First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) comic books 1957

Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Nora is torn between brutish steel-plant foreman Rusk, her father's choice, and handsome newcomer Cam, in a story filled with 1950s ideas of labor, immigration and Cold War politics. Korean War widow Renee meets airman Dan, but isn't sure she's ready to love again. Ex-convict Frances gets a factory job and a new love in co-worker Johnny, but must convince Johnny they don't need crime to survive. A Man For Nora; In Love With My Boss; Second Date-Bait!; The Barrier; Trial By Fire; Love's Decision; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problems; Love Not Wanted! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"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.

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. Joan falls for Pedro, her handsome dance instructor, and takes him up on his offer for a round-the-world tour - but fails to heed her mother's warning that he's no good for her. Best friends face conflict when one of them meets a handsome new boy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Arlene opportunistically takes whatever she wants, including kissing her friend Fran's fiance Brad on their wedding day. Jan sets her sights on handsome boss Dick, but first she must reckon with his fiancee Elaine and his strange mood swings. Shattered Romance; My Strange Rival; Quicksilver Girl; Can't We Be Friends. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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. Janice finds that winning a beauty contest only leads to heartbreak, in a story that begins with the eyebrow-raising line "She won the trophy - but it wasn't for intelligence!" Toni's romance with Phil angers her ex-boyfriend Vic, who happens to be Phil's chauffeur. A woman is dismayed to see her guy in the arms of an attractive brunette. Prize Beauty; Your Problem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al Avison and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Ann debates going to work in a dance hall to support her struggling family, as the scandal could alienate her sailor boyfriend. In an unusual story, Nurse Rita takes a job in Alaska and finds love while battling a diphtheria epidemic. Tina finds life and love difficult because she's nearsighted, but refuses to get glasses out of sheer vanity. Dance Hall Girl; Hair Hints; I Had a Lot to Learn; My Frozen Heart; Love Opened My Eyes; Betrayed by Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Actress"; Emily is "discovered" and offered a career as a movie actress; Her name is changed, she has to keep her marriage to Felix a secret, and even move into an apartment of her own; Felix has enough and leaves her; Emily is a success; During a personal appearance at a veterans hospital, she is reunited with Felix. "No Other Choice," art by Bob Powell; Judy and her widowed father operate a farm; They hope to get out of debt by winning a race with their horse "Judys Boy"; Neighbor Tim loves Judy but she thinks hes romancing her so her father will sell his water rights; Tim and Judy compete in the big race. "Wallflower," pencils by Fred Kida; Nancy is a "wallflower" at school but hopes dance instructor Dan can solve her shyness problem. "My Hospital Romance," art by Warren Kremer; Judith enrolls in nursing school and is informed of strict rules regarding socializing with the doctors; Steady Dr. Alfred and womanizing Dr. Raymond date her: Alfred with the schools permission, Raymond without; Judith chooses Raymond but after he cheats on her with Elaine, she accepts Alfreds marriage proposal. "They Laughed at Me!" text story. Doris Bigelow's Mailbag, art by Bob Powell. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.