Sweethearts (1954-1973 Charlton) comic books
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Issue #39
Published 1956 by Charlton Comics Group.$33.00
View scans- Centerfold detached at one staple.
Cover photo features '50s teen heartthrob Sal Mineo. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Redheaded Eileen is ready to marry Dan, her high-school sweetheart, until wealthy Miss Rink casts doubt on their future together. A woman is outraged to see Burke the elevator operator repeatedly kissing a female resident of his building. (It's his wife.) Cleo is engaged to George, but then she meets his handsome brother Andy during the wedding preparations. One Last Kiss; The Easy Path; A Furtive Kiss; Happy Houseboat; A Greater Love; Conflict. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #55
Published 1960 by Charlton Comics Group.$18.00
View scan- Corner piece torn out, slightly affects art.
Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Sinnott? & Vince Colletta and Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani. They were in love and time seemed to fly on the wings of their romance! But then the past rose to haunt her and threaten her future! She found that she had to..."Break With The Past"! Also featuring: "Typed By Romance"; "The Man Who Dared"; and "A Woman Scorned"! Plus: 2-page text story "Love Permit"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #66
Published Jul 1962 by Charlton Comics Group.$37.00
Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott 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. Newlywed Doris accompanies hubby Cleve everywhere, even to sports games and things she'd rather skip, and wonders why he feels smothered. Peg and Bud meet for numerous dates, but circumstances keep interrupting them just when things are heating up. Ruth loves sailor Sam, but her friends think she can do better, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus a vintage ad for color stills of popular stars of the day, including Troy Donahue, Sandra Dee, Pat Boone and other teen heartthrobs of the '50s. Together My Love; Sunshine Rain; Kiss Love Goodbye; Martha Marsden Meditates; The Wrong Love. 32 pages, Full Color.
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Issue #71
Published 1963 by Charlton Comics Group.$9.00
View scans- .5" Spine split from botton. Centerfold detached. Staple rust. Rust migration.
Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Wealthy Pamela dates grease monkey Jerry, but he's uncomfortable with her family and threatened by her wealth, wanting to support them both. Librarian Jane makes herself over into a vivacious redhead to attract handsome actor Brad, but it turns out he likes the librarian type. Kathy has a lot of explaining to do when Mark and Lloyd finally find out about each other. Detour to Love; Glamor Girl; The First Love; Blind Jealousy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #76
Published Mar 1964 by Charlton Comics Group.$27.00
View scans$41.00
$8.00
View scan- Water damage.
Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Sal Gentile and Dick Giordano. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Cal and Margo want to get married, but her parents take her on a cruise to Europe first, to see if that changes how they feel. Hildy and Jack have a Grease-style summertime romance at camp, but she's puzzled by his behavior back in the real world. Helen falls for handsome, two-fisted truck driver Bruce when he punches out a guy for making a pass at her. Test of Love; Just for Laughs; Woman Chaser; Sweet Second Thoughts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #88
Published Aug 1966 by Charlton Comics Group.$12.00
Edited by Pat Masulli. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano? and unknown. According to the coroner, he was killed instantly...and although her name wasn't mentioned in the report, she knew she was directly responsible for Jerry Carew's death! A lifetime for tragedy...a lifetime for regret...a "Lifetime for Tears"! Also featuring: "No Nice Girl" and "This Must Be Love"! Plus: 1-page text story "The Fumbler"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #93
Published Jun 1967 by Charlton Comics Group.$9.30
Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Ernesto R. Garcia 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. In a story that reflects its time, Ingrid meets handsome soldier Ben at a USO dance. Gloria thinks Boyd is only after one thing, so she's surprised when he attempts to defend her honor and gets beaten up for his trouble. Lola falls for the older gentleman who's just moved into her neighborhood. This was one of the first Charlton comics to include credits; the lettering, all typeset, is credited to "A. Machine." Stranger in My Heart; Flowers and Little Kisses; Just Jeannette; A Mature Man's Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #98
Published Jun 1968 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.50
Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Ernesto R. Garcia. Stories by unknown. Art by Ernesto R. Garcia, Vince Colletta? and unknown. Bob has just whispered that he loves her...she'd give anything to be able to love him in return, but she can't...because there, nearby where he always is, is Greg...the boy she's been crazy about all along! Don't miss..."Mismatch"! Also featuring: "Miss Atwood And The Fountain Of Youth" and "Summer Bliss...Autumn Heartbreak"! Plus: 1-page "Just Jeannette" text piece by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
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Issue #107
Published Nov 1969 by Charlton Comics Group.$3.10
Edited by Sal Gentile. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia, Nicholas & Tony Ferme and unknown. Ginger throws a week-long party where the only rules are to never give your last name to keep serious romances from developing. Sharon and Mike break the rule in..."Weekend In Kicksville"! Claire decides that Gary is the man for her in..."Plan Your Kisses"! And can Evvie's head overrule her heart? Read..."Unlovable Me!" Plus: letters page "Teen-Age Troubles" by Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #109
Published Mar 1970 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.40
Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Scoott (?) and Nestor Olivera. Stories by unknown. Art by Scoott (?), Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Nestor Olivera. She has all she yearned for! Why isn't Teresa happy now? Find out in..."I'll Have More Than Anyone"! Luella swings with style in..."Too Much"! And Vince will never hold her in his arms again...because they tell her he's dead! Don't miss..."Why Can't I Cry"! Plus: 1-page story "He's Too Much"! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #118
Published Sep 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.49
$5.80
Last 15c cover priced issue. Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello & Vince Alascia, Leandro Sesarego and Charles Nicholas & Alascia. Featuring: "They All...Love Me!"; "If You Love Me..."; and "Frolic for Four"! Plus: 1-page stories "She's the Most!" and "Not Right For Him"! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.
