Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) comic books 1970-1985

Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Gutemberg Monteiro, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. English lit professor Dean falls for beautiful blonde student Allison, but she thinks he's too old at 25: "Mr. Nallon is ancient! I bet he voted for Barry Goldwater, even!" A patient falls for her handsome doctor, in a story with a decidedly un-PC cover, and art by future DC artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cindy feels like she doesn't rate with the wealthy country-club set and its available men - but Ron cleans up real nice, it turns out. Plus an article about finding work in the public relations field. A World Apart; I Get the Rejects; Choosing a Career; An Answered Prayer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Denise meets Alan on a pleasure cruise, and isn't attracted to anything about him, except his money. Midge falls for convalescent Ray after he rescues her from a bear attack. A redheaded American woman falls for a wealthy Italian man she meets while visiting Roman ruins. Plus a teenage advice column by "Dr. Harold Gluck." For Richer or Poorer; Not My Idea; Teen-Age Troubles; Love in an Ancient Ruin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Jack Abel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. In a rare romance story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, aspiring model Mona can find neither a job or a man in New York, until Roy literally runs into her - with his car! Lew's wife fears that she will soon be a widow due to his love of extreme sports, or as she puts it on the splash page, he "goes on seeking danger as a drunkard seeks wine!" New Yorker Mona (a different Mona) spends the winter at her grandmother's fishing village, where she likes nothing and no one, but handsome captain Paul MacRennie hopes to change that. Plus a teenage advice column by "Dr. Harold Gluck." And an offbeat ad for a "Life Size Inflatable Doll." Winter Does Not Freeze The Heart; Nothing But Tears; Did You Hear About Linda?; Teen-Age Troubles; I'll Be No Widow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Redheaded Elaine falls for South American bush pilot Gus, although she secretly fears that he is neither a good provider nor a prudent life-insurance risk. Ellen models lingerie for artist Charles, but she doesn't want her boyfriend Adam to find out about it. This issue features some good-girl art. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Test of a Loving Heart; The Awakening! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Pete Morisi and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Sue breaks up with Bill because she finds him boring, but the "exciting" guy she dates next is a little too exciting. Marion knows how to avoid heartbreak...but will she? A woman wonders why the man who is obviously attracted to her can't just let himself go. Follow My Heart; One for the Money!; How to Avoid Heartbreak!; This Is the Way to Go! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Naomi meets Linus when she gets involved with the "swingers" at a trendy nightclub, but soon she's in over her head, in a story featuring great 1960s-70s fashions and lines like "Dig that boss guitar!" "Groovy, man - I'm wigging out!" Gail's family is wealthy and her friends have great parties at her parents' house, but she's still unhappy without the right man. Cute redheaded Ellen is wooed by handsome salesman Steve, but she thinks it's just because he's making a big sale to her dad. All Turned On!; Not My Kisses...; The Swinger; Change to a Happy Heart; The Competition. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Art Cappello and Joe Sinnott. Stories and art by Norman Nodel, Antonio Colmeiro, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. A nouveau riche young woman from the Bronx goes to an Ivy League college, where she falls for handsome Cordell, but she fears her snobbish classmates will reveal her background to him. A woman falls for her sister's boyfriend, but what does he think about her? Cover inks by Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. A Stranger's Kisses; Far From Happiness; Sis's Boyfriend; I'll Never Find Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Don Sherwood? Stories by unknown. Art by Don Sherwood?, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Art Cappello & Alascia. Amelia couldn't even try to look as if she was enjoying his party in..."The Killers of Cupid"! Also featuring: "Remembered Ecstasy" and "Another World, Different Kisses..."! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Ernesto García Seijas. Stories and art by Ernesto García Seijas, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. A nurse falls for a handsome blind patient, but dreads the day when the bandages come off and he can see her for who she really is. Jilted by her boyfriend, Naomi moves to the big city and swears she will never love again, in a story featuring a scene of two women fighting at a wedding. Out of This World; Ill Take His Kisses; A Quiet Place to Cry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Art Cappello and Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Antonio Colmeiro, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Actress Nora marries costar Regan after a whirlwind romance, and the man who really loves her must stand by, knowing the truth about Regan. Tim is torn between the blonde he loves, who thinks he's a "creep," and the redhead who secretly loves him, but can't tell him. Cover by Art Cappello and Sal Gentile features some good-girl swimsuit art, in that Betty-and-Veronica sort of way. Married in Haste; You Can't Kiss a Beautiful Mountain; Humpty Dumpty Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

First 20c cover priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia, Pete Morisi, Don Perlin & Alascia and unknown. Patty Newton and Farley Moore are in love! And then...heartbreak...in "All's Fair"! Also featuring: "Please, Let Me Go"; "The Other Side of the Image!"; "10000 Miles Between Kisses"; and the 1-page story "Happy Birthday"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Norman Nodel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Wendie falls hard for Aaron after a single kiss, in a story with art by future DC artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Beckie seems paralyzed after Carlos accidentally hits her with his car, but then Carlos and her friend Cynthia observe her sleepwalking. Donna gets engaged to smooth-talking older man Vince despite her parents' protests and friends' misgivings, in a story with art by Marvel legend Don Perlin. Cupid Is a Monster; A Young Girl's Heart; Cynthia Doyle: The Fraud; Let's Pretend A Kiss! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Gustavo Trigo, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Janice falls for Vincent despite her better judgment. Lisa takes an instant dislike to handsome Arthur, an emissary from "Bilton Hotels" who is trying to buy her father's little B&B, Cupid's Inn. After an injury puts her in a wheelchair, skater Kate fears that she will lose Burt, her partner and lover, to someone else. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family star Susan Dey. Where Cupid Went to Live; Nothing in Common?; Thin Ice; What Do They See in Each Other?; Don't Be so Good to Me; Never Again. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Gerald tries to figure out why the beautiful blonde reminds him of a brunette he already knows. Linda wants to break up with pilot Abel because she's afraid of flying and fears losing him to a crash. Plain-looking, boring librarian Cynthia goes to New York on vacation, where friend Pamela gives her a makeover and Mack boosts her self-esteem, in a story with art by Marvel legend Don Perlin. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family star David Cassidy. Second Best!; I'll Never Fly Away With You; Never Give Up on Love!; If You Only Knew. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Painted cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Joe Staton, Pete Morisi, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Claire isn't sure what to make of her handsome new boss Mr. Lewis, who fires her, then kisses her. This story features good-girl art and an unusual black-and-white lingerie panel, possibly a printing error. Joanne keeps trying to get the attention of handsome Jim, a passerby in the park, in a story with art by E-Man co-creator Joe Staton. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family star Shirley Jones. Non' But a Brave; Give a Girl a Break; Too Old to Love?; I Don't Care; A New Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, Art Cappello, David Mangiarotti, Nicholas Zann, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Laura falls hard for Webb, despite warnings from friends that he's a heart-breaker. City girl Allison is stranded in the sticks after a skiing accident, and love blossoms. Plus a pinup of teen heartthrob and pop star Bobby Sherman. Away From It All; Masquerade; Live While You Can; They Won't Like Me; He'll Break My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Art Cappello and Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Oscar Stepancich, Don Sherwood, Art Cappello, Nicholas Zann, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Claudia falls hard for Edward, but he doesn't seem interested in her. Margaret and Zizi make a bet that they can woo a man away from his redheaded girlfriend Wendie, even if they have to use hypnosis.A gal gets a makeover to impress Lew. Plus a pinup (the second in four issues) of Partridge Family star David Cassidy. Fancy Meeting You Here; Footprints in the Sands of Love!; Broken Date; When You Got It, Flaunt It. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Osvaldo Walter Viola. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Tony Tallarico, Art Cappello, Osvaldo Walter Viola, Pete Morisi, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. A woman doesn't understand why the man who loves her is pushing her away. Actress Claire loves Roy, but her agent wants her to date famous men to promote her image. Plus a pinup (the second in three issues) of teen heartthrob and pop star Bobby Sherman. And a teenage advice column by "Dr. Harold Gluck." I'll Never Forget You; Stand-Up; Love Has Gone to the Dogs; Stay Away My Love; Teen-Age Troubles; Hello Again!; Who Will Know? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Nicholas Zann, Don Sherwood, Norman Nodel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Fashion illustrator Ruthie runs with a fast crowd of "swingers," but one man worries that her heart will be broken. Flight attendant Tina is torn between two men, one of whom is a pilot, in a story with a diamond-smuggling subplot. Plus a pinup of TV stars The Partridge Family. Flying High; I Hope You'll Be Happy, Darling!; Only Swingers Need Apply. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Torre Repiso, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. A woman wonders why handsome Alan is always hanging around her. Rae tires of her fiance Cameron's workaholic ways, but he works for the family company, so she keeps running into him even after she breaks off the engagement. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family star Susan Dey. Love's Long Shot; High Price of Love; Whither Thou Goest! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Gustavo Trigo, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Magician's assistant Edith works for Paul and Peter, brothers who have a magic act, and is torn in two by her love for each of them. Miles says he loves June, but is that because she's the only woman available to him? New arrival Renee accepts an invitation to Gil's party, but Robby knows that she's just asking for trouble. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family stars David Cassidy and Susan Dey. The Great Gatsbys; The Outsider; No Other Women for Miles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Don Sherwood, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Tony's widow tries to start over, but she can't forget Tony. While taking long walks to try to forget her broken heart and her romantic past, a woman realizes that a man is following her. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family star Dave Madden. To Walk Alone; The Outcast; I'll Never Forget, Darling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by David Mangiarotti, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Wayne Howard. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. A woman takes a gamble on love in Las Vegas, where everything is a gamble. A woman fears that the man she loves will die. Plus a pinup of Partridge Family star Danny Bonaduce. Please... Don't Die; Fickle Heart; Taking a Chance on Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Wayne Howard. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Phyllis worries that her impending marriage to Mal will be derailed by a figure from her past. A woman meets David and the sort of wild life she's always dreamed of, in a story featuring some great 1970s fashions and dialogue. We: Beautiful People; A Place to Cry; Find-A-Word; A Shadow from the Past. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Torre Repiso. Stories and art by Torre Repiso, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Wendie falls for handsome pilot Joel, despite her friend's warnings that he has a girl in every (air)port. Eileen's car breaks down outside a dude ranch, and that's how she meets handsome cowboy Lew. The week before her wedding, Judy still fears that her fiance isn't over his past love. Poisoned Kisses!; When East Meets West!; Half a Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Fred Himes, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Carol can't bear to tell the man she loves that he only has months to live. Blonde "Linda Carter" loves Dennis, but his relationship with his judgmental mother troubles her. Mama's Boy; Find-A-Word; My Favorite Dream; How Many More Kisses? Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.