Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) comic books 1958-1960

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. During her wedding rehearsal with Fred, Lisa realizes she doesn't love him and can't go through with the wedding. Practical real estate agent Barbara falls for Gil, the impulsive artist, but his wild-spending ways and lack of organization cause friction. Newlyweds Al and Betty endure a visit from her interfering mother. Runaway from Love; Love Isn't Logical; The Honeymoon Is Over; Cinderella in Washington; Mother-in-Law; The Man I Married. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Louise's mother wants her to date the boss's son, but she falls for struggling actor Greg. Eloping couple Bill and Junie get lost on the way to the justice of the peace. Lois is the caretaker for her disabled father, but keeps this a secret from Larry, the guy he's dating, because she's afraid it will scare him off. Coincidence!; Imperfect Husband!; Sole Support; Gertrude Gets a Genuine Genius; Elopement!; Recommended to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, George Wildman and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Marie marries workaholic engineer Red, but she isn't prepared for the financial struggles of a young married couple. As Cindy marries Charles, she's overcome with the feeling that he doesn't really love her and he's just doing what is expected of him. Barbara is intrigued by the handsome gambler who loses a small fortune every night in her uncle's Vegas casino. For Richer, for Poorer; The Tearful Bride; Is It Possible?; Nosey Little Girl; Unlucky in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Mona marries Bert, captain of a luxury liner, but she isn't prepared for the long absences or the many social events he is required to attend. Alma, struggling with the responsibilities of new motherhood, gets some straight talk from her mother. Jean should be living a fan's dream after she marries singer Ted Thomas, but being an artist's wife brings unexpected problems. The Captain's Wife; The Bride's Attendants for a Formal Wedding; The Marriage Game; Men Are That Way!; I Married a Crooner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Kathy marries her older boss Lance, but finds married life boring until she starts going to parties, where she meets Peter. Sue's mother is opposed to her dating actor Ted because of the instability of the actor's life. Beautiful Mavis has trouble finding someone who appreciates her inner beauty, until a disfiguring auto accident. Wall of Beauty; The Age of Love; Mother Said No!; E. S. and P. L. Equal Love; Mrs. Heaths Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Nancy meets Brad on a ski vacation and they plan to marry, but Brad is unhappy with his job, and that threatens their future together. Kathy works the perfume counter in a department store, which is where she meets fellow employee Joel, but Joel isn't who he seems. Claire's friend Dave gives her a total makeover to attract her boss Gordon's attention, but why is Dave being so helpful? I Criedf You; Worthy of Him; A Love So True; No Greater Love; Strange Ending. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Dave's girlfriend has a deep jealousy that leads to an obsession with Linda and a foolish race to a crossing with a freight train. Karen plans to elope with Phil, but the chaotic ride to the judge proves Phil's not the one, as she falls in love with Bob, their best man. This story features art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. On the eve of their wedding, Christy gets a telegram from Lance that he's married someone else. Best Man; Lovers' Quarrel; Blinding Hate; He Left Me; Lost Love; No Question of Food; Tears of a Fool; Jilted! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. After years of running her family's household, Nora is ready for Hal to run their new family - whether he wants to or not, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Marie seeks counseling for a post-breakup depression and falls for her psychiatrist. Jan is shocked when Phil ends their long-distance romance, but she doesn't know he's lost his sight and doesn't want to be a "burden." Lover Be Strong; The Years Between; The Brush-Off; Breakdown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Lisa marries Vance, owner of a modeling agency, but feels insecure about her looks compared to the beauties he sees every day, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Spoiled Marsha marries Jess, but isn't prepared for the demands of housewifery in the '50s, and would rather just watch TV. On the rebound after breaking up with Dick, Nan marries Ben on impulse, but has second thoughts after their wedding day. Beauty for Sale; The Awakening; Fun for Kids; Cold Heart; Marry in Haste. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Future ballet dancer Maria falls in love with Pete, but must keep it a secret from Boris, her stern teacher, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Engaged to ex-football star Biff, Anne falls for pianist Charles, but neglects to tell Biff, in a story that features a classic "race to the airport" romance ending. Louise pays a surprise visit to her husband Kenny at work, and catches him kissing his secretary. Secret Love; Song of Love; Moment of Decision; Just John Smith; I Fought for My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Alice marries Scott, but maybe she's not totally over her former boyfriend, Allan. Beth is shocked to see her husband Tom kissing their neighbor Caroline, and is convinced that their marriage is over. Bev marries Jim after a whirlwind romance, but when she finds a photo of a beautiful woman, she realizes how little she really knows about him. Return to Romance; Love Thy Neighbor; Romance Reflections; Marriage for Convenience; The Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Emma is ready to marry Don, but an anonymous letter informs her that Don is not who he appears to be, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. At her daughter's wedding, Rose thinks back to her own wedding, and her long-missing husband Frank. Hal takes his girlfriend Cathy on a sailing trip with his roommate Roy, but Cathy falls for Roy, even though Roy's already engaged. The Letter; The Man at the Wedding; The Reason Why; Grandma Objects; Take My Heart. 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. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Sally marries her father's business partner Bob, but her widowed, controlling father isn't ready to let go of her, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Ginnie dumps struggling artist Gabe and agrees to marry wealthy Halbert, forcing her to make a choice between art and commerce. Di marries trucker Jeff and is lonely while he's on the road, but when her wealthy father tries to intervene, that just makes things worse. Married for Money; Honeymoon for Three; A Cruel Kindness; Marriage Is Not an Escape; Enduring Love; I Was a Lonely Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.