Comic books in 'Crying', graded by CBCS

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Newlyweds Glenn and Liz struggle to get by after Glenn loses his job. Sheila finds love with handsome visitor Lafe in her resort town, but neglects to tell him how old she is, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Edna fears becoming an "old maid," and then she meets Ed, in a story that showcases some of the social attitudes of its era. A Real Wife; Too Young; A Natural Beauty; Love Likes Looks; Small Town Spinster. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover by Vince Colletta studio. Stories by Joe Gill? and unknown. Art by Vince Colletta studio. She had been so terribly in love with him! And then the note came...the note that said good-bye! Why did he do this? Don't miss..."Love Me Forever"! Also featuring: "Sacrifice for Love"; "Crescendo"; and "The Way to a Man's Heart"! Plus: 2-page text story "Romance is Real"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta, Sal Gentile?, Charles Nicholas? and unknown. They were young, carefree, successful...theirs was a marriage of fun! Then she learned a lesson that showed her..."Marriage Is No Game"! Also featuring: "Nobody Wants Me"; "Rx Love"; "Once In Love"; and "My Stolen Love"! Plus: 2-page text story "Mock Marriage"! And: 1-page Your Role In The Cold War story "Plan Your Future Now!" illustrated by Rocke Mastroserio. 32 pages, full color.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Dan buys Vera a fake wedding ring at an amusement park, causing her to wonder just how serious he really is. Diane's glamorous sisters Sue and Pat are always outshining her, so they give her a makeover for a modeling contest, with the help of handsome photog Ray. Laura is torn between rich, handsome Ross and steady beau Joel, a cop, and things come to a head when she's the witness at a trial that could change all three of their lives. Plus the story of Nathan Hale's sacrifice during the Revolutionary War. The Ring; The Plain One; Demonstration Kiss; C After High C; Which Way to Love; Lest We Forget: Nathan Hale. 32 pages, Full Color.

Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta studio and Dick Giordano & Vince Colletta. Ron is gone and she's alone again...empty...a blank! She'll always remember their first kiss! At the time his lips seemed soft and tender...not revealing the cruelty that lurked behind..."Bitter Kisses"! Also featuring: "What A Man Must Know" and "Part of the Crowd"! Plus: 2-page Martha Marsden Meditates text article "Which One?" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta? and unknown. Jeff is begging for another chance...to start over again...but the sight of he and Dona together is still too vivid. She can never forget...she had to swallow this..."Bitter Pill"! Also featuring: "Southern Exposure"; Nurse Betsy Crane in "Trouble in the Heart"; and "Always Have Hope"! Plus: 1-page story "Will He Wait?" illustrated by Tony Tallarico? And: 2-page text article "Your Next Husband"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio and Jon D'Agostino. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Dory falls for Cal while on summer vacation at a mountain resort, but will love last when they're back home? Stan doesn't want his younger sister Edie to get in the way when his college chum Bob is visiting, but Bob sees Edie a whole different way. Redheaded Vi is engaged to law student Les, but she secretly longs for adventure; then she meets "Tex," who teaches her about "loveless thrills." Mountain of Love; Shujin; A Year of Hoping; Loveless Thrills. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Movie star Monica likes to control her daughter Lori's life, until Lori meets Ty. Sheila's path to love is constantly dead-ended by her relationship with her mother. A flight attendant loves artist Giovanni, but the man she marries has to be rich. I Have Only One Love; The True Meaning; Just Jeannette; The Light of a Star; No, I Can't Marry You... or You... or You... or You... or You...; Aunt Emma Advises. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia, Nicholas & Tony Ferme and unknown. Ginger throws a week-long party where the only rules are to never give your last name to keep serious romances from developing. Sharon and Mike break the rule in..."Weekend In Kicksville"! Claire decides that Gary is the man for her in..."Plan Your Kisses"! And can Evvie's head overrule her heart? Read..."Unlovable Me!" Plus: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Luis Avila? Stories by unknown. Art by Luis Avila?, Scoott (?) and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Will he think as much of Eva when he learns she's not a guest...but the waitress who served him dinner tonight? Read..."The Name of the Game is Love"! Also featuring: "The Other One is For Me" and "Fishing for Happiness"! Plus: 1-page text story "Romance and Reality"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Art Cappello? Stories by unknown. Art by Norman Nodel, Charles Nicholas, Art Cappello, Vince Alascia and unknown. She's so sure of Steve's love when she's in his arms...why is she so uncertain and afraid..."When He's Away"? Also featuring: "The Wrong Ideas"; "Once in a Lifetime!"; "Some Expert Help"; and "Part of the Deal"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Sal Gentile? Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Sure, Gene writes while he's away on the scholarship he won...but letters are only paper. She wants Gene! Read..."Losers Sometimes Win"! Also featuring: "Stolen Bliss" (the Nicholas/Alascia story); "Cloud Nine"; and the 1-page story "Do I Still Love Him?" Plus: pin-ups of Susan Dey and David Cassidy! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Gustavo Trigo & Mauser. Stories by unknown. Art by Gustavo Trigo & Mauser, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Don Perlin. Melinda doesn't like dating Joel...then sneaking away to spend her time with Bud! See how she fares in..."Cutting Out"! Also featuring: "Too Many Lovers"; "Loving Care"; and the 1-page story "Too Much"! Plus: pin-up of Bobby Sherman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Jack Abel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. A woman loses her fiance Ramsey to her redheaded sister, Sheila...and to make matters worse, Sheila wants her to be a bridesmaid at their wedding. City girl Kim gets a flat tire in a country town and falls in love with handsome farmer Joe, who picks her up in his tractor. After being injured in a car accident, a woman thinks back to how her troubles began. In the Shadows; Love Ain't Hay; Just Jeannette; A Portrait of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

