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Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) comic books 1960-1962

  • Issue #19
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 19

    Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Future ballet dancer Maria falls in love with Pete, but must keep it a secret from Boris, her stern teacher, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Engaged to ex-football star Biff, Anne falls for pianist Charles, but neglects to tell Biff, in a story that features a classic "race to the airport" romance ending. Louise pays a surprise visit to her husband Kenny at work, and catches him kissing his secretary. Secret Love; Song of Love; Moment of Decision; Just John Smith; I Fought for My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 20

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Alice marries Scott, but maybe she's not totally over her former boyfriend, Allan. Beth is shocked to see her husband Tom kissing their neighbor Caroline, and is convinced that their marriage is over. Bev marries Jim after a whirlwind romance, but when she finds a photo of a beautiful woman, she realizes how little she really knows about him. Return to Romance; Love Thy Neighbor; Romance Reflections; Marriage for Convenience; The Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #22
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 22

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Sally marries her father's business partner Bob, but her widowed, controlling father isn't ready to let go of her, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Ginnie dumps struggling artist Gabe and agrees to marry wealthy Halbert, forcing her to make a choice between art and commerce. Di marries trucker Jeff and is lonely while he's on the road, but when her wealthy father tries to intervene, that just makes things worse. Married for Money; Honeymoon for Three; A Cruel Kindness; Marriage Is Not an Escape; Enduring Love; I Was a Lonely Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 24
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    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. After learning she only has a year to live, embittered Marian falls for her handsome doctor Bob, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Wealthy Katherine inherits the "contract" of rough-and-tumble boxer Steve, who says things like "When you're mad, doll, you're gorgeous! I could go for a skirt like you!" Miriam struggles to find the strength to go on after her soldier husband Arnold is killed in action. There's Always Tomorrow; Knockout!; Tears at the Wedding; It Has Happened Before; The Search! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.