First Love Illustrated #35 Values

Publisher: Harvey, 1953

About First Love Illustrated #35

Lee Elias cover. Bob Powell art.

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COVER DETAILS

Title: Desire Me

Characters: Steve; Kit; Rudy

Pencils: Lee Elias (signed)

Inks: Lee Elias (signed)

Letters: Joe Rosen

Notes: Cover illustrates a scene from the interior story "Desire Me."

STORY DETAILS

(8 Stories)

Title: Forbidden To Love Him!

Characters: Susan Crane; John Renwa; Frank Crane; Mrs. Crane; Mr. Renwa; Mrs. Renwa

Synopsis: Susan falls in love with John, but is shocked when he admits he’s an American Indian. She accepts his marriage proposal but her parents are violently prejudiced and beat Susan when she refuses to stop seeing him. However, when John speaks at a bond rally and reveals that he won the Medal of Honor, Susan’s parents and the rest of the townspeople change their minds about him. Susan and John can now marry.

Pages: 5.000

Pencils: Bill Draut

Inks: Bill Draut

Reprints: First Love Illustrated (Harvey, 1949 series) #68 (September 1956)

Notes: Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr.

Title: Don't Be Dominating!

Synopsis: Advice how to treat a boyfriend

Pages: 1.000

Pencils: Tom Hickey

Inks: Tom Hickey

Reprints: First Love Illustrated (Harvey, 1949 series) #89 (November 1962), | First Love Illustrated (Harvey, 1949 series) #68 (September 1956)

Title: Desire Me

Characters: Kit Dawson; Jimmy Dawson; Rudy Longo; Steve Mason

Synopsis: To save her brother Jimmy from jail, secretary Kit is forced to take a job as a scantily-clad “hostess” for Rudy, whose skating rink is a front for crooked activities. Kit falls in love with U.S. Navy sailor Steve but Rudy compels her to act like a slut in front of him. Kit confesses all to Jimmy, who tips off Steve. Steve and his Navy pals attack the club and rescue Kit; Rudy will go to jail and Kit will marry Steve.

Pages: 5.000

Pencils: Bob Powell

Inks: Bob Powell

Reprints: First Love Illustrated (Harvey, 1949 series) #68 (September 1956)

Notes: Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr.

Title: Weak with Wanting

Characters: Peg Bruce; Mrs. Bruce; Hal; Jan; Jim; Larry Thornton

Synopsis: Peg’s soldier boyfriend Hal is deployed overseas but doesn’t write to her. A friend convinces her to go on a double-date but when her escort makes a pass, Peg says “I never want any man but Hal to touch me!” When she’s rescued in the woods by hunter Larry, Peg gives in to her feelings and they kiss. Feeling forgotten by Hal, Peg dates Larry. However, Hal comes home: he didn’t write to Peg because he was “delirious with fever.” Peg says she’ll never doubt his love again.

Pages: 5.000

Pencils: Tom Hickey

Inks: Tom Hickey

Reprints: First Love Illustrated (Harvey, 1949 series) #68 (September 1956)

Notes: Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr.

Title: Kisses for Sale

Characters: Marcia; Ted; Danny; Brad; Frank

Synopsis: Marcia dates many men, dropping each one for a better “prospect”; even after accepting an engagement ring from Brad, she flaunts herself to others. Marcia dumps Brad when she meets Frank, whom she really loves. However, Brad uses her for sex and then says “it’s been lots of fun, kid” and tells her he’s moving to another country. When Marcia protests, Frank says he’s just doing to her what she did to Brad and many other men. Marcia is left alone.

Pages: 5.000

Pencils: Manny Stallman

Inks: Jack Abel ?

Reprints: First Love Illustrated (Harvey, 1949 series) #68 (September 1956)

Notes: Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr.

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CGC Census Report*

Grade	NG	PG	CVR	0.5	1.0	1.5	1.8	2.0	2.5	3.0	3.5	4.0	4.5	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.5	8.0	8.5	9.0	9.2	9.4	9.6	9.8	9.9	10.0	Total
Universal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0	3	1	5	2	2	1	0	0	0	19
Qualified	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Signature Series	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CGCxJSA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Restored	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0	3	1	5	2	2	1	0	0	0	19

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