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Cover: Jack Kirby & Christopher Rule

Love Romances #83

Sep 1959 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!", Laura—a woman who’s always put others first—finds her quiet dedication tested when a chance encounter with reporter Red takes a sudden, dangerous turn. As their car is sideswiped on the way back from the beach, Laura’s quick thinking and courage are put to the ultimate test when she risks her life to save him from a cliff’s edge. With art by Matt Baker and inks by Vince Colletta, and a striking cover by Jack Kirby and Christopher Rule, this 1959 issue captures a moment of quiet heroism in a world where love and sacrifice aren’t always what they seem.

Contains 5 stories
Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!
5 pp · Romance
Joan BryerErnie RobertsAaron BromfieldFredEdie

In "Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!" from Love Romances #83 (1959), Joanie finds herself at a crossroads when the company’s top salesman proposes—yet her heart whispers a quiet no. The next day, a thoughtful conversation with her boss sparks a realization that leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew about love.

Can't You See I Love You?
5 pp · Romance
Hugh BradleyBilly BradleyAnne SuttonEmily Tuttle

Anne, newly hired as housekeeper and tutor for the Bradley family, finds herself drawn to Mr. Bradley after a year of quiet devotion. When he discovers her hidden diary one fateful day, the carefully guarded feelings she’s kept to herself are suddenly laid bare—leaving her heart exposed in ways she never expected.

Give Back My Heart!
4 pp · Romance
GinnyJanMark Farley

In college, Jan focused on her studies with quiet determination, while Ginny embraced a carefree life chasing fun. When Ginny realizes that men who enjoy her playful spirit often seek something more serious in a wife, she begins to question what she truly wants—and whether she’s been chasing the right kind of happiness all along.

I Searched For Romance
4 pp · Romance
Laurie CarterLizzy LydeckerJaneDollyRoss BillingsFlemingMamie Campbell

In "I Searched For Romance," Laurie trades her small-town life for the glitter of the city, chasing a dream of glamour and new beginnings. As her career takes off and she finds herself drawn to her attentive boss, the promise of a dazzling life unfolds—only to twist in unexpected ways when he shares a quiet ambition far from the urban rush.

Don't Try To Tame Me!
5 pp · Romance
Laura MasefieldRed ForesterDicky WadsworthMorgan MorrisonEd Norris

In "Don't Try To Tame Me!" from Love Romances #83 (1959), Laura lives life on her own terms—uncompromising and unapologetic. When Red, a reporter from "The Blade," comes to write her story, she refuses to shape herself into a romantic ideal, and her honesty catches him off guard. Their quiet connection takes a sudden turn when a truck sideswipes them on the way back from the beach, and Laura makes a split-second choice that puts her own life in danger to save him.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $20
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $90*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $35*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist Matt Baker
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Christopher Rule

Reprints

Reprinted in Red Rose Romances #31 ? (1960), Modeling with Millie #28 (1963), The Complete Kirby War and Romance #[nn] (2021)

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