Sweethearts Vol. 2 (1954-1973) comic books 1957

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno 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. Jim loves beautiful Doris, but she's bored with small-town life and ready to get out and experience the world. After Babe is caught by the other office workers kissing handsome Henry, she pretends it was a joke, but that just breaks his heart. Lila avoids the guy her dad is setting her up with by going to an off-season hotel, where she meets handsome Red, and finds the love she was avoiding. Plus a biography of '50s teen idol Tommy Sands. The Lovely Rebel; Laughter… Then Tears; Glamor Boy; The Tommy Sands Story; Chance Meeting; Anothers Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. 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. Ellen loses Gus to Corinne, whose father can grant him a powerful position, but Ellen's convinced he doesn't really love Corinne. Marion smells the wrong perfume on her husband Frank's shirt and is convinced he's having an affair, so she pretends an affair of her own. Clair has a lifelong crush on football hero Flash, five years her senior, but when they finally date, it's disappointing... or is it? A New Love; The Gift of Faith; The Shy Casanova; True Love; Hero Worship; Freedom to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia, with a photo of Ricky Nelson. Stories and art by John Tartaglione, Vince Alascia, 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. Bohemian dancer Sara falls for square TV producer Sheppard, and wonders if they can make it work despite their wildly different lifestyles. Linda falls for handsome Howie on their date, but she doesn't understand his stand-offish behavior. Redheaded Ruth is studying wildlife of the desert when she meets rugged Clint, who thinks the desert is no place for a woman. Plus a biography of '50s teen idol Ricky Nelson. Love Is a Gamble; The Serious Type!; Spoiled; Ricky Nelson; Desert Romance; Tears of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, 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. Ginny treasures a stuffed panda Tim won for her when they were first dating, but as their marriage disintegrates, the panda goes missing. Sally is ready to marry wealthy lawyer Ben, but her old friend Dave warns her that Ben is too self-centered. Rhonda fears for Vince when he plays sports, because she lost her first boyfriend Tommy in a skiing accident, and she doesn't know how to tell Vince about Tommy. Plus a vintage PSA for church attendance ("Worship together this week") and the March of Dimes. A Token of Love; Will You Love Me Ever?; His and Her Honor; My Fearful Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano, with a photo of Pat Boone. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, John Tartaglione, Vince Alascia, 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. Verna can't stop thinking about Ralph, but he only stops by her antique shop when it's raining. Doris prefers to play the field, until she meets handsome med student Garth. Beth lives in a seaside resort town, where she's torn between local Allan and vacationing dreamboat Kenneth. Plus a vintage PSA, Janice Has a Date and 'Fun with Pop'. Too Many Sweethearts; Rainy Day Sweetheart; Be Patient with Me; Charcoal Broiled Chicken; Wave of Love; Janice Has a Date and 'Fun with Pop'; The Meaning of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.