Secret Hearts (1949) comic books 1959-1961

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs, Vince Colletta and unknown. He was all Celia's - her rival was leaving, and Celia would never have to hate her again! Read..."Whispers of Heartbreak!" Also featuring: "Four Kisses and One!"; "Second Love"; and "Kiss Love Goodbye!" Plus: Oddities in Romance filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Portrait of an Unknown Girl!; A girl is curious to know who is painting pictures of her that are on display in the local art store. The Frightened Heart; Clara tries to avoid becoming involved with Boyd because her poor health makes her future uncertain. Wedding Day!; On the day of her marriage, Virginia worries that her fiancee Ted might not show up for the ceremony. Dark Tomorrow!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Dean is jealous of Maggie's love for Wes, especially because Wes treats her badly, but then he learns the secret reason for Wes's actions. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Tony Abruzzo, Bill Draut, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. A broken heart served her right! He'd be the last one to run to her...hold her in his arms...whisper..."A Heart is for Loving"! Also featuring: "Why Did You Leave Me?"; "Eyes of Love"; and "A Mask for Cinderella"! Plus: After the Wedding filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Hear My Heart; a man falls in love at first sight with a stewardess on a flight to Paris. They Who Love; During a summer romance, a couple try to disprove the words on an antique cup: "Those Who Love Must Expect to Weep." To You, with Love; a woman shops for a present for her love, and thinks back on all the previous gifts and the events surrounding them. A Stranger at Heart. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art possibly by Bernard Sachs. Castle of Dreams; at some point, every girl falls in love with Tony Mercer; when Carol falls off her boat, and Tony saves her, she gets her turn; but can Tony ever leave sailing for a relationship? One Kiss from Heartbreak, pencils by Bill Draut; at some point, every girl falls in love with Matt Blaine; when Lissa skates over thin ice, and Matt saves her, you'd think she would take a turn; but Lissa has seen too many of her friends hurt by Matt. One Face of Love. Two-Sided Heart. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Flight of a Heart; returning to England after an unhappy ending to a romance in America, Emily Coverly takes a room at a bed and breakfast and gives advice to another young girl who also just recently ended a romantic engagement. A Kiss Far Away; tired of waiting for love to find her, Lynn decides to take a trip to find love for herself. Change of Heart. Never Borrow Love. Charm in Romance, art by John Forte. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils possibly by John Romita. Love Was Like This!, art by Bill Draut; the librarian believes that love is sweet, warm, and wonderful; the writer believes that it's hard, cruel, and full of despair. His Magic Spell!; Hank just happened to be the first guy Cathy met in her new town; othing special, but they found the most interesting places...romantic places; if only she were with the right guy. Out of Love's Reach. A Heart Full of Pride. Pat Boone #1 ad. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Be True and Betrayed, inks by Bernard Sachs; Sally is consumed by her love for Bob, but does she really know his heart? Dial H for Heartbreak, pencils by John Forte; Abby searches for a man who left an expensive bracelet in a phone booth. Favor My Heart, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Tobey is torn between two men, one who's responsible and another who's romantic. All Love's Magic, art by Bernard Sachs; Suzanne makes great sacrifices for her boyfriend Cully but fears that he may not be worthy of them. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella? and unknown. Featuring: "A Thing Called Love"; "Tears for Tomorrow"; "What Might Have Been"; and "Our Midnight"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Enchant Me Forever!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo; A man falls in love with a girl he briefly encounters, then tries everything he can think of to find her again. Romance in Fashion filler page. Love Comes Running, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; When Emily's old boyfriend Matt returns to her she nearly succumbs to his advances but finally realizes that he doesn't really love her. Mail-Order Romance, art by Bill Draut; When Peggy's pen-pal Dave comes to town to meet her she tries to use him to make her boyfriend Larry jealous. A Promise to Keep, pencils by Sy Barry (pgs. 2-8); Nella has vowed that she will never fall in love again after a boy broke up with her, but she finds it hard to resist Van. Ad for DCs Pat Boone comic. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo, Arthur Peddy?, John Romita, Sr., John Forte?, Bernard Sachs, John Celardo and unknown. Lisa tries unsuccessfully not to fall in love with her best friend's boyfriend Don in "Love Against Time"! Plus: Aspiring actress Kit falls in love with her director, Hal, but when he asks her to marry him, he insists that she give up her career in "My One and Only Love"! Also featuring "I'll Take That Chance" and "Twice Lost"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Just as You Are!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Gordon nearly loses the girl he really loves when he meets singer Clarice Duval and becomes infatuated with her. Two-Faced Heart!; Russ meets Carol, who is running away to recover from a broken heart, and he falls in love with her, even though she isn't ready to return his feelings. Fool's Embrace!, pencils by John Forte; Country girl Marilyn visits her boyfriend Danny in the big city, but he has changed and wants her to pretend to be a sophisticated woman to impress his new friends, which makes her uncomfortable. Heartbeat of Jealousy!; A nurse helps Adam, a soldier scarred in battle, to recover after his girlfriend rejects him. After they fall in love, they return to his home town, where his former love decides she wants him back. