Comic books in 'Romance', graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $485.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #0629314010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.55) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Elaine takes a job at a South American oil refinery where she hopes to land a wealthy executive, but in spite of her plans she falls in love with Gus, a bush pilot. Days to Remember, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Find-a-Word activity page. David and Eileen Part 1, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen O'Brien meets David Goldman and they quickly fall in love and plan to marry, to the horror of both sets of parents. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $249.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #1482277012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Elaine takes a job at a South American oil refinery where she hopes to land a wealthy executive, but in spite of her plans she falls in love with Gus, a bush pilot. Days to Remember, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Find-a-Word activity page. David and Eileen Part 1, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen O'Brien meets David Goldman and they quickly fall in love and plan to marry, to the horror of both sets of parents. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Elaine takes a job at a South American oil refinery where she hopes to land a wealthy executive, but in spite of her plans she falls in love with Gus, a bush pilot. Days to Remember, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Find-a-Word activity page. David and Eileen Part 1, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen O'Brien meets David Goldman and they quickly fall in love and plan to marry, to the horror of both sets of parents. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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"Scratch of Death" Pencils by Charles Nicholas. Betsy realizes that Jeff Wilson's strange behavior is caused by rabies which he contracted from his daughter's dog. Reprinted from Nurse Betsy Crane #13 "Nursing - A Career" Pencils by Charles Nicholas. Description of the nursing profession and the different kinds of nurses."Lady In Distress" strip. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $350.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4668310014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by thegeneral

Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Starlet O'Hara story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet arrives in Hollywood and begins hanging out with Fritzi and trying to get into acting. Moronica story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Moronica's co-workers play a trick on her by putting a kiss-me sign on the back of her coat. Starlet O'Hara, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet gets a job as Rita Hayworth's stand-in, but Fritzi steals it from her. Captain Marvel Wrist Watch ad. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Starlet O'Hara story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet arrives in Hollywood and begins hanging out with Fritzi and trying to get into acting. Moronica story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Moronica's co-workers play a trick on her by putting a kiss-me sign on the back of her coat. Starlet O'Hara, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet gets a job as Rita Hayworth's stand-in, but Fritzi steals it from her. Captain Marvel Wrist Watch ad. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Starlet O'Hara story; Starlet wins a trip to Hollywood for a screen test, but has to go back home in order to collect it. Hollywood Chatter gossip article. Starlet O'Hara story; Starlet accidentally gets set up to go on a date with an up and coming star. Leading Lady text story by Elizabeth Starr. Moronica story; Moronica tries to get a mouse out of her apartment. 36 ps. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $679.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #1992588002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($20.37) will be charged at checkout.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Tex Blaisdell. Early romance comics with an emphasis on scandal. Tired of living in poverty, Sherry breaks up with Al, who really loves her, to date Andy, who can buy her nice things. Glenda is tempted to date smooth-talking politician Len, even though steady Rex warns her that he's no good. Sandra puts off fiance Bill when new boss Lloyd wants her to work late, but Lloyd has an ulterior motive. Tarnished Kisses; The Man I Couldn't Marry; Her Greater Love; Dangerous Embrace!; Love 'N' Kisses; I Played with Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $459.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Siamese pages. Label #2140895014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.77) will be charged at checkout.

Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick, Henry Sharp, Ben Brown, and David Gantz. Early romance comics with an emphasis on scandal. Ex-convict Louise is accused of a theft she didn't commit. Leda is attracted to the shady Russ, but Russ creates trouble for her fiance Pat. Pete comes to Peg's rescue after she gets in too deep with a rowdy crowd. Reformatory Girl; Courage of Love; Misplaced Devotion; Girly Giggles; My Soul in Bondage; Everybody's Sweetheart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $129.99 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed & Sketch by Amanda Conner on 6/22/25. Variant Cover. Label #4608960017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Code’s Comics

Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Stephanie Phillips, Rich Douek, Rex Ogle, Andrew Marino, Che Grayson, Devin Grayson, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Ram V. Art by Jon Sommariva, Scot Eaton, Geraldo Borges, Pablo M. Collar, Jon Mikel, Roger Robinson, Christian Duce, Phil Hester, Wayne Faucher, Eric Gapstur and Ande Parks. Ahhhh! Can you smell that? Love is in the air again, and we're here to warm your heart and brighten your soul with eight ludicrous stories of like, love, and loss. We've got stories of a love as old as Jurassic time on Dinosaur Island, a bromance between Peacemaker and his eagle sidekick Eagly, and a first date you never saw coming. Oh wow, these really do sound sweet and heartwarming! So c'mon, let your freak flag fly and get strange this Valentine's Day with us! In this issue: Harley Quinn in "Lightning in a Bottle" by Stephanie Phillips and Jon Sommariva; The Flash and Gorilla Grodd's ghastly group date in "The Grodd Couple" by Rich Douek, Scot Eaton and Wayne Faucher; Peacemaker loves something more than peace(?!) in "Love of Country" by Rex Ogle and Geraldo Borges; Blue Beetle in "Ritual of Love" by Andrew Marino and Pablo M. Collar; Shazam and Superman in "In the Name of Love" by Che Grayson and Jon Mikel; Alfred in "Service" by Devin Grayson and Roger Robinson; Sgt. Rock is witness to prehistoric passion in "Romance on Dinosaur Island" by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly and Christian Duce; and Batman in "Dinner for Two" by Ram V, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur and Ande Parks. 80 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $250.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Mexican Edition. Susy #268. Label #4357923004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by thegeneral

Mexican Reprint Series. Reuses cover and material from Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) #150. Art by Win Mortimer and Jay Scott Pike. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Spanish Language.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $129.95 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Leirix on 2/28/22 Li Variant Cover Label #2701717007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

Artgerm Collectibles Megacon Exclusive Virgin Cover by Leirix Li. Story and Art by Mirka Andolfo. Paprika is a successful businesswoman, a New Yorker of Italian origin. Job and career consume her, forcing her to neglect her personal needs as well as her friends and family. Her heart is broken from a previous relationship and its consequences, and a rigid upbringing has made her a very introverted person. She wants a romantic relationship, but she doesn't know what she's doing. Not like Dill, a naïve and suave delivery boy with an angelic attitude, handsome, and always surrounded by beautiful women falling for him. He doesn't have a worry in the world, and this makes Paprika very nervous. But he's the guy who could help her with her feelings (and with... sex). Bridget Jones's Diary meets Sex and the City, with a pinch of The Devil Wears Prada in the new international hit by acclaimed creator MIRKA ANDOLFO (UNNATURAL, MERCY). 28 pages, full color. Rated M

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Cover photo features screen legend Marilyn Monroe and Richard Widmark. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Learning she's failed her school exams, Vivian becomes despondent, breaks it off with Mark and thinks her life is over. Nola and Johnny work in the same factory, but Johnny is put off by Nola's ongoing feud with her supervisor. Joyce loves handsome doctor Rod, but he learns she's been lying about being wealthy because she wanted to impress him. I Failed My School Examinations!; The Conniver; The Mirror of Fate; No Love for Liars. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Eve Preston and Samantha Kirk. Stories by Archie Goodwin, Samantha Kirk, Chuck Lawrence, Ellen Andrews, and Diane Dixon. Art by Jose Casanovas, Guillermo Sanchez (Boixcar) Boix, and Frank Frazetta. Warren magazine aimed at girls, featuring reprinted romance comics from England and Spain alongside the usual dating advice and articles about teen life. A girl wonders if the guy she met at the beach is the one for her; another gal cant stop thinking about the boy she left behind; also, a half-page anti-smoking PSA written by Goodwin, with art by Frazetta. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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.

