Sweethearts comic books issue 76

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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.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Jane enjoys playing the field with men and never giving her heart, until she meets the one she can't get over. Outgoing Denise is luckier with men than her shy cousin Sharon, until they meet Joel, who's torn between the two of them. Timid Jeanie doesn't know how to fight for her man Jerry when hottie Dolores threatens to steal him away. Plus a comics biography of actor Rory Calhoun, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. The Key to My Heart!; I Stole Her Love; Too Timid for Romance; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: Rory Calhoun; Star Mates: Gemini. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.