Secret Hearts (1949) comic books 1960

Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella? and unknown. Featuring: "A Thing Called Love"; "Tears for Tomorrow"; "What Might Have Been"; and "Our Midnight"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Enchant Me Forever!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo; A man falls in love with a girl he briefly encounters, then tries everything he can think of to find her again. Romance in Fashion filler page. Love Comes Running, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Mike Peppe; When Emily's old boyfriend Matt returns to her she nearly succumbs to his advances but finally realizes that he doesn't really love her. Mail-Order Romance, art by Bill Draut; When Peggy's pen-pal Dave comes to town to meet her she tries to use him to make her boyfriend Larry jealous. A Promise to Keep, pencils by Sy Barry (pgs. 2-8); Nella has vowed that she will never fall in love again after a boy broke up with her, but she finds it hard to resist Van. Ad for DCs Pat Boone comic. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo, Arthur Peddy?, John Romita, Sr., John Forte?, Bernard Sachs, John Celardo and unknown. Lisa tries unsuccessfully not to fall in love with her best friend's boyfriend Don in "Love Against Time"! Plus: Aspiring actress Kit falls in love with her director, Hal, but when he asks her to marry him, he insists that she give up her career in "My One and Only Love"! Also featuring "I'll Take That Chance" and "Twice Lost"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Just as You Are!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Gordon nearly loses the girl he really loves when he meets singer Clarice Duval and becomes infatuated with her. Two-Faced Heart!; Russ meets Carol, who is running away to recover from a broken heart, and he falls in love with her, even though she isn't ready to return his feelings. Fool's Embrace!, pencils by John Forte; Country girl Marilyn visits her boyfriend Danny in the big city, but he has changed and wants her to pretend to be a sophisticated woman to impress his new friends, which makes her uncomfortable. Heartbeat of Jealousy!; A nurse helps Adam, a soldier scarred in battle, to recover after his girlfriend rejects him. After they fall in love, they return to his home town, where his former love decides she wants him back. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Bitter Moment!; Miriam tells Rosalind about her true love, Clay. Captive of Love!; Myra buys a trip with Romance Tours. I'll Never Love Again!; both Ford and Diane had their hearts broken and now they can only be friends with each other. Something Borrowed -- Something Blue!; little sister Tina is in love with big sister Gloria's beau. Ad for he Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #1. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Dream's Awakening!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by John Romita; A girl nearly ruins her chance for happiness with another man when she can't forget the pain of her break-up with her previous beau. Serenade to a Broken Heart!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Composer Sandy is in love with Nina, the girl who sings his songs on television, but she's in love with Phil, their producer. By the Sea... Romance in Fashion filler two-pager. Goodbye..?, inks by Bernard Sachs; When Donna and Les are reunited after two long separations they realize that they are no longer in love with each other, in spite of earlier promises. Betrayed Heart!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky (pp 2-8), inks by Bernard Sachs (p 1) and John Romita (pp 2-8); Celia can't let herself fall in love with Paul because she is still hurt by the way her old boyfriend Mickey treated her. Inside back cover ad for Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #2. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Someone So Wonderful, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Arline has loved Michael since they were children but eventually she realizes that it's her friend Andy who really loves her in return. In Love with Love; Jody refuses to settle on just one boy until she meets one who knows exactly how to deal with her. Song of the Bells!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jessica is standing on the sidewalk watching a bride and groom emerge from a church when she meets a stranger who invites her to accompany him to the wedding reception. Sad Song of Love, inks by Bernard Sachs; Linda fears that her boyfriend Nick has fallen in love with the singer at their favorite nightclub. Inside back cover ad for Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #3. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Come Home, My Heart!; Travel agent Tina falls in love with a client but knows that he will probably fall in love with someone else on the extravagant international trip she is arranging for him. Believe Me, Beloved; Jane is sure that her boyfriend Brad will return to her even though none of her friends believe it. Stop-Over Love!; Glenn loves Mindy but steps aside when she falls in love with Jeremy. The Girl in His Life!, pencils by John Romita; Nita fears that her boyfriend Dan is still in love with a previous girlfriend. Inside back cover ad for Heart Throbs #68. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.