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$30 Charlton Sweethearts #118 1971 Qualified 7.5 VF- OW/W pages. Nice! Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #119
Published Oct 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$6.60
First 20c cover priced issue. Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Luis Avila. Stories by unknown. Art by Luis Avila, Nicky Zann & Vince Alascia, Pete Morisi and Charles Nicholas & Alascia. Barney wants to tie the knot...but marriage is such an outmoded institution! Read..."Men are Unessential"! Also featuring: "Let Me Go, Lover!"; "Who Will I Love Tomorrow?"; "Don't Be So Good to Me"; and the 1-page story "The Universal Language"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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Issue #120
Published Nov 1971 by Charlton Comics Group.$2.70
$2.50
Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Art Cappello? Stories by unknown. Art by Leandro Sesarego, Pete Morisi and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. 'Till Derek came along, she had never heard of a rock festival...she tried to change because she loves him so, but she's still..."From Another World"! Also featuring: "Good-Bye, Paradise"; "How to Heal a Broken Heart"; and the 1-page stories "Heartbreak" and "Lesson in Love"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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$50 Charlton Sweethearts #120 1971 8.5 VF+ OW/W mostly White pages. Great Cover! Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #123
Published Mar 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.49
Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Art Cappello? Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez & Jeannette Elier and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Peter loves the island...but she hates it! She mustn't fall in love with him and get stuck on the wretched..."Bleak Island"! Also featuring: "Demonstration of Love" and "Never Trust a Sailor!" Plus: pin-up of Shirley Jones! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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$40 Charlton Sweethearts #123 1972 8.0 VF OW/W mostly White pages. Nice! Great Cover Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #124
Published Apr 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$4.40
Edited by Sal Gentile. Cover by Gustavo Trigo & Mauser. Stories by unknown. Art by Gustavo Trigo & Mauser, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Don Perlin. Melinda doesn't like dating Joel...then sneaking away to spend her time with Bud! See how she fares in..."Cutting Out"! Also featuring: "Too Many Lovers"; "Loving Care"; and the 1-page story "Too Much"! Plus: pin-up of Bobby Sherman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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$12 Charlton Sweethearts #123 1972 5.5 F- OW/W Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #126
Published Jul 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.49
Edited by Sal Gentile. Painted Cover by Art Cappello? Stories by unknown. Art by Fred Himes (as Ezell), Oswal and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Dual ownership of a boat seldom works out. When Leah loses David as a partner, unusual circumstances force her to take Rufus as a partner. Leah's mind tells her this is a no-no, but her heart forges ahead, insisting "Never Sell Your Dream"! The question is...how could it possibly work? Also featuring: "Not My World"; "All a Girl Could Want"; and the 1-page story "Office Party"! Plus: mod 3-in-1 illustration of Bobby Sherman by Tony Tallarico! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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$30 Charlton Sweethearts #126 1972 7.5 VF- OW/W pages. Nice! $30 Charlton Sweethearts #126 1972 7.5 VF- OW/W mostly White pages. Nice! Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #130
Published Dec 1972 by Charlton Comics Group.$10.00
Edited by George Wildman. Cover by Oswal. Stories by unknown. Art by Oswal, Art Cappello, Jack Abel and Fred Himes (as Ezell). Ben would do anything to become a doctor...even if it meant using her! Don't miss..."Which Road to Love"! Also featuring: "The Creep Next Door"; "When She Returns"; and the 1-page story "Break Up!" Plus: pin-up of Danny Bonaduce! And: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.
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$20 Charlton Sweethearts #130 1972 6.5 F+ OW/W Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #137
Published Dec 1973 by Charlton Comics Group.$5.49
$5.49
Stories and art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. 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 loves the danger and excitement of dating a race-car driver, until tragedy strikes. Seeking a rich husband, Eve goes sailing at the marina and meets Rick, but Rick isn't what he seems. Paula has a crush on Dean, the married man she baby-sits for, but it seems an impossible love. Loser's Reward; What Are Friends For; Love and Money; Just Jeannette; The Now Feeling; A Love I'll Never Know! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.
