Secret Hearts (1949) comic books 1962

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.

This issue features the art swiped and used by Roy Lichtenstein's in his famous Pop Art pieces "Drowning Girl" and "Hopeless". 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.