Teen-Age Love (1958 Charlton) comic books 1961

Cover by Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Living on the South American plantation where her father works, Alice falls for his assistant Bill, but her father insists she return to the States for a year to ensure that it's really love. Suzy is dating Hal, but her friends set her up on a blind date with klutzy Randy that changes her world. Social outcasts at high school, Jinx and Hedi form a friendship, but when he returns from the Air Force Academy, they find they've both changed for the better. Return to Romance; Blind Date; A Dream We Shared; Mr. Cupid; Lucky, Miserable Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Lola asks out new student Nicholas on a dare from the English teacher everyone calls Aunt Cupid, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In a story that showcases its era, Betsy gets an "as you wish" note from the milkman who leaves her dairy products every morning. Anne falls for nerdy Harve, who looks like Clark Kent without the Superman, but Harve has low self-esteem and doesn't believe she could love someone like him. Cupid's Dare; Lettres D'Amour; Deception; You Want That Man?; Out of Despair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Beth's boyfriend Rick joins the Army rather than get drafted, but when he returns unexpectedly, trouble follows. Ruth frowns upon the current "hipster" fashions and tries to get her fellow teens to return to dressing conservatively. Jen and Dan's marriage is on the rocks, but a grim medical diagnosis changes everything. Plus a piece encouraging 1950s teens to go out for high-school sports. I Wonder; We Alone; The Outsider; My Perfect Date; Just One More Chance; Bachelor Husbands; High School Sports. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Plain-looking Janet feels left out when all her friends start dating. Margo lives in a rough neighborhood, so she's glad to have Ken's company and protection, but what happens when Ken isn't there anymore? Childhood sweethearts Tommy and Ellie get a reality check as they reach adulthood, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Plus advice on good manners for 1950s teenagers. The Lonely One; Evil Waits; Teen-Age Manners; Pure Poetry; A New Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Nancy and Dale get suspended after they're caught kissing at a school dance, and that's just the start of Nancy's troubles. Sally must choose between Kirk and Fred, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Patti has always been a "tomboy," but her mother wants to girl her up for her 16th birthday party. That Collins Girl; The Heart Specialist First for a Husband; Day of Reckoning!; He, She, and a Ski; Escape!; A New Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Cathy's parents think she and Harry are too young to be dating seriously, so they impulsively elope, but that may not have been the best idea, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Terri promises to wait for Marty after he joins the Army, but then she meets handsome neighbor Blake. Plus advice for 1950s teen girls on making yourself attractive. Young and Foolish; The Little Things; Song of Sorrow; My Fickle Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.