I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) comic books 1950-1959

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Devil-May-Care!", script by Carl Wessler; Diner waitress Marian agrees to marry telephone lineman Ernie, but starts secretly dating his friend Doug; She breaks up with Ernie; Ernie injures Doug in a fight atop a telephone pole and is arrested. "My Errant Heart"; After her father dies, Margot takes an active interest in the failing department store she inherits; Assisted by manager Gary, Margot learns the business; Margot falls in love with Gary but he wants to make the store successful before he commits to a romance; Margot flirts with ad manager Ken and implements his ideas to make Gary jealous. 'The Good Fixer' text story by Ruth Sterling. 'Memory of Love," pencils by Bob Powell; Francie agrees to marry Lee, but she cant forget her first boyfriend, Frankie; When she learns Frankie is coming back to town, Lee fantasizes that hell be rich and theyll resume their romance; Lee breaks up with Francie because she wont face reality. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"My Fearful Heart"; Janet falls in love with Jeff, but refuses to marry him unless he quits working for the railroads: shes seen how much her mother worries about her father, who is a railway worker; She schemes to get Jeff fired and he goes to work as a mechanic but is unhappy; When her father is injured in a crash and Jeff is the only one who can take the railroad wrecker to save him, Janet admits the truth. "Envy"; After her boyfriend David dumps her, Joyce sets her sights on Ken, the manager of the restaurant where she works; However, Ken falls for Joyces best friend Mary instead; Joyce schemes to get Ken fired in revenge; David returns and says he wants to marry Joyce, so she admits the truth to Ken and Mary. "The Forbidden Heart" text story. "Without Honor - Without Love"; Ann and Cathy are best friends, roommates, and co-workers; They both fall for Don; When it appears Cathy will win Dons love, Ann threatens to tell Don that Cathys brother is in prison unless Cathy withdraws; Cathy moves out but continues to see Don and Ann reveals the "secret"; Don says everyone knew already but "no one was ever petty enough to drag it up." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Charles Nicholas. Charlton's long-running romance title (originally the Simon-Kirby Mainline title In Love) showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Singer Dawn is forced to choose between stardom and the man she loves. All the guys in school have the hots for beautiful Kitty, but she only has eyes for nerdy, handsome Charlie. Kay and Jack never have time alone because of her two roommates, so for their next date, Jack brings along two friends of his own. Song of Farewell; Office Bachelor; I Looked for Love; Too Pretty to Love; Unheeded Love; Delayed Wedding; A Gown for My Lady; Blind Date; You Can't Copy Love; Give a Little; The Man Next Door; Forbidden Date; Stand-Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Ellen goes out of her way to keep Wes to herself, for fear that her beautiful sister Mary will steal him away. Actress Sherry is climbing towards stardom, but she can't help thinking of Bob, the guy she left behind. Pam gets suspicious when she finds an envelope with a woman's handwriting in Mike's jacket. My Rival Sister; Barrier to Love; Exit My Love; No Mistake; Always a Bridesmaid; Sweetness on the Desert Air; Love in a Breeze; If a Man's Worth Loving; Oh, Johnny; Released to Love; Ashamed of Love; As Simple as That; I Was Afraid to Marry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Ann is torn between her fiance Philip, and her old flame Jim. Newlyweds Kitty and Les find their finances and emotions pushed to the limit in order to care for Kitty's mother. In a story that's a sign of its times, Sam tests Nell's love for him, before he trusts her enough to reveal that he has an artificial leg. My Old Flame; Love Grew Cold; Today's Problem; The Red Dress; Decision; Too Many to Love; Flying Colors; Not for Him; Lonely But True; Love Wears Well; New Beginning; Paradise Lost. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. A red-headed tennis pro deliberately loses a game to a handsome challenger. Ginny's doctor helps her to lose weight, which succeeds partly because she's secretly in love with him. In a wordless story, a returning GI's gal is glad to see him, until she points out the one thing wrong with his uniform - it's not her idea of a wedding tuxedo. Watch; The Gift; A Case of Mistaken Identity; Fortune Hunter; The Awakener; The Spark Plug; The Quick Sun; Why Do I Dream?; Too Stout for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Country girl Ida Mae is ready for love, but even after moving to the big city, her mother won't let her date until her older sister gets married first. A sky writer has a special way of letting his gal know he's thinking about her. Two saleswomen aren't sure what to make of their handsome, married floorwalker's attentions to an attractive customer. Baby Sister; Any Day Now; Sure Thing; Chance Meeting; Guiding Star; A Woman's Heart; He Took the Hint; Emergency Call; Office Party; Tunnel of Love; First Date; Young Lovers Live on; Her Father. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Alice dates a multitude of guys while looking for Mr. Right, and never even notices the handsome boy next door, her friend Bill. In an unusual story for its time, biochemist Diane is so wrapped up in her work in the lab that she doesn't have time for a love life. Secretary Ellen secretly loves her boss Edgar, but he doesn't even notice her, so when he suspects her of embezzlement, she sees her chance (!?) to impress him. Mr. Right; Career vs. Love; Substitute Love; The Reason; Love Laughs; That Nice Miss Baker; Transformed; A One-Sided Love; Afraid!; V Loves J. