ComicBooks.com Register / Loginit's free!
HomeRomantic Marriage#5Read

★ ComicBooks.com Reading Room

Romantic Marriage #5 (1951)

Ziff-Davis · 1951 · 52 pages

Free to read · restored edition by ComicBooks.com · Issue details →

Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 1 of 52
1 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 2 of 52
2 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 3 of 52
3 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 4 of 52
4 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 5 of 52
5 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 6 of 52
6 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 7 of 52
7 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 8 of 52
8 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 9 of 52
9 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 10 of 52
10 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 11 of 52
11 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 12 of 52
12 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 13 of 52
13 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 14 of 52
14 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 15 of 52
15 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 16 of 52
16 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 17 of 52
17 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 18 of 52
18 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 19 of 52
19 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 20 of 52
20 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 21 of 52
21 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 22 of 52
22 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 23 of 52
23 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 24 of 52
24 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 25 of 52
25 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 26 of 52
26 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 27 of 52
27 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 28 of 52
28 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 29 of 52
29 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 30 of 52
30 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 31 of 52
31 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 32 of 52
32 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 33 of 52
33 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 34 of 52
34 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 35 of 52
35 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 36 of 52
36 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 37 of 52
37 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 38 of 52
38 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 39 of 52
39 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 40 of 52
40 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 41 of 52
41 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 42 of 52
42 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 43 of 52
43 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 44 of 52
44 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 45 of 52
45 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 46 of 52
46 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 47 of 52
47 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 48 of 52
48 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 49 of 52
49 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 50 of 52
50 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 51 of 52
51 / 52
Romantic Marriage #5 (1951) — page 52 of 52
52 / 52
ContinueRomantic Marriage #6 →
Contains 10 stories
Doctor's Wife
7 pp · romance

Marilyn, the wife of newly minted doctor Bruce Stover, grows increasingly isolated as his demanding medical practice in the small town of Clayville leaves her with little time or attention. As her loneliness deepens and their relationship frays, she reaches a breaking point during their anniversary dinner when Bruce is called away—only to later discover that a deadly flu epidemic has overwhelmed the town.

Tips for a Romantic Marriage
1 pp · non-fiction

A young woman reflects on the small, thoughtful gestures that keep romance alive in marriage, offering practical advice on kindness, appreciation, and creating a warm, inviting home environment. She emphasizes the importance of politeness, surprise moments, and maintaining a cheerful, desirable presence to strengthen the bond with her husband.

Escape from Life!
6 pp · romance

Anita, newly married and eager to embrace a life of freedom after years of her father’s rigid rules, dreams of a lavish honeymoon and a future filled with adventure. As her husband Bill sacrifices sleep and health to pay for their extravagances, Anita begins to realize the cost of her desires—until a sudden collapse forces her to confront the truth about their lives.

Happiness Is Where You Find It!
7 pp · romance

Denny Logan, still haunted by the memory of her late ski instructor Art Hobein, finds herself drawn back to Switzerland after a chance encounter with a man who resembles him. Though she initially believes the man is Art returned from the dead, she ultimately confronts the truth that her past grief has been holding her back. In the end, she chooses to embrace her present life with Dan Weyler, realizing true happiness lies not in the past, but in the love she’s been given all along.

Strange Marriage Customs
1 pp · non-fiction

In a non-fiction exploration of global wedding traditions, the story highlights unusual customs from Cardiganshire, Wales, where the bride is seized by her relatives and pursued by the groom’s party before being handed over; it also describes rituals in Albania, where a new wife stands in silence before a fireplace for three days, and among Brahman communities in southern India, where a younger brother may marry only after an older brother, sometimes symbolically wed to a tree, and only during certain months of the year.

Marriage of Convenience
10 pp · romance

Nancy Burton, newly inherited owner of a struggling Midwest wheat farm, strikes a practical partnership with Lee Gaines, a former grain buyer turned farmhand. As their bond deepens, Lee confesses his love, only to be met with Nancy’s admission that she married him not for romance, but for convenience—her way of securing a devoted manager for her farm.

Wash Day
0.5 pp · humor
Origin of Modern Marriage Customs
1 pp · non-fiction

This non-fiction piece explores the historical roots of modern wedding traditions, tracing customs like the honeymoon, the best man, the bridal veil, and the bride cutting the wedding cake to ancient practices. It explains how rituals from olden days—such as forced abductions, elopements, and concealed brides—evolved into today’s wedding ceremonies. The story offers a lighthearted yet informative look at how past behaviors shaped present-day rituals.

The Fight for Love
8 pp · romance

Jane, convinced that her friend Lydia’s marriage is in crisis, takes it upon herself to expose what she believes is a betrayal—inspired by the dramatic radio soap opera character Delia Stacy. Her well-intentioned intervention spirals when she confronts Lydia’s husband Carl, leading to job loss and escalating tension with her own husband, Tom. As her efforts to help unravel, Jane must confront whether her determination is strength or obsession, and whether love and truth can coexist.

Untitled story
1 pp · non-fiction

Restored edition © ComicBooks.com. Our digitization, remastering, and presentation are our own work.

See something wrong with this issue? Report it.