Sweethearts Vol. 2 (1954-1973) comic books 1954-1956

Cover photo features John Derek and Joan Evans. Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Art Cappello. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Vicki can't choose between tough hood Mike and cop Josh, but a holdup gone wrong forces her to make a decision. In another offbeat story with art by Mike Sekowsky, Julia falls for the man she meets after they both spot a flying saucer (a hot topic in the 1950s). Plus a comics biography of screen legend Marilyn Monroe. High Voltage Love; It Didn't Mean a Thing; Angry Lover; Dream Girl of the Month: Marilyn Monroe; Ghost of My Past; A Flying Saucer Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo features Jean Peters and Rossano Brazzi. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Bernard Baily, Ken Battefield, and Dick Giordano. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Kitten suspects Ken is up to no good when he suddenly has enough money for them to get married, but she didn't know he was making fake passports. Don helps Harriet's brother when he gets in legal trouble while they're all in France, but every move they make gets them deeper and deeper in trouble. Blind Susan is ready to marry Todd, but a head injury on her wedding day restores her sight, and suddenly she sees things in a different way regarding Todd and her marriage options. Betrayal; While They Wait!; Romance Shy; Love Unseen; What Would You Do? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Gina loves George, but his faith in her is shaken when he learns she turned a blind eye to her co-worker Charley as he embezzled from their bank. In a truly strange story, Vickie tries to break up her brother Kim's relationship because she's jealous, but the truth is stranger yet. In another strange story, Jane finds herself caught between her detective boyfriend and her long-lost brother, a hardened criminal. Heaven Is in Your Arms; My Terrible Sin!; Backstage Romance; Flesh and Blood; Remember the Past; My Unfaithful Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Insincerely Yours," pencils by Bob Powell; High school student Nancy meets soldier Ray, 12 years her senior, and dates him over the objections of her friends and family; When hes sent overseas, she stubbornly continues to write to him "to create excitement among her friends." "Mother had a Secret," pencils by Leon Winik, inks by Ray Osrin; Matty refuses to marry Jeff because hes a sailor and will be away for long periods at sea; Mattys mother Sally tells her the story of how she feared the same thing and lost the man she loved, Jim. Bio of actor Dale Robertson. "Rendezvous of the Heart" text story. "The Dark Veil"; Linda loves psychiatrist Joel; they become close treating Margot, whose boyfriend was killed in Korea right after she wrote him a break-up letter; Linda suspects Joel and Margot are becoming romantically involved and she undermines Margot's treatment, causing a relapse. "Desire Me"; Alice is blackmailed into working as a hostess in Aces skating rink/bar to protect her younger brother Peter, who went joy-riding in Aces car; Alice meets sailor Jim and tries to warn him away from the crooked joint. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"You Can't Forget Yesterday"; Vivians father gives her some rental properties to manage, and she discovers childhood friend Hank lives in one of them with his family; They fall in love, and Vivian offers to let Hanks family live rent-free while he finishes law school. "My Secret Sin!", pencils by Matt Baker (as John Baker), inks by Ray Osrin; Jean is left alone while her fiancé Ken works on his masters degree; She begins dating Nicky and breaks up with Ken when he finds out. Jean then realizes she doesnt love Nicky. "And Be My Love" text story. "New Secretary Wanted" text story. "Night of Retribution!", art by Bernard Baily; Secretary Claire intends to marry wealthy Fred, but dates Chuck and Roger in the meantime; Roger becomes angry when he catches Claire with Chuck; Claire breaks up a romance between co-workers Frank and Nina, and Nina vows revenge. "My Brief Encounter!", pencils by Leon Winik, inks by Ray Osrin; On a cross-country train trip to meet her fiancé Julius, Sylvia is captivated by Cardini, a handsome stranger; Shes rescued by the police, who explain that Cardini is a serial killer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Redheaded car-hop Helen is torn between Bob with his jalopy and Lew with his limo, in a story with some nice good-girl (and good-car) art. Two friends make a bet on Beverly Bopworthy's chances in a violin contest. Plus an immortal love poem from India, land of the Kama Sutra, and a comics biography of war hero/movie star Audie Murphy. Runaway Girl; The Mistletoe; Be-Bop Bopworthy; Illustrated Great Love Poems: Indian Love Lyric; Romance on the Menu; Audie Murphy: Typical American in War and Peace!; Changing Styles in Glamour! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Pathological fibber Judy finds that her embellishments might cost her the love of a truly genuine guy. Kathy falls for the handsome costumed guy she meets during Mardi Gras, but he has to leave before she can even learn his name. Love Walks in Truth!; Diane Carroll Says; My Masquerade. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Heart's Surrender"; Elaine yearns to become a stewardess and leave behind her boring job and boring steady date, but is hampered by her negative attitude; Then her roommate introduces her to a handsome pilot. "The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter: Love's Sacrifice" text story. "Poetic Love: She Was a Phantom of Delight"; Illustrations aligned to William Wordsworth's poem. "Poetic Love: A Gleam of Sunshine"; Illustrations aligned to William Wordsworth's poem. "Memory Lane"; Carol meets the man of her dreams, but is unable to enjoy what she has because of her incessant nostalgic longing for a romanticized past. Plus: letters page "Ask Diane Carroll"! And: 1-page text article "Diane Carroll Says." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ken Battefield and others. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Joan loves Bob, whom she met in an orphanage when they were children, but their path to romance is plagued by false starts and family drama. An "exclusive" interview with Hollywood romantic lead Van Johnson (actually reprinted from Motion Picture Magazine). Ginger's fiery temper is out of control, but she doesn't realize it until she totals both Bill's car and their relationship during a fight. My Fabulous Heart; Exclusive Interview with Van Johnson; My Words Condemned Me; Betrayed by My Temper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Art Gates and Anne Fielding. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Sad-eyed Bette returns to the seaside hometown she'd tried to move away from, and falls for the handsome amnesiac who wanders into her diner. In another story, Betty gets some pointed love advice from her mom. Ruth's dreams of a great romance from the days of chivalry almost blind her to the charms of Mel, right in front of her. Lost Interlude; Love Was at a Standstill; Belle of the Ball; I Lived in the Past. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno and Ken Battefeld. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Joan fears she's getting bored with fiance Ted and their couple-friends, Ann and Sandy. Mary realizes her long-distance romance with Marv isn't working when she finds an unsent letter Marv was writing to her. Donna fears that her bad luck affects everyone and everything around her, especially her love life, and then she meets Frank at her new job. Love Is Where You Find It; He Turned Against Me; Long Distance Wife; The Extra Guest; A Wayward Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno and Dick Giordano. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Eve thinks she and Jimmy are too young to think about marriage before high-school graduation, but Jimmy disagrees, in a story that shows the Charlton influence, for better or worse. Shy Jack struggles to let Merry know how he feels about her. Sally finds handsome boy-next-door John boring, and dates loser Eddie instead, but a storm at sea shows her which one she can depend on. A comics version of the classic love-and-loss poem by Edgar Allan Poe, "Annabel Lee." Too Young; Shy in Love; Annabel Lee; The Love Hydrant; Return Match; Love's Stormy Path; The Big Diamond; Love Finds No Fault; Stand-by Date; Helpful Hannah and Harriet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Shattered Dream," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; After her father goes bankrupt and has a nervous breakdown, Claire gives up her college plans and is hired for "bench work" at a factory by foreman Sam; Claires boyfriend Tom dumps her; Claire meets Frank at a party of her former, upper-class friends, and is ashamed to admit shes a factory worker. "My Two Selves"; Beth is considered a "bookworm" by her crush, study partner Rick, but other boys like Nat and Burt find her attractive and fun when she lets her hair down; Rick discovers he likes the "new" Beth in a romantic way, but she wants to be loved for her true self. "The Love Bug" text story. "Mask For Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Boxer Shane meets upper-class Lauren when he rescues her from her wrecked car, but their personalities clash; Lauren is repulsed when she attends a boxing match and thinks Shane is a dumb thug. "I Knew You Wouldn't Call," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Engineering student Paul and Jane have a summer romance; He returns to school in the fall but promises to call her. "Course of True Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Lawyer Ray returns from military service and is reunited with his sweetheart Sally; Wealthy widow Jane becomes Rays most important client and monopolizes his time; Sally and her mother leave to help Aunt Mary run the family farm after her uncle has a stroke. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Dick Giordano. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Distraught over her dead-end job as an "elevator operator," struggling artist Lois can't bring herself to date handsome Phil, who is also an elevator operator. Joan hits it off with Tom on their blind date, then agonizes when he doesn't call the next night. Sandra plans to marry rich, handsome Jack, but wonders why he never lets her meet his mother...until she meets her. Going Up; Little White Lie; True Love; You and Your Prince Charming; Letter on a Rainy Day; Restless Heart; At First Sight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Nancy dreams so much of the mythical "Mr. Right" her mother told her about, she ignores handsome Dale and his entreaties to dinner and date. College student Emily is on cloud nine dating handsome jock Larry, and hardly notices that her old friend Paul (who looks exactly like '50s-era Clark Kent) is smitten with her. Mary judges every guy she dates by how well he'll make a future husband and father, which kind of spoils the mood. I'll Know My Love; Gigolo on Horseback; Love Is in the Heart; Two and Two Make Five; Rotten Luck; Blueprint for Love; The Outdoor Girl; An Older Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo features '50s teen heartthrob Sal Mineo. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Redheaded Eileen is ready to marry Dan, her high-school sweetheart, until wealthy Miss Rink casts doubt on their future together. A woman is outraged to see Burke the elevator operator repeatedly kissing a female resident of his building. (It's his wife.) Cleo is engaged to George, but then she meets his handsome brother Andy during the wedding preparations. One Last Kiss; The Easy Path; A Furtive Kiss; Happy Houseboat; A Greater Love; Conflict. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.