Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) comic books 1951

Stories and art by John Buscema, Dorothy Woolfolk, Henry Fasano, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Med student John proposes to Gale, but they soon realize that John's family is trying to sabotage the romance, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Peggy worries that her secret first marriage will scuttle her romance with handsome Alan, and asks "Ray Mann" for advice. Lois is torn between an exciting life as a nightclub cigarette girl with a jazz musician boyfriend, or a quiet romance in the country with farmer Tom. John's Other Love!; Poor Little Rich Girl!; Prescription for Happiness; Someday I'll Find You!; Make Haste Slowly; Big City Girl. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, Dorothy Woolfolk, Syd Shores, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Frail, sheltered Irene struggles to adjust to life in Alaska, but handsome Mike helps her find strength she didn't know she had, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Plump Nancy keeps losing her boyfriends to slim sister Pat, but then realizes it's not her weight that's the problem. Phyllis bases her idea of the "perfect man" on movie star Fredric, but a Hollywood scandal gives her a reality check. Prisoner of Love!; I Was a Fat Girl!; Prescription for Happiness; Not Meant for Love; Femme Fatale; The Man of My Dreams. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Dorothy Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Boyfriend Bert is scandalized to learn that Lila is a "pick-up girl." Patty and Jim marry young, and soon find themselves facing money woes that threaten their relationship. Neat-freak Carol drives away boyfriend Bob with her controlling behavior. I Was a Pick-Up; Unworthy of his Love; Prescription for Happiness; Too Young to Marry; For Better or for Worse; No Place for Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, John Forte, Vince Alascia, Dorothy Woolfolk, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Sharon tries to rush into marriage with tennis star Rudy and risks throwing him off his game, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Singer Janice is treated terribly by Tom, but can't bring herself to end the relationship. Doris's habitual lateness threatens both her job and her romance with attorney Jeff. I Loved a No-Good Guy; Jilted!; Prescription for Happiness; A Perfectly Miserable Evening; Love Thief; Too Late for Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, Arthur Seymour, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Stephen is torn between steady Beth and exciting bad girl Roxy, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Movie star Lily tries to control the image and behavior of her daughter Jane, but Jane is ready to be her own woman. Kathy has daddy issues and mistrusts men, but Denis tries to love her anyway. Wanted: A Man of My Own; They Called Me Plain Jane; Prescription for Happiness; Journey to Romance; Secrets from a Love Diary; Bewitched; I Belong to You. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Syd Shores, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Poverty-stricken Bess is torn between gangster Tony and cop Joe, until her brother's life hangs in the balance. Laura marries for money, leaving her unprepared for both her husband's dreams and his financial hardships. Gale prefers to play the field with men, even plotting to set up her boating boyfriend Barry with her friend Nancy. Back Alley Girl; I Married for Money!; How to Get a Man and Hold Him!; Prescription for Happiness; Man Crazy!; I Was a Slave to Tradition! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Paul Parker, John Forte, Vince Alascia, Chuck Miller, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Farmer's daughter Johanna runs off to the city with traveling salesman Frank, but Frank's wife is the punchline of that joke. As the Korean War heats up, Lorraine and her sister June must each deal with the consequences of the draft for the men they love. Betty's compulsive-shopping problem threatens to ruin both her job and her romance with Don. Betrayed; They Called Me Spitfire; Secrets From a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Lonely for Love; I Was a Spendthrift! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Harry Anderson, Horace Waldinger, Mort Lawrence, Chuck Miller, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Linda realizes that her assistant Betty has designs on both Linda's job and her boyfriend Bob. Pamela's "reputation" was ruined by a college scandal, and she wonders whether to tell new love Allen. Joan finds love and complications after going to work as a waitress in a classy hotel. The Cheat; My Reckless Moment; Prescription for Happiness; Summer Romance; Too Shy For Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, John Forte, Vince Alascia, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Distraught Nella becomes a dance-hall girl after sailor Joe goes missing in action, but Joe's return takes them both by surprise. Womanizer Bill wants to change his ways and settle down with Julie, but it may be too late, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Wild Kathy is the life of the party, but her boyfriend Cliff just wants a quiet existence. Sailor's Sweetheart; Ladies' Man; Secrets From a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; I Loved My Boss; The Life of the Party. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Buscema, Harry Anderson, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Wilma is torn between life on the farm with Gil or her new job in the city with Paul, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Janie teaches handsome Cary to love again after he was jilted by Isobel - but then Isobel returns. After losing two men in two separate accidents, Ellen is understandably reluctant to let Toby get close. Forbidden to Love; My Kisses Brought Death!; Prescription for Happiness; The Right Man for Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Harry Anderson, CF Miller, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). In a story that's a real document of its times, factory worker and war widow Ruth is reluctant to tell her new love Greg about the baby from her marriage, in case he is scandalized. Ginny tries to convince returned soldier Fred that she's no longer the child he once knew. Compulsive liar Joyce finds both her job and her relationship with Van threatened by her problem. My Hidden Past; The Boy Next Door; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Little White Lies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Harry Anderson, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Naive Ellen has to grow up fast when she's romantically torn between Howie and his brother Bruce. Party girl Tess seeks advice from "Ray Mann" in convincing Andy that she's ready to settle down. Betty has a fear of giving birth after her sister's death, but new husband Stanley wants a family. A Tease; First Date; Prescription for Happiness; Afraid To Be a Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.