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Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) comic books

  • Issue #83
    Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) 83

    Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Sherry is despondent when her best friend marries the man she loves, but in her self-destructive daze she meets handsome cop Barry. Donna is convinced that her bad luck will rub off on Frank, the man she loves, but staying away from him isn't working either. Dan loves Jean, but she's strangely repulsed at any sign of disease or infirmity in other people, and claims to be in "perfect health" herself. Plus a romantic story serial and strange but true love facts. The Well of Tears; A Wayward Heart; My Last Chance for Love; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Memory's Souvenir; Romance Oddities. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #113
    Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) 113
    • 1.25" Spine split from bottom. Chew.

    Stories and art by Bob Powell and Ruth Sterling. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Diner waitress Norma and customer Phil fall for each other, but money matters and a moral choice threaten to drive them apart. Lil falls for handsome jet pilot Ross, but she's not prepared for the dangers that go with his chosen duty. Wendy dates boxer Steve, but when he wants to go to medical school, she encourages him to stay in the ring, then fears for the fighter he's become. No Replacement for Love!; I Loved a Jet Pilot; Those Faraway Places; The Awakening. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #117
    Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) 117
    • Water damage.

    Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Annette hopes to marry Murray so he'll take her out of her tiny little seacoast town and its fishing community, but it turns out those are the things he likes best about her world. Postwar WAC (female military officer) Edna has the chance to marry into a wealthy, connected family, but she falls for middle-class reporter Hank. Nina falls for handsome David, but when they keep running into each other, he thinks she's spying on him. Plus the winners of the third "Ideal Man" reader essay contest offer a glimpse of the '50s. A Stranger to Her Own; You Cant Chain the Man You Love; This Time for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #122
    Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) 122
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    1st Charlton. Photo Cover of Eva Tanguay (played by Mitzi Gaynor) and Larry Woods (played by Bob Graham). Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello and unknown. Thrilling romances! Exciting! Pulse quickening! Real love stories of real people told in dramatic picture stories. Revelations you will never forget! Featuring: "Passion's Plaything"; "I Was a Musician's Girl" (marijuana story); "Candidate's Girl"; and "The Bridegroom"! Plus: 2-page text story "Lillian's Luck"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.