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Cover art by Matt Baker. "I Dared to Kiss and Tell," pencils by Matt Baker; Student nurse Maureen loves Dr. Frank, but her nursing supervisors also have crushes on the handsome doctor and want to dismiss Maureen from the program; Maureen claims she is Franks fiance, which will allow her to stay in school. "We Couldn't Be Kept Apart," script by Dana Dutch, art by Lily Renee; High school students Fred and Bobby love each other, but their parents dont want them to get serious at such a young age; Fred and Bobby make a reasoned case that their "interest in each other brings forth the best qualities" in them both. "They Made Me a Cinderella" text story. "How Could I Fight Temptation?", script by Dana Dutch, art by Matt Baker; Carolyn has a crush on fellow high school student Ronnie, even though he has a reputation as a "wolf"; They go on a date and Carolyn discovers the stories were true. "I Took the Wrong Road to Romance," script by Dana Dutch, pencils by Matt Baker; When her boyfriend Phil enlists in the Army, 16 year old Jean decides to quit school to follow him to camp; She tells her parents the camp is located in a state where she can legally marry him without their consent; Getting a job at the Post Exchange, Jean hopes Phil will propose to her when he completes basic training, but catches him flirting with a nurse and accepts a date from Sgt. Ray on the rebound. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Carmine Infantino, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Redheaded Betty has become an expert in stealing other women's boyfriends, but that doesn't help when she meets a man she wants to win honestly, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Arlene likes to live dangerously, so she convinces Paul to take her to a nightclub forbidden by the college regulations. Edythe gets a job as a stand-in for a movie star, but her scheming threatens her attempts at romance and her livelihood, in a story with early art by future DC artist and editor Carmine Infantino. Two-Timing Got Me in Trouble; I Tried to Win Love with Lies; Caught!; My Blind Date Wanted Thrills; The Scandal I Had to Confess; I Was Too Easily Persuaded. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Anne wants to join the Madcaps, a high-school sorority, so everyone doesn't think she's "just a droop," but when the initiation pits her against her boyfriend Larry, she has to make a choice. Betty is more interested in horses than men, until she meets Tipton, the new trainer, in a story with art by Baker and a cute title, "I Was a Willy-Nilly Filly." Tina goes to New York to live with her cousin Janet and soon falls for Janet's boyfriend Bill, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Gag-Bag; No Holds Barred; I Spread Rumors; I Went the Limit; I Was a Willy-Nilly Filly; Man Crazy; Quips and Queries; The Lighter Side. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bernard Sachs and others. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Chuck is worried about what Pat will do while he's overseas with the military. Joan is working as a tutor for wealthy Barbara, and falls for Barbara's goofy brother Jack. After her father's death, Margaret resists the efforts by her stepmother Anna to curtail her wild dating life and move to New York. Stunning beachwear cover by Baker. No Trust in My Love; I Wanted a Good Time; My Lesson in Love; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; Someone to Look Up To; The Man I Really Wanted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $2,500.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4454349003

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bernard Sachs and others. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Chuck is worried about what Pat will do while he's overseas with the military. Joan is working as a tutor for wealthy Barbara, and falls for Barbara's goofy brother Jack. After her father's death, Margaret resists the efforts by her stepmother Anna to curtail her wild dating life and move to New York. Stunning beachwear cover by Baker. No Trust in My Love; I Wanted a Good Time; My Lesson in Love; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; Someone to Look Up To; The Man I Really Wanted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $1,620.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #1482222013

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Bobbie marries young but isn't ready to give up being a kid just yet, even after she has a baby, in a story with art by Baker. Jeanie starts dating soldier Bob to prove to Jeff that she is grown up. Dorothy enjoys playing the field, until she falls for Slim, who's also playing the field, in a story that may be the work of pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. I Had to Be Tamed; I Had to Live and Learn; Kid Sister; Caught in a Triangle at a Resort Hotel; Discarded Sweethearts Are an Easy Mark!; Love Came Last; First Aid for a Broken Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Two-fisted Herb and fast-talking Tom keep Nina safe in her rough neighborhood, but what happens when she must choose between them? Pretty Madge flirts to get what she wants, until she meets Brad, and learns her reputation has preceded her. Ginny falls for carnival huckster Thorne, and he leads her happily into the "carny" lifestyle. Secretary Jane secretly loves co-worker Larry, but he's engaged to the boss's spoiled, domineering daughter. Cover by Baker. Fighting for My Love; My Forbidden Kisses; I Was a Carnival Come-On Girl; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; My Dance with Danger; I Was Only Guilty of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Arthur Peddy, and Bill Ely. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Joyce flees to New York after getting caught up in her racketeer boyfriend's schemes, in a story with art by Baker. Stella elopes with Joe, but then she must bear the rumors of the small-town gossips. Aspiring actress June dates New York producer Mark, but does she love him, or is she just looking for a career boost? Cover by Baker. My Name Was Caroline Gray; They Branded Me Immoral; Stormy Road to Love; The Real Dorothy Dix!; The Golden Goddess. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $565.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4619412014

