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Romantic Adventures #9

Jul 1950 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD
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"Lesson in Love" is a poignant 1950 romance from American Comics Group, spotlighting 16-year-old Naomi’s quiet resilience after losing her hearing and facing heartbreak. Written and illustrated by Ken Bald, the story follows Naomi’s journey from isolation in New York to finding love and truth through art, with a powerful moment where she finally sees the truth in another’s words. The emotionally charged tale, rendered with expressive detail by Ken Bald on both interior and cover, captures a fragile, unforgettable connection.

Contains 6 stories
Lesson in Love
8 pp · Romance
George GibbonsMr. GibbonsMrs. GibbonsHelen KnoxLana CalvertPaul

In "Lesson in Love," George, a young man eager to write but unsure of life’s realities, takes a job as a census taker and finds himself drawn to Lana, whose interest in him feels just a little too calculated. When he turns to editor Helen for guidance on love and even learns the art of a kiss, he begins to see the world—and the people in it—differently. As the lines between lessons and feelings blur, George and Helen find themselves caught in a quiet, unexpected connection.

Untitled Romance story
1 pp · Romance
ClaireTom Keeran

In the quiet heat of a summer stock theater, Claire and director Tom rehearse a love scene—until the lines they’ve memorized begin to feel startlingly real. As the script fades into something deeper, the moment between them blurs the line between performance and truth.

They Called Me "Tomboy"
8 pp · Romance
Thomas BowmanMarge BowmanThomasina "Tommy" BowmanCynthia OsgoodKen Fairfax

In a 1950 romance that blends heart and grit, Jo—raised as a tomboy to fulfill her father’s wish for a son—finds herself caught between old rivalries and unexpected feelings. When her longtime enemy Cynthia manipulates the school’s star quarterback Ken into pretending to court her, Jo’s world spins with humiliation—until a dangerous geology trip tests everyone’s courage. With the wilderness as their backdrop, secrets begin to surface and bonds shift in ways no one saw coming.

Listen, My Love!
11 pp · Romance
Naomi BradfieldTom HarderMr. BradfieldMrs. BradfieldMr. WildeRodney FarnsworthEric Swenson

In "Listen, My Love!", a young sculptor named Naomi, deaf since a teenage hearing loss, finds herself caught between a deceitful art dealer and a man who must bridge the silence between them. When her boyfriend Tom leaves her after her hearing fades, Naomi rebuilds her life in New York—only to face betrayal and a new kind of connection that hinges on understanding beyond sound.

She'll Break Your Heart
5 pp · Romance
Dr. Miles TrentUncle HenryElizabethCaseyPeggy HeatherMr. Osgood

In "She'll Break Your Heart," a dying man’s final words spark a lifetime of mistrust, shaping a doctor’s hardened view of love. When Miles finds himself drawn to Peggy, he’s haunted by memories of his uncle’s betrayal—until a shocking confession from a patient unravels decades of heartbreak.

Forgotten Love
10 pp · Romance
Betty Donaldson [as Grace Halliday]Larry Driscoll [as Stan Bellows]Dr. Samuel LawrenceDr. Salvador

In "Forgotten Love," a young woman named Grace—struggling with amnesia after a car accident—finds unexpected connection with a man she calls Stan in San Francisco. As their bond deepens, her past begins to surface in fragments, leading to a desperate flight and a harrowing moment that ends in a rescue. When a second head injury in Mexico finally unlocks her true identity, the revelation ties her past to the man who’s been by her side, turning their love story into something far more intricate than either could have imagined.

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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $231*
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artist, inker Ken Bald
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