First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) comic books 1951

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. Amusing cover by an unknown artist. How I Lost My Sweetheart; My Careless Heart; Pick-Up; Should I Leave Home?; I Married a Doctor; In Love With My Teacher; My First Love Haunted Me; I Thought I Knew What I Wanted; Tips For Teen-Agers; What Would You Do? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Moonlight Madness," art by Lee Elias; Ruby cant decide whether to marry "romantic" Ted or "wonderful" Dirk; She goes on a picnic with them both; a storm capsizes their sailboat and Dirk has to choose between rescuing Ted or Ruby; He saves Ruby; Ted is apparently drowned, although his body isnt found; Ruby weds Dirk, whos then inducted into the Army. "Tomorrow is for Tears!", art by Bob Powell; Joan falls in love with dance teacher Pedro and travels with him to Central America as his partner; Once they arrive, he admits "marriage wouldnt fit my temperament!" and claims they only had a "business arrangement!" "Desperate Decision" text story. Love Makes the World Go 'Round non-fiction page; Quarreling couples in Assam, India must live together for a week. "Keep it Gay!" text story. "Love Can't Wait!" text story. "Midnight Kisses!", art by Jack Sparling; April "vowed to renounce love" when she became a doctor; Fellow doctor Les pursues her but she rejects his romantic "foolishness"; Jerry is brought in suffering from a serious tropical fever he contracted while in the Army. "Know Your Man!" text article. "My Fallen Star"; Jean and her friend Susan both have crushes on handsome actor Dexter when he makes a personal appearance in their town; They compete for his affections but Jean seems to have the inside track, and dumps her hometown boyfriend Tom. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Charlotte loves trapeze artist Pete, but his partnership with Sally leads to a love triangle under the Big Top. Governess Ruth has a wild side that belies her mild exterior, and must find a way to leave the past behind. A musical love triangle unfolds between Roger, Marjory and Mark. Loved Him Too Much!; Past Dishonor; Homecoming; Love Makes the World Go 'round; Party Girl!; Love Was My Destroyer; Song in My Heart. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.