Sweethearts Vol. 2 (1954-1973) comic books 1956-1969
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Issue #66
Published Jul 1962 by Charlton Comics Group.$50.00
Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Newlywed Doris accompanies hubby Cleve everywhere, even to sports games and things she'd rather skip, and wonders why he feels smothered. Peg and Bud meet for numerous dates, but circumstances keep interrupting them just when things are heating up. Ruth loves sailor Sam, but her friends think she can do better, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus a vintage ad for color stills of popular stars of the day, including Troy Donahue, Sandra Dee, Pat Boone and other teen heartthrobs of the '50s. Together My Love; Sunshine Rain; Kiss Love Goodbye; Martha Marsden Meditates; The Wrong Love. 32 pages, Full Color.
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Issue #71
Published 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.$26.00
View scans- .5" Spine split from botton. Centerfold detached. Staple rust. Rust migration.
Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta 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. Wealthy Pamela dates grease monkey Jerry, but he's uncomfortable with her family and threatened by her wealth, wanting to support them both. Librarian Jane makes herself over into a vivacious redhead to attract handsome actor Brad, but it turns out he likes the librarian type. Kathy has a lot of explaining to do when Mark and Lloyd finally find out about each other. Detour to Love; Glamor Girl; The First Love; Blind Jealousy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #76
Published Mar 1964 by Charlton Comics Group.$55.00
Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Sal Gentile 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. Cal and Margo want to get married, but her parents take her on a cruise to Europe first, to see if that changes how they feel. Hildy and Jack have a Grease-style summertime romance at camp, but she's puzzled by his behavior back in the real world. Helen falls for handsome, two-fisted truck driver Bruce when he punches out a guy for making a pass at her. Test of Love; Just for Laughs; Woman Chaser; Sweet Second Thoughts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