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Bitter Moment!; Miriam tells Rosalind about her true love, Clay. Captive of Love!; Myra buys a trip with Romance Tours. I'll Never Love Again!; both Ford and Diane had their hearts broken and now they can only be friends with each other. Something Borrowed -- Something Blue!; little sister Tina is in love with big sister Gloria's beau. Ad for he Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #1. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Dream's Awakening!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by John Romita; A girl nearly ruins her chance for happiness with another man when she can't forget the pain of her break-up with her previous beau. Serenade to a Broken Heart!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Composer Sandy is in love with Nina, the girl who sings his songs on television, but she's in love with Phil, their producer. By the Sea... Romance in Fashion filler two-pager. Goodbye..?, inks by Bernard Sachs; When Donna and Les are reunited after two long separations they realize that they are no longer in love with each other, in spite of earlier promises. Betrayed Heart!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky (pp 2-8), inks by Bernard Sachs (p 1) and John Romita (pp 2-8); Celia can't let herself fall in love with Paul because she is still hurt by the way her old boyfriend Mickey treated her. Inside back cover ad for Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #2. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Someone So Wonderful, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Arline has loved Michael since they were children but eventually she realizes that it's her friend Andy who really loves her in return. In Love with Love; Jody refuses to settle on just one boy until she meets one who knows exactly how to deal with her. Song of the Bells!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jessica is standing on the sidewalk watching a bride and groom emerge from a church when she meets a stranger who invites her to accompany him to the wedding reception. Sad Song of Love, inks by Bernard Sachs; Linda fears that her boyfriend Nick has fallen in love with the singer at their favorite nightclub. Inside back cover ad for Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #3. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Come Home, My Heart!; Travel agent Tina falls in love with a client but knows that he will probably fall in love with someone else on the extravagant international trip she is arranging for him. Believe Me, Beloved; Jane is sure that her boyfriend Brad will return to her even though none of her friends believe it. Stop-Over Love!; Glenn loves Mindy but steps aside when she falls in love with Jeremy. The Girl in His Life!, pencils by John Romita; Nita fears that her boyfriend Dan is still in love with a previous girlfriend. Inside back cover ad for Heart Throbs #68. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs and unknown. She told her they were getting married...and recognized only too well..."The Lie in Her Laughter"! Plus: Evie tries to change her ways when Bruce takes advantage of her, but she learns that pride isn't always a good thing in "Don't Stop Loving Me!" Also featuring "So Little to Ask" and "A Date with Jon"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs and unknown. Her woman's intuition was her worst enemy when it recognized..."His Other Girl"! Also featuring: "Saturday Night Date"; "Girl in Love"; and "Many Faces of Love"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler "Basic Charmers"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Tony Abruzzo, John Romita, Sr., Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs, Frank Giacoia? and unknown. Buck is tormented by Eve's tempestuous behavior until he finally meets another girl who seems much more suited to him in "Love Me, Love Me Not"! Plus: Rob has been in love with Maggi for years, but when his brother Brion takes an interest in her, Rob doesn't stand up for himself and almost loses her in "Hand-Me-Down Love"! Also featuring "A Telling Glance" and "So Many Souvenirs"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky?, John Romita, Sr., Werner Roth, Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs and unknown. He was so gay and carefree that he didn't see Kris had fallen in love...and that she didn't want him to let go! Read..."Hold Me Forever"! Also featuring: "Reach Out to Love"; "Dreamer's Paradise"; and "No Magic in My Heart"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Goodbye to Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Crushed by a cheating boyfriend, Barbara finds it hard to trust anyone again. Past All Pride; Joe loves Patti from a distance, knowing that her fiancé Drake doesn't really love her. Uninvited Guest; As Elaine's wedding to Dan grows closer, she worries that he won't be faithful to her. Weep No More!, pencils by John Romita; Ann falls in love with Roy but his old girlfriend Vicki comes back. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #78. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. He told Ginny he wouldn't be seeing her that night...but did this mean he wouldn't be seeing her any night from now on? Find out in..."Ask Me No Questions"! Also featuring: "In Somebody Else's Arms"; "Part of My Heart"; and "A Heart Must Lie!" Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10c cover priced issue. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Bill Draut and unknown. What was it that the lady at the next table had sent him? Find out in the romantic story..."One More Kiss"! Also featuring: "Just Dreaming"; "The Shadow of Love"; and "Goodbye to All That"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.