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Young Love (1949-1957) comic books

  • Issue #1
    Young Love (1949-1957) 1
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4432890025

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "The Man I Loved Was a Woman-Hater!", pencils by Jack Kirby; Karen goes on vacation to Florida and meets artist Pete, who saves her from drowning but is otherwise hostile; Kay arrives, claiming to be his fiancé; Pete says she broke his heart but he now loves Karen. "The Plumber and Me," art by Bill Draut; Nina moves to New York to study art; She falls in with a pretentious crowd of would-be artists, but dates down-to-earth plumber Pete; Nina and her friends mock Pete and he vanishes. "Fickle," pencils by Jack Kirby; Marcia has a reputation for dating and then dropping her boyfriends; She goes out with Steve, a college classmate of her brother, and falls in love with him. "The Proper Thing to Do" text article, pencils by Jack Kirby. "Two Loves," art by Bill Draut; Psychiatrist Jim prevents Kit from committing suicide over a failed love affair; They become friends; Hes a widower and 20 years older than she, but asks Kit to marry him; Pat, the girlfriend of Jims son Paul, thinks Kit is a gold-digger like she is. "Lady Luck," art by Bill Draut; Ruth is engaged to oil driller Roy but finds herself attracted to his gambler friend Johnny; Roy says he lost his well to Johnny; Ruth dares Johnny to wager the oil well against her love: if he wins, he gets her and the well; If he loses, hell leave town and Roy and Ruth will marry. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Young Love (1949-1957) 14
    Published 1950 by Prize.
    • 3.5" Spine split from top.

    Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Leonard Starr, George Roussos and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. No issue number listed on cover; Vol. 2, issue #8 in indicia. Conflict ensues when Linda gets engaged to upper-class Doug, who looks down on her family. Lollie is ashamed to introduce her new beau to her eccentric family. Joan falls for hobo Steve and tries to help him rebuild his life, but he's not interested. Ask Me No Questions -- I'll Tell You No Lies!; Going Steady; A Family Affair!; You'll Never Replace Helen!; Stay Out of My Life!; Watch Out for Girls Like Her!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Watching Your P.Q. by Charmaigne. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #22
    Young Love (1949-1957) 22
    Published 1951 by Prize.
    • Soiling on interior pages.

    Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Mort Meskin, Marvin Stein 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 #22 on cover; Vol. 3, issue #4 in indicia. Honey goes to pieces when Dolly steals Jim away from her. Marcia is ashamed of Cal's hillbilly family. Terry decides to butt in when she sees her best friend's fiance dating another woman. Meet The Folks; There's Romance in the Stars; Will You Help Me?; Like All The Rest; Ready For Marriage; Cry Baby; In Place of Beauty; The Breakup. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Young Love (1949-1957) 24
    • Cover coming loose from top staple.

    Art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Mort Meskin, Marvin Stein and George Roussos. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #24 on cover; Vol. 3, issue #6 in indicia. A pro gambler decides to go straight after he falls in love. Nancy Hale gives advice to girls who are thinking of eloping. A soldier stationed on the remote tropical island Bongao is accidentally betrothed to a local. I'll Bet My Love!; Glorify Your Hair; Left at the Altar!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Don't Tell on Me!; Don't Get Serious; Native Wedding! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #51
    Young Love (1949-1957) 51
    • 1.25" Cumulative spine split.

    Art by Bob McCarty, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Al Eadeh 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 #51 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #9 in indicia. Terry questions her own motives in marrying wealthy Colin. Nurse Lois knows that handsome patient Grant is suffering from a broken heart. Redheaded speed demon Ellen meets handsome cop Ben while street-racing in her souped-up jalopy. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. To Marry For Money; The Will To Love; Roughhouse Ready; Give Me Your Blessing; What Advice Would YOU Have Given?; Speed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #52
    Young Love (1949-1957) 52

    Whole # 52. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #54
    Young Love (1949-1957) 54
    • .5" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.

    Art by Bill Draut and John Prentice. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #54 on cover; Vol. 5, issue #12 in indicia. Angela's jealousy pushes Bert into Ruth's arms. Small-town shopkeeper Kitty shelters a handsome fugitive from justice. Bad girl Mona falls for straight-arrow Mart. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Ill Make You Pay!; Kisses from a Stranger; Love Thy Neighbor; Shameless!; Good Manners Will Make You Rate with Your Date; Walking; Love Me — Love My Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #62
    Young Love (1949-1957) 62
    Published 1954 by Prize.

    Cover by John Prentice. Art by W. G. Hargis, Bill Draut, Art Gates, Leonard Starr 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 #62 on cover; Vol. 6, issue #8 in indicia. Marsha fools Johnny with her innocent act. A modern-day Cinderella story plays out among three sisters. Ann can't let herself love again after losing test pilot Rex. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Cinderella's Sisters; So Little Time For Love; The Jones Boy; Teen-Age Temptress; Too Darned Innocent; Summer Hair; My Scheming Sister. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #63
    Young Love (1949-1957) 63
    Published 1954 by Prize.

    Cover by Bill Draut. Art by Pete Morisi, Bill Draut, Art Gates, Myron Fass, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #63 on cover; Vol. 6, issue #9 in indicia. Sue is torn between her bedridden husband and the man she really loves. College gal Louise goes for shallow football hero Kurt instead of stable Bob. Habitual liar Jane risks losing the man she loves, in a story featuring an image of the main characters actually surrounded by hundreds of floating hearts. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Another Love; Beauty Tips; The Kid Next Door; College Romeo; Lovely Liar; Live a Little; Romantic Free-for-All! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.