Sweethearts comic books issue 85
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Published Dec 1965 by Charlton Comics Group.$23.00
View scan$34.00
View scan- 1.75" Cumulative spine split.
$11.50
View scan- 4.5" Cumulative spine split.
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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Published Mar 1950 by Fawcett/Charlton.$12.00
- Water damage. 1 1/2" cumulative spine split.
Stories and art by George Evans and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Homeless Enid feigns amnesia when wealthy Bruce takes her in, but when she falls for him she knows the truth will come out, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Blind Audrey meets Michael and it's love, but she wonders if he just feels sorry for her, in a story that shows attitudes toward disability of the era. Lana gets friendly with DA Ben, hoping he will provide connections for her fiance, struggling lawyer Ken. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Montgomery Clift. Enraptured Heart; Romance Oddities; Dark Farewell; Montgomery Clift; Guilt-Tainted Soul; Wait No More; I Betrayed My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.



