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Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) comic books 1956-1969

  • Issue #3
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 3
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Dick Giordano. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Bill and Lise's marriage is barely 24 hours old when his mother visits, but is she truly interfering, or is Lise just oversensitive? Overhearing her husband Burt, Gwen lets jealousy get the better of her. When a woman asks for "a ring," her fiance says he'll call her every day. Two Alone; To Love and Honor; Lee Gets Her Man; Give Love a Chance; Of Course He Will; The Quiet Heart Is Home; The House by the Road. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 18
    • Staple rust.

    Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Lisa marries Vance, owner of a modeling agency, but feels insecure about her looks compared to the beauties he sees every day, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Spoiled Marsha marries Jess, but isn't prepared for the demands of housewifery in the '50s, and would rather just watch TV. On the rebound after breaking up with Dick, Nan marries Ben on impulse, but has second thoughts after their wedding day. Beauty for Sale; The Awakening; Fun for Kids; Cold Heart; Marry in Haste. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 20

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Alice marries Scott, but maybe she's not totally over her former boyfriend, Allan. Beth is shocked to see her husband Tom kissing their neighbor Caroline, and is convinced that their marriage is over. Bev marries Jim after a whirlwind romance, but when she finds a photo of a beautiful woman, she realizes how little she really knows about him. Return to Romance; Love Thy Neighbor; Romance Reflections; Marriage for Convenience; The Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 24
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. After learning she only has a year to live, embittered Marian falls for her handsome doctor Bob, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Wealthy Katherine inherits the "contract" of rough-and-tumble boxer Steve, who says things like "When you're mad, doll, you're gorgeous! I could go for a skirt like you!" Miriam struggles to find the strength to go on after her soldier husband Arnold is killed in action. There's Always Tomorrow; Knockout!; Tears at the Wedding; It Has Happened Before; The Search! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.