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Joan marries Hal impulsively, against her father's wishes, only to learn that he's already married, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, dance teacher Marla meets a private eye who wants to blackmail her with the dark secrets of her past. Carol has a recipe for heartbreak when she's torn between longtime love Paul and sailor Randy. Cover by Baker. I Married a Bigamist; Lonesome for Love; I Was an Alibi Bride; Love Cheat; No Hiding Place. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $500.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Extra Staple Added During Manufacturing. Label #2020368006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Joan gets in too deep with gambling kingpin George, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Doris dumps boring boyfriend Stu for tough-guy Lenny, only to learn that Lenny is a gentleman deep down, in a twist on the usual moral tales. Small-town gal Janie finds a job in the big city, but life gets more complicated when she falls in love with her boss. Cover by Baker. Fast Company; I Tempted the Wrong Boy; Office Romances Are Bad Business; The Seeds of Sin. Final issue under this title; series continues as Going Steady (1954-1955) #10. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $1,000.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #4605335004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($30.00) will be charged at checkout.

L.B. Cole cover. Numbering continues from Gasoline Alley (1950 Star) #2. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Fools in Love!!" art by George Peltz; "Not the Marrying Kind!" retitled and reprinted from "I Loved to Hate" in I Loved (1949) #28; and "Jilted!!" retitled and reprinted from "Danger Called Me" in Women in Love (1949-50 Fox) #1. "Scarred by Scandal" text story retitled and reprinted from "My Fearful Night" in My Past (1949 Confessions) #7 and as "Love Must Be Faithful.." in Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #15. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Love of My Life" art by Jay Disbrow; "Man of My Dreams.."; and "Two in Love.." retitled and reprinted from "My Traitorous Heart" in My Great Love (1949) #1. "Heart's Desire" and "For Girls Only! I Want a New Face" text articles reprinted from My Secret Story (1949) #26. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

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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.

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Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Mike Peppe, Vince Colletta and Nick Cardy. Reprints. In this issue: "Stars in My Eyes" with art by Toth and Peppe from New Romances (1951 Standard) #17; "Wrong Way to Happiness" with art by Colletta from Thrilling Romances (1949) #24; "Heart Divided" with art by Toth and Peppe from Thrilling Romances (1949) #22; and "Chained to My Past" with art by Cardy from Intimate Love (1950) #20. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Mike Peppe, Vince Colletta and Nick Cardy. Reprints. In this issue: "Stars in My Eyes" with art by Toth and Peppe from New Romances (1951 Standard) #17; "Wrong Way to Happiness" with art by Colletta from Thrilling Romances (1949) #24; "Heart Divided" with art by Toth and Peppe from Thrilling Romances (1949) #22; and "Chained to My Past" with art by Cardy from Intimate Love (1950) #20. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Photo cover. "Marriage for Spite"; Edna flirts with other men to make her boyfriend Johnny jealous, and he finally breaks up with her as a result; When she hears hes dating Laura, Edna goes out with Lewis in revenge, and agrees to marry him to one-up Johnny. "Bargaining for Happiness"; Kathy, who lives with her family in a shabby section of town inhabited mostly by poor railroad workers, becomes engaged to her boss Dick, the son of a wealthy businessman. "Heartbreak House"; Adria wins a house in a contest; Architect Keith asks to lease it from her, and Adria helps him find a lot and furnish and decorate the house; She falls in love with him, then learns hes engaged to Gloria and plans to marry her and live there. "Marriage Insurance" text story. "Corsage of Heartaches"; Lucy and her fiancé Ivan jointly inherit the plant nursery where they work; According to the will, the nursery is to be split between them, and at the end of 3 months, whoever has made the most money gets the whole business. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. Elaine falls for Paul on vacation, then follows him back to Nebraska to marry, but his small town gives her the cold shoulder, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Waitress Joy falls for mechanic Brad, but Brad has a secret he's hiding from the cops. Faye inherits her grandmother's farm, along with the rumors of buried treasure and the treasure-hunting neighbor who come with it. Gorgeous good-girl cover from the inimitable Matt Baker. Grant City Versus Elaine Trent; When Dreams Come True; No Greater Love; Girl of Deceit; The One Flaw in Our Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, and Bob Bean. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. Linda marries handsome farmer Tom, whom she meets when he's working at the country club, but she's not prepared for the hardships of a farmer's wife. Warden's daughter Myra falls for handsome inmate Danny, and marries him in secret despite her father's warnings. Marcie loves neighborhood mechanic Joe, but she wants to marry rich to find a better life. Plus the "Correspondence Club" page tries to find love for men (and women) stationed overseas. Classic cover by Baker. The Farmer Takes a Wife; Cage Around My Heart; I Wanted to Remake My Husband; Correspondence Club; What Will People Say? 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

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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.

