Sweethearts (1954-1973 Charlton) comic books

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"You Can't Forget Yesterday"; Vivians father gives her some rental properties to manage, and she discovers childhood friend Hank lives in one of them with his family; They fall in love, and Vivian offers to let Hanks family live rent-free while he finishes law school. "My Secret Sin!", pencils by Matt Baker (as John Baker), inks by Ray Osrin; Jean is left alone while her fiancé Ken works on his masters degree; She begins dating Nicky and breaks up with Ken when he finds out. Jean then realizes she doesnt love Nicky. "And Be My Love" text story. "New Secretary Wanted" text story. "Night of Retribution!", art by Bernard Baily; Secretary Claire intends to marry wealthy Fred, but dates Chuck and Roger in the meantime; Roger becomes angry when he catches Claire with Chuck; Claire breaks up a romance between co-workers Frank and Nina, and Nina vows revenge. "My Brief Encounter!", pencils by Leon Winik, inks by Ray Osrin; On a cross-country train trip to meet her fiancé Julius, Sylvia is captivated by Cardini, a handsome stranger; Shes rescued by the police, who explain that Cardini is a serial killer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Shattered Dream," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; After her father goes bankrupt and has a nervous breakdown, Claire gives up her college plans and is hired for "bench work" at a factory by foreman Sam; Claires boyfriend Tom dumps her; Claire meets Frank at a party of her former, upper-class friends, and is ashamed to admit shes a factory worker. "My Two Selves"; Beth is considered a "bookworm" by her crush, study partner Rick, but other boys like Nat and Burt find her attractive and fun when she lets her hair down; Rick discovers he likes the "new" Beth in a romantic way, but she wants to be loved for her true self. "The Love Bug" text story. "Mask For Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Boxer Shane meets upper-class Lauren when he rescues her from her wrecked car, but their personalities clash; Lauren is repulsed when she attends a boxing match and thinks Shane is a dumb thug. "I Knew You Wouldn't Call," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Engineering student Paul and Jane have a summer romance; He returns to school in the fall but promises to call her. "Course of True Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Lawyer Ray returns from military service and is reunited with his sweetheart Sally; Wealthy widow Jane becomes Rays most important client and monopolizes his time; Sally and her mother leave to help Aunt Mary run the family farm after her uncle has a stroke. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Nancy dreams so much of the mythical "Mr. Right" her mother told her about, she ignores handsome Dale and his entreaties to dinner and date. College student Emily is on cloud nine dating handsome jock Larry, and hardly notices that her old friend Paul (who looks exactly like '50s-era Clark Kent) is smitten with her. Mary judges every guy she dates by how well he'll make a future husband and father, which kind of spoils the mood. I'll Know My Love; Gigolo on Horseback; Love Is in the Heart; Two and Two Make Five; Rotten Luck; Blueprint for Love; The Outdoor Girl; An Older Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Ellen loses Gus to Corinne, whose father can grant him a powerful position, but Ellen's convinced he doesn't really love Corinne. Marion smells the wrong perfume on her husband Frank's shirt and is convinced he's having an affair, so she pretends an affair of her own. Clair has a lifelong crush on football hero Flash, five years her senior, but when they finally date, it's disappointing... or is it? A New Love; The Gift of Faith; The Shy Casanova; True Love; Hero Worship; Freedom to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta and Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani. She and Len were in love! They planned to be married and spend the rest of their days in the serene, slow-moving atmosphere in which they had been brought up! Then she went to the mainland and met Brad in..."Horse And Buggy Days"! Also featuring: "Ozark Kisses"; "Memory Lane"; and "The Brute And I"! Plus: 2-page text article "I Want A Husband!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta and unknown. She and Alan were married in the spring! It was the happiest day of her life! Their love was a wonderful, contented thing, filled with beauty! She sits and wonders if the sun will ever shine again...if her heart will ever be other than a leaden weight inside her...voicing but one repeated scream...Alan is gone! Don't miss..."Return To The Past"! Also featuring: "Our Mistake"; "One-Sided Love"; and "She Loved My Man"! Plus: 2-page text article "Your Next Husband"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by 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. Newlywed Doris accompanies hubby Cleve everywhere, even to sports games and things she'd rather skip, and wonders why he feels smothered. Peg and Bud meet for numerous dates, but circumstances keep interrupting them just when things are heating up. Ruth loves sailor Sam, but her friends think she can do better, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus a vintage ad for color stills of popular stars of the day, including Troy Donahue, Sandra Dee, Pat Boone and other teen heartthrobs of the '50s. Together My Love; Sunshine Rain; Kiss Love Goodbye; Martha Marsden Meditates; The Wrong Love. 32 pages, Full Color.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Sal Gentile and Dick Giordano. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Cal and Margo want to get married, but her parents take her on a cruise to Europe first, to see if that changes how they feel. Hildy and Jack have a Grease-style summertime romance at camp, but she's puzzled by his behavior back in the real world. Helen falls for handsome, two-fisted truck driver Bruce when he punches out a guy for making a pass at her. Test of Love; Just for Laughs; Woman Chaser; Sweet Second Thoughts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta studio, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Her efforts to win Jed just led to a..."Stormy Love"! Also featuring: "The Man Who Changed Medicine" (biography of Louis Pasteur); "Captain of My Soul"; and Nurse Betsy Crane in "A Bad Case"! Plus: 2-page Martha Marsden Meditates text article "One Bit of Advice"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Sal Gentile. