Young Love (1949-1957) comic books 1949

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.

Photo covers begin. Art by Bill Draut, Al Eadeh, John Belfi, Vic Donahue and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Redhead Judy is ashamed to tell Hal she works as a "taxi dancer," or dancer for hire. 17-year-old Laurie insists on marrying her beau, but her parents think she's too young. Nancy Hale gives advice to a girl whose reputation is damaged because she likes to dance. Too Wise For Romance; A Very Young Bride; Girl or Goddess?; Love Finds a Way; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Old Maid. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Wallflower!", art by Bill Draut; After several embarrassing experiences as a teen, Amy gets a reputation as a "wallflower" at social events and loses confidence in herself; Photographer Bix offers her a job, modelling in a nightclub, and she performs well. "Look Before You Love!", pencils by Jack Kirby; Secretary Joyce falls in love with Kerry at first sight; However, after he proposes, she catches him in an embrace with former girlfriend Myra; Kerry claims he initially used her to make Myra jealous, but now he really loves Joyce. "Headstrong!", art by Bill Draut; Vicki is hired as a reporter for a small-town newspaper; She interviews Duke and begins to date him, despite his reputation as a wolf; However, when one of Dukes former girlfriends blames Vicki for stealing his affections and tries to commit suicide, Vicki is tarred by scandal and fired from her job. Untitled story, art by Vic Donahue; Alice tells Nancy Hale that her boyfriend Bob dumped her because she refused to drink alcohol at parties; Nancy introduces her to various people who say drinking is a personal choice for mature people and can be dangerous for young people. "I Didn't Want Love" text story. "Match Makers!", art by Ken Riley; Paulas parents are immigrants from Europe and raise her in a strict, old-fashioned manner; When her parents insist she get married before she turns 20 and that they will pick her husband, she rebels; Even though the man theyve chosen is Arthur, whom she loves, Paula refuses on principle. "Clinging Vine," art by Bill Draut; Mary Lou pretends to be a "helpless, wide-eyed, clinging vine" type to attract dates; She becomes engaged to Stan, but he is soon irritated by her feigned helplessness; Mary Lou thinks newcomer Wilma has stolen Stans affection, but Wilma says Stan merely got tired of Mary Lous act: "Men like women to be feminine, but they dont like them to be dopes!" 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bill Draut, George Gregg, Bruno Premiani, Vic Donahue, 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. War widow Barbara is conflicted when she falls for Jack, who reminds her of her husband. Judy is dating rambunctious Peter, but she's drawn to his stable friend Johnny. Nancy Hale gives advice to a girl who gets jealous for no reason. Photo cover star identified in indicia as Joy Lansing, but does not resemble that star, who appears on the cover of issue #5. In Love With a Memory!; His Best Friend's Sweetheart!; My Strange Fear!; Show Off!; This Time for Keeps!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Two-Timer! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features movie star Joy Lansing. Art by Ann Brewster, Bruno Premiani, and Joe Simon. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Eve faces judgment from male and female peers alike because she likes to play the field. Reformed shoplifter Margie wants a man who won't judge her for her past, but she's not sure if it's bad-boy Dave or handsome co-worker Lee. Kathy encourages architect Johnny to sell the plans for their dream home to further his career. Too Many Boy Friends; Long Engagement!; The Love I Didn't Want!; For Sale: One Dream!; Made for Each Other; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Discovered! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.