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Love Journal (1951) comic books 1952

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    Love Journal (1951) #16 GD- 1.8
    Published 1952 by Our Publishing.

    Love Journal (1951) 16 GD- 1.8

    5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Betty seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend, in an early story (and cute good-girl cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Elaine is torn between Vince, her childhood pal and would-be fiance, and wealthy playboy Roy. Gloria is ready to start dating her handsome neighbor Doug, until she meets Doug's fiancee Rosa. Plus an advice column on the dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Shameful Love; Ten O'Clock Town; SOS for Love!; I Tempted Fate. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.