Teen-Age Love (1958 Charlton) comic books 1959-1961

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Maurice Whitman, Vince Colletta and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Wendy has a crush on star athlete Tommy, but while he's away, he challenges her to date three different men to see if it's really love. City girl Clare struggles to adapt after she follows forest ranger Rod to live in the wilderness. Grace falls for handsome Lance, but she has to question her choices after she learns that he's not wealthy after all. School-Girl's Crush; City Girl; The Wedding Invitation; Nurse Knows; Foolhardy; Security; Selfish Desires. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Colletta and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Teresa falls for handsome Jon, but her friends warn her that he's "a real bounder," in a story with some offbeat art. Gloria tries to impress Ted with her "uniqueness" by wearing jodhpurs and smoking cigarettes (!), but she doesn't even know which end of the cigarette goes in her mouth. Caretaker Anne's inheritance from a deceased client is an introduction to the client's handsome nephew. Tears of a Fool; The Stand Out; Mystery Man; Made for Each Other; My Legacy: Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Vince Colletta and Sal Trapani. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Cleo wins the Miss Apple Blossom beauty contest, but soon must choose between love or a modeling career. Anne's grades suffer when she starts dating Mace, so her parents hire tutor Lew to help her graduate. Barbara feels left out because her friends are all pairing up with each other, but when Danny shows her some attention, she doesn't feel she measures up. Beauty vs. Love; Madcap; Spongo the Spook; Hooked; Tag Along! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Professional show divers Ken and Claudia are partners in the pool and out of it, but rival Paula wants Ken for herself. In another story, a different Paula is pressured to marry Frank, but then she meets stage magician Roger, who seems much more mature and poised. Ginnie suspects that Simon is an industrial spy infiltrating her father's company, but she can't help falling for him anyway. A Good Team; The Mature Man; The Truth; Cupid, Look Out!; My Enemy, My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Caroline feels alienated from her fiance, a banker's son, because she wants to have a career in fashion, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Edie gains national fame as "the teenage songbird" on TV, but she's secretly lonely, until she meets her brother's friend Jeff. Angela gets a job in the United Nations and falls for handsome interpreter Ladlo - but Ladlo is not what he seems. A Stuffy Fiance; A Song in My Heart; How Can I Tell?; They Say It's Wonderful; My Strange Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Vince Colletta and Joe Sinnott. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Cathy's father warns her about romancing sailors, but she falls for Andy anyway, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. (The title, "Bell-Bottom Blues," predates the Eric Clapton song by a decade, and is otherwise unrelated.) Dot dates "wild" motorcycle-riding Chippy, in "a story as timely as today's teens," according to the cover. Rose loves professional stunt flier Ted, but she is petrified with fear every time he does a show. Bell-Bottom Blues; Too Shy; Idols May Tumble; Stuck Up; Did I Date?; Roses of Torment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by and Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Rosalie dates Mike, the toughest guy in the neighborhood, but when Mike mistreats her, his brother Ed reveals his true feelings. Jack is seven years older than Sue, and the age difference becomes an obstacle to their love, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Linda is engaged to Ken, but she's not sure she really loves him. Too Young to Love; Mike's Girl; Busy Money; A Ring for My Trophy; A Lesson in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by and Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Claire dates Tim, but she's humiliated by the way he ignores her and dances with other girls, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Recent immigrant Anna feels excluded from the social life of the American office where she works, until she meets Joseph. Meg can't capture the attention of handsome star athlete Dan, so she decides to change to a more unique hairstyle. I Love the Guy; A Stranger in Love; Sing A Song of Sentiment; Love Will Wait; Swish of a Pigtail. 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 comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Handsome, successful attorney Emil is the town's most eligible bachelor, but Judy remembers when she loved and lost him. Bespectacled, practical Shirley goes to Camp Paradise in the Poconos, hoping to meet a man. Marcia finally gets a good modeling job, and the artist happens to be the handsome neighbor she's been crushing on. I Couldn't Change; Romance in Paradise; June 15th; Chickie Loved Trouble; The Man in 210! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Abbie thinks she's more mature than her friends or would-be boyfriend Don, but then she falls for chemistry professor Paul and gets a lesson in love. Jean has a diary and nothing to write in it, but then she meets Carl, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another story, Jan also falls for a Carl, but her overprotective Aunt Effie disapproves of Jan's dating anyone. The Thrill of Romance; My Troubled Heart; Song of Love!; A Man, A Maid, And Domino; Lesson in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Flo is the only member of her foursome of friends who doesn't have a steady boyfriend, and it's making her miserable, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Carol's grades begin to suffer when she starts dating football star Lew. Redheaded Rita doesn't realize she's just the latest in a long line of girls to fall for Billy Clay. I Was Alone; A Kiss for Carol; So Far From Love; Love or Pity?; Join the Club. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Living on the South American plantation where her father works, Alice falls for his assistant Bill, but her father insists she return to the States for a year to ensure that it's really love. Suzy is dating Hal, but her friends set her up on a blind date with klutzy Randy that changes her world. Social outcasts at high school, Jinx and Hedi form a friendship, but when he returns from the Air Force Academy, they find they've both changed for the better. Return to Romance; Blind Date; A Dream We Shared; Mr. Cupid; Lucky, Miserable Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Lola asks out new student Nicholas on a dare from the English teacher everyone calls Aunt Cupid, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In a story that showcases its era, Betsy gets an "as you wish" note from the milkman who leaves her dairy products every morning. Anne falls for nerdy Harve, who looks like Clark Kent without the Superman, but Harve has low self-esteem and doesn't believe she could love someone like him. Cupid's Dare; Lettres D'Amour; Deception; You Want That Man?; Out of Despair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Beth's boyfriend Rick joins the Army rather than get drafted, but when he returns unexpectedly, trouble follows. Ruth frowns upon the current "hipster" fashions and tries to get her fellow teens to return to dressing conservatively. Jen and Dan's marriage is on the rocks, but a grim medical diagnosis changes everything. Plus a piece encouraging 1950s teens to go out for high-school sports. I Wonder; We Alone; The Outsider; My Perfect Date; Just One More Chance; Bachelor Husbands; High School Sports. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Plain-looking Janet feels left out when all her friends start dating. Margo lives in a rough neighborhood, so she's glad to have Ken's company and protection, but what happens when Ken isn't there anymore? Childhood sweethearts Tommy and Ellie get a reality check as they reach adulthood, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus advice on good manners for 1950s teenagers. The Lonely One; Evil Waits; Teen-Age Manners; Pure Poetry; A New Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Nancy and Dale get suspended after they're caught kissing at a school dance, and that's just the start of Nancy's troubles. Sally must choose between Kirk and Fred, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Patti has always been a "tomboy," but her mother wants to girl her up for her 16th birthday party. That Collins Girl; The Heart Specialist First for a Husband; Day of Reckoning!; He, She, and a Ski; Escape!; A New Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Cathy's parents think she and Harry are too young to be dating seriously, so they impulsively elope, but that may not have been the best idea, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Terri promises to wait for Marty after he joins the Army, but then she meets handsome neighbor Blake. Plus advice for 1950s teen girls on making yourself attractive. Young and Foolish; The Little Things; Song of Sorrow; My Fickle Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.