Although romance comics are a rarity nowadays, at least in the North American market, there was a time when they were a major force on newsstands, as superhero titles faded in the aftermath of World War II and gave way to other genres: Sweathearts, Heart Throbs, My Life, Love Confessions, Just Married, to name only a few of the series. However, it all began with Young Romance, created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.

Simon's granddaughter Megan Margulies provides a nice reminder that her "Daddy Joe" and his longtime collaborator effectively created an entire genre with her Cigar Joe Designs Etsy store, which offers, among other items, posters, iPhone cases and T-shirts featuring art from some of those classic comics.

Even if those kinds of products aren't up your alley, the Cigar Joe Designs Facebook page is a terrific resource for old Simon and Kirby work and photos.

(thanks, Kiel)