From THE LUNA BROTHERS (ULTRA, GIRLS, SPIDER-WOMAN), comes an all-new, original series: THE SWORD. It was a day like any other for Dara Brighton, a young promising college student, until three strangers knocked on her door, looking for a unique sword, and destroyed her life. ALL NEW SERIES FROM THE CREATORS OF ULTRA AND GIRLS! If you like Kill Bill, Highlander or Blade of the Immortal, you'll love THE SWORD! Cover price $2.99.

Second Printing. Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art and cover by JONATHAN LUNA It was a day like any other for Dara Brighton, a young promising college student, until three strangers knocked on her door, looking for a unique sword, and destroyed her life. ALL NEW SERIES FROM THE CREATORS OF ULTRA AND GIRLS! If you like Kill Bill, Highlander or Blade of the Immortal, you'll love THE SWORD! 32 pages, full color, MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

This issue of the adventures of J.B. Space is presented in a flip-book format. On one side, Space contends with bureaucracy; on the other, Retro Ram and His Rocket Rangers deal with intrigue and treachery. Story, art and cover by Randy Zimmerman and Susan Van Camp; guest artist Guy Davis. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

by Robert Kirkman & Matt Tyree The critically acclaimed mini-series comes to a close! Our heroes find themselves in the worst possible situation of their lives... and we're not talking the absence of Kraft services! Will they be able to defeat the mastermind behind Sifotel's abduction? Or will they find themselves dining at the Six Feet Under Hotel? And you thought being in Hollywood was glamorous! Find out the nitty gritty in this final issue! Bi-monthly. FC, 32pg (5 of 5) $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

Dancing in the Dark. Story by Roger McKenzie and Jim Sinclair. Art and cover by Glen Johnson. Sirius picks up the Sun Runners series, featuring super-powered techs on a solar-powered energy station. Doctor Gibraltar has a fateful meeting with his dying father. Also features an introduction to the Sun Runners by McKenzie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Alan Martin. Art and cover by Jamie Hewlett. Tank Girl's back in a new four-issue miniseries, and this time she's nastier than ever. Remember her debut in the United States? She met the devil, drank a lot of beer, and snogged a kangaroo. But that was nothing. Now she has to spend an entire week at Bell's End, the Rest Home for the Socially Retarded. And no firearms allowed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Cadet story, art by Walter Johnson. Speck, Spot, and Sis story, script and art by Milt Hammer. Target and the Targeteers story, art by Ken Battefield. Death and the Airmen starring Chameleon, art by Bill Allison. Targettoons humor page by Milt Hammer. Speck, Spot and Sis story, script and art by Milt Hammer. Candid Charlie story, art by B. Gordon Guth; Charlie gets bitten by the love bug. Dan'l Flannel humor story, art by B. Gordon Guth. Clear Sailing text story by Pam Robinson. Bull's-Eye Bill story, art by Elton Fax. Targettoons humor page by Milt Hammer. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

The Shadow Witch: Part 4 of 4 - Story and Art by Jim Balent. Tarot, with revenge in her heart, sets off to kill the one who brought pain into the life of her and her loved ones, Azure the Dark Elf. But one question haunts her -- is she fulfilling the three fold law or is it murder?! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Features a limited signed and numbered b&w art print by Jim Balent. Limited to 500 copies. The Shadow Witch: Part 4 of 4 - Story and Art by Jim Balent. Tarot, with revenge in her heart, sets off to kill the one who brought pain into the life of her and her loved ones, Azure the Dark Elf. But one question haunts her -- is she fulfilling the three fold law or is it murder?! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

(W/A) Jim Balent A desperate cry goes out to Tarot and her sister Raven Hex. Oil-covered carcasses of merfolk - men, women and children - lie dead, washed up on the gulf shore. Was it an accident of mass destruction or was it, as the merfolk see it, a weapon that was unleashed upon them? The fate of mankind lies in the hands of one Witch... Cover price $2.95.

