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Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lotay Variant Cover.

Label #4719444021

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Tula Lotay HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gothams most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, theres Catwoman, whos been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, whos recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, theres also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harleys there to enjoy it with her. And then theres the new girl, Black Canary, whos engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women arent meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. Theres a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than shes used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! 32 pages, full color, rated 17+. Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sozomaika Foil Edition.

Label #4719444020

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Sozomaika HARLEY, IVY, CATWOMAN, AND BLACK CANARY BROUGHT TO YOU BY FAN-FAVORITE CREATORS TINI HOWARD AND BABS TARR! Introducing Gotham’s most eligible bachelorettes...for at least a little while longer! First, there’s Catwoman, who’s been playing cat and mouse with her two favorite boy toys--Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight himself, Batman. Next up? Harley Quinn, who’s recently single and now committed only to her hot girl era. Of course, there’s also Poison Ivy, who just wants to enjoy her solitude...as long as her best friend Harley’s there to enjoy it with her. And then there’s the new girl, Black Canary, who’s engaged to the love of her life, Green Arrow--but the closer they get to the wedding day, the more it feels like they might not be so written in the stars after all. But these four fabulous women aren’t meeting to discuss any of that. At least, not willingly. There’s a killer on the loose in Gotham City--a killer of women. And when Black Canary realizes stopping the murders requires more criminal company than she’s used to keeping, she finds herself reluctantly teaming up with the infamous Gotham City Sirens for the hunt. Easier said than done when the four of them can barely make it through one lousy brunch... Fan-favorite writer Tini Howard (Catwoman, Harley Quinn) teams with superstar artist Babs Tarr (Batgirl) to bring you the sexiest and most scintillating DC Black Label series yet! Cover price $8.99.

Sorority Secrets (1954) 1 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split (taped). Staple replace and reinforced with tape.

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"The Secret!"; Rich and spoiled college girl Marcia Bascomb has been grounded by her young, substitute sorority housemother Scotty until her schoolwork improves; When Marcia discovers Scotty and her fiance petting in the housemother's room, she vengefully threatens to expose Scotty's apparent moral lapse to the college authorities; With Scotty at her mercy, Marcia defiantly breaks curfew and, with a laugh, dares Scotty to report her. "To Win Your Love," pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel; Suzanne and Warren are outstanding Westover College swimmers; Their romance is frustrated by Suzanne's competence, spirit, and pride however, and Warren's notions about traditional gender roles. "The Wrong One," art by David Gantz; Lois Mason attends her mother's alma mater and reluctantly joins her mother's beloved sorority; Much has changed since Mrs. Mason's participation and, unknown to her, the sorority has become a snobbish, controlling clique; When Lois dates Hank (one of the sorority's 'wrong ones'), the housemother threatens to write to Mrs. Mason. "The Faint Heart," pencils by Ben Brown, inks by David Gantz; Bess accepts a bet from Greta to wrangle a kiss from bashful, handsome Paul; To that end, Bess maneuvers her way into his company and the two begin casually seeing one another. "Kid Sister"; Marsha Cooper meets and dates Ralph Munson, a stranger in town looking for a job; Marsha's glamorous sister Eve captures Ralph's interest and the two begin dating. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts (1954-1973 Charlton) 66 GD/VG 3.0

Three center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Newlywed Doris accompanies hubby Cleve everywhere, even to sports games and things she'd rather skip, and wonders why he feels smothered. Peg and Bud meet for numerous dates, but circumstances keep interrupting them just when things are heating up. Ruth loves sailor Sam, but her friends think she can do better, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus a vintage ad for color stills of popular stars of the day, including Troy Donahue, Sandra Dee, Pat Boone and other teen heartthrobs of the '50s. Together My Love; Sunshine Rain; Kiss Love Goodbye; Martha Marsden Meditates; The Wrong Love. 32 pages, Full Color.

Sweethearts (1954-1973 Charlton) 79 GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Sal Gentile. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Teacher Susan Rankin is so controlling of her students' romantic behavior, they call her "Vinegar Puss" - but then she meets her student's handsome guardian, Ralph. Plus-size Kay is about to meet her pen-pal boyfriend for the first time, so her friend Maud helps her go on a crash diet, in a story that reflects the attitudes of its time. Class president Beth wonders if she can choose between love and politics when Paul feels threatened by her campaign. Vinegar-Puss; Too Sweet For Love; Always Advice; Lady President. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Sweethearts (1954-1973 Charlton) 94 VG- 3.5

1" spine split from bottom. Water damage.

