Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) comic books

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Margot's secured a good job through long years of struggle, but then she makes everyone else work just as hard, including the man who loves her. Carol sabotages her roommate's chances for romance because she doesn't want to find another place to live. In a story that's a sign of its times, radio actress Marilyn lives in a boardinghouse until she gets her big break, and then she forgets her old friends for the trappings of stardom. Plus a PSA for Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel. Invitation to Heartbreak; I Spurned Love; Forgotten Rapture; Beautiful Dreamer; Unworthy of Romance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Beautiful Alma is so afraid of random dangers that she's practically agoraphobic, and that's hard on a romance. New arrival Lila falls for handsome Allan, but soon learns that he and his brother are social outcasts, because of their odd behavior. Ruth's dreams of a great romance from the days of chivalry almost blind her to the charms of Mel, right in front of her. Plus a PSA for Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel. The Alarmist; Guardian of My Heart; Belle of the Ball; I Lived in the Past. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Reporter Grace meets handsome Ray while covering the homeless problem, but after she falls for him, she doesn't know how to tell him he's the star of her stories. Scheming Sylvia sets up Amy and Steve to clear a path to Amy's job, but she didn't expect to fall for Steve herself. Jean pretends to be someone she isn't to win a man, but when he finds out the truth, she risks losing everything. Echo of Love; The Anguished Heart; Leading Lady; Trapped. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "Beyond Redemption!"; College student Jackie agrees to a date with Lefty, who is "much older" than she; They spend time together, but one night he robs a jewelry store while she is with him; Lefty says he made Jackie his accomplice so she will pressure her police detective father to get one of his gang released. "The Lie," art by Bob Powell; Factory worker Inez bets she can get foreman Jim to ask her for a date; She does, by telling him lies about her sick mother and impoverished student brother. "Love's Not-So-Sweet Song" Melody Ames text story by Robert Lucas. "My Guilty Heart"; Aspiring fashion designer Velma leaves her job and boyfriend Steve to join famous designer Ray; However, she learns Ray is a lecher and a fake who passes off his wifes designs as his own. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "The Choice," art by George Evans; Eileen meets Dennis at the train station; Dennis comes back from war and Eileen must tell him that she met Homer while Dennis was away and will marry Homer. "Guilty Love"; Madge is coming home on a bus, sitting next to Sam Nevins when the bus goes off a ravine and 18 die but Madge saves 6 people and also pulls out Sam from the wreck; Sam does not survive and Madge commits a crime of opportunity when she takes the $9,000 from Sam Nevins's pouch. "Handicap for Love" text story by John Martin. "A Hollow Triumph"; Laura lives in a small resort town and hates summer residents, calling them "outsiders"; This includes the recently moved in Dr. Chelsen; Despite their dating, she refuses at first to let him treat Jimmy, the delivery boy, when he is run over by an outsider. Life Story comic ad. True Confessions comic ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Sorority president Renee is used to getting her way, and when she sees boyfriend Larry with another girl, her controlling manner kicks in, in a story with art by comics legend Bob Powell. Mary dates boxer Danny, but when he starts losing bouts, she begins dating his rival Rocky. In another story, Carl is shocked that Mary's father made a crooked deal for uranium-rich land, and Mary doesn't know how to tell Carl that she actually made the deal. Sorority Scandal!; Follow the Winner; Secret Love; I Pledged My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Howard Boughner and others. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Waitress Helen finally gets a chance to make time with sailor Jay, but his friend Paul is always butting in. After her father's mortgage company is investigated, Bette feels the whole town has turned against her, including boyfriend Ricky. Laura goes on dates with handsome client George arranged by her boss, but her boyfriend Joe is going to find out sooner or later. Alias Mr. Cupid; Unspoken Love; Dizzy Daisy; The Heart Always Knows; I Was a Contact Girl; Sarcastic Sue. Final issue published by Fawcett; Charlton picked up the series a year later. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Leon Winick and Ray Osrin. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Party girl Kitty meets strait-laced Bill and gets him to loosen up, but he doesn't know about her career as a model and date-for-hire. Ruth tries to date her roommate Ricky's soldier pen-pal by pretending to be Ricky. Doris and a girlfriend take a cross-country trip, and end up mired in booze, scandal and a fake wedding. Failure in Love; Stolen Love; French Quarter Romance; He Never Knew; My Mock Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Betty falls for widowed single father Bob, but his mother thinks she's just after Bob's money and tries to break them up. Marilyn falls for Steve when he's "on the rebound" from another relationship, but she doesn't know what to do when the woman comes back. Orphaned Midge falls for farmer Gene, but she doesn't want to live like her late parents, poor subsistence farmers. My Secret Story; I Had My Hour; Hearts and Glowers; My Marriage of Fear. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Mechanic Jack wants to marry Noreen, but she's afraid of winding up impoverished and overworked like her parents. Wealthy Diane wants to marry engineer Allen, but her controlling family wants to approve him first. A woman falls for the handsome man she sees every day, not realizing he's a cop secretly assigned to protect her. Look for the Sun; Man in My Heart; Family Crisis; What, You Again?; Old Maid; No Mail; True Love; Stars in My Eyes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Virginia has a long-distance relationship with Hank, but that just brings her closer to handsome mailman Fred, in one of two stories with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Redheaded Claudia marries well-off John, but still feels their relationship is lacking compared to friends Deidi and Bob. Fran gets a "Dear Jane" letter from absent boyfriend Bill, but feels drawn to his handsome brother Carl. Plus advice on overcoming shyness. Uncancelled Love; We; How to Overcome Shyness; Practice Piano; Put Color in Your Life; My Substitute Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Sal Gentile and Dick Giordano. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Margie is engaged to farmer Ray, but a trip to Paris changes her perspective, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. June marries forest ranger Lew, but she's not prepared for his long absences... and then a forest fire puts everything in perspective. Regret; Long, Lonely Road; Always Yours; A Natural Beauty; Claire Gets Her Man; Love's Magic Spell. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. The first that newlywed Ruby hears of her husband's old flame Donna is when Donna drops by for a visit. A woman takes love for granted, until a crisis changes everything. Everyone sees Ray as a good-for-nothing drifter, except Beth, who believes he can be a success. An Old Flame; Dangerous Romance; Through Love's Eyes!; Just Don't; My Mixed-Up Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Vince Colletta. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Andrea meets Leo when he rescues her from a double-date gone wrong. Rhea returns to her hometown from the big city and everyone thinks she's a cosmopolitan girl, but it's all an act. Redheaded Shelly's family is ostracized because her father is an ex-convict, so they start over in another town, but she dreads new beau Bob learning about her past. Plus a cautionary tale about drifting into juvenile delinquency, in the Cold War public service announcement What You Do in Your Spare Time. ("The time is past when our nation could afford street-corner loafers!") Party Pooper; My Father's Past; How Good We Are!; The Perfect Man; The Role Called For Love; Your Role in the Cold War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Louise leaves her isolated Maine island community to go to college on the mainland, but she doesn't fit in, with her old-fashioned ways... and then she meets the boy named Bonzo. A promise made to her dying mother threatens a woman's happiness with the man she loves. Arlene meets Paul when he punches out her date for taking liberties. Strange to the Ways of Love; Lady in Distress; A Bird Tests Her Wings; Promise to Mamma. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Ernesto R. Garcia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Colletta and Ernesto R. Garcia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Leah and Mike fall in love while she's helping him run for the town council, but Wendie is in the way. A couple finds love on the rooftop. Tears, Not Kisses; Rooftop Romeo; I Don't Want to be Different. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by David Mangiarotti, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Wayne Howard. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. A woman takes a gamble on love in Las Vegas, where everything is a gamble. A woman fears that the man she loves will die. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family star Danny Bonaduce. Please... Don't Die; Fickle Heart; Taking a Chance on Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.