Career Girl Romances (1966) comic books 1968-1970

Cover by Ernesto R. Garcia. Stories and art by Ernesto R. Garcia and Joe Gill. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Samantha knows that Max is the brains behind their ad campaigns, but he needs help with his people skills, and she's just the one to give it to him. Viola finds love with Lew, but her roommate Kaye can't get over losing her husband in Vietnam. United Nations employee Susan begins a forbidden romance with diplomat Marcel. Plus fashion advice from the 1960s. Living Is for Loving; An International Affair; Styled for Romance; The Gig Is Glamor! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Ernesto R. Garcia and Joe Gill. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Office manager Doris is forced to fire Mike, but she hasn't given up on him, in a story that features an image of a man spanking a woman, a product of its times. Scientist Bob doesn't give Flo a second look when she's in her lab coat, so she invites him to a party where she can wear her 1960s miniskirt. UN employee Susan risks an international incident when she begins a romance with Soviet envoy Feodor. Plus fashion advice from the 1960s. Living Is For Loving; An International Affair; Styled for Romance; The Gig Is Glamor! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. When Tommy is reported missing in action in Vietnam, Wendy joins the Red Cross so she can go to Saigon in..."Saigon Kisses"! Ellen uses her vacation to get a job in the Catskills as a waitress so she can hunt for a man in..."The Hunting Season"! And Marcia joins the Ghouls as their lead singer, but they only want her for her looks, not her voice, in..."Songs Without Love"! Plus: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. In a story (and cover) as provocative now as it was then, a schoolgirl is attracted to her teacher. Flight attendant Tessa is put off by pilot Sam's standoffish manner, but he comes in handy when Frenchman "Pierre" makes a pass on the Eiffel Tower. Plus romance advice from the 1960s. I'll Buy Your Kisses; Teen-Age Troubles; Rendezvous on Cloud 9; A Kiss for Teacher. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A woman lets an old lover back into her life, despite her better judgment. A student teacher disagrees with handsome, by-the-book faculty member Mr. Clarke. In a story that's a product of its time, model Rosalie loses her job when she gains a few extra pounds, but that may not be the end of her career. Plus an anti-drug PSA featuring Jonnie Love. The Next Lesson Is Heartbreak; The Eyes of Love; Jonnie Love Speaks Out on Narcotics; Yesterday's Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Cleo must kiss a fellow traveler to be safe from bandits in Mexico, and her thought is, "I wish he didn't have a beard," in a story that's a product of its times. A female scientist insists that love, romance and kissing are merely biological phenomena, but a male colleague offers a different perspective. Screenwriter Sam and his actress girlfriend Annette have some choices to make when powerful movie star Brant takes a liking to Annette. Plus an illustrated poem with art by Tony Tallarico, billed as "Charlton Comics mini-poster #1." Kiss or Be Killed; Teen-Age Troubles; I'll Make You a Star, My Darling; A Ditty; A Kiss Is Merely a Biological Phenomenon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Redheaded Miss Trent becomes the secretary to a successful writer, but doesn't know how to tell him she thinks he's sold out. Pamela falls for Ken, even though she knows he's perpetrated a hoax. Plus an illustrated poem with art by Tony Tallarico, billed as "Charlton Comics mini-poster #2." It features the character Jonnie Love and verse by William Shakespeare. Only Talent for Love; Behind That Leering Smile; The Thief Also Steals Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. An actress falls in love with her leading man during a romantic scene. A church deacon falls in love with a woman accused of witchcraft. The Deacon and the Devil's Daughter; Lost Love; Wounded Heart; The Role Is Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Nestor Olivera. Stories and art by Nestor Olivera, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A woman refuses a fortune in oil to be with the man she loves, but what is he going to think about it? Bonnie is fiercely protective of the horse stables established by her father, and resents the handsome bearded man sent to inspect the horses for potentially fatal infectious diseases. A woman declares that marriage is not for her. The Love Handicap; Just Jeannette; Not The Marrying Type; Black Gold or Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

First 15c cover priced issue. Cover by Luis Avila. Stories by unknown. Art by Luis Avila, Leandro Sesarego and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Featuring: "How to Succeed in Love"; "Teach Me With Kisses"; and "Yes, Sir, I Love You"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