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Cover by O. R. Novelle. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Ernesto R. Garcia and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Rita sets her sights on rich, handsome Alton, even though she already has a boyfriend and Alton is rumored to be a ladies' man. An airline pilot falls for the woman who rescues him from drowning on a remote South Seas island, even though he doesn't speak her language. Marcia wants to finish school before she marries Richard, but he's impatient and wants her to drop out and start a family. The Golden Heart; Island Interlude; Just Jeannette; Styled for Romance; A Fool for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Teen Romances (1964 Super Reprint) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4637828008

Super Comics reprint. Cover price $0.12.

True Bride to Be Romances (1956 Harvey) 25 FR 1.0

8" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water spotting.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Tom Hickey, John Giunta, Manny Stallman and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Joy falls for Carl, inmate of the island prison where her father is the warden, and helps him plot his escape. Vic thinks his fiancee Bonnie was lost in a plane crash, but she's just in Scotland. Farm girl Betty is torn between farmer Curt and his educated brother Ralph. Plus vintage advice on love and skin care. The Right to Love; Country Wedding!; Hearts Divided; My Fickle Heart; Blind Date; Beauty Can Be Skin Deep!; Know Your Man! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

True Brides Experiences (1954) 9 GD 2.0

2" cumulative spine split. Water damage.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. A small-town girl struggles to admit that she loves a man who's engaged to another woman. A teacher finds love with a stranger on a cruise, but she's not sure she can trust him. A woman relocates to escape her sullied reputation, only to find the past catching up with her. A Rival on My Honeymoon!; Romantic Stranger; I Was Ashamed of My Parents; Strange Romantic Customs; My Superstitious Heart; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Life Romance (1955) 3 GD+ 2.5

Water spotting.

Classic romance comics with stories and art by the Iger Shop. A woman only thinks she knows what love is, until she meets that certain guy. Shirley wants to run with the rock 'n roll crowd until she meets a sweet square, in a story with a hilariously overwrought reaction to youth culture of the '50s. Romance advice to girls from Agnes Wilson. There's No Romance in Rock and Roll!; Agnes Wilson Lovelorn Advisor; What Love Really Is. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 23 VG+ 4.5

The fantastic (and unfortunately uncredited) Good Girl cover art for this issue was repurposed from My Desire #34 (sometimes listed as My Desire #4) with altered dialogue, making the scene a bit more salacious. Stories and art by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lola is contemptuous of her friends' make-do marriage plans, and sets out to find a wealthy husband. Nurse Ginny falls for Carl, the handsome doctor she works for, but hypochondriac Sandra wants Carl's attention for herself. Helen enjoys walking in the rain and brooding over her loneliness, but that's how she meets handsome Tod, who comes to her aid when she twists her ankle. Plus a romantic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson in comics form. Fast Track for Love; A Savage in Love; Romance; The Price I Paid; None But the Lonely. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) 2 VG- 3.5

Water spotting with residue.

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Cover art by Lee Elias. "I Fell In Love With the Man of My Dreams"; 15-year-old Candy has a crush on 21-year-old Bob, a friend of her brother; Bobs companion is Betty, who is his own age, but Candy plots to win him away; After Candy helps Bob during an emergency at a charity dance, they become friendly although hes shocked to learn her true age. "Can First Love Be True Love?", pencils by Bob Powell; Doris and Paul fall in love at first sight but she "couldnt be sure it would last." "I Was Betrothed to a Stranger"; Frank gives Alice an engagement ring but her "old-countryish" father says hes arranged for her to marry Tony, the son of a fellow immigrant; Alice finds Tony "a corpulent, loud-mouthed oaf" but wonders if she must repay her parents sacrifices with one of her own. "Know Your Own Mind!" text story. "Be Punctual!" How to Hold Your Man story, script by Merilla Herman, art by Vic Herman; Smart Sue is punctual and pleases her boyfriend; Silly Millie is always late and loses her boyfriend. Dear Peggy: Love Problems & Advice column. Hollywood Roddy McDowall at Monogram Pictures Studio Adventures of Popsicle Pete ad. "I Was Tormented!"; Babs and Belle are twins, but Babs is "such a droop compared to Belle" that Babs loses all of her boyfriends to her sister. Babs falls in love with lawyer Jeff; he says hed never leave her for her "slinky sister"; Belle pulls her usual fake "fainting" gimmick and kisses Jeff when he helps her up—an upset Babs runs into traffic and is hit by a car. "Was It Love Or Pity?", art by Bob Powell; Nurse Julia loves doctor Stuart, but hes the boyfriend of fellow nurse Bea, whose father is head of the hospital where they all work; Stuart feels like a kept man but is unable to break up with the domineering Bea. "The Man I Love" text story. "I Loved Two Men!" text story. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vision and the Scarlet Witch (2025 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4601577014

Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Lorenzo Tammetta. Cover by Alex Ross. REUNITED...UNDER FATAL CIRCUMSTANCES! Mysterious doors are opening all over the world, drawing people in with promises of miracles and reunions with lost loved ones. When Vision is mortally wounded investigating the deadly truth of the doors, the Scarlet Witch resorts to extreme measures to save his life - and the results are unlike anything either of them expected! Marvel's original star-crossed lovers reunite for the 50th Anniversary of their wedding! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Wedding Bells (1954) 15 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Interior tearing.

Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) Vol. 4 #5 (29) VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Volume 4, Issue 5. Whole number 29. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Chuck wants to wait to marry Sharon, but Bill is ready now; Lucille falls for her new boss, but he's still not over the loss of his wife; Spurned Edie turns to the TV repairman to make her ex jealous. The Sound of Wedding Bells!; An Old Problem; Shadow-Wife!; Nancy's Sanctuary...; Wedding Day; Romance on the Run! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 51 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting. Staple rust.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by Robert Kanigher and Jack Miller. Art by John Romita, Sr. and John Rosenberger. A secret glimpse into a man's heart -- it happens to Mary Robin, R.N., who learns to her sorrow that sometimes..."All Men are Children"! Plus: "No Easy Lessons in Love"; "Afraid of Love"; and 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 56 VG 4.0

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Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by Jack Miller and Barbara Friedlander. Art by Gene Colan, Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs. What drew her back to the scene of her heartbreak? What made her pay..."A Visit to a Lost Love"? Plus: Only after your first kiss will you be able to say..."Believe It or Not -- It's Love"! Also: How far should a girl go to get the man she loves? Read..."I'll Make Him Love Me!" And: You Can Be Beautiful 1-pager "Chic Tips"! Plus: 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 85 VG- 3.5

Water spotting. Chew.

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Cover by Tony DeZuniga. Stories by Jack Miller, Jack Oleck, Barbara Friedlander and unknown. Art by John Rosenberger, Ric Estrada & Tony DeZuniga, Art Saaf, Mike Sekowsky, Liz Berube and unknown. Was it some evil buried deep inside her soul that made her a plaything for every guy she met? Read..."I Couldn't Trust Myself!" Plus: Johnny was gone...taking her love...in "Yesterday's Romance"! Also featuring "Love a la Carte" and the reprint story "I Love You Again"! And: What perfume to use in a Beauty on a Budget 1-pager! Plus: 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! Statement of ownership -- average print run 360,334; average paid circulation 165,816. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 12 #3 (99) VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

#99 on cover; Vol. 12 No. 3 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby and unknown. Featuring: "Man Wanted!"; "Fair Game"; "Ashamed!"; "The Love I Lost"; and "The Nearness of You"! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Problems"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Youthful Romances (1949 Pix-Parade) 17 GD 2.0

2 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

Cover by William Zeller. Stories and art by Ira Zweifach, Martin Smith, Richard Akin, Beresford King, Jesse Merlan, Bob Cohen, Alvin Hollingsworth, Walter Palais and Tony Tallarico. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #3. Real-life American trombonist and bandleader Buddy Morrow saves a young woman from drowning and helps her patch things up with her boyfriend. Lily is the new girl in school, and her shameless flirting creates a trail of broken hearts, hurt feelings and even a suicide attempt, in an apparent cautionary tale against flirting. Helen falls in love with both John and the house he's building, but when she sees him with another woman, she literally sets the place on fire. Plus a profile of Hollywood legends Marge and Gower Champion. Cover features a photo of Buddy Morrow. One-Sided Love; Strictly Business!; Heartless Flirt!!; Marge and Gower Champion; House of Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.