Win Mortimer?, Jay Scott Pike? and unknown. Jonathan St. Claire learns of his business manager's interest in Lisa and fires him. Lisa doesn't know whether she really cared for Blake or whether she was just trying to get her father's attention. Later, Lisa meets an artist who is literally starving and decides to help him in "The Life and Loves of Lisa St. Claire! [Chapter Two]" Plus: Debbie spends her whole first date with Peter waiting for him to kiss her in "My First Date, My First Kiss!" Also: Teacher Mr. Forrest falls for Celia, one of his students, but keeps his distance. Four years later, Celia returns to claim him in the reprint story "Return to My Heart!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns 2-pager! Plus: 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 8 #2 (74) GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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#74 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by John Prentice. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Art Gates, Bernard Baily?, George Roussos? and unknown. Look how she throws herself at that stagehand! She'd do a lot more for her career if she turned some of that charm on the star of the show! Featuring: "The Kissoff!"; "A Holiday for Love!"; "For Love Alone!"; and "Idol Worship!" Plus: 1-pager "I Thought It Was Love"! Also: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Be Consistent"! And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Don't Be Lonely"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 142 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Jay Scott Pike, Bernard Sachs? and unknown. Tina is painfully shy and unable to talk to boys even when they show some interest in her. She begins to believe that she will be alone forever until she meets a boy who is just as shy as she is in "Too Shy for Romance!" Plus: A girl fantasizes about falling in love with every handsome man she sees, and eventually it happens for real in "My Secret Love"! Also: Makeup tips in 1-page You Can Be Beautiful article "Nobody Is Perfect -- But You Can Be!" And: Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 160 VG 4.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

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Last 12c cover priced issue. Cover by Ric Estrada? & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Ric Estrada, John Rosenberger, Werner Roth, Vince Colletta, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Can a boy and girl find love when they come from..."Two Different Worlds"? Also featuring "I'll Love Tomorrow"! Plus: 2-page Dates 'n' Mates fashion feature! And: Reprint story "Lovingly Yours"! Also: Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 165 VG+ 4.5

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Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories by Jack Oleck and unknown. Art by Lee Elias, Ric Estrada & Vince Colletta, Elizabeth Berube and unknown. Featuring "Any Man's Equal"! Plus: Her name is Toni Anderson. She's 16 years old and everyone says that her life is just beginning, that she can have her pick of boys -- so why does she feel that her life is ending? Find out in..."Second Choice, First Love"! Also: 1-page Dates 'n' Mates fashion feature! And: "Love Is a Three-Ring Circus"! Plus: Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. Statement of ownership -- average print run 355,000; average paid circulation 181,075. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.