Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) comic books 1952

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. The romance between Artie and Fran is strained after he finds out that she put her aging father in a home, then lied about it, in a story that reveals attitudes of the time about aging. Amy has a racket marrying men so they can avoid immigration procedures, but it falls apart when she meets Rene, who really loves her. Nan loves Rod, the photographer she works for, but sleazy Bill threatens their happiness with a faked photograph. The Passing Years; Another Side of Love; Spell on Romance; I Was a Border Racket Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and Sheldon Moldoff. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Janice falls for Ray, but he questions her relationship with her boss, Mr. Lassner, and if she's taking advantage of his generosity. Marriage counselor Julia finds her next case particularly challenging when she falls for the male half of the couple, handsome Vic. Joyce works at a home for wayward boys, but when she falls for fellow teacher Kirk, she makes a choice that threatens to drive them apart. Big-Hearted; I Was a Courtship and Marriage Counselor; Crossroads Courtship; Heart Astray. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Howard Boughner and John Martin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Wealthy socialite Arlene falls for handsome gas-station attendant Bruce, but their social differences may drive them apart, as she doesn't think he can be seen at her kinds of parties. Helen finds her social anxiety around Dick disappears when she's had a few drinks, but that quickly turns into an even worse problem. Model and "taxi dancer" Kathy falls for soldier Phil, one of her dates, but she soon learns that her boss has been drugging and robbing the dates, including Phil. The Price of Love; Dizzy Daisy; The Well of Darkness; Love in Low Register; If I Forgive You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans and John Martin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Wealthy Ellen is in danger of losing her soldier beau Steve when he learns that she made her fortune on the black market during the war, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Actress Selma plans an attempt to swim the English Channel, but she risks losing handsome Mike when he learns it's a publicity stunt and she never intended to finish. Bookish Ann intends to spend her year in France studying, but the City of Lights has a way of bringing romance to the fore. Plus a vintage entry form for the "Ideal Man" story contest. Exchange Student; I Tried To Swim The English Channel; Love in Rhyme; Blackmarketeer! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Ruth Sterling and Robert Burns. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Looking for adventure, Bette falls in with the female hoboes that ride the rails and live a secret existence, but her parents and boyfriend are horrified. Jilted by her boyfriend and failing out of journalism school, Elena thinks her life is over and follows her parents to Florida, but then she meets Harry. A comics version of the classic love poem "A Red, Red Rose" written by Robert Burns. Plus comics biographies of Hollywood "dream beaus" Jeff Chandler and Ronald Reagan (!), and another vintage entry form for the "Ideal Man" story contest. Girl on the Road; Dream Beau of the Month: Jeff Chandler; To Weep No More; A Red, Red Rose; Actor's Love; Dream Beau of the Month: Ronald Reagan; Love Is a Game. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Howard Boughner and Ruth Sterling. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Jeanette makes a living by setting up her traveling goods store wherever disasters strike, but then she meets handsome Neil, who accuses her of living off of other people's misery. "Journeyman printer" Lonny settles in the small town where Jean works in a print shop, but when he feels she's betrayed him, he decides to leave on the next freight out of town. Helen's grandfather leaves her the family cave and its tourist business, and she meets handsome Ted, the archaeologist, but a cave-in forces her to risk her life to save trapped tourists. Crisis!; Pilot Pete Gives the Bird!; Miss Yesterday; The Best Kind of a Gift; Dizzy Daisy; Love Interred. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and Ruth Sterling. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Diner waitress Norma and customer Phil fall for each other, but money matters and a moral choice threaten to drive them apart. Lil falls for handsome jet pilot Ross, but she's not prepared for the dangers that go with his chosen duty. Wendy dates boxer Steve, but when he wants to go to medical school, she encourages him to stay in the ring, then fears for the fighter he's become. No Replacement for Love!; I Loved a Jet Pilot; Those Faraway Places; The Awakening. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Pete Costanza and Ruth Sterling. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Susie falls for smooth-talking, talented Artie, but too late she realizes that he's a loser and she really loved Jerry all along. Jailbird Nancy tells the story of how it all went wrong, and the secret past that endangered Evan, the man she loved. Store detective Rick falls for beautiful would-be shoplifter Julie and gets her a job, but when things start to disappear, Julie is a prime suspect. I Fell for His Line!; The Personal Tragedy of Nancy Cole; Love or Nerves; The Mask of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Glenda goes to see a performance by her old flame Derek, now a successful pianist, and reflects on how it all went wrong. Nan loves sailor Joe, despite the time they spend apart, but it looks like it's all over when he learns about her one past indiscretion. In a different story, tale-spinner Joe is a soldier who inflates his war record to impress Bonnie, then risks losing her when she later finds out. Song of My Heart; The Hidden Truth; Sweethearts "Ideal Man Contest"; Conflict. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Diane loves boarding-house neighbor Tommy, but he's got a bad feeling about the weekend she's spending at wealthy Bert's house with other models, and he's right. Joan is bored with steady Henry, but by the time she realizes how much better he is than other men, it may be too late to save their relationship. In a Western romance story, sheriff's daughter Tiny is the only one who believes that Stuart is innocent, but a mob is convinced he's guilty. Plus the winners of the second "Ideal Man" reader essay contest offer a glimpse of the '50s. This Thing Called Experience; Accused Love; No Other Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Annette hopes to marry Murray so he'll take her out of her tiny little seacoast town and its fishing community, but it turns out those are the things he likes best about her world. Postwar WAC (female military officer) Edna has the chance to marry into a wealthy, connected family, but she falls for middle-class reporter Hank. Nina falls for handsome David, but when they keep running into each other, he thinks she's spying on him. Plus the winners of the third "Ideal Man" reader essay contest offer a glimpse of the '50s. A Stranger to Her Own; You Cant Chain the Man You Love; This Time for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.