First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) comic books

"A Rival on My Honeymoon!"; Stellas parents pay for her honeymoon with Ralph at Three Star Lodge; He admits hed been there before in high school with his girlfriend Tina; Theyd made plans to come to the lodge for their honeymoon, but she died shortly afterward; Although Ralph protests that he loves Stella now, their stay is ruined. "Romantic Stranger" text story. "I Was Ashamed of My Parents"; Lucia loves fellow high school student Dick, but she is ashamed of her Italian immigrant parents; When Dick meets them, Tina thinks he must consider them "poor, stupid foreigners" and breaks up with him; Her friends think Tina believes theyre not good enough to meet her family. Strange Romantic Customs about some of the Malayan communities. "My Superstitious Heart" text story. "Special Dinner" text story. "Wrong Prescription for Love"; Nina rejects George's romantic advances because she's studying to get a nursing job at a bigger hospital; "I have no time for romance; It would interfere with my work!"; They fall in love anyway, but when she receives a job offer in California, Nina turns down his marriage proposal. "I Was a Failure on My First Date!", art by Bob Powell; High school sophomore goes on her first date with senior Clark, but dresses and acts too sophisticated for her age; Clark complains - he thought she was "fresh and unspoiled"; Elyse confesses that she was putting on an act. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Lee Elias and John Sink. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Marcia and Eric are secretly married, but then Eric is suspected of robbing the store where he works. Local gal Lois makes a real connection with a soldier from the nearby Army base - too bad she lied about her age. In an offbeat, colorful tale, Carol is wooed by a mysterious masked gent during Mardi Gras. Bad Risk; Love Letters; Zero Hour for Love; Too Young to Know!; Mardi Gras Madness. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A woman falls for Jeb at first sight, but is shattered to see him in another woman's arms shortly thereafter. Scandal follows a woman as she tries to start her life over, but her new life and love are threatened by blackmail. Dale drives away mechanic Ron by pridefully trying to change his life and image. I Ran Away from Love; Betrayed!; One Night Stand!; Make-Believe Paradise; Nightmare Romance; My Love Destroyed Him!; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison, Jack Sparling, Joe Certa, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Doris goes to Hollywood and falls for movie star Monte, but he only has eyes for his co-star. Smooth-talking Sam goads Betty into embezzling five grand from her boss to finance his latest scheme. Peggy is broken-hearted over losing Ricky to a gorgeous redhead, but she doesn't seem to notice that Jerry loves her deeply. Heartbreak in Hollywood; Dream Lover; I Couldn't Trust My Heart; Too Blind To Love; Clothing Closeups!; The Old Love and the New; Could I Make Him Forget? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A redheaded woman gets a bad reputation after she falls for a married man. A woman who grew up in poverty will stop at nothing for the good things in life. A blonde blues singer reveals the lost love that torments her still. This Love of Ours; I Gambled on Love; Care for Your Clothes; Temptress; Luxury Mad; Moment of Madness; Secret Torment. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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A truly ingenious, and heart touching cover. One of the best we've seen among the romance titles!

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Vic Herman, Tom Gill and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A doctor is torn between professional ethics and his secret love for his nurse Myra. Gail uses a Sadie Hawkins dance to go after Lenny, just to make her boyfriend Doug jealous. New to New York, Janice dates a multitude of guys, but doesn't count on getting a reputation. How I Lost My Sweetheart; My Careless Heart; Pick-Up; I Married a Doctor; In Love With My Teacher; My First Love Haunted Me; I Thought I Knew What I Wanted. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Plain Linda gets a makeover and finds herself the object of much male attention. Young Ruth has a whirlwind romance with Gary, whom she knows for only a few hours before he flies away. Ellen doesn't think she's distracting her boyfriend too much, until she learns he cheated on a test he didn't have time to study for. Too Late for Love; Farewell My Love; Freshman Fiasco; I Thought I Was Too Tall for Romance; Stolen Rapture; To Love a Cheat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Prentice, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Peggy is torn between jet pilot Jim and aircraft mechanic Mike, until an accident makes her choice clear. After Joe swindles and dumps her, Gloria plots an elaborate revenge. Alice marries early, but isn't ready to give up the party life, until an encounter with Lew goes too far. One Tear Too Many; I Forgot My Sweetheart; Block That Kick!; Revenge In My Heart; A Game of Love; Scrimmage for Love; No Dreams For Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Racetrack Girl!", art by Jack Sparling; Horse trainer Slim Nelson is in love with Julie Foster and wants marriage, but she won't consider the proposal; Although he satisfies her sexual needs, she wants more from life than racetracks, stables, and horses; During a vacation trip with her father, Julie meets handsome, polished Ronald Sampson, Jr., and the two fall in love. "Easy to Forget!", art by Bob Powell; Bill leaves town for military service after promising Sally eternal love and fidelity, but, as time passes, he writes less often and Sally finally receives a "Dear Jane" letter; She is crushed. "Good Little Girl!", art by John Sink; Joan Starling would like to have a fast, gay life like her sister but she's stuck with Ted, a man who makes little money; The two sisters leave home after arguments with their mother and move into an apartment with roommates Trudy and Helen; Joan's life changes dramatically. "Love in Bondage," art by Tom Hickey; On the job, John meets and falls in love at first sight with Perdita, a part-Brazilian beauty who is very closely guarded in the Latin tradition by her mother; One day, he sees Perdita on the street and offers her a lift home. "Champion's Girl" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Tom Gill, Tom Hickey, and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Handsome lawyer Kit defends old friend Julia for murder, but she's still in love with the late Rex. Harriet loves struggling composer Mickey, but isn't prepared for the hardships of poverty. Ginny suspects the worst when fiance Kip is seen with beauty Drucie. Guilty of Loving You; The Misery of Love; I Married a Jockey; Sneak Thief; First Kiss, First Date; Poor Man's Wife; Stolen Moments. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.