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Carla literally runs into the man of her dreams during a foggy moonlit walk on a bridge. Steve is a ladies' man, but when he notices all the promotions at work go to married men, he gets an idea. Redheaded Pat can't help falling for handsome drifter Richie, even though he doesn't have any money. Enchanted Hour; Professional Bachelor; Ellas Engagement; Love Is a Voyage; A Wish and a Kiss; A Poor Prospect. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. The series changes abruptly, from the short love-fables of previous issues to longer stories that contain a dramatic or crime element. Schoolteacher Rose falls for handsome gambler and gangster Eddie, but can she really turn him over to the cops? A man falls in love with what appears to be an actual mermaid. Kitty falls for Joe, her co-worker at the trucking company, but when the safe is robbed, he's the only suspect. A Rose's Thorns; Decoy; Hidden Heartache; Mermaid Madness; Alibi Lover; Tough Lover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. The series abruptly changes format again, to a double-sized romance anthology. A Christmas party brings two people together. A complicated romance blooms on the carnival circuit. "Country mouse city mouse" takes on new meaning when a woman from the heartland meets a big-city boy. Plus a comics version of a classic Romantic poem by Robert Browning. Never Again; Xmas Party; To Love Again; Lonely Tears; Heartbreak's Choice; Cute Cantaloupe; Poor Kate; Look Before You Love; Meeting at Night; Carnival Queen; Three Guesses; Always Advice; Country Girl, City Slicker; Love Is Not Blind. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. The series abruptly changes format again, to a regular-sized romance anthology. Helen finds herself in the friendzone with Clint, which is okay until Eva enters the picture. A mistaken kiss from a pretty girl at a train station leads to actual romance for Bob. Faith is starstruck when she learns a movie company is preparing a shoot in her neighborhood. Plus PSAs for the art of conversation and the Religion in American Life program. Not Ready for Love; One Little Secret; A Kiss in Time; Wedding Ring!; The Country Girl; Be Not a Bore; Enchanted Evening; Find the Strength for Your Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Marge loves USAF pilot Curt, but she's afraid to admit it because his job is so dangerous. Scientist Steve loves Lois, but Lois's father takes them out hunting to see if Steve is a "real man." Jan loves foreign correspondent Tim, but her possessiveness threatens to ruin everything. I Denied My Love; The Engagement Gift; I Thought I Owned Him; Who Are You Marrying?; My Rival; 2nd Best Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Pro skier Helen loves her partner Bryan, but a crash during a competition threatens both their work and their love. Anne tells a young woman the story of how she lost her love Carl after an argument led him to run off to the sea. Schoolteacher Jennifer is overlooked by men, until she meets Mike. Live Once More; No Substitute for Love; The Faded Snapshot!; Love Laughed; Last Chance; Another's Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Dick Giordano. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Debby is so lonely in the city that she resorts to creating an imaginary date, but then meets the real thing in an elevator. Sylvia loves Russ, but her mother hates all men because Sylvia's father abandoned the family. Edith is an extra in a movie, letting her get close to screen heartthrob Brad, but another movie star tries to warn her about Brad's bad behavior. Dateless Debby; Despised; Extra; Father Forgets?; Schoolmarm's Crush; Mixed-up Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, George Wildman, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. George meets Sandy at a party, and that's all it takes. Isabel loves Jack, but he's mysteriously mum about his job, and then she sees a description of a jewel thief that resembles Jack. Don marries Carla, but resists her controlling ways, in a story that includes the line "I was a fool, my darling! Who wants to watch Mantle and Yogi Berra when he can see this exciting junk!" My Sandy; Mistrust; The Separation!; To Love a Heel. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Jon D'Agostino. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. A powerful producer makes actress Sheila a star, but he also wants to keep her from distracting romances with handsome guys like Tony. Laura marries travel writer Jack, but soon tires of the "gypsy" lifestyle of living in a trailer. A saleswoman tries to help a handsome customer pick out jewelry, despite her boss's emphasis on sales. Nothing Without Him; Wanderlust; Is Love Necessary?; The Gift!; Carbon Copy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Wealthy Vera meets a handsome stranger in paradise, but does he love her, or her money? A couple's love is tested. No Room in My Heart; In Love in Paradise; Break-Up!; Test of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Marsha's fiance Frank is lost and presumed dead in a chemical-plant explosion - so who's that man who looks like Frank? Hilda works her way up in the corporate world, no mean feat in the 1950s, but secretly has romantic feelings for her rival Charles. Patty wonders if she should ask her longtime friend Greg to the senior dance, since no one else has asked her. Rebound; Haunting Love; Paradise; Break-Up!; Test of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.