Career Girl Romances (1966) comic books

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile and others. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Teacher Gail is torn between steady George and nerdy new hire Tom. Teen rock star Melody has no time for romance and is desperately lonely, in a story featuring a one-panel cameo by the early-era Beatles. A decorator starts to fall for her handsome, wealthy client Todd, who's all business. The Season for Flowers; The Twenty-first of May; Sing a Song for Johnnie; What a Dinosaur Can Do; Exercise at the Office; Designing Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. At 22, she was the most photographed woman in the Western Hemisphere...a member of the international jet-set. At 23, she was a has-been! Don't miss..."A Broken Life"! Can a female lawyer also be a woman? Find out in..."The Laws Of Love"! And "Keep Your Heart Free," her superiors in the social service agency always told her...but sometimes it was impossible not to get involved! Plus: Instructions for turning odd pieces of cotton cloth into a patchwork cover-up for a bathing suit or pajamas in the 1-page "Pretty Patchwork"; and how to mix apple pie with chocolate fudge icing to create something to serve a date after a movie in the 1-page "Hostess Tips-Double Dazzle"! Also: 2-page text story "Beautiful Betsy"! 32 pages, full color. Statement of ownership--average print run 219,290; average paid circulation 118,281. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta studio and unknown. Nurse Betsy Crane stars in "The Dedicated Man"! Can a private secretary mix career and romance? Read..."Secrets Of A Secretary"! Her job at the travel agency was dull, so she sold herself a vacation trip and discovered that..."Three Months Make A Lifetime"! And Diana focused so hard on the notion of fame on the stage that she blurred Adam from her mind in..."Ring Down The Curtain"! Plus: 1-page text story "Woman To Woman"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Ernesto Garcia Seijas. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Ernesto Garcia Seijas, Norman Nodel, Tony Tallarico and Joe Gill. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A Hollywood publicist turns a struggling actor into a famous leading man, and falls for him in the process. Emily is hired by a fight manager to use her feminine wiles to keep boxer "Farmer Lund" from giving up the ring and going back to the farm - but what happens if she falls in love? Plus fashion advice from the 1960s. Siren's Song of Sorrow; The Best Job in the World; Tomorrow's Tears; Styled for Romance; A Lover Type. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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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.

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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.

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Cover by Art Cappello and Joe Sinnott. Stories and art by Ralph Reese, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Congresswoman Linda falls in love with an indigent man, but what will the voters think? Wealthy Jane falls for cowboy Andy after he saves her from a flood, in a story with art by future National Lampoon legend Ralph Reese. Tour guide Kathy is not supposed to date the tourists, but Rafe is handsome and determined. Plus, the PSA "Choosing a Career" examines "Career, Marriage, or Both?" a loaded question in 1971. Vote for Me, Darling; A Kiss to Awaken My Heart; The Third Time Around; Choosing a Career: Career, Marriage, or Both?; No Prospects. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Derek unknowingly breaks Maureen's heart when he tells her he's never getting married, in a story (and cover) featuring some classic 1970s fashion. Della is engaged to millionaire Marlo, but falls for Ben, the injured football player Marlo just fired. Judy and the Dude; Dumb Blonde; Just Jeannette; The Face of Love; Greener Grass. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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"What Do I Need?", pencils by Art Cappello, inks by Vince Alascia; Laura's life plan is to be a nurse and marry a young doctor who'll be very rich; Dr. Charles Scanlon seems like he could be the man she needs; Charles is on the verge of getting a lucrative medical partnership, but his conscience requires him to return to the inner city and help a colleague at a neighborhood clinic. "Nobody Wants A Girl Auto Mechanic!"; Lisa Ann Potter applies for auto mechanic jobs, but no one will hire her; She applies at Chuck's Auto Repair and is turned down there too despite the "Mechanic Wanted" sign in front of his shop; But Chuck's sister, Mae, stages a protest that forces Chuck to hire Mae. "If He Were Mine"; Belinda is an actress who sets her sights on famous young director Hal Cole; But Hal is engaged to Gloria Smith, an ageing star of other days; When Gloria finds out about Belinda's attempt to steal Hal, she has Belinda's part cut from the script; Belinda can no longer get acting jobs in Hollywood. "Sure To Die!"; Ellen Steavens has a brain tumor and is convinced she will die. She tells her fiance Bob that she never wants to see him again; But Nurse Cynthia Treat urges Bob to be patient and he is waiting for Ellen when she wakes up following surgery. Plus: 1-page pin-up poster of David Cassidy! Also: 1-page Choosing a Career text piece by Jeannette Copeland. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Never Waste Your Kisses!", pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Leah was raised in a poor family who scrimp to get her through a two-year community college; Gardner Lane is from a very rich family, but Leah doesn't want to waste her time with him because she doesn't think she has a chance. Shirley Jones illustration by Tony Tallarico! "Remember Me?", art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Paula Cramer and Walt Odum were once engaged, but Walt comes back from Viet Nam half-crazy after an attack leaves him badly injured; Paula tries to move on with her life and becomes a stewardess. 1-page Choosing a Career text piece by Jeannette Copeland. Statement of ownership--average print run 215,000; average paid circulation 145,030. "The Girl Who Didn't Need Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Claire Ridgeley is a beautiful, talented young actress. But she has to decide if she is willing to give up her career for Ted Rumsen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by A. Martinez & Jean Elier. Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez & Jean Elier, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Jack Abel. As an airline stewardess, she has dated the most interesting men in the world! So why does this simple cowboy...fascinate her? Find out in..."Country Boy"! Also featuring: "Will Anyone Care?" and "Take a Letter, Darling"! Plus: 1-page Choosing a Career text piece "Bank Teller" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Not Cool But Very Cute" and "Come Fly With Me"! And: Alan is too much like her dad...untalented and unambitious. The only reason she would let him near her is to..."Kiss Him For Kicks"! Plus: 1-page advice piece "From Camp Fire Girl To Career"! Also: puzzle page "Find-A-Word"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.