Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) comic books 1972

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.

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.