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

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.