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Pictorial Romances (1950) comic books 1954

  • Issue #23
    Pictorial Romances (1950) 23

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    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Sue's interfering mother gets a New York apartment near Sue and her new husband, and starts throwing lavish parties designed to sabotage their marriage, in a story with art by Baker. Joan isn't sure how to go on after her soldier husband John goes missing in action. Carole loves scientist Ben, but interferes with his career in hopes that it will benefit their relationship, only to have the opposite effect. Cover by Baker. Menace to Marriage; Wherever He Goes; Love-Starved; I Was a War Widow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Pictorial Romances (1950) 24
    • 1" spine split from bottom of comic. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting, residue.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Mary gets a little too involved with professional escort or "gigolo" Tom, in a story with art by Baker. Dancer Nancy falls for George, the head of her ballet troupe, but he expects her to give up her career when they marry. Redheaded Claudia pressures her lawyer husband Clint to get involved in city politics, and soon Clint is consorting with corrupt political bosses and crimelords. Sordid cover by Baker. I Hired a Gigolo; I Danced into His Heart; Old Man's Sweetheart; This Business of Love; A Wife's Worst Sin. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.