Category Archives: Art

It’s Love, Part 12

Posted on by Dazzling Erin

Every year, I like to share some of my favorite romance comic books!

Starting in the late 1940s, many comic book companies tried to broaden their audience by publishing romance comic books.  These comics told dramatic love stories in which young women had to deal with issues of cheating, divorce, jealousy, heartache, and the search for the one.

It’s Love!

 

What is the lesson that we can take from these vintage comic books?  I think the main thing we can learn is that love is never easy.

But, even if he is a member of the establishment or has long hair, it’s totally worth it.  Right, Nicky?

They sure do look happy!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Remember The Snake In The Grass?

Posted on by Dazzling Erin

I’ve written about this before but do you remember this guy?

During the Victoria Era, there was a thing called a “Vinegar Valentines”  That was when people would send each other Valentines that, instead of proclaiming love, would explain why someone was still single or that they shouldn’t trust their current companion.  The Snake In The Grass was an example of the type of Valentine that people used to get back then!  People could even get this one custom made to change the human face of the snake to make sure that it resembled whoever was being accusing.

Can you imagine getting one of those on February 14th?  I’m glad we don’t do that anymore!

It’s Time For Romance!

Posted on by Dazzling Erin

Do you still need some help getting in the mood for Valentine’s Day?  Well, don’t worry!  I’m here to help!  Check out these classic romantic covers!  I defy anyone not be in the mood after romance after looking at some of these bodice rippers.

I was sad to learn that trade paperbacks are not being published anymore so we won’t be getting many more covers like this.  Luckily, the Internet will always be here to remind us of the time when the storm was tender.