"Judge and Jury!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Vince Russell and Will Blyberg. The ill-tempered, gun-totting Battalion comes face-to-face with the macabre power of Judge and Jury. Plus, who or what is Metallik? Cover price $1.75.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Colletta and unknown. She and her sister Janice both met Phil Cary that wonderful summer, and they both loved him. Shock and sorrow hit her when she discovered that Phil asked her sister to be his! Don't miss..."Evening Tide" with inks by Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: "I Cheated Myself" with art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani; 2-page text story "Close Call"; "The Wrong Number" with pencils by Nicholas; 2-page story "Love Is Like That"; and "The Love Thief" with art by Nicholas and Trapani. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. He is not too old for her! No matter what they say, she loves him...with all her heart! And someday she'll marry..."The Man Next Door," a tale with art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: "A Fickle Female" with inks by Colletta; "The Boy On Muscle Beach" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "A Night To Remember" with inks by Colletta; and 2-page text story "Love Lasts"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and unknown. Go ahead! Run...run from love! You're being a child! Read..."No Mortal Love" with inks by Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: "Kissable"; "Love Comes Later" with inks by Colletta; "Just Like Mama" with pencils by Charles Nicholas; "Ready for Love"; and Martha Marsden Meditates advice 2-pager "Fault Finder?" 32 pages, full color.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta and unknown. The happiness of their first kiss set her heart aflame! But she had deceived this man...and only tragedy can come from..."Stolen Happiness," a tale with inks by Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: "The Sweetest Kiss" with art by Joe Sinnott and Colletta; "Who Is Deidra?" with inks by Colletta; and 2-page text story "The Lini Learn of Love"! 32 pages, full color.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and unknown. She's alone now...but sometimes when she hears the wail of a soulful trumpet, she thinks of Dan and her heart breaks to the..."Sound of Empty Dreams," a tale with inks by Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: "Drop-Out" with inks by Colletta; 2-page story "The Late Love" with pencils by Charles Nicholas, reprinted from Sweetheart Diary (1949) #34; 2-page story "Love Letters," reprinted from Sweetheart Diary (1949) #34; and Martha Marsden Meditates advice 2-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Sal Gentile, Vince Colletta and unknown. She remembers those days of love and joy...he kissed her...told her he loved her...but was it really love? Don't miss..."Heartful of Doubt" with inks by Vince Colletta. Also in this issue: "Second Fiddle" with inks by Colletta; "Hit and Run Romance" with art by Sal Gentile; "An Impossible Love" with art by Gentile; and Martha Marsden Meditates advice 2-pager "Image Marries Image"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories by unknown. Art by Sal Gentile, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. When she met Roger, the sky was black...the sea was wild...she should have known that theirs would be a..."Stormy Love," a tale with art by Sal Gentile. Plus: She lost her friends...her own sister's respect! She lost everything because she was too wise! They sneered and called her..."Clever Girl," a tale with art by Gentile. Also in this issue: 1-page text story "Miracle Maiden"; "Afraid of Love" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; and 1-page story "Love to the Highest Bidder"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Fraccio, Vince Colletta and unknown. Thrilling stories of romance! In this issue: Forced to give up her campus life and love when tragedy calls her..."Home for Heartbreak," a tale with art by Bill Fraccio and Vince Colletta; romance that transcends heaven and earth in "Sky Love" with art by Fraccio and Colletta; he came from nowhere, unannounced...uninvited...to change her forever in "Come Back, My Love" with inks by Colletta; and 1-page text story "Proof Enough"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Balbi. Stories by Joe Gill and unknown. Art by Balbi, Vince Colletta and unknown. In this issue: "Go Love Another, Darling" by Joe Gill and Balbi; "Easy to Love!" with inks by Vince Colletta; Canteen Corner advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck; "No Trace of Love" with inks by Colletta; and Styled for Romance beauty tips 1-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. This is the night of the senior prom and she still has no escort! A few days ago she had the pick of these four boys but the secret whisper around the campus was..."Never Love Linda"! Plus: A solid gold cupid that's rough and ready in "Listen Here, Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Also in this issue: "The Missing Years" with pencils by Nicholas; Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck; and "A Ditty" Charlton Comics Mini-Poster #1 with poetry by Sir P. Sidney and illo by Tony Tallarico. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Last 12c cover-priced issue. Cover by Hal Grauer and Vince Alascia. Stories by unknown. Art by Hal Grauer, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas and unknown. Let her have him...she's what he deserves, anyway! Read..."Good-Bye, Darling!" with art by Hal Grauer and Vince Alascia. Also in this issue: "By Love Betrayed" with art by Charles Nicholas and Alascia; "A World Full of Love...But No Kisses for Me!"; and Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

