Love Journal (1951) comic books 1954
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Issue #22
Published 1954 by Our Publishing.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Lois goes to her uncle's country ranch to recover from a near-fatal illness and meets handsome Randy, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS Love in Distress story, in which Greta loves handsome Jerry, but is filled with anxiety about his dangerous high-rise construction job. Straight-laced Loretta falls for handsome desert rat Harley while working in the Middle East, despite the vast differences between them. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #23
Published 1954 by Our Publishing.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Stories and art by Mort Leav and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. A woman meets a man who inspires her to live dangerously and take risks, especially at high speeds. A girl from the slums is torn between two worlds when she falls for a handsome, well-to-do man. Plus an advice column on the allure and dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Midnight Madness; Love on Wheels; SOS Love in Distress; Tenement Girl. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #24
Published 1954 by Our Publishing.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Stories and art by Mike Suchorsky and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In the woods, Laura is torn between lumberjack Jack and her city boyfriend Harvey, until a lumber-camp fire reveals their true natures. Clair seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend Andy. Betsy falls for Ted, the boy she kissed as a sorority prank, but then learns that he's dating her roommate Diane. Love in the Wilderness; The Man I Couldn't Trust!; Happiness Is Where You Find It; SOS Love in Distress; My Best Friend's Guy! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #25
Published Jun 1954 by Our Publishing.- Centerfold detached, chew-hole through book.
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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by Mort Leav and others. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In a complicated prison romance, redhead Terry, who works in the warden's office, falls for Doug, who's working to overturn the manslaughter charge against his girlfriend, prisoner Gail. Joan dates Walter to get Craig's attention, which works, but now Walter is ready to get serious with Joan. Joyce loves Cliff, but refuses to marry him because he doesn't earn enough to satisfy her dreams of luxury. Also featuring an unusual vintage ad for Catholic prayer beads filled with water from the Lourdes holy site. My Secret Desire; A Man of My Own; SOS Love in Distress; High Price on Love! Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