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L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "I Saved My Love for Him" art by Arthur Gates, retitled and reprinted with alterations as "When You Love Too Much..." in My Personal Problem (1955-56 Ajax) #4 and "At Long Last!" in Secret Love (1957 Four Star) #3; "I Wanted Two Men" retitled and reprinted from "I Wanted Both Men" in My Love Secret (1949) #26; and "My Bargain with Life" retitled and reprinted from "The Man I Wronged" in My Past (1949 Confessions) #8. "My Daring Date.." text story retitled and reprinted as "My Pickup Date" in Confessions of Love (1953 Star Pulbications) #12. Indicia states "True-To-Life Romances". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 2.5 $710.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Label #4418912025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($21.30) will be charged at checkout.

L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "I Saved My Love for Him" art by Arthur Gates, retitled and reprinted with alterations as "When You Love Too Much..." in My Personal Problem (1955-56 Ajax) #4 and "At Long Last!" in Secret Love (1957 Four Star) #3; "I Wanted Two Men" retitled and reprinted from "I Wanted Both Men" in My Love Secret (1949) #26; and "My Bargain with Life" retitled and reprinted from "The Man I Wronged" in My Past (1949 Confessions) #8. "My Daring Date.." text story retitled and reprinted as "My Pickup Date" in Confessions of Love (1953 Star Pulbications) #12. Indicia states "True-To-Life Romances". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Ken W. Fitch, Jay Disbrow, Louis Zansky and Wally Wood. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. After many letters to her beau Dan, stationed overseas, Toni finally decides to tell him the truth. Helen must choose between secret romance with Alan, whom she loves, or a public relationship with Theo, a man she tolerates, in a story with art by comics legend Wally Wood. Socially awkward redhead Linda sheds her glasses and becomes a sought-after beauty, but still can't win the man she loves. Take Back Those Words; How Cruel My Love; I Gave My Heart to One Man; I Waited for the Man I Love; My Empty Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Sexy redheaded Hilda tempts a fellow soldier to break regulations, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story has a woman admit that she loves soldiers who've been decorated, even if that makes her a "medal chaser." Detailed cover by Baker is practically a story by itself. I Went AWOL from Love; Off-Duty and Out of Bounds; No Rules for Me; I Had to Pay the Piper; I Was a Medal Chaser. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $474.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4736764015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.22) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Tired of being "good," a woman seeks thrills with a soldier, but soon has regrets, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story has Pat trying to break up Bill's romance with his girl back home, but it's a stunt she's tried before. War correspondent Janice is torn between Frank, her sweetheart back home, and Jack, the soldier she's profiling on the front lines in Korea. My Basic Training for Romance; The True Love of a War Correspondent; Road to Disgrace; I Was the Roving Kind; I Made False Promises; I Was a Girl on the Rebound: I Plunged into Trouble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Thorne, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Gloria's redheaded bad-girl buddy Karen convinces her to pick up a soldier, but that turns into a nightmare, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Nancy works in a defense plant, but tries to hide her blue-collar job when she starts dating wealthy Ted. An Army wife with time on her hands makes a life-changing mistake, in an early story by another good-girl art legend, Frank Thorne. Another gorgeous cover by Baker. I Was a Soldiers Pickup; Whirlwind Romance; Anything for Money; I Was a Furlough Flirt; What My Husband Didnt Know. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Ben Brown, and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Cynthia is going through hard times after her father's death leaves the family penniless, and then she meets soldier Mike at a dance. Sheila is torn between boy next door Tom and soldier Jack, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Jane hits the nightclubs after her husband Allan is recalled to active duty. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. After the Honeymoon; The Boy Next Door; That "Dear John" Letter; Correspondence Club; Career Wife; Comedy Column. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Dana Dutch, Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Kay and Bill get married on a game show while he's on furlough, then must deal with their families' reactions. Claire doesn't know how to tell hometown steady Bart about her soldier boyfriend Steve, until Steve comes back from overseas on a surprise furlough. Nurse Lynn isn't meeting the right men at the hospital, so she enlists in the Navy. Plus a story with early art by future Marvel artist Jim Mooney. And a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. Marriage on a Dare; Wayward Girl; I Thought I Was Manproof; Correspondence Club; Navy Nurse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bernard Sachs, Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Military nurse Peggy goes against the wishes of her fiance and boss John and ventures to the shores of Korea to help wounded soldiers. After a deadly crash, air traffic controller Valerie enlists in the Air Force, hoping to forget the tragedy. Bill eludes some MPs with help from a special Sergeant, in a story with a twist ending. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. I Was a Nurse on a Hospital Ship; Guilt Deferred My Desire; No Dollar Dates for Me!; Some Sergeants Are Sweethearts; Correspondence Club; I Had No Faith in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $265.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Label #1160525003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Christopher Rule. Stories by unknown. Art by Christopher Rule and unknown. Three untitled Wendy Parker stories with art by Christopher Rule: Tempers flare between Wendy and Timmy when they both see each other in the arms of prospective actors and actresses at Wendy's new job with a theatrical agent; Wendy sells Betty her beads, forgetting they were a gift from Timmy; and Laura Lee convinces Wendy to do everything she can to prevent Timmy from winning in the upcoming field day athletic meet. Plus an untitled Patsy Walker story: Patsy causes havoc when she practically demands that shy Joe Creeply take her to the dance, unaware he already made a date with Hilda. And 2-page text story "Takes Two to Rumba"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. In this issue: three untitled Wendy Parker stories; untitled Patsy Walker story; and 2-page text story "A Date for Margie"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by Robert Kanigher and Lee Goldsmith. Art by John Romita, Sr., Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs, Arthur Peddy and Jay Scott Pike. Being his wife is a full-time job...so will Mary give up nursing? Find out in the Mary Robin, R.N. story "No Tomorrow for My Heart"! Plus: "End with a Kiss"; "Heartbreak Came Twice"; Romance in Fashion 1-pagers "Winter Scene" and "Coats' Coats"; and 2-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $325.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3961586006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Alex Toth, Mike Sekowsky, Liz Berube and unknown. Lisa continues to deceive Bart about his artwork (which she is secretly buying) and her family (she has servants posing as her parents). When her real father arrives unexpectedly at one of the "family" dinners, Lisa is surprised when he does not expose her and introduces himself to Bart as Lisa's uncle in "The Life and Loves of Lisa St. Claire! [Chapter Five]" Plus: Val is reluctant to tell Mark she doesn't love him anymore, but when he tells her the same thing, she is furious. They reconcile when they realize they had just been taking each other for granted in "When Love Has Gone"! Also: When Gabe and Elise meet again after several years, she gives him another chance to date her, but he seems to be as undependable as ever in the reprint story "Come to Me!" And: Happenings! 2-pager "The Golden Age of the 30s!" Plus: 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! Statement of ownership -- average print run 357,000; average paid circulation 198,115. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Stories by George Kashdan, Robert Kanigher, Barbara Friedlander and unknown. Art by Win Mortimer, John Rosenberger, Alex Toth, Michael Netzer (as Mike Nasser), Liz Berube, Henry Scarpelli and Vince Colletta. Janice tries to figure out what is wrong with her boyfriend Hal when he returns from Vietnam after being presumed dead. The truth shocks her, but also inspires her to do something that will help Hal and also the community they live in in "Love Is the Answer!" Plus: Robin becomes impatient with her boyfriend Paul when he seems more interested in his college studies than in her, and she starts dating Brad. Months later, she learns that Paul has written and published a novel about their relationship and she finally realizes how much he loves her in "The Lost Love"! Also: As Melanie is hitchhiking out of town, she accepts a ride from Juan Perez and they discuss how society would never approve of them being together. They stop at a restaurant for dinner and decide to join other couples who are dancing, but a fight breaks out when others object to them. Melanie runs out and is hit by a car, and wakes up back at her mother's house where she learns that Juan was arrested in the reprint story "20 Miles to Heartbreak: Part II"! Plus: Joan is surprised by the real identity of a masked man she meets at a costume party in an untitled How We Met 1-pager; 2-page horoscope "Winter Forecast"; tips on dating manners in "Love Letters" letters page; different ways to wear and accessorize your hair in a Beauty on a Budget 1-pager; and 1-page poem "You're Young and You're In Love"! And: Batman and Robin star in a 1-page Hostess ad, "The Muse"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.