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True Bride to Be Romances (1956 Harvey) comic books

  • Issue #17
    True Bride to Be Romances (1956 Harvey) 17
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • File Copy.
    • Label #4275106004
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, George Seifringer, Martin Epp, Bill Draut, Warren Kremer, Lee Elias and Al Avison. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Numbering continues from True Brides Experiences (1954) #16. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Wilma's heart breaks when Frank becomes a runaway husband. A new bride deals with a rumor that cloaks her new family in scandal. A woman admits that she married for fun. Too Young To Know; ...For Better, For Worse...; Bride of the Month; Runaway Husband; Ugly Rumor; My Test For Love; When I Married. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    True Bride to Be Romances (1956 Harvey) 18
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • File Copy.
    • Label #4275106003
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    Stories and art by Bob Powell, Bill Draut, and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Taking shelter in a model house during a storm, teens Rick and Ella get to act out what married life would be like. Ed's sickly mother manages to take over his life, distressing his new wife, redheaded Jean. Bonnie is eager to marry Steve, but then wonders why they have no money even though he works late every night. Cover may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Unfit to Manage; Doormat Wife!; Bride of the Month; Dollhouse Bride; The Baby's Room; Too-Perfect Marriage!; Never Leave Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    True Bride to Be Romances (1956 Harvey) 20
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • File Copy.
    • Label #4275106005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Manny Stallman, and John Prentice. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Big-city girl Julie marries small-town salesman Tim impulsively, but has trouble adjusting to her new home. Redheaded Betty thinks her husband Jack is a little too sociable with other women at their frequent dinner parties. Margaret finds her husband Andy is a different person after they marry, and she's not sure she likes it. Cover by comics legend Jack Kirby (and possibly Joe Simon). Homecoming; Wedding Day; Bride of the Month; Jealousy; Two Loves Have I; A Place Of Our Own; Time of Trial; For Better-For Worse. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    True Bride to Be Romances (1956 Harvey) 21
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • File Copy.
    • Label #4275106008
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Stories and art by Bob Powell, Manny Stallman, Jo Albistur, Bill Draut, Warren Kremer and John Prentice. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Jane marries the man she loves, only to find herself questioning her decision when married life isn't as easy as she thought. Connie treats her marriage vows a little too lightly. Judy marries Bill to get away from her awful family, but he soon bristles under her perfectionism and nagging. Cover may be the work of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The Greatest Gift; Waiting Wife; Bride of the Month; Wedding-Ring Blues; Faithful To My Vows; Honeymoon Break; Decorating Data; Stormy Marriage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.