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Young Love (1949-1957) comic books

  • Issue #30
    Young Love (1949-1957) 30
    • 1.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration. Water damage.

    Art by Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, John Prentice 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 #30 on cover; Vol. 3, issue #12 in indicia. A tale of love amid migrant farming families features exceptionally poignant story and art. A lady writer's comic creation "Melvin" comes back to haunt her, in an offbeat story. Redhead Jill falls for Walter after sailor sweetheart Mike is lost at sea, in a story featuring Kirby art. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." Easy Prey!; The Way They Met!; Mel-Vin!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Is It The Real Thing?; Learn to Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Young Love (1949-1957) 37
    Auction opens April 6
    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #0146454019

    Art by Bill Walton, Bill Draut, 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 #37 on cover; Vol. 4, issue #7 in indicia. A woman answers a curious ad for marriage with a handsome man, but first she needs $10,000. Mike meets a waitress who can tell the future with cards, and seeks her love advice. Ethel's new neighbor takes advantage of her helpful nature. Also featuring an early ad for a record club, offering "Hit Parade Tunes" and "Hill Billy Hits." Young Man with Tuxedo Will Marry; You're Meeting His Mother; Tell Your Fortune?; Mr. Know-It-All Falls in Love; How to Be a Sweater Girl; The Way They Met!; Helpmate! 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #71
    Young Love (1949-1957) 71
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Ann Brewster, Ted Galindo, Bill Draut 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 #71 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #5 in indicia. Jen demands that Dave marry her after she adopts orphaned Billy. A bearded pro wrestler sweeps a girl off her feet, literally. A woman doesn't trust her fiance's business sense. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Love me or Leave Me; Guessing Game; Easy Way Out; Love That Money!; Romance Rival; Birthday Present. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.