Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) comic books

"Interlude!", script and art by Marc Swayze; In order to qualify for a job at her fiancé Edwards private school, Ellen takes a job teaching in Edgetown; She makes friends with mailman Michel and his little brother Timmie. Ellen and Michel fall in love, although shes engaged to Edward. "L As in Love" text story. "The Doctor's Bride"; Anne and her fiancé Ronnie return to his hometown where he intends to replace his father as the local country doctor; Anne finds this life is "disorganized" and "thankless," and says she wont marry Ronnie unless he moves back to the city. "A Woman's Faith"; In the 1930s, advertising writer Dan weds Mary, but is diagnosed with heart trouble and has to find a career with less "tension"; With Marys support, Dan becomes a successful actor on the stage and in films. "I Loved a Lass"; Illustrates a poem by George Wither (1588—1667). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and Jeri Stepp. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Jane loses her fiance Joe in a military plane crash, while Enid's beau March survives the same crash. Med student Jim dates nurse Irene, but their busy schedules interfere, in a rare story narrated by the male character. Redheaded Sheila gets engaged to Bill, but that only proves to her how much she still loves Rod. Jean despises sick people and only wants to date the healthy (!), but then she learns that handsome Dan is suffering from malaria. Choice to Heartbreak; The Awakening; The Good, Good Life; Memory's Souvenir; Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Marc Swayze, Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Irene Smith. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A doll won at a carnival shows Charley that Sue isn't just interested in money. Socially awkward Don, who looks like '60s-era Clark Kent, meets Jeanie, who isn't afraid to make him put down the books and get out of the library. Newly arrived in a small town, Meg falls for Tom, who runs the local hardware store, but can't understand why he suddenly "ghosts" her. Tricky Heart; New Face; The Parting Gift; The Message; Two Left Feet; Abandoned Love; The Man I Couldn't Forget! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Chemistry student Liz never has time for dating because of her graduate work, but soon she learns that her professor has a hidden motive for all the work. Lisa works as a guide in the shallow shoals of the bay, and loves wealthy, assertive Lennie because he has his own boat. But then she meets handsome, roguish Dennis, who gets her involved in modeling. My Other Love; His Own Rival; Love for Love; Forgotten Fiancee; The Professor Had a Heart; The Dating Type; The Man I Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. George and Connie's dreams of suburban upward mobility are sidelined when he has a cardiac incident. Maya loves Larry, but not as much as she loves the idea of showbiz stardom. On her wedding day, Lisa has misgivings about marrying Bill. The Crash!; The Real Thing; Memory!; Love on Wheels; Love Can Hurt You; It Was Not Love; Wedding Day; Second Honeymoon; Engagement Customs of Old. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Bette Lou's controlling mother wants to run her fiance Stan's law business, but Stan isn't too keen on that. Helen tries to help widower Bart move on after the loss of his wife. Linda sees a chance to turn the tables on ladies' man Russ when she goes out with him, but she didn't expect to fall in love. Beloved Rival; Imperfect Love; Pull of the Past; The Too Trusting Heart; A Lesson in Heartbreak; Vacation Manhunt. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by John Tartaglione, Dick Giordano, Paul Reinman, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Her fiance's family wedding ring has a tradition of bringing happiness, but it brings Sally a broken heart. Redheaded Las Vegas girl Lu Anne thinks she knows better than to date the men who come into her dad's casino, but then she meets Doug. Flora falls for her roommate Rita's boyfriend, but can she win him away from beautiful, glamorous Rita? The Ring of Happiness; How He Proposed; The Odds Against Love; Autumn Leaves; Second Love; Another Girl's Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Nurse Kate secretly loves soldier Ray, but he's already promised to someone else. Dana isn't sure what to think about Kirk after Lydia appears, claiming to be Kirk's fiancee. Dot burns her bridges when she gets engaged to wealthy Cleve, but when his first wife shows up, Dot finds her new life falling apart. Dream Girl!; Try to Forget; Nice Girl But Lonely; Advice on Life, Love, and Lemons; Together; Heartbreak & Hope. 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. Lisa learns that her boyfriend is getting engaged to a woman he knows in his hometown. A woman can't decide whether to go to the dance with Bob or Joe. Jim's wife doesn't like the ways he's running the business OR the family. Homecoming!; Sister Act!; The Truth About Hobey!; Can You Change Yourself?; Listen, Darling!; Wasted Tears! