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

Cover photo features John Derek and Joan Evans. Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Art Cappello. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Vicki can't choose between tough hood Mike and cop Josh, but a holdup gone wrong forces her to make a decision. In another offbeat story with art by Mike Sekowsky, Julia falls for the man she meets after they both spot a flying saucer (a hot topic in the 1950s). Plus a comics biography of screen legend Marilyn Monroe. High Voltage Love; It Didn't Mean a Thing; Angry Lover; Dream Girl of the Month: Marilyn Monroe; Ghost of My Past; A Flying Saucer Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo features Jean Peters and Rossano Brazzi. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Bernard Baily, Ken Battefield, and Dick Giordano. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Kitten suspects Ken is up to no good when he suddenly has enough money for them to get married, but she didn't know he was making fake passports. Don helps Harriet's brother when he gets in legal trouble while they're all in France, but every move they make gets them deeper and deeper in trouble. Blind Susan is ready to marry Todd, but a head injury on her wedding day restores her sight, and suddenly she sees things in a different way regarding Todd and her marriage options. Betrayal; While They Wait!; Romance Shy; Love Unseen; What Would You Do? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Gina loves George, but his faith in her is shaken when he learns she turned a blind eye to her co-worker Charley as he embezzled from their bank. In a truly strange story, Vickie tries to break up her brother Kim's relationship because she's jealous, but the truth is stranger yet. In another strange story, Jane finds herself caught between her detective boyfriend and her long-lost brother, a hardened criminal. Heaven Is in Your Arms; My Terrible Sin!; Backstage Romance; Flesh and Blood; Remember the Past; My Unfaithful Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Insincerely Yours," pencils by Bob Powell; High school student Nancy meets soldier Ray, 12 years her senior, and dates him over the objections of her friends and family; When hes sent overseas, she stubbornly continues to write to him "to create excitement among her friends." "Mother had a Secret," pencils by Leon Winik, inks by Ray Osrin; Matty refuses to marry Jeff because hes a sailor and will be away for long periods at sea; Mattys mother Sally tells her the story of how she feared the same thing and lost the man she loved, Jim. Bio of actor Dale Robertson. "Rendezvous of the Heart" text story. "The Dark Veil"; Linda loves psychiatrist Joel; they become close treating Margot, whose boyfriend was killed in Korea right after she wrote him a break-up letter; Linda suspects Joel and Margot are becoming romantically involved and she undermines Margot's treatment, causing a relapse. "Desire Me"; Alice is blackmailed into working as a hostess in Aces skating rink/bar to protect her younger brother Peter, who went joy-riding in Aces car; Alice meets sailor Jim and tries to warn him away from the crooked joint. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"You Can't Forget Yesterday"; Vivians father gives her some rental properties to manage, and she discovers childhood friend Hank lives in one of them with his family; They fall in love, and Vivian offers to let Hanks family live rent-free while he finishes law school. "My Secret Sin!", pencils by Matt Baker (as John Baker), inks by Ray Osrin; Jean is left alone while her fiancé Ken works on his masters degree; She begins dating Nicky and breaks up with Ken when he finds out. Jean then realizes she doesnt love Nicky. "And Be My Love" text story. "New Secretary Wanted" text story. "Night of Retribution!", art by Bernard Baily; Secretary Claire intends to marry wealthy Fred, but dates Chuck and Roger in the meantime; Roger becomes angry when he catches Claire with Chuck; Claire breaks up a romance between co-workers Frank and Nina, and Nina vows revenge. "My Brief Encounter!", pencils by Leon Winik, inks by Ray Osrin; On a cross-country train trip to meet her fiancé Julius, Sylvia is captivated by Cardini, a handsome stranger; Shes rescued by the police, who explain that Cardini is a serial killer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.