Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) comic books 1949-1951

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Runaway bride Liz thinks she's ruined her life, not to mention her fiance Neil - but then she runs right into Larry's arms. Carol judges everybody by their family connections to high society, until she meets handsome Peter Barker. Elaine's dreams of becoming a flight attendant seem doomed to frustration, but then she meets a handsome pilot. Runaway Girl; For Love Alone; Faithless; The Hearts Surrender; Empty Arms. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Margot's secured a good job through long years of struggle, but then she makes everyone else work just as hard, including the man who loves her. Carol sabotages her roommate's chances for romance because she doesn't want to find another place to live. In a story that's a sign of its times, radio actress Marilyn lives in a boardinghouse until she gets her big break, and then she forgets her old friends for the trappings of stardom. Plus a PSA for Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel. Invitation to Heartbreak; I Spurned Love; Forgotten Rapture; Beautiful Dreamer; Unworthy of Romance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Beautiful Alma is so afraid of random dangers that she's practically agoraphobic, and that's hard on a romance. New arrival Lila falls for handsome Allan, but soon learns that he and his brother are social outcasts, because of their odd behavior. Ruth's dreams of a great romance from the days of chivalry almost blind her to the charms of Mel, right in front of her. Plus a PSA for Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel. The Alarmist; Guardian of My Heart; Belle of the Ball; I Lived in the Past. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Sad-eyed Bette returns to the seaside hometown she'd tried to move away from, and falls for the handsome amnesiac who wanders into her diner. Meg moves from the big city to a small town and thinks she has all the aces, until she falls for handsome, bowtie-wearing Tom at first sight. Jim really loves Nina, but she's got her heart set on Neil, who barely tolerates her. Plus a PSA for Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel. Lost Interlude; Abandoned Love; My Heart's Own Deceit; A Kiss for Sue; Search for Paradise. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Helen meets handsome Rod, but Rod will soon learn why she calls the roadhouse that her father owns "Heartbreak House." Down-on-her-luck June illicitly claims a missing piece of jewelry, and meets Murray, the real owner, whom she assumes is a swindler like herself. Joyce's friends warn her about Bert, but she doesn't see the truth until it's almost too late. Plus a PSA for Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel. All for Love; My Fugitive Heart; L as in Love; Torment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Mary is dating Tom, but she still carries a secret flame for his bad-boy brother, boxer "Killer Jack." Standing on the ledge of a high building, Cathie reflects on her tragic romance with Jess. Gail loves Eddie, but develops a dangerous crush on his old war buddy, Jock, who has "enough money to light of the gilded path she wanted to trod!" My Enchanted Heart; Another Tomorrow; The Best Laid Plans; The Wrong Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Reporter Grace meets handsome Ray while covering the homeless problem, but after she falls for him, she doesn't know how to tell him he's the star of her stories. Scheming Sylvia sets up Amy and Steve to clear a path to Amy's job, but she didn't expect to fall for Steve herself. Jean pretends to be someone she isn't to win a man, but when he finds out the truth, she risks losing everything. Echo of Love; The Anguished Heart; Leading Lady; Trapped. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Beyond Redemption!"; College student Jackie agrees to a date with Lefty, who is "much older" than she; They spend time together, but one night he robs a jewelry store while she is with him; Lefty says he made Jackie his accomplice so she will pressure her police detective father to get one of his gang released. "The Lie," art by Bob Powell; Factory worker Inez bets she can get foreman Jim to ask her for a date; She does, by telling him lies about her sick mother and impoverished student brother. "Love's Not-So-Sweet Song" Melody Ames text story by Robert Lucas. "My Guilty Heart"; Aspiring fashion designer Velma leaves her job and boyfriend Steve to join famous designer Ray; However, she learns Ray is a lecher and a fake who passes off his wifes designs as his own. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "Song of Sorrow"; Upset when her ex-boyfriend Herb marries another, Anise wanders into the woods and stumbles upon a cabin where Les lies ill; She helps nurse him back to health; He says he became a hermit after the war. "The Untamed Heart"; Amy rescues drifter Gary from a band of outlaws, and takes him to her fathers ranch to recover; They fall in love, but Gary cant suppress his wild ways and leaves. "Say It with Flowers" text story by June Allen. "Envy"; After being dumped by boyfriend David, waitress Joyce starts dating her boss Ken; When her old friend Mary arrives in town, Joyce is glad to see her until Mary and Ken fall in love; Joyce discovers restaurant cashier Irene is stealing money but doesnt tell Ken; Ken is fired by the head office because of the missing cash. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Rebellious Millie decides to run off and elope with Joey to show her parents, but the trip quickly becomes a nightmare, in a surprisingly dark tale for a romance comic. Sheila is engaged to Bill, but she really loves Rod, whom she met because of a lost library book. Jim loves Eileen and wants to start a family with her, but "family" has negative connotations for Eileen. Plus courtship rituals of foreign lands. Elopement; The Awakening; Customs of Courtship; The Forbidden Heart; Day of Enchantment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Aspiring actress Stella reflects on the circumstances that led her away from Hollywood and her true love Barney, and back to her mother's rooming house. After breaking up with Lon, Nan starts dating his friend Howie, but is she only trying to get back at Lon? Janie falls for handsome Doug, the forest ranger who rescued her from a fire, but a forest fire threatens to separate them forever. Fumbled Destiny; Tomorrow Is Ours; Hearts and Glowers; Night of Sorrow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Fran's engagement to Les is endangered by her old boyfriend Marty, whose bad influence leads her to start betting on horse races in "Win, Place or Love!" Dotty falls in love with Jack but then she learns that he is working undercover to find evidence against her former boyfriend Jerry in "The Man I Love"! And Fran's head is turned by Don, a handsome model, but luckily her boyfriend Bix never gives up on her in "My Inconstant Heart"! Plus: 2-page text story "Love Trail" by John Martin. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Lonely Ellen loves the attention she gets after she witnesses a hold-up, especially from handsome reporter Terry - but it turns out she's accused the wrong man. Claire is willing to sacrifice anything, even the man she loves, to become president of the local ladies' club. Chemist Toni is heart-broken when co-worker and boyfriend Bart starts dating wealthy Paula, but she's not ready to let Bart go. Heartbreak's Verdict; Road to Tears; The Search for Honesty; The Lady Knows It All. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.