Secret Hearts (1949) comic books 1960-1962

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.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs and unknown. She told her they were getting married...and recognized only too well..."The Lie in Her Laughter"! Plus: Evie tries to change her ways when Bruce takes advantage of her, but she learns that pride isn't always a good thing in "Don't Stop Loving Me!" Also featuring "So Little to Ask" and "A Date with Jon"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs and unknown. Her woman's intuition was her worst enemy when it recognized..."His Other Girl"! Also featuring: "Saturday Night Date"; "Girl in Love"; and "Many Faces of Love"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler "Basic Charmers"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Tony Abruzzo, John Romita, Sr., Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs, Frank Giacoia? and unknown. Buck is tormented by Eve's tempestuous behavior until he finally meets another girl who seems much more suited to him in "Love Me, Love Me Not"! Plus: Rob has been in love with Maggi for years, but when his brother Brion takes an interest in her, Rob doesn't stand up for himself and almost loses her in "Hand-Me-Down Love"! Also featuring "A Telling Glance" and "So Many Souvenirs"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky?, John Romita, Sr., Werner Roth, Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs and unknown. He was so gay and carefree that he didn't see Kris had fallen in love...and that she didn't want him to let go! Read..."Hold Me Forever"! Also featuring: "Reach Out to Love"; "Dreamer's Paradise"; and "No Magic in My Heart"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Goodbye to Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Crushed by a cheating boyfriend, Barbara finds it hard to trust anyone again. Past All Pride; Joe loves Patti from a distance, knowing that her fiancé Drake doesn't really love her. Uninvited Guest; As Elaine's wedding to Dan grows closer, she worries that he won't be faithful to her. Weep No More!, pencils by John Romita; Ann falls in love with Roy but his old girlfriend Vicki comes back. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #78. 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 unknown. He told Ginny he wouldn't be seeing her that night...but did this mean he wouldn't be seeing her any night from now on? Find out in..."Ask Me No Questions"! Also featuring: "In Somebody Else's Arms"; "Part of My Heart"; and "A Heart Must Lie!" Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10c cover priced issue. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Bill Draut and unknown. What was it that the lady at the next table had sent him? Find out in the romantic story..."One More Kiss"! Also featuring: "Just Dreaming"; "The Shadow of Love"; and "Goodbye to All That"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

First 12c cover priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Arthur Peddy, Werner Roth, Sy Barry? and unknown. Shy girl Trudy learns a bitter lesson in love when she meets Greg, who romances her then coldly leaves her in "It's Only You"! Plus: Linda meets her old boyfriend Ben in Paris and soon wonders if they can rekindle their romance, even though it was she who originally broke them up in "Better Late!"; Carol wants to escape her life of poverty but her rival Elaine keeps telling her secret to the men Carol likes in "Too Much to Hope For"; and Verna thinks she has a chance for revenge when she meets Will, the man who jilted her years ago but doesn't recognize her now in "Stranger to Love"! Also: Romance in Fashion filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Game of Hearts!; Jan agrees to help Eddie make his girlfriend jealous by going out with him, but he doesn't know that Jan is really in love with him already. My Friend, My Rival!; Liz can't forget how Mara once took Liz's boyfriend away, but she is still uncomfortable when she is attracted to Mara's new boyfriend. Lost Love!; Adrian listens to Rita's sad tale about how she lost the man of her dreams by trying to change him, then the two women realize that the man in the story is Adrian's new husband. My Leading Man!, pencils by John Romita; Linda can't do anything right in her first acting job because she is infatuated with her handsome leading man, but the play's director knows how to fix things. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #82. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. Here Was Love!; Joan breaks up with Brian because she thinks she might find someone more attractive and romantic, but when he leaves town she realizes her mistake too late. For Dreamers Only!; Cindy is infatuated with Peter, but is afraid to talk to him because he is so popular with other girls. A Time for Tears; Jan tells Dina how she left Stuart because she was afraid that he was still in love with a girl from his past. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 256,000. Rain Rain-- Wash Away My Tears!, art by John Romita; Myra's roommate Jean steals her boyfriend Vic, but Myra ends up with the man of her dreams instead. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. Inside front cover ad for Heart Throbs #77. This Guilty Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Alex is in love with his brother's girlfriend Jessica; Left alone together one day, they kiss, but shortly after that Alex's brother dies in a car accident. Sudden Storm; Diane and Seth don't really like each other, but they are often thrown together because Seth is Diane's boyfriend's best friend; However, when they learn more about each other they realize that they have fallen in love. A Trip to Paradise; Abby secretly loves her friend Nan's boyfriend Stuart, but wonders if there is any chance he could love her too. Make My Heart Sing Again!, pencils by John Romita; Janice's boyfriend Jim moves to the big city and falls for someone else, leaving Janice to wonder if anyone will love her again. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Arthur Peddy?, John Romita, Sr., Mike Sekowsky, Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Why was she still waiting there? If he hadn't come by now...he just didn't care! Don't miss..."Cry Me No Tears"! Also featuring: "The Edge of Yesterday"; "Tide of Love"; and "The Moment for Goodbye"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler "Sunny, Summer Fun"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Childhood Sweetheart, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Vic brings Grace to see the family estate where they will live after they are married, but Bonnie, the housekeeper's daughter, reminds Vic that he once promised to marry her. Nothing But Despair!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; salesgirl Ellen gives Charles advice about gifts for his girlfriend, but falls in love with him herself. Second to None. Prescription for Love!, pencils by John Romita. House ad for Girls' Romances #86. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by John Romita. The Net of Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Vic loves Judy from afar while she is involved with Ken, but when she catches Ken with another woman Vic is there is console her. Jealous Love, art by John Romita; Janet starts a new job working for Martin and her boyfriend Billy sees that she's becoming interested in her new boss. Your Love Is Mine!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; When Peter takes an interest in her, Lynn realizes that she has fallen in love with him but she's afraid to tell him. Another Face--Another Love!, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by John Romita; Julia is afraid that Mavis will steal away her new boyfriend Jed like she did her previous one. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #87. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by John Romita. Run for Love!, art by Tony Abruzzo; Vickie is considered the ugly duckling of the five Brownley sisters, and it looks like she may never find someone to love. Angry Heart, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Mark returns to town hoping to reconcile with Laura, but everyone warns him to stay away from her until he learns the truth about what happened the night he left. Only Heartbreak!, art by Arthur Peddy; Miriam and Lynn are sisters who both loved the same man, who left them but has now returned to town. My Love Will Know Me!, inks by John Romita; A couple bonds over a song that they both like, but the girl mistakenly believes that it's true love. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Sidney Greene, Bill Draut and unknown. She had to lead him to another woman...even though she knew, when he saw her there waiting for him...that she'd lose him! Read..."A Walk Through the Park"! Also featuring: "Don't Run, My Love"; "New Lives for Old"; and "Have-But Not to Hold"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.