Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) comic books 1957

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Ideal Man," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Helen dates Paul but asks him to stop gambling before they marry; Paul agrees and "the change was startling!"; Helen discovers she doesnt love the new, conservative Paul; She goes on vacation to think things over and meets Gabe, a "domineering, spoiled brute." "Polly Is Loads of Fun"; Polly moves to Kanesburg and falls in love with Bill, her friend Annes fiancé; Bill reciprocates her affections. "Romance, Age, and Reality" text story. "My Love, My Own," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Elsie dates co-worker Johnny but wishes he had "more drive"; She then goes out with Edgar, the wealthy son of her boss. "Oilfield Gal"; Geologist Sally has a crush on oil worker Barney, but he doesnt view her as feminine enough; Sally has a makeover and goes to a party with Rayburne, who then gets in a brawl with a jealous Barney. "Beautiful World" one-page story; The world is better today "…because last night you kissed me…!" 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Redheaded actress Linda is dating Fred, but she has to play romantic scenes with handsome leading man Nils, and one thing leads to another. Fred doesn't understand why Judy is working all the time, but she's saving for their future. Kiki works nights as a showgirl, but trumpet player Hank is alarmed to learn she's writing a grad thesis about the nightclub, and her name isn't even Kiki. Love Is in the Heart; Glamour by Night; My Only Career; No Fishin'; The Flowers; It Was Not Love; A Talent for Love; The Lifeguard. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Ellen loves scientist Kurt, but then she learns that his experimental work may have exposed him to deadly levels of radiation. Edna gets a total makeover just to spite co-worker Del, who says she couldn't be pretty if she tried. Workaholic Peggy is also caring for her aged father, but Roy thinks she's going out on dates every night. My Love Is Doomed; The Challenge; Token of Love; A Dangerous Job; Love Me, Love My Life; Social Secretary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Lee wants to marry Nora, but she's been burned by love before. When her boss gets grabby, beautiful Nancy quits, and looks for a job where romance is not expected. The Last Time I Was Burned; Summer Love; Found: One Fiancee; Joycea Joins Joycea; The Promise; Wanted: A Plain Old Maid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.