First 15c cover-priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Les was always so shy...he'd never let himself go like that when he danced with her! Don't miss..."The Teenybopper"! Also in this issue: "A Girl Must Be Sure" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Curly Kisses" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck; and 1-page story "Is It Love?" with art by Nicholas and Alascia. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. They fall in love...elope...and rejoice together! But then it's splitsville! And it all happened in a single night in "Four Honeymooners"! Also in this issue: "Let My Heart Make Its Own Mistakes" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Engagement Party"; "No Second Chance" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; and Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Pete Morisi, Vince Alascia and unknown. Why must it always rain on her dreams of love? Will she ever meet an Aries man? Find out in "Sagittarius in Search of Aries"! Also in this issue: "Not the 'In' Type" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "They Wanted Me, But..."; 1-page stories "The Failure" and "Pick-Up!" with art by Pete Morisi; and Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories by unknown. Art by Luis Avila, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Love is everywhere except for Lisa! Her heart cries with pangs of loneliness in "Moonlight Should Be Shared" with art by Luis Avila. Also in this issue: "Out of My World" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomboy" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; "Where Swingers Are"; and Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Enrique Nieto. Stories by unknown. Art by Enrique Nieto, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. In this issue: "He's Not for Her" with art by Enrique Nieto; "Lie for Love" with art by Art Cappello; "What a Man!" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; and Buck's Bag advice 1-pager by Buck Mason. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Last 25c cover-priced issue. Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio, Art Cappello?, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. In this issue: "Fast Cars & Faster Women" with art by Demetrio. Plus: "The Rip-Off" with art by Art Cappello?; "The Storm" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; and Buck's Bag advice 2-pager by Buck Mason. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Super Comics reprint. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Eddie and Linda say they'll stay together after he goes off to college, but soon Eddie's letters stop coming. While studying in Paris, Louise is torn between French Pierre and American student Fred. Dot doesn't like it when boyfriend Chick joins a motorcycle gang, so she joins the same gang. When You Went Away; I'll Be Seeing You; A House on Water; I Joined a Teen-Age Gang; I Was Alone!! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Romantic drama is never so dramatic as it is during the teen years. Childhood sweethearts Anne and David are reunited, but unfortunately, it's on the eve of her engagement to Bob, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Dianne goes on a blind date with handsome Vince and finds herself opening up to him. Marge is going steady with Johnny, which is why she is surprised to find herself attracted to Clay. The Isle of Dreams; The Two of Us; The Only Girl in the World; Cupid's Note. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Bob Kanigher. Art and cover by Nick Cardy. The Titans continue a special training program and abandon their costumed identities when Mr. Jupiter sends them to live in Hell's Corner, an inner city ghetto. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Written by Felicia D. Henderson; co-feature written by Sean McKeever. Art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson; co-feature art by Yildiray Cinar and Júlio Ferreira Cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson. Now that he's had time to acclimate to normal life since the TERROR TITANS miniseries, Static makes the choice to go home and tell his family that he's alive. And he's bringing his Teen Titans teammates with him. Let's hope they can survive the rough streets of Dakota! Plus: Ravager...slave girl! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Charlton's romance comic captures the emerging teen culture of the early 1960s, when surfing, hot rods and new fashions in dance and dress swept America. Ellen longs to join the other teens for swimming and outings, but her mother is so overprotective that it borders on the delusional. Grace learns the hard way that football star Dodd is only dating her to get her help in preparing for exams. Strait-laced Alma is swept off her feet by bad-boy Dick, who flouts the rules and "runs with a fast crowd." Plus a story featuring art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Give Me Your Heart!; Yesterday; I Played The Fool; Teen-Age Troubles; The Edge of Scandal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Charlton's romance comic captures the emerging teen culture of the early 1960s, when surfing, hot rods and new fashions in dance and dress swept America. A combination of shyness and a broken heart makes Cora reluctant to attend Ellen's party, but that's where she meets Pete. Sue's father died racing cars, so she wants someone with a nice safe job, but it's just her luck that she falls for high-rise window-washer Craig. Ellie wonders if she will still be sought-after by boys after an illness leaves her bedridden for a month. Love Slipped Away; Love Can Be Beautiful; Teen-Age Troubles; The Safer Love; The Real Thing! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.