Love Romances #51

A heartfelt entry in Atlas Comics' beloved romance line, this September 1955 issue of Love Romances poses the question framed inside a bold red heart right on the cover: "Can This Be Love?" Vince Colletta's cover art captures a young woman swept into a passionate embrace by a dark-haired man amid a rocky, pine-studded outdoor setting — the kind of breathless moment that made this series a staple for romance readers of the era. With all brand-new stories including "Wedding Day!" inside, issue #51 is a warm snapshot of mid-1950s romance comics at their most earnest and swooning.