First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) comic books 1949
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Issue #5
$29.00
Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Tom Gill and Lee Elias. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Two women take opposing views of romance, with one wanting financial stability and the other holding out for real love. A country doctor risks losing the love of his life because of another woman's money. A woman keeps her identity as a coal miner's daughter a secret from her boyfriend, until a disaster forces her to choose. You Can't Put a Price Tag on Love; I Was a Coal Mine Cinderella; I Fell in Love with a Hollywood Star; First Kiss; Cupid's Corner; I Made a Mistake!; My Rival in Romance. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #6
$23.00
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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Tom Gill and others. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Nurse Judith struggles to choose between two handsome doctors: reliable Alfred or free-wheeling Raymond. A girl from the wrong side of the tracks finds escape through a romance with her wealthy boss. A woman struggles to express her secret love to a classmate. My Hospital Romance; I Was a Snob!; Factory Girl; First Kiss; My Hesitating Heart!; My Secret Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
