Love and Romance (1971-1975 Charlton) comic books 1972-1974
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Published Jun 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Ben Brown, Art Cappello, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Brian's girlfriend wants to break up with him so he can get out of his mill town and go to college. When wealthy, handsome Douglas returns to the marina where Polly works, she sees her chance to get him to notice her. Cara finally confronts Tony after he keeps interfering with her relationship with Tony's brother. Plus a pinup of teen heartthrob Susan Dey from the TV show "The Partridge Family." This Is Goodbye; Tears in August; Heart of Stone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Published Sep 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Ben Brown, Art Cappello, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Marian falls for Cal, who works at her father's company, and carries a torch for him for years. A masquerade party (featuring Marian in a leggy Mata Hari costume) gives her the chance to get his attention. In Paris, tourist Linda is swept off her feet by handsome artist Paul. Kevin returns from Peace Corps service with malaria, but his longtime girlfriend isn't sure how to tell him she doesn't love him anymore. Some Day; Pretend I Love Him; Puppy Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
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Published Jun 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.00
$4.00
Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Jack Abel and Fred Himes. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. In a story that illustrates its era, Gail's yen for romance puts her at odds with her fellow women's liberation protestors. (Or as the opening narration puts it, "All of us didn't despise men to the same extent!") Lucinda is engaged to Warren, but she's still not happy, and meanwhile a scheming associate wants to put Warren behind bars. The Winning Sex; Deny Thy Love; Why Arent I Happy? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.
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Published Nov 1974 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Donna's father and friend Jay keep telling her that Brad is no good for her, but she doesn't believe them, until she catches Brad kissing Toni. Cleo decides to become a "spinster" like her mentor, successful businesswoman Agatha - until she meets Agatha's handsome nephew Jeff. A woman with a modern outlook tells Lester to cool his jets, but Lester is already in too deep. Who Needs Love; That Special Night; To Hold On or To Let Go; Sweet Victory. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.