"Circus Girl," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Wilma is engaged with her aerialist partner Anton; But Wilma is shaken when he becomes enraged with jealousy and accuses her of flirting with Ernie, a young man who just joined the circus; Eventually, Anton and Wilma discover that Ernie is also an aerialist and he has paid a girl to pretend to be Wilma with him in the shadows of the tents. "Save Your Kisses For Me"; Laura is engaged to actor Guy Talbot, but feels his kiss on camera with actress Brigit LaFrance is more than acting; Guy professes that Brigit doesn't really care for him, but Brigit continues to irritate Laura with her insinuations; When Laura thinks that Guy is with Brigit in her apartment, she decides to go there to tell her off; However, Brigit is with her own husband, Gaston. "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. "A Lesson for the Teacher"; Rita is serving as a teacher in Appalachia on a volunteer basis; When she gives advice to young Sally Ann, her ignorance of the girl's poverty starts her off on the wrong foot with the girl's widower father, Ray Whitley; Rita has difficulty making friends in the hills, but her perseverance wins over Sally Ann and Ray. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Bells. Stories and art by Bells, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Andrea is hired to help Nick the playwright, and ends up loving Nick the man. Michael learns that Elaine, the woman he loves, is really Shelly, a CIA agent who's setting him up for a bust. I Betray You, My Love; Love Thief; Teen-Age Troubles; The Role Is Love; A Hopeless Case. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

"My Greatest Role," art by Nestor Olivera; Leanna Horten is a successful actress; She sees a lot of Hugh Duncan, who wants her to sign with his agency; Leanna has to determine if Hugh really loves her or just wants her to sign with his agency to make money. "Proof Enough" text story. Statement of ownership; Total No. Copies Printed 200,000; Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors and Counter Sales 140,00; Office Use, Left-Over, Unaccounted, Spoiled After Printing 59,855. "How Do You Say Kiss In Italian?", pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Rita works in a travel agency; When an employee in Venice gets food poisoning, Rita is asked to go to Italy to take over for her; There she meets Giovanni who pursues her relentlessly even though she can't speak Italian; Finally, she discovers that 'Giovanni' is actually Joe Conlon, who has only been pretending to speak Italian and actually only speaks English. "Last Chance For Love"; Susan Farr, assistant editor for Lens magazine, is sent to get an article from Cy Rollins; Cy seems more interested in Susan than finishing his assignment; As his deadline approaches, he arranges a date with Susan, but misses the date and she can't contact him; When he shows up the next day at the editorial office, Susan learns he had been telephoning the wrong number. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Leandro Sesarego. Stories and art by Leandro Sesarego, Angel Luna and Nestor Olivera. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Serena is forced to choose between a career and love, a concept that was getting a lot of airplay in 1970. Ruth is a bush pilot, but the man she loves is still overcoming flight-related trauma from the war. Tennis or Kisses?; 100 Miles from Romance; Choosing a Career: Engineer; The Many Faces of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Madeline finds love, but is it real, or just an expression of her loneliness? Kirby Thorne's wealthy mother hires a secretary whose sole duty is to keep Kirby away from "unacceptable" women...but the secretary herself is a beautiful blonde. Since they broke up, Tommy and Della have both moved on to successful lives and other loves, but she still secretly loves him. The Blonde Bodyguard; Strange Kisses; Choosing a Career: Conservation; A Million Miles from Moonlight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Teacher Carol begins an unlikely romance with truck driver Joe, but wonders if they're too different. Timothy plans to marry his sweetheart when he gets out of the Army, but life has other plans. Tanis falls for Avery while helping him manage his father's estate, in a story with some good-girl art by Art Cappello and Vince Alascia. A Place for Crying; Heir to My Heart; Just Jeannette; Two Worlds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

"A Man Who Has Everything," pencils by Norman (Norman Nodel ?), inks by Gino; June is an airline stewardess in love with two men; In Boston, she has serenity and security with Jonathan; In Miami, Craig has charm and is a real blast; But when June's friend Evelyn calls in sick, June replaces her on a flight to Dallas. "These Empty Hearts," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Clarissa is an executive secretary in New York who has her choice of the handsomest, most talented men. But she finds them to be cardboard men who only want to be 'with it' instead of being themselves; She returns to her hometown and meets Jiggs Donlon. Letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. "His Love Will Destroy Me"; Jennifer Slade has been striving for an art career all her life; When Gabe Alton comes into her life, she is afraid marriage will wreck her career. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.