Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) comic books 1956-1969

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. George and Connie's dreams of suburban upward mobility are sidelined when he has a cardiac incident. Maya loves Larry, but not as much as she loves the idea of showbiz stardom. On her wedding day, Lisa has misgivings about marrying Bill. The Crash!; The Real Thing; Memory!; Love on Wheels; Love Can Hurt You; It Was Not Love; Wedding Day; Second Honeymoon; Engagement Customs of Old. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Ideal Man," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Helen dates Paul but asks him to stop gambling before they marry; Paul agrees and "the change was startling!"; Helen discovers she doesnt love the new, conservative Paul; She goes on vacation to think things over and meets Gabe, a "domineering, spoiled brute." "Polly Is Loads of Fun"; Polly moves to Kanesburg and falls in love with Bill, her friend Annes fiancé; Bill reciprocates her affections. "Romance, Age, and Reality" text story. "My Love, My Own," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Elsie dates co-worker Johnny but wishes he had "more drive"; She then goes out with Edgar, the wealthy son of her boss. "Oilfield Gal"; Geologist Sally has a crush on oil worker Barney, but he doesnt view her as feminine enough; Sally has a makeover and goes to a party with Rayburne, who then gets in a brawl with a jealous Barney. "Beautiful World" one-page story; The world is better today "…because last night you kissed me…!" 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Demanding Fran doesn't know what to do when boyfriend Jimmy wants to make his own decisions tonight. Nora stands up to her domineering boss when he tries to prevent her wedding to co-worker Henry. Lifelong friends Al and Mark date Joan and Ginny, until that one day when they all seek shelter from a storm in the old shack. I Lost My Love; All My Fault!; The Boyfriend; The Lucky Girl; For Duty's Sake; Engaged for a Lifetime. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Sheila loves Mark, but a tragic turn of events makes him reject her, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. A candy-store worker sees Valentine's Day as just another sales day... until HE walks in to the shop. Lonely, bespectacled Lois works for a wedding-gown maker, which just reinforces her isolation, until she meets handsome client's brother Ray. The Eyes of Love; The Long Wait; Bob and Ellen; Castaway Valentine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Gil wants to marry Barbara, but she believes that she must be cursed, because everyone who ever loved her has died. Miss Macy and Mr. Wills, captain of a small boat, develop an African Queen-style romance when both are fleeing Axis forces during WWII and are reluctantly forced together. Helen and Frank are childhood sweethearts and seemingly destined to marry, but then she meets handsome Don, and Frank meets Ginny. Don't Love Me Darling!; Change of Heart; Romance on the Romero; The Net. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman loves the world heavyweight boxing champion (whose name is "Jeep La Sorda"), but struggles to remain with him through the challenges of fame. Alice is conflicted when her daughter starts dating the son of Rod, the man who broke her heart decades before. Redheaded Lola exaggerates her wealth to impress handsome movie producer Jerry, but she didn't expect to fall in love with him. Tortured Past; A Hero's Love; Mercury No. 13; That Lucky Touch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.