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Romantic Love #10

Mar 1952 · Avon · 0.10 USD
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In "Love Is Like Hate!" from Romantic Love #10 (1952), boxer Joe finds himself caught between two women—his former girlfriend Tiny, who returns with a baby she claims is the gambler Nick’s, and high society Barbara, with whom he’s fallen in love. As Joe’s life spirals amid betrayal and heartbreak, his championship win becomes a turning point. When he’s falsely accused of Tiny’s murder, Barbara’s unexpected alibi offers a fragile chance at redemption. The story unfolds with emotional weight, driven by the quiet power of second chances. Art by Rafael Astarita brings the era’s drama to life with expressive detail.

Contains 4 stories
Love Is Like Hate!
6 pp · Romance
Joe CassidyTiny BowmanNick RicciTommy VanderlinkBarbara Lydon

In "Love Is Like Hate!", Joe, a struggling boxer, finds himself caught between two women—his ex, Tiny, and high society Barbara—after Tiny returns with a baby she claims is Nick’s. When Joe’s championship win brings him back into Barbara’s life, their fragile romance is tested by betrayal and lies, only to be tested further when Joe is wrongfully accused of murder. The story unfolds with emotional tension and unexpected turns, all centered on the fragile lines between love, loyalty, and forgiveness.

Trapped into Marriage
7 pp · Romance
MaryJoeCynthia

In "Trapped into Marriage," Joe finds himself bound to Cynthia after a year of quiet misery, unaware that his heart had been stolen by her sister Mary—now a broken woman seen in a dim bar. When Cynthia reveals the truth, Joe must face what he’s lost and what he still might reclaim.

I'll Make Him Mine!
7 pp · Romance
Ann HolidayDan KirkRalph BrookRuthAunt Belle

In "I'll Make Him Mine!" from Romantic Love #10 (1952), Ann finds herself caught between her longtime boyfriend Dan and a surprising new interest in Ralph—especially after a makeover from Aunt Belle turns heads. As romance and tension simmer, Ann faces a sudden twist when Ralph is arrested, forcing her to navigate old feelings and new choices.

Loveless Marriage
5 pp · Romance
JeanNick RichardsHoward Nash

In "Loveless Marriage," Jean finds herself at a crossroads after Nick leaves her for another woman, only to later agree to marry her kind and attentive boss, Howard, despite not loving him. When Nick reappears, begging for a second chance, Jean makes her choice—staying with Howard, whose quiet devotion slowly transforms her respect into something deeper.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $207
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $1,276*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $851*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $714*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $618*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $493*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
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CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $234*
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artist, inker Rafael Astarita

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Reprinted in Romantic Love #22 (1954)

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