Love Journal (1951) comic books 1955 or before

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Cover by Harry Anderson. Cover featured in Scott Shaw's Oddball Comics. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. "Carny girl" Trina falls for handsome local Keith after the carnival comes to Morristown. But to win his love, she must overcome the townies' prejudice against carnies. A woman who prides herself on her intellect thinks she's too smart to fall in love...and then she meets him. Branded!; Too Smart For Love; S.O.S. For Love; Never Say Goodbye. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harry Anderson. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Bob Rogers, and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Marsha is the life of the party, until her youth and carelessness create a scandal. Kiss-shy Polly seeks advice from Love Journal after Paul takes her to a fraternity necking party. Linda falls for Greg and doesn't see the harm in helping him get a job where she works, or loaning him money. Thrill Crazy; Battle of the Bulge; Love in Distress; Shy Lover. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Leav, Bill Woolfolk, Syd Shores and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Glorias boyfriend Ken returns from Korea suffering from PTSD (then called "shell shock"), until a fateful accident changes everything for both of them. Farmer Jeff has stars in his eyes while letting beautiful actress Rita perform with her troupe in his barn, but his gal Diana doesn't trust showbiz types. Tod loves Lois, but her demands for material gifts and "proofs" of love drive him away. Dangerous Love!; Passion's Fool!; SOS for Love!; I Want the Moon! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Al Gordon, Ed Robbins and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Charlotte becomes so possessive in her relationships that her boyfriend Joe has to visit with friends in secret. Nancy goes to a vacation resort to get over Bob, and meets someone new. When Sandra learns that handsome doctor Stephen works with unwed mothers, she displays some of the sad prejudices of the era, in a story that reveals cultural norms of the time. Wanted... A Man to Love Me!; Mother Didn't Tell Me!; SOS for Love!; A Cold Heart and Empty Arms! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Ed Robbins and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Sue asks Love Journal if her love of bandleader Larry can survive his sudden fame, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. "Usherette" Nora is torn between steady theater manager Howard, or rich Randy, who's just out for a good time. Ranch gal Peggy is used to life on the farm and not so interested in looking "feminine," until she falls for handsome Jon. Plus an article on "So You Want to be a Bathing Beauty." Careless with My Kisses; The Man I Wanted!; SOS for Love!; I Want to be Loved! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Bess has a yen for handsome Ben, but her parents insist on setting her up with Chet, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS for Love story, in which Peter and Elizabeth's romance is derailed by Peter's domineering mother. Love Vampire!; Second Best Love!; SOS for Love!; My Big Chance! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Holly falls for Jon, but accidentally discovers that Jon's fiancee Sharon is only marrying him for his money. Holly asks Love Journal for advice, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Young Doug and Sally decide to get married, despite advice to the contrary, and soon regret it when they can't stop arguing with each other. Shy, reserved redhead Elaine can't bring herself to tell Roger that she loves him. Meant for Each Other!; A Ring on My Finger; SOS for Love!; Love Me as I AM! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Argumentative Doreen almost ruins her romance with Tad when she meets his family, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the S.O.S. for Love story, in which Frances seeks advice from Love Journal after learning her boyfriend's brother has a secret drug habit. Evelyn knows boyfriend Charley has some dicey connections, but she never expected she'd have to testify at his murder trial. Let Me Love You; SOS for Love!; Moll!; Fightin' Irish! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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. Wealthy Brad falls for working-class Delia, but his family thinks she's after his money, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the S.O.S. for Love story, in which Eleanor seeks advice from Love Journal after Danny dumps her because of her weight. Claudia finds that Joe's time in service during the Korean War has changed him. Strangers in Love; Song of My Heart; SOS for Love!; Dear Little Monster! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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. Edith goes to work running Gerald's modeling agency and falls for him, but then learns the agency is a front for a prostitution ring, an unusual twist for a 1950s romance comic. This is one of two early stories (plus a cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew "Love Slave!," in which Carla falls for boxing champ Ray while on vacation, forcing boyfriend David to step up. Julie seeks advice from Love Journal when her engagement to Arthur causes religious conflict for their Catholic and Lutheran families. Plus the article "How to Find a Man," sure to be amusing to modern eyes. Too Many Sweethearts!; Love Slave!; How to Find a Man; SOS Love in Distress; Trapped! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Sid Greene and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Young Marian and Steve want to get married in a hurry, but when his squadron ships out, he risks going AWOL for the wedding, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Nancy is only interested in men who buy her expensive gifts, until she meets Bruce and learns her folly. Cissie falls for handsome Tom from the city, but she can't bear to leave the swamp she calls home - until his actions during an oil fire force her to make a decision. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." I Put a Price on Love; My Heart Couldn't Wait!; SOS Love in Distress; Swamp Girl! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Lois goes to her uncle's country ranch to recover from a near-fatal illness and meets handsome Randy, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS Love in Distress story, in which Greta loves handsome Jerry, but is filled with anxiety about his dangerous high-rise construction job. Straight-laced Loretta falls for handsome desert rat Harley while working in the Middle East, despite the vast differences between them. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mort Leav and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. A woman meets a man who inspires her to live dangerously and take risks, especially at high speeds. A girl from the slums is torn between two worlds when she falls for a handsome, well-to-do man. Plus an advice column on the allure and dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Midnight Madness; Love on Wheels; SOS Love in Distress; Tenement Girl. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mike Suchorsky and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In the woods, Laura is torn between lumberjack Jack and her city boyfriend Harvey, until a lumber-camp fire reveals their true natures. Clair seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend Andy. Betsy falls for Ted, the boy she kissed as a sorority prank, but then learns that he's dating her roommate Diane. Love in the Wilderness; The Man I Couldn't Trust!; Happiness Is Where You Find It; SOS Love in Distress; My Best Friend's Guy! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by Mort Leav and others. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In a complicated prison romance, redhead Terry, who works in the warden's office, falls for Doug, who's working to overturn the manslaughter charge against his girlfriend, prisoner Gail. Joan dates Walter to get Craig's attention, which works, but now Walter is ready to get serious with Joan. Joyce loves Cliff, but refuses to marry him because he doesn't earn enough to satisfy her dreams of luxury. Also featuring an unusual vintage ad for Catholic prayer beads filled with water from the Lourdes holy site. My Secret Desire; A Man of My Own; SOS Love in Distress; High Price on Love! Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.