Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) comic books 1963-1965

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Fracchio, Sal Gentile, Vince Colletta and Dick Giordano. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Beverly and Kenny find their wedding plans and their relationship suffering from the interference of their families. Stella tries to shield Mike from the indifference of his girlfriend Doris, because she's secretly in love with Mike herself. Wealthy Ellen is suddenly kissed by steelworker Anton while touring her father's foundry, and it turns out he's her old flame Tony, now buff and confident. We Settled the Argument; Long, Silent Love; To Meet a Man; The Magic of a Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Dick Giordano. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Lonely Cara meets handsome Al and sparks fly, but then she learns that he's a gambler who lives on the edge of the law. Redheaded Gilda meets Joe at a party and hits it off, so she's confused when she sees him the next day and he acts like he doesn't know her. Laura knows that the new guy on her radar is a "woman hater," but she falls for him anyway. The Blind Side; I Need You; The Eyes of Love; Editor Meets Writer; Impossible Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Dick Giordano. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Nina has worked to become a top fashion editor, but she still longs for a man who sees her as a woman and not an editor. Librarian Connie falls for wealthy Brad, but his parents don't think she's good enough for him. Diane falls for Tim, but then she learns about his fiancee in Detroit, and his reluctance to talk about it threatens to drive them apart. No Business for Love; Edge of Despair; A Good Place to Cry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Vince Colletta and Jack Keller. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Beth marries boy next door Larry, whom she's known all her life, but they still have to get used to each other's quirks. Cheerleader Lois falls for football star Dave, but he has a reputation as a ladies' man. Trudy needs a break from housewifery and some time catching up with an old friend, but forgets that her husband's boss is coming over for dinner that evening. Three Cheers for Love; Next Door Love; Love and Kisses; The American Way! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Caterer Grace wonders if she'll ever get to plan her own wedding, and then she meets Tom. Claire likes to play the field, and doesn't mind if others do the same, but soon learns she's developed a dreaded "reputation." Ellen finds love and drama when her parents send her on a cruise for graduation. Everyone's Wedding But Mine; Easy Come Easy Go!; Rally for Romance; Too Soon for Marriage; Graduation Present. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Kathy doesn't know how to tell her sister Eve that she's fallen for Eve's boyfriend Gil. Redheaded Ella risks her friendship with Betty when she goes after Betty's boyfriend Marty. Lisa loves Doug, but feels an obligation to care for her aging father. Plus a vintage ad for "photo pillow cases" featuring TV doctors (and teen heartthrobs) Ben Casey (Vince Edwards) and Dr. Kildare (Richard Chamberlain). Caught Between Two Loves; The Spoiled Brat; Saturday for Shopping; Obligation to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman loves the world heavyweight boxing champion (whose name is "Jeep La Sorda"), but struggles to remain with him through the challenges of fame. Alice is conflicted when her daughter starts dating the son of Rod, the man who broke her heart decades before. Redheaded Lola exaggerates her wealth to impress handsome movie producer Jerry, but she didn't expect to fall in love with him. Tortured Past; A Hero's Love; Mercury No. 13; That Lucky Touch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Gentile, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman wonders if she made the right choice of man when she sees that Mark is now dating Dorothy. Mimi persuades wealthy Guy Riddle to fall in love with her, but Vito knows that she's actually a girl from the slums and her own status is exaggerated. Pamela's newlywed happiness is marred by the secret from her past that she dreads everyone will find out. The Ladder of Love; If He Ever Learns; Realism Versus Romance; Loyal and Lasting Love; Guilty of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Gentile, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Kevin swears to return to Mary, even though he's shipping out with the Navy in the morning. Redheaded nurse Cynthia Doyle is alarmed by Dr. Benson's negative reaction to news of her engagement, but Benson says he's just worried about losing a nurse. (Cynthia previously had her own series from Charlton.) Actors Tom and Nancy begin dating on the eve of their show opening, but when fame strikes, Tom wonders if she still feels the same. Lovers Return; Cynthia Doyle, Nurse in Love: New Career; Fish to be Caught; A Kiss at Curtain Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Tony Tallarico, Nina Tallarico, and Bill Montes. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Jill meets a handsome cowboy while on vacation at the dude ranch. Jim's date can't imagine why he wants to end their date early, but she doesn't know about the surprise party. A harrowing plane flight gives a flight attendant a new perspective on whether she should marry her pilot boyfriend. Dude Ranch; Rich Boy's Plaything; When Love Calls; Surprise; Wings of Love; The Big Question. Final issue under this title; the series continues (for one more issue) as Time for Love (1967) #53. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.