First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) comic books 1956-1969, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $115.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #2056273024

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Nurse Ann is tempted to violate professional and personal ethics for love. Judith fears telling Keith the dark secret from her past, but she can't hide the truth any longer. Gloria treasures security so much, she convinces pilot Steve to give up flying, the one thing he truly loves besides her. Trapped by Illusions; My Hesitating Heart!; Homecoming; My Silent Past; Campaign for Brett; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Betrayed by Love; Price-Tag on Life. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $145.00 Paper: Light tan to off white Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) File Copy. Label #0251761008

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, John Giunta, Manny Stallman, Tom Hickey and Leonard Starr. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Hillbilly gal Carol finds her chances for romance ruined by her controlling Pa and big brother Bill. Self-proclaimed "bad girl" Joan takes up with Harry after a scandalous past that includes reform school and a nightclub job. Ellen pretends she doesn't care that war veteran Alan is now a double amputee, but she secretly feels everything has changed. Outsider!; Dinner Date Data!; Champion's Girl; Champion's Girl; Orphan Girl; A Man to Respect!; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Mirror, Mirror On The Wall; My Heart Cried Out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $150.00 Paper: Cream to off white File Copy. Label #2072287020

"For Love or Money," art by John Prentice; Alice falls in love with struggling engineer Bill but her wealthy father thinks hes a fortune-hunter; Alice agrees to move to England with her parents for 6 months to prove her love for Bill can stand the separation. "Dangerous Escapade" text story. "Intuition" one-page story, art by Tom Hickey. "Driven to Ruin," art by Manny Stallman; Sallys boyfriend Steve plays professional football but isnt good enough; He refuses to acknowledge his failure and Sally criticizes him for it; they break up; Steve is cut from the team and realizes he has to give up on that dream and start life anew. "My Hidden Heart!", art by Ray Bailey; Ella is engaged to Arnie but finds herself attracted to singer Lance; Despite feeling "cheap and wanton," she has an affair with Lance, even though he freely admits they dont have a future together; Ella loans Lance money to pay his gambling debts, but hes murdered anyway. "Afraid to Love" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Love Walked Out," art by Bob Powell; Government worker June falls in love with her boss, Cobb, but his secretary Inez is jealous; June is accused of stealing secret documents and fire;. June sees Cobb kissing Inez, but he later explains that he was just gaining her confidence: Inez is the one who stole the papers and framed June. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 73 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3881071002

"Loveless," art by John Prentice; Orphan Lois is raised by her spinster Aunt Anna; Due to the "man-shortage," she cant find romance; She dates Bert but he vanishes when she presses for a marriage proposal, and the same thing happens when her friend Stella sets her up with George; Stella moves away and asks Lois to escort her fiancé Bob around town. "Security For My Heart" text story. "The Boy Loves You When...", art by Tom Hickey. "Forgive Me, Darling," art by Manny Stallman; Truck-stop waitress Kathy is rescued from lecherous patron Duke by Walt; They fall in love but she insists he choose between her and a two-month job hes signed up for elsewhere; He says "nobody bosses me" and they break up; Kathy dates Tommy, then discovers he and Duke are hijackers who plan to rob Walt. "Man-Hater," art by Bob Powell; Left at the altar by her fiancé Jim, Cora avenges herself by making men fall in love with her and then humiliating them; However, when she meets Glen, she actually falls in love; They plan to wed, but Glen fails to show up at city hall for the ceremony. "Dream Girl" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Fantasy," art by Ray Bailey; Pam leaves her boring fiancé Tom and goes to the beach for summer vacation; Artist Neil asks Pam to pose for him and they fall in love; On the train back home, Pam discovers Neil hates children; She decides he was only a summer infatuation and breaks their engagement. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $69.00 Paper: Light tan to off white Label #3769108018

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Engaged Sally begins a torrid affair with night watchman Buck, and doesn't balk when he wants to rob the store where he works. Janie loves boxer Clark, but he believes he can't give her the life she deserves. Reporter Bart is so obsessed with the mystery of Janice's death, he hardly notices co-worker Sylvia's feelings for him. I Can't Have You; No Turning Back; Fighter's Girl!; No Hope For Happiness!; She's No Lady. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $270.00 Paper: Cream to off white File Copy. Label #3701996015

Last 10-cent cover price. "If We Should Ever Meet," pencils by Matt Baker; Sometimes when you see a man so often you almost forget that you don't really know him. "Love Makes the World Go 'Round"; Five illustrated panels that provides factual information on marriage in different cultures. "Love Lines"; Pin-up featuring romantic quotes from classic authors. "Stranded!", art by George Tuska; She needed him!; Because she didn't want to go back to the farm!; But was there another reason?; She couldn't be sure! "Three's A Crowd In Love"; At school, Judy never noticed Vera until a party; During the party, Vera told Judy that her mother had died, and she had to take care of her father; Judy then befriended Vera, but when Bud Evans began waiting for Judy after school, Vera kept finding ways to keep them apart; On New Year's Eve, the gang saw Vera kiss Bud in front of an astonished Judy. "My Route to Romance" text story. "I Was a Lovesick Fan," art by Bob Powell; She was going to have her chance to meet her idol!; Would she come down to Earth?; Would the ache in her heart get worse? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.