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Demanding Fran doesn't know what to do when boyfriend Jimmy wants to make his own decisions tonight. Nora stands up to her domineering boss when he tries to prevent her wedding to co-worker Henry. Lifelong friends Al and Mark date Joan and Ginny, until that one day when they all seek shelter from a storm in the old shack. I Lost My Love; All My Fault!; The Boyfriend; The Lucky Girl; For Duty's Sake; Engaged for a Lifetime. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Broken-hearted Freda decides to take out her revenge on new beau Gil, but she didn't expect to fall in love with him. Pianist Carla finds success on the stage, but it means losing Michael, the man she loves. Joan takes an instant dislike to Farrell, the handsome new boarder at her mother's rooming house. Summer Fling!; Love Came Too Late!; Cup of Coffee - and Charm; Funny About Love; No Escaping Him; The Love I Lost! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Widowed, workaholic Annie can't get handsome but irresponsible employee Tony to respect her. Blanche falls for Fred, but she's worried what he will think when he learns she works in a restaurant. Newly arrived in suburbia, Ruth is ashamed to admit to the other housewives that her husband is "just" a salesman. Don't Talk About Love; Second Hand; Pet Shop Clerk; Lady Boss; My Husband's Career. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, George Wildman and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Florence's parents want her to marry childhood sweetheart Randy, but she's fallen hard for handsome but penniless painter Jay. Beth starts a meaningless summer romance with Mike, who tells her she's "like a cake in a bakery window - ...cardboard and emptiness beneath all that icing!" Hedi wants to rebel, so she takes up with clean-cut motorcyclist Ronnie. Portrait of Florence; A Summer Love; Name Changer; No Gumption!; I'll Show Them. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, George Wildman and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Carol has the ideal suburban life with new hubby Steve - and then Steve gets arrested for felony embezzlement. Secretary Sally knows she's got the attention of handsome boss Dane when he fires her. Sarah secretly loves Bruce, but worries what he will think when he learns that she's a lumberjack's daughter. Love on Cloud Nine; Fast Girl; Singer; The Kiss; The Fighter; I Learned Better. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Actress Donna finally gets a part in the summer theater show, and falls for the director Vincent to boot, but her fiance is ready for her to quit acting and get married. Glenda's wallflower roommate Nancy falls for Glenda's latest boyfriend Mark. Beth joins the clean-cut motorcycle gang called the Bronc Busters so she can ride behind Johnny, but secretly she hates motorcycles. The Right Man; My Foolish Heart; Nice! Nice! Nice!; A Man For Mary; The Wild One; That Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman marries the first mate on a yacht after a whirlwind courtship, but isn't prepared for life at sea, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Wealthy Miss Kane elopes with a photographer, and must adjust to a work-a-day lifestyle unlike her life of privilege. Kay is the equal of any man in running her business, but she can't get handsome engineer Todd to notice her as a female. The Captain's Mate; Too Shy; Unsure of Himself; Below My Standards; Talk It Over; The Parting; The Necklace; Bulldozers and Moonlight. 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, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Helen thinks Mack is hard, belligerent, and cynical, and she doesn't expect to fall in love with him, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Nan dates Harvey, but she's still not over being dumped by Jim. In another story, famous model Nan gets plenty of attention from men, but ignores them all until she meets small-town med student Jerry, who doesn't know who she is. Love on the Rebound; Big Ace's Girl; Storm of Love; Who's Boss?; Unsure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Kathy is so taken with Jim as the ideal man, she doesn't realize until their wedding that she doesn't actually love him, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Aunt Lucy plays matchmaking Mary Worth for her niece and Tommy, and even looks kind of like Mary Worth. Redheaded hottie Cleo gets a lot of attention when the summer people come to her seaside town, and boy-next-door Tommy is left in the cold. Flee from Love; Don't Tie Me Down; Loveboat; No Time for Romance; Aunt Cupid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. College senior Dolly falls for her handsome Romantic Poetry teacher Mr. Ney, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Bespectacled Dot fears that no one will ever notice her, particularly Danny. After a lover's quarrel, Adrienne and Mark wonder if it's really over. Not Made for Romance; Lover's Quarrel; Is This My Love?; P.S. 35; One to Remember. 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. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Bespectacled Dot fears that no one will ever notice her, unlike her beautiful sister Carole, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, a woman who's been dumped by her boyfriend and injured by a car wonders why she should go on, but handsome Dr. Stone gives her a reason. Madge kisses a mysterious masked man at a costume party, and likes it - but who is he? Why Not I?; A Kiss From Romeo; Clean Carbon Copy; My Heart Has Wings; Lonely Hours. 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. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Anne leaves behind Carl, who wants to marry her, when she gets her big break, in one of three stories this issue with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, a woman who's been in an accident loses her memory, but gains a handsome doctor. Lonely Irene meets new neighbor Harry, who looks like Clark Kent and is just as lonely as she is. Love Can Be Tragic; My Love Died; Love From The Past; Hearts And Headaches; Locked In My Heart. 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 and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. In a reversal of the usual artist-model story, artist Jan meets Frenchman Paul when she asks HIM to model for HER, in one of three stories this issue with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Dr. Tolcott has a chance to observe Mark and Anne (for science!) as they fall in love at a ski resort. Redheaded Marian dreams of being swept off her feet by a hero, and then handsome Peter saves her from drowning. Portrait of My Love; My White Knight; First to Be Married; The Crisis; Return to Romance. 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. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman falls for a stranger who then vanishes, and she can't get anyone to believe he was ever there, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Eddie and Kay are planning their future together, but after Kay wins prom queen, she starts hanging out with prom king Bob and going off with college kids. Nurse Helen is tormented with memories when her latest patient is Neil, the man she loved and lost. Too Late for Tears; Winter's Loneliness; The Test; The Stolen Punch Line; The Secret; The Power of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman learns that her small town is full of ugly rumors about her new boyfriend, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, waitress May dreams of dating Dan, the handsome customer who comes in often for lunch. Margo realizes that she and husband Frank have drifted apart emotionally when he goes fishing rather than doing suburban family things. Together Again; Dreams Must Die; Flight From Romance; Rideaway Ridgeway; No Flawless 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. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Nella falls for the boy she kisses at a masquerade party, but she doesn't know it's bad boy Pete, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Jean boards a train for her long-awaited reunion with Jim, but meets another woman on board who is also going to meet Jim. In a story that reflects attitudes of its era, newlyweds Kathy and Rick face strife after an accident leaves him paraplegic. My Love to Share; Bridge Across Time; The Trap; The Wonderful Night; Friends or Foes?; Behind the Mask. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Teacher Ruth is tormented by the decision to let a troubled student cheat, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, nurse Mary and patient Ben are instantly smitten with each other, but she doesn't know that he's married. Businesswoman Kate secretly longs for love, but remains focused on work, until she meets handsome client Tod. Romantic Interlude; Betrayal; Past Revisited; Love is Life; Grey Eyes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Sheila loves Mark, but a tragic turn of events makes him reject her, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. A candy-store worker sees Valentine's Day as just another sales day... until HE walks in to the shop. Lonely, bespectacled Lois works for a wedding-gown maker, which just reinforces her isolation, until she meets handsome client's brother Ray. The Eyes of Love; The Long Wait; Bob and Ellen; Castaway Valentine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Beth feels duty-bound to keep Annabel and Budd together, no matter how many times they break up, or what it does to her own social life. A short meditation on the meaning of love. Benny feels socially excluded because of a huge hideous scar running across his face, but he doesn't know that some chicks dig scars, and Cynthia is one of them. A Friend of the Bride; What Is Love?; Love from the Old Country; The Boy with the Scar! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Newlywed Linda invites her beautiful sister Susan to live with her and her new husband Blake, and doesn't see the trouble coming until it's too late. Tina finds romance during a summer storm in the Pennsylvania Valley, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Peggy goes on a cruise to forget about Matt and meets handsome Terry, who wants to explore the sights with her. My Love to Share; Summer Storm!; Bait for Romance; Exiled for Love; Learn About Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Marjory falls for handsome Tad after he passes out while seeking a job in her office. Phil's new wife looks forward to their life together, but on their honeymoon, she learns something that changes everything. Reject; Your Choice; Marriage Is For Two. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Unlike her friends who are rushing into marriage, Sandy is relishing her singlehood - until she meets HIM. In a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott, Frank's wife only suspects infidelity, but suspicion is bad enough. Beth discovers her fiance Bart is planning to swindle old flame Jimmy, now at sea with the Navy, out of his family land. I Laughed at Love; Successful Suitor; Troubles and Cures; Reduce and Enjoy It; Station L-O-V-E; Suspicion! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Bill and Helen (not wearing seat belts in 1955) get in a car wreck, and while Helen is recuperating in the hospital, Sheila moves in on Bill. A girl goes looking for kicks and finds heartbreak, in another 1950s cautionary tale with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Ken and Diane finally decide to take their relationship out of the friendzone, but they are constantly interrupted by outside forces. Interrupted Romance; When Love Dies; The Wrong Man; Twisting Down the Lane. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Gil wants to marry Barbara, but she believes that she must be cursed, because everyone who ever loved her has died. Miss Macy and Mr. Wills, captain of a small boat, develop an African Queen-style romance when both are fleeing Axis forces during WWII and are reluctantly forced together. Helen and Frank are childhood sweethearts and seemingly destined to marry, but then she meets handsome Don, and Frank meets Ginny. Don't Love Me Darling!; Change of Heart; Romance on the Romero; The Net. 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. Shy, bookish Anne can't believe that handsome, popular Ray has taken an interest in her. After Joe is accused of being part of a teen robbery gang, only Lucille will stand by him. Julia and Mat are childhood sweethearts, but as Mat grows older he's less interested in school, studying or, eventually, Julia. Loyal Heart; My Obstinate Heart; Marriage for Two; Kiss Me Goodbye. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Kathy doesn't know how to tell her sister Eve that she's fallen for Eve's boyfriend Gil. Redheaded Ella risks her friendship with Betty when she goes after Betty's boyfriend Marty. Lisa loves Doug, but feels an obligation to care for her aging father. Plus a vintage ad for "photo pillow cases" featuring TV doctors (and teen heartthrobs) Ben Casey (Vince Edwards) and Dr. Kildare (Richard Chamberlain). Caught Between Two Loves; The Spoiled Brat; Saturday for Shopping; Obligation to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman loves the world heavyweight boxing champion (whose name is "Jeep La Sorda"), but struggles to remain with him through the challenges of fame. Alice is conflicted when her daughter starts dating the son of Rod, the man who broke her heart decades before. Redheaded Lola exaggerates her wealth to impress handsome movie producer Jerry, but she didn't expect to fall in love with him. Tortured Past; A Hero's Love; Mercury No. 13; That Lucky Touch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Gentile, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman wonders if she made the right choice of man when she sees that Mark is now dating Dorothy. Mimi persuades wealthy Guy Riddle to fall in love with her, but Vito knows that she's actually a girl from the slums and her own status is exaggerated. Pamela's newlywed happiness is marred by the secret from her past that she dreads everyone will find out. The Ladder of Love; If He Ever Learns; Realism Versus Romance; Loyal and Lasting Love; Guilty of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Gentile, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Kevin swears to return to Mary, even though he's shipping out with the Navy in the morning. Redheaded nurse Cynthia Doyle is alarmed by Dr. Benson's negative reaction to news of her engagement, but Benson says he's just worried about losing a nurse. (Cynthia previously had her own series from Charlton.) Actors Tom and Nancy begin dating on the eve of their show opening, but when fame strikes, Tom wonders if she still feels the same. Lovers Return; Cynthia Doyle, Nurse in Love: New Career; Fish to be Caught; A Kiss at Curtain Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Tony Tallarico, Nina Tallarico, and Bill Montes. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Jill meets a handsome cowboy while on vacation at the dude ranch. Jim's date can't imagine why he wants to end their date early, but she doesn't know about the surprise party. A harrowing plane flight gives a flight attendant a new perspective on whether she should marry her pilot boyfriend. Dude Ranch; Rich Boy's Plaything; When Love Calls; Surprise; Wings of Love; The Big Question. Final issue under this title; the series continues (for one more issue) as Time for Love (1967) #53. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.