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Teacher Susan Rankin is so controlling of her students' romantic behavior, they call her "Vinegar Puss" - but then she meets her student's handsome guardian, Ralph. Plus-size Kay is about to meet her pen-pal boyfriend for the first time, so her friend Maud helps her go on a crash diet, in a story that reflects the attitudes of its time. Class president Beth wonders if she can choose between love and politics when Paul feels threatened by her campaign. Vinegar-Puss; Too Sweet For Love; Always Advice; Lady President. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno and others. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Redheaded dancing instructor Vera used to love her job, but now it just reminds her of Rick, the former student who swept her off her feet. Librarian Kim longs to meet a man who can measure up to the romantic heroes of her favorite books. Longtime rivals Dina and Greg are stranded in the wilderness, and must work together to survive. The Love Waltz; Come Home; No Book About Love; From Hate to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano? and unknown. According to the coroner, he was killed instantly...and although her name wasn't mentioned in the report, she knew she was directly responsible for Jerry Carew's death! A lifetime for tragedy...a lifetime for regret...a "Lifetime for Tears"! Also featuring: "No Nice Girl" and "This Must Be Love"! Plus: 1-page text story "The Fumbler"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas 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. Cindy's life is changed twice, once when she rescues an injured dog, and then again when she meets its grateful owner, handsome Tom. Barbara marries Rob just so he won't be drafted, but doesn't know how to tell him she really loves him, in a story reflective of its era, 1966. Becky starts a pen-pal romance with Roger by masquerading as her older sister Sally, but doesn't know what to do when he wants to meet in person. Boy Meets Girl; I Married a Draft Dodger; Let's Be Friends; The Love of a Ronin; P.S. I Love You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Ernesto R. Garcia 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. In a story that reflects its time, Ingrid meets handsome soldier Ben at a USO dance. Gloria thinks Boyd is only after one thing, so she's surprised when he attempts to defend her honor and gets beaten up for his trouble. Lola falls for the older gentleman who's just moved into her neighborhood. This was one of the first Charlton comics to include credits; the lettering, all typeset, is credited to "A. Machine." Stranger in My Heart; Flowers and Little Kisses; Just Jeannette; A Mature Man's Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by O. R. Novelle. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Ernesto R. Garcia 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. Rita sets her sights on rich, handsome Alton, even though she already has a boyfriend and Alton is rumored to be a ladies' man. An airline pilot falls for the woman who rescues him from drowning on a remote South Seas island, even though he doesn't speak her language. Marcia wants to finish school before she marries Richard, but he's impatient and wants her to drop out and start a family. The Golden Heart; Island Interlude; Just Jeannette; Styled for Romance; A Fool for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Lucho Olivera. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico, Norman Nodel, Lucho Olivera 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. Doris thinks her boyfriend, football hero Redtop, is the perfect man, in a story featuring some outrageous "mod" 1960s fashions. A scientist working in a remote Appalachian village falls for local girl Ginny and her country drawl. Cynthia agrees to help handsome neighbor Gregg after he's temporarily blinded, but finds him to be an insufferable artist who gives insufferable artists a bad name. I Broke My Rose Colored Glasses; Styled for Romance; Skirts for the Lady; Kissin', Country Style; Just Jeannette; The Way to a Man's Heart; My Love Is Blind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Art Cappello? Stories by unknown. Art by Leandro Sesarego, Pete Morisi and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. 'Till Derek came along, she had never heard of a rock festival...she tried to change because she loves him so, but she's still..."From Another World"! Also featuring: "Good-Bye, Paradise"; "How to Heal a Broken Heart"; and the 1-page stories "Heartbreak" and "Lesson in Love"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Horacio Altuna. Stories by unknown. Art by Horacio Altuna, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Nicholas & Joe Staton. Why wouldn't Andrew take Judith in his arms? Find out in..."Why Did We Cry?" Also featuring: "Everyone Loves Me!" and "My Husband's Kisses"! Plus: full-figure portrait pin-up of David Cassidy illustrated by Don Sherwood! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Edited by George Wildman. Cover by Frank Bolle. Stories by unknown. Art by Frank Bolle, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. That poor fool Dennis doesn't even suspect that Gail is just using him to further her own career! See how they make out in..."A Real Career"! Also featuring: "Stay Happy" and "Not For Me"! Plus: pin-up of Dave Madden! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Edited by George Wildman. Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Molly's not imagining it...there's a man hiding in those bushes! See why in..."Shadow Of Love"! Also featuring: "Remember My Kisses" and "Too Late For Tears"! Plus: Find-a-Word puzzle page! And: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.