Auctions: comic books published by Charlton Comics Group

Brides in Love (1956) 12 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. Newly married romance, and all the complications that go with it. Laura marries "animal psychologist" Clyde after a whirlwind courtship, and isn't prepared to meet Corky the spider monkey, and all the other exotic animals he shares his home with. Now there's a plot twist we haven't seen before. City girl Sue marries country boy Don, but feels out of place living on a game reserve in the remote wilderness. Edith wants to marry Howard, but his mother doesn't approve. Afraid; On a Pedestal; Wilderness Wife; Mother's Decision. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Atom (1965 Charlton) 88 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4098545015

Nightshade Back-Up Story Steve Ditko art Cover price $0.12.

Just Married (1958) 27 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. A Little Jealousy, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Mrs. Harper's husband seems to be jealous of every man who looks at her. False Pretenses, pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Donna pretends to be interested in everything Carl does to attract him; But after they are married, Donna's true feelings surface and their marriage turns into an unpleasant ordeal. Martha Marsden Meditates text article; discusses how late a young girl should stay up. Foolish Deception. Everybody Loves Him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

My Secret Life (1957 Charlton) 25 GD- 1.8

Cover and 4 wraps detached.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. On the eve of her wedding, Nan realizes she has feelings for handsome best man Sam, while her friend Kitty never got over her crush on Nan's fiance Jimmy. Donna falls for new acquaintance Greg, but her fiance Pete turns violent when he sees them dancing together. Cecile has a crush on her handsome co-worker Ted, but he doesn't seem to notice her. The Best Man's Love; Another Man; A Friendly Kiss; Rebound Romance; He'll Never Know; International Affair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) 20 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Widowed, workaholic Annie can't get handsome but irresponsible employee Tony to respect her. Blanche falls for Fred, but she's worried what he will think when he learns she works in a restaurant. Newly arrived in suburbia, Ruth is ashamed to admit to the other housewives that her husband is "just" a salesman. Don't Talk About Love; Second Hand; Pet Shop Clerk; Lady Boss; My Husband's Career. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Confidential Confessions (1960) 10 VG+ 4.5

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Charlton's romance comic captures the emerging teen culture of the early 1960s, when surfing, hot rods and new fashions in dance and dress swept America. Jenny falls for married man Carl and sets her small town talking, in a story featuring art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Jilted Claire falls for handsome neighbor Leo when a storm hits their island vacation cottages. In a wacky story for this title, inventor Isabelle creates a way to keep her easily distracted boyfriend from wandering off with some other woman. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to visit the set of legendary B-movie producer American International's "Off on a Comet" - a movie that was never actually made. Love Can't Wait; Storm in My Heart; Isabells Inventions: The Hand Holder; Are You a Criticizing Carrie?; My Heart, the Puppet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Love (1958 Charlton) 23 VG- 3.5

1/2" cumulative spine split. Water spotting.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Cathy's parents think she and Harry are too young to be dating seriously, so they impulsively elope, but that may not have been the best idea, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Terri promises to wait for Marty after he joins the Army, but then she meets handsome neighbor Blake. Plus advice for 1950s teen girls on making yourself attractive. Young and Foolish; The Little Things; Song of Sorrow; My Fickle Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 11 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669815014

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Charles Nicholas, Joe Gill, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist's super-microscope reveals secrets humankind was not meant to know. In another Ditko story, a WWII military commander killed in battle returns to save his men. An eye transplant allows a blind man to see, but then he learns the donor was a psychotic killer, in a story featuring art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Dreamer; Second Chance; The Beast Legend; Charmed, Im Sure; The Right Spot; Deep in the Mountains; Unwelcome Caller; The Bad Eye; The Living Fog; Noise in the Cellar; The Ghost Gabs; The Man Who Couldnt Die; Dream On...! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 11 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage and staple rust.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Charles Nicholas, Joe Gill, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist's super-microscope reveals secrets humankind was not meant to know. In another Ditko story, a WWII military commander killed in battle returns to save his men. An eye transplant allows a blind man to see, but then he learns the donor was a psychotic killer, in a story featuring art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Dreamer; Second Chance; The Beast Legend; Charmed, Im Sure; The Right Spot; Deep in the Mountains; Unwelcome Caller; The Bad Eye; The Living Fog; Noise in the Cellar; The Ghost Gabs; The Man Who Couldnt Die; Dream On...! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

War at Sea (1957) 33 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached.

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Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Tales of combat on the open sea during WWII. Ensign Harte is top of his class at Annapolis, but his fame and ego outgrow his accomplishments. Allied sailors capture a U-boat and target the German port of Bremerhaven. An ancient cruiser from the 1920s is called back into action against the Nazi menace. U.S.S. Swayback Maru; The Captive; Breakdown; The Helmet; Order of Olives; Glamor Boy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.