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First Love Illustrated

Harvey · 1949–1963 · 90 issues
About the series

From 1949 to 1963, Harvey Comics' First Love Illustrated offered readers a steady diet of romantic drama across 90 issues, exploring the highs and heartbreaks of young love through the signature storytelling of writer Nancy Powers. The series was visually shaped by a rotating team of talented artists, including Bob Powell, Tom Hickey, and Jack Sparling, who brought warmth and emotional depth to each story. As a staple of the romance comics boom, it captured the era's idealized yet relatable take on courtship and relationships, making it a key title for fans of vintage love stories.