Lovers' Lane (1949) comic books 1954

Cover by Bob Fujitani. Stories and art by Al Wenzel, Moe Marcus, Al Gordon, John Belfi and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Redheaded Kathy, daughter of a forest ranger, woos Wallace, but his selfish demands almost get them both trapped in a forest fire. Nurse Ann loves doctor Frank, but then handsome patient Tom winds up in their ward. Desert diner waitress Betty runs off with handsome stranger Earl, not realizing he's a crook on the lam until it's too late. Heartbreak Inn; I Sacrificed Happiness!; I Ran From Love; Dance Hall Girl; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Charlie Tomsey, Al Bellman, Al Wenzel, Art Gates and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Judy wants the financial security of boring accountant Albert, but she really loves messy garage mechanic Mike. Womanizer Don tries to straighten up his act after he meets Sally. Ann pretends to be her roommate Vickie to correspond with overseas soldier Ted. A Stranger's Kiss; I Chose Love; Lady Killer; Secret Love; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Al Wenzel, Jay Scott Pike, Robert Martinott and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Penny, an orphan, is so desperate for love that soon she has a bad reputation with the boys. Redheaded ice skater Rusty secretly loves her coach Mike, but he's all business. German immigrant Greta arrives in the US to be with Hal, only to find he's met someone else. Also featuring a vintage ad for a Tom Corbett, Space Ranger "Invisible Helmet." Love Starved; Love on Ice; Trust Your Love; Girl Unwanted; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Walton. Stories and art by Bill Walton, Bob Bean, Louis Zansky, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Terry tries to keep her showbiz family secret from her boyfriend, in a story (and cover) featuring an appearance by a young Frank Sinatra. Belle and Dan have an epic soap-opera marriage that includes him losing a leg in Korea and her fling with a married friend, more like a Tennessee Williams play than a romance comic. Nightclub singer Beth flees her job and her fiance after cad George convinces her she's killed a man. Frank Sinatra Tells the Story... Her Secret; Jealous Revenge; Till Death Do Us Part; Eloise Taylor Talks About... Petting; Love Customs; Blackmail Proposal; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by George Tuska, Ann Brewster, Bill Walton, C. H. Moore, Kurt Schaffenberger and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. 1950s music star Frankie Laine (also featured in a photo on the cover) must resolve the misunderstanding that threatens to drive Jill and Doug apart. After smooching a married man in her office, Angie flees the resulting scandal and meets handsome but standoffish Jarman in Cape Cod. A month before her wedding, Joan's old flame comes back to stir up trouble, in a story featuring art by future Superman artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Plus 1950s-era advice on blind dates and going steady. Frankie Laine Tells About... Jealous Hearts; The Charm Clinic; Passion In the Storm; Haunted Heart; Strange Love Customs; Heart's Choice; Do's and Don'ts of Blind Dating; Eloise Taylor Talks About Going Steady. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Walton. Stories and art by Ann Brewster, Tony Cataldo, Carl Pfeufer, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Real-life 1950s musical celebrity Ray Anthony appears in the story (and cover) to intervene when Marcy and David face the end of their romance and their musical act. Returning from military service in Korea, Tim learns Elva has moved on, so he dates librarian Janie. Dan fears he must leave Nancy rather than have her face the scandal that he's an ex-convict. Love Song for Two; Those Three Little Words; Eloise Taylor Talks About... A Lovelier You!; My Love Couldn't Wait; Man With a Past. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.