Secrets of Young Brides (1957 Charlton) comic books

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. "My Wedding Day"; Just before her wedding, Marge confesses that she fears her fiancé Fred will be disappointed when he discovers the real "shy, quie" Marge; Marges father helps her peek at Fred, who is admitting to his best man that he is afraid Marge wont love him when she finds out hes a "plain, humdrum guy!" "Cruel," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; Helen marries gambler Nick; After the ceremony, they are abducted by gangster Al, who claims Nick owes him a lot of money. "Lazy Bones" text story. "The Stolen Groom," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Vicki, frustrated with her mooching longtime boyfriend Artie, becomes engaged to Don; However, Don and Vickis roommate Edna fall in love. "Follow Your Heart," inks by Vince Alascia; A car hop has a crush on Stan, who comes to the drive-in every day in a fancy car and with a different girlfriend; She never responds to his flirtatious come-ons, fearing her heart will be broken. "The Ideal Couple," inks by Vince Alascia; Secretary Verna marries her boss John, but a year later thinks hes having an affair with his new secretary; She demands a divorce. John introduces her to Alice, his secretary: a middle-aged woman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Gloria is resolved to wait for Tom to return from overseas service, even though she hasn't heard from him in months. Fran is nursing a broken heart when handsome neighbor Don barges into her life, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Cindy waits in the train station to meet her fiance Johnny, even though she has no idea what he looks like. Bells Are Ringing; Bookkeeper Bride; Janice Has a Date And Fun With Pop; Love at Second Sight; Dream of Love; The White Rose; Marriage for Two. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Alice agrees to marry Brian, even though she can't forget Jerry, who died in a plane crash. Suburban housewife Betty uses her feminine charms to help advance her husband's career when she learns an important client will be visiting. Donna is caught off-guard when her boss Keith offers her a marriage of convenience. With All My Heart; His Loving Unfaithful Wife!; I Almost Lost Him; Tom, Dick, or Harry? Whom Shall I Marry?; Arrangement for Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. In an unusual story, Lois loses her memory when she's hit by a car, then falls in love with the handsome man who was driving the car. Marcia's bitter mother poisoned her mind against men, so she has a fear of romance when she meets Phil. Feeling neglected by her husband Bob, Gloria decides to flirt with other men to see if that gets his attention. Afraid of Romance; The Smell of Lilacs; Yesterday's Wife; Who?; Come Back to Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Sal Gentile, Dick Giordano, Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Sylvia falls for boxer Bob, but begs him in vain to find a safer occupation, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. A woman suspects that her Hawaiian honeymoon is a little too perfect. Cindy goes on a blind date with Warren, who is, in fact, blind. They Destroyed My Love; Blind Date; Oh Promise Me!; Bill's Bar; The Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Lynn turns bitter after she loses her eyesight, and Bill's love can't help, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Marian's anxiety leads her to a nervous breakdown, and not even fiance Mike can help. New bride Helen wears herself out with housework while trying to create the perfect home for Ben. To Live in Darkness; Back in Your Arms; Infatuation Is Your Creation; Breakdown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Janet marries Mark after a whirlwind romance, then realizes she doesn't have as much in common with him as she does with old flame Ken. Joyce marries traveling construction engineer Mike and goes on the road with him in their 1960s RV, but it isn't the sort of married home life she'd always imagined. Norma is drawn to handsome Des, but she has clear ideas of what she wants in a husband, and Des doesn't fit into them. Mistaken Marriage; Never Speak of Love; The Total Man; View of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Norman Nodel and Dick Giordano. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Summer-stock actors Jan and Bob marry, then get the chance for a big break on Broadway - but it turns out they only want Jan. When Myrna marries David, who is twice her age, the rumors start flying. Redheaded Wilma marries sportsman Bob, and hopes to "cure" him of all the constant running, hunting and swimming. Curtain Time for Heartbreak; New Man in Town; I'll Tame Him; Martha Marsden Meditates; The Far Call of Love; The Strength of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Norman Nodel and Bill Fraccio. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Bob's new wife Ellen wants to control his behavior, and he's not okay with that. Gracie tries to cover up an accident involving her old flame Ace from her young and wild years. Beth realizes that new husband Doug is a compulsive liar. Old-Fashioned Girl; Echo of Guilt; Disowned; Renner Versus Carolli; When Dreams Come True. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.