Sweetheart Diary (1949) comic books 1955-1957

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and John Martin. Charlton takes over publication of this diary-centric romance comic. Numbering continues from Cowboy Love (1949) #31, while the title itself comes from a Fawcett romance comic. Janie falls for handsome Doug, the forest ranger who rescued her from a fire, but a forest fire threatens to separate them forever. 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. Secretary Ruth sets her sights on her boss Red, but he's already dating her old high-school classmate Doris. Also the first issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. Night of Sorrow; Leading Lady; Customs of Courtship; I Was Jealous; My Anguished Heart; Poetic Love: The Wedding Veil. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Robert Burns. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. After breaking up with Lon, Nan starts dating his friend Howie, but is she only trying to get back at Lon? Bookstore clerk Miss Ryan sells blank diaries, and daydreams of having something to write about in them. The other stories in this issue all have a "diary" theme to them, and not just as a framing element. Plus a classic Romantic poem, by Scotland's legendary Robert Burns, in comics form. Tomorrow Is Ours; Dear Diary; A Winner Every Time; The Girl in the Diary; Special on Diaries; My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Last Chance for Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Cathy cant decide between suitors Ted (who has "a fine social position" and Fred who has "a grand job and a beautiful car!"; She says shell meet them in the park and give them her decision, but neither one shows up. "Man vs. Diary," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Dave and Lisa have to postpone their wedding when his father needs an operation that takes all his savings. "Fair Lady" one-page story, pencils by Charles Nicholas. "For Granted," art by Marc Swayze; Pearl and Jeff are engaged, but he warns her "marriage is a long way off" because he wants to establish himself in business first; Pearl is left alone often and is disappointed when he gives her a diary as a gift. "Her Dream Man" text story. "Love Letters"; To impress her girlfriends, Louise writes letters to herself from "Roy," her supposed boyfriend. "Whisper to Me of Love"; Caroline grows up in poverty, and when merchant seaman Rory proposes marriage to her, she turns him down: she fears hell be lost at sea or "poverty that would soon destroy whatever love we had." "The Late Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Rita is dumped by her boyfriend; Old friend Jim steps in to console her. "The Quarrel"; Red breaks up with her boyfriend Bob: At home, she finds her mothers old diary, in which she describes an argument that nearly caused her to break up with her future husband. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. After her father's death, Sue wants a man with a safe occupation, so it's too bad she falls for Bill, the high-rise window washer for her office building. Joyce gets bored with George, until she realizes that Myra wants him back, and then she gets possessive. Fashion designer Velma leaves her job and her boyfriend Steve to work as an apprentice to designer Ray, but that's not as good a deal as it sounds. The Safer Love; Depression; They Belong to Me; Green Love; Everything Is Wrong; My Guilty Heart; Customs of Courtship. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Jon D'Agostino and Dick Giordano. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Rona entertains friends with tales of her imaginary boyfriends, but when Prom rolls around, they expect to see one in the flesh. Laura goes to the country to help her uncle with his dog-breeding business, but she's more interested in Glenn, the handsome dog trainer. Peggy fears that Dave stole the gigantic engagement ring that he's presenting to her. The Prom; Bride Before a Fall; Never Another; Something Blue; Untrue; The Ring; Some Day; Charm Tips. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. I, The Diary; A diary narrates the story of a blossoming love affair as it sits on a shelf in the bookstore where the man and woman work. Surprise Party; Jan loves Bill and thinks he loves her, but his relationship with Olga makes her feel insecure. Untitled story; Cindy falls in love at a masquerade ball. What, You Again? text story. Who Says?; A young lady's kid sister helps her play a prank on her boyfriend. Phantom Embrace; A young lady, heartbroken by a failed romance, refuses to give in to her feelings when a new man enters her life. Let This Be A Lesson one-page story; A young lady turns off her suitor by forcing him to listen to poetry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Sally can't let any man get close, because she's still not over Bill, who chose his art instead of having a family. Two people meet on a dance floor, an echo of their first dance, 30 years before. Edna thinks Fred, the handsome new co-worker at the office, is a little too friendly. Plus 1950s hairstyling advice. Dear Diary: Advice to the Lovelorn; A Happy Accident; Pick Up Celebration; Don't Forget Your Hair; Take Love to Heart; Office Crush!; Jilted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani and Bill Molno. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Square secretary Nora secretly loves her boss, talent agent Mark, but he's constantly surrounded by the most beautiful women in the city. Alice wears out Guy with her tireless partying and dancing, but friend Vi secretly believes that she would treat Guy better. Female athlete Connie doesn't think her childhood sweetheart Bill can keep up with her when she goes to the finals. The Gift of Beauty; Rebound; My Mae Must Marry Money; Secrets Are Deadly; The Shy One; My Own Kind. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by John Tartaglione, Vince Colletta¸ Paul Reinman, Sal Trapani and Bill Molno. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Linda goes on a cruise to forget her broken heart, and then she meets handsome fellow passenger Jeff. Shop clerk Betty falls for handsome customer Barry, but fears to tell him that she's the sole support for her mother and little brother. In an offbeat tale, George looks just like Sheila's fiance Joe, who was lost in a light-plane crash... then she realizes George IS Joe. Plus advice on the question of whether or not to keep a diary. Guard Against Love; I Want to Get Married; Love Letters; Daily Diary; Love Me Again!; Girl Alone…Girl Opens Diary! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, John Tartaglione, and Vince Colletta. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Carol's beauty gives her the choice of any guy in school, leading to her reputation as "boy crazy." Jeanne marries handsome Frenchman Rudolphe, only to learn that he married her "beneath his station" as a way of punishing himself for the death of his first wife! Martha has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful redheaded sister Gloria, but when Gloria steals her boyfriend Hank, she's gone too far. How Deep My Love!; The Man I Hate; Marriage Means?; The Special Hat; The Tell-Tale Diary; If Only I'd Learned to Say No! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Diary-centric stories of romance and heartbreak from Charlton. Peggy thinks John, the handsome new co-worker at the office, is a little too friendly. Claire wants to marry Guy, but her friend Evie warns her that he's not a one-woman man. On vacation at a resort, Doris meets playboy Carl and writer Paul, but she's not sure which one is for her. Office Friends; A Woman Scorned; Indeed!; Love on the 8:15; The Man I Didnt Marry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.