Romantic Love
Avon · 1949–1952 · 14 issues
About the series
Romantic Love, published by Avon from 1949 to 1952, was a 14-issue romance comic that captured the post-war era's fascination with love, heartbreak, and happy endings. The series was most consistently illustrated by artists Rafael Astarita, Louis Ravielli, and John Romita, whose polished, expressive work helped define the genre's visual language. While not groundbreaking, it stands as a solid example of the romance boom that dominated newsstands in the early 1950s, offering a snapshot of the period's storytelling and artistic trends.