Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) comic books 1963

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Fracchio, Sal Gentile, Vince Colletta and Dick Giordano. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Beverly and Kenny find their wedding plans and their relationship suffering from the interference of their families. Stella tries to shield Mike from the indifference of his girlfriend Doris, because she's secretly in love with Mike herself. Wealthy Ellen is suddenly kissed by steelworker Anton while touring her father's foundry, and it turns out he's her old flame Tony, now buff and confident. We Settled the Argument; Long, Silent Love; To Meet a Man; The Magic of a Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Dick Giordano. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Lonely Cara meets handsome Al and sparks fly, but then she learns that he's a gambler who lives on the edge of the law. Redheaded Gilda meets Joe at a party and hits it off, so she's confused when she sees him the next day and he acts like he doesn't know her. Laura knows that the new guy on her radar is a "woman hater," but she falls for him anyway. The Blind Side; I Need You; The Eyes of Love; Editor Meets Writer; Impossible Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Dick Giordano. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Nina has worked to become a top fashion editor, but she still longs for a man who sees her as a woman and not an editor. Librarian Connie falls for wealthy Brad, but his parents don't think she's good enough for him. Diane falls for Tim, but then she learns about his fiancee in Detroit, and his reluctance to talk about it threatens to drive them apart. No Business for Love; Edge of Despair; A Good Place to Cry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Vince Colletta and Jack Keller. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Beth marries boy next door Larry, whom she's known all her life, but they still have to get used to each other's quirks. Cheerleader Lois falls for football star Dave, but he has a reputation as a ladies' man. Trudy needs a break from housewifery and some time catching up with an old friend, but forgets that her husband's boss is coming over for dinner that evening. Three Cheers for Love; Next Door Love; Love and Kisses; The American Way! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Caterer Grace wonders if she'll ever get to plan her own wedding, and then she meets Tom. Claire likes to play the field, and doesn't mind if others do the same, but soon learns she's developed a dreaded "reputation." Ellen finds love and drama when her parents send her on a cruise for graduation. Everyone's Wedding But Mine; Easy Come Easy Go!; Rally for Romance; Too Soon for Marriage; Graduation Present. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.