Career Girl Romances (1966) comic books 1970-1979

Cover by Bells. Stories and art by Bells, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Andrea is hired to help Nick the playwright, and ends up loving Nick the man. Michael learns that Elaine, the woman he loves, is really Shelly, a CIA agent who's setting him up for a bust. I Betray You, My Love; Love Thief; Teen-Age Troubles; The Role Is Love; A Hopeless Case. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

"My Greatest Role," art by Nestor Olivera; Leanna Horten is a successful actress; She sees a lot of Hugh Duncan, who wants her to sign with his agency; Leanna has to determine if Hugh really loves her or just wants her to sign with his agency to make money. "Proof Enough" text story. Statement of ownership; Total No. Copies Printed 200,000; Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors and Counter Sales 140,00; Office Use, Left-Over, Unaccounted, Spoiled After Printing 59,855. "How Do You Say Kiss In Italian?", pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Rita works in a travel agency; When an employee in Venice gets food poisoning, Rita is asked to go to Italy to take over for her; There she meets Giovanni who pursues her relentlessly even though she can't speak Italian; Finally, she discovers that 'Giovanni' is actually Joe Conlon, who has only been pretending to speak Italian and actually only speaks English. "Last Chance For Love"; Susan Farr, assistant editor for Lens magazine, is sent to get an article from Cy Rollins; Cy seems more interested in Susan than finishing his assignment; As his deadline approaches, he arranges a date with Susan, but misses the date and she can't contact him; When he shows up the next day at the editorial office, Susan learns he had been telephoning the wrong number. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Leandro Sesarego. Stories and art by Leandro Sesarego, Angel Luna and Nestor Olivera. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Serena is forced to choose between a career and love, a concept that was getting a lot of airplay in 1970. Ruth is a bush pilot, but the man she loves is still overcoming flight-related trauma from the war. Tennis or Kisses?; 100 Miles from Romance; Choosing a Career: Engineer; The Many Faces of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Madeline finds love, but is it real, or just an expression of her loneliness? Kirby Thorne's wealthy mother hires a secretary whose sole duty is to keep Kirby away from "unacceptable" women...but the secretary herself is a beautiful blonde. Since they broke up, Tommy and Della have both moved on to successful lives and other loves, but she still secretly loves him. The Blonde Bodyguard; Strange Kisses; Choosing a Career: Conservation; A Million Miles from Moonlight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Teacher Carol begins an unlikely romance with truck driver Joe, but wonders if they're too different. Timothy plans to marry his sweetheart when he gets out of the Army, but life has other plans. Tanis falls for Avery while helping him manage his father's estate, in a story with some good-girl art by Art Cappello and Vince Alascia. A Place for Crying; Heir to My Heart; Just Jeannette; Two Worlds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

"A Man Who Has Everything," pencils by Norman (Norman Nodel ?), inks by Gino; June is an airline stewardess in love with two men; In Boston, she has serenity and security with Jonathan; In Miami, Craig has charm and is a real blast; But when June's friend Evelyn calls in sick, June replaces her on a flight to Dallas. "These Empty Hearts," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Clarissa is an executive secretary in New York who has her choice of the handsomest, most talented men. But she finds them to be cardboard men who only want to be 'with it' instead of being themselves; She returns to her hometown and meets Jiggs Donlon. Letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. "His Love Will Destroy Me"; Jennifer Slade has been striving for an art career all her life; When Gabe Alton comes into her life, she is afraid marriage will wreck her career. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Art Cappello and Joe Sinnott. Stories and art by Leandro Sesarego, Gutemberg Monteiro, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Redheaded biochemist Belinda falls for fellow scientist Rafe, who unfortunately is testing his vaccines on himself. A nurse loves relief worker Paul, but she doesn't know if they can make a home with their incomes. Em falls love with fellow teacher Doug, not realizing he's also a football coach. The Name of the Game; Not for Me!; Spanish Is Simple; Don't Die Alone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Luis Avila. Stories and art by Luis Avila, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Nurse Mavis gets a job at a Las Vegas hotel, and is torn between millionaire Vic and bookkeeper Jerry. A singer loses touch with the man she loves as success beckons. Laura tires of her friend Selena treating her fiance Roy badly and hoping Laura will cover for her. The Wrong Kind of Man; Choosing a Career; Why Does He Kiss Me?; Love Vs. Friendship; No Time for Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Art Cappello and Joe Sinnott. Stories and art by Ralph Reese, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Congresswoman Linda falls in love with an indigent man, but what will the voters think? Wealthy Jane falls for cowboy Andy after he saves her from a flood, in a story with art by future National Lampoon legend Ralph Reese. Tour guide Kathy is not supposed to date the tourists, but Rafe is handsome and determined. Plus, the PSA "Choosing a Career" examines "Career, Marriage, or Both?" a loaded question in 1971. Vote for Me, Darling; A Kiss to Awaken My Heart; The Third Time Around; Choosing a Career: Career, Marriage, or Both?; No Prospects. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, Fred Himes, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Derek unknowingly breaks Maureen's heart when he tells her he's never getting married, in a story (and cover) featuring some classic 1970s fashion. Della is engaged to millionaire Marlo, but falls for Ben, the injