Hi-School Romance (1949) comic books 1957

Cover art by Al Avison. To Find My Love, art by Bill Draut; Jeff and Laurie had a very emotional relationship, but while she worked hard studying art, Jeff played. One More Time, art by John Prentice; May was beautiful, and worried that all the men in her life loved her for that physical attribute alone; But, then she met Ted, the only man who did not spend every night extolling her beauty. House ad for Harvey's upcoming line of romance comics including: First Love #71, Love Problems and Advice Illustrated #45 (which was never published), Hi-School Romance #58, First Romance #43 and True Bride-To-Be Romances #21. Burning Memory, art by Ray Bailey; Holly Talbert had kept the secret that her mother was a thief and in prison to herself for years. Search for Love, art by Bob Powell; Pamela had hoped to go to college and escape her dreary summer job working in the office of the coal mine. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. Resort Romeo, art by John Prentice; June Baker and her mother manage a summer resort, the only thing her father left them after his death. House Ad for True Bride-to-Be Romance 22. Yesterday's Love, art by Al Avison; Carla has been dating Bern Madsen, and she is ready to marry him but still thinks of Jeff Condon, a pilot she met while he was on furlough from Korea. House ad for First Love 24, Love Problems and Advice Illustrated 49, Hi-School Romance 61, First Romance 44, and True Bride-to-Be Romances 22. School Boy, art by Bill Draut; Sharon hates watching her sister Elaine suffer through, married to Phil who "gets by" working at a gas station. First Claim on Him, art by Bob Powell; Judy works at the Hi School Music Shop, and was intently listening to the new record by Joe Banner, when he enters the store. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Avison. Too Young, art by Al Avison; Wendy and Eric meet on the beach during a New England summer; Following a whirlwind romance, they elope and marry. Lost Love; Even though Nancy Harris was a year younger, she planned to marry Ben Carter after high school. House ad promoting First Love 74, True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated 49, Hi-School Romance 61, First Romance 64, and True Bride-to-Be Romances 23. All in Fun; All Sandy can think of is applying to medical school, but Ginny Ross wants excitement; After breaking up with Sandy, Ginny starts seeing Bix, the wild, carefree guy with no ambition. Love Without Honor, art by Tom Hickey; Donna Blake was hopelessly in love with Bill Carson, but she was a plumber's daughter and Bill's father, Jeb, was a wealthy land developer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Al Avison. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Diner waitress Lucy is torn between her boss Carl and trucker Sam, but then Sam asks her to do something she just can't do - steal from Carl. Dale falls for a sailor, but her jilted aunt warns her that sailors will only break your heart. Joyce finds love while acting in a summer-stock show, but soon learns that showbiz is a harsh mistress. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Helpmate; Warned Against Him; Picnic Date; Backstage Love; I Mortgaged My Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias and John Sink. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Carol discovers that her man-crazy friend Arlene has set her sights on her boyfriend, handsome Steve. Nona dreams of a man who will take her away from her puritanical grandparents so she can enjoy life. Debbie is so obsessed with new clothes that she risks losing her beau, Chet. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Man Chaser; I Had Wedding Day Jitters; The Real Thing; Shattered Dream; Clothes Crazy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Jack Sparling, John Sink and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Gail is torn between Frank, whom she loves, and Ron, who offers security. Champion roller-derby girl Connie is torn between handsome coach Don and even more handsome fan Michael, in a story written when roller derby was still a new concept. Ginny attends a masquerade party to secretly woo her boss Ted, but dreads what will happen when he learns her identity. I Schemed Against Love; Double in Hearts; Dangerous Deception!; Outside, Looking In; Spring Fever; Fool's Paradise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Jack Sparling, John Sink and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Schoolboy Crush!; Brains or Brawn; I Was Ashamed of My Parents; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Debbie falls for her buddy Russ, but finds herself trapped in the friendzone. Gloria is torn between handsome Kip and nerdy Mark, until a student council election forces her to make a choice. Naive Cindy feels the Earth move during a party game of Spin the Bottle, but she doesn't know the identity of the lucky boy she kissed. City girl Marion feels country boy Jack is too fresh when they meet in a haystack, but she warms to him after he works bare-chested in her family's yard. Suspicious Of Love!; In Love; I Flattered Men; A Kiss To Remember; Lovable Yokel!; Hi-School Hi-Spots. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. The Outsider, art by Lee Elias; When Claire moved to a new school, she began dating Larry and tried hard to fit in with the friends in his clique. The Taming of a Tomboy, art by Tom Hickey; Donna was the school's best female athlete, but she was really crazy about swing music and wanted to learn to play the trumpet so she could play in a band. Could I Love a "Bad Guy"?, art by John Sink; Before he went into the service, everyone thought George was a misfit. Dancing Date, art by Bob Powell; Sally and Bobby had just decided to go steady, but at the dance Sally only wants to dance with Dick. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. Odd Girl Out, pencils by Al Avison, inks by Warren Kremer; Enid, the school's champion swimmer, has always liked Brad, but he is going steady with Sally. My Sister's Husband, art by Al Avison; Ruth lived with her sister Ginny and her husband Spence, but all was not going well for the married couple. House ad for Harvey's line of romance comics: First Love #82, True Love #48, Hi-School Romance #69, First Romance #48, and True Bride-To-Be Romances #26. My Answer!, art by John Sink; Gladys never thought that when she took the job as Dr. Henry Norman's assistant that she would end up engaged to him; Her euphoria was broken one day when she came in to help Henry with an experiment. Not Good Enough - For Me!, art by Tom Hickey; In Europe, Stella's family had been royalty and her mother resents that she has lost all of that by coming to America. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Fred and Bob are perplexed by June, who seems to have completely different personalities depending on which one of them she's around. A socially awkward "wallflower" has a plan that brings her romance and popularity…in the worst way. Lois tries to help Mac recover his courage and his pilot's license, but first they must clear up some confusion about Bud, the other man in her life. I Was A Wallflower; The Cowboy and the Co-Ed; I Loved A Coward; My Friendly Enemy; Wishing Well. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Quiz-show champ Aline is at a loss for words when it comes to impressing handsome Tony. A land dispute causes Ruth's dad to demand that she stop seeing Ted, the man she loves. Nerdy Della knows she's the only one who really loves Gary, but she can't steal his attention away from the fun-loving girls around him. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. The Quiz Queen; I Longed for Love!; My Love was Forbidden!; One Sided Love; Know Your Own Mind! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.