Sweethearts Vol. 2 (1954-1973) comic books 1959

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Marie is torn when she's attracted to the man who arrested her brother, in a story that may be the work of noted good-girl artist Matt Baker. Jane decides to play "hard to get" with Bill, but she shouldn't toy with his emotions. Eva falls for Bob, but first she must find out if the rumors about him are true. Plus a vintage PSA, Janice Has a Date and 'Fun with Pop'. Pity Isn't Love; Love Is a Game; Scandal; Ashamed; The Boy Next Door. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. A woman's scarf leads to romance, but later, his loss of interest in the scarf suggests to her that he's getting ready to move on. After a big fight, redheaded Gina remembers her first dates with Neil. Sharon loves football player Jack, but he has no confidence in himself, so she sets out to change that. Plus vintage advice for readers on money and marriage. The Scarf; He Loves Me Not; Money Matters May Mar Marriage; Playing the Part; The New Dress. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Nobody understands why Dory won't marry her small-town boyfriend Fred - least of all Fred - but she wants something more than life in Plainville. Nurse Donna falls for handsome patient Bud, but then she meets his controlling Aunt Mae. Janet works in a truck stop and has put her country-club days behind her, until she meets her old boyfriend Sam, who is still part of the upper class. Plus a vintage full-page ad for a home-study course in nursing ("Enjoy steady pay every day as a Nurse"), right in the middle of the nurse story. The Man I Love; The Wrong One; The Biggest Treasure of All; I Don't Belong. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Jon D'Agostino and Vince Colletta. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Betty has social anxiety and can't tell handsome new neighbor Larry how she feels about him. Reporter Ann interviews local hero Cliff and finds him a conceited snob - but undeniably handsome. Sue is concerned when her sister starts dating notorious ladies' man Mark Miller...but then Mark tells Sue he's really interested in her, not her sister. Near You; Snap Judgment; Interview with a Hero; Yes, Yes, Yes!; Mistrusting Miss; When Marvin Returns. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and unknown. She was voted the prettiest girl in the senior class...her future plans included the best of everything...but it was through her inflated ego and her scathing contempt for others less fortunate, that she became..."The Girl Who Lost Everything"! Also featuring: "The Campus Queen!"; "The Oldest Trick in the Book!"; and "Hildie"! Plus: 1-page fillers "Lovers' Quarrel" and "The Necklace"! Also: 2-page text story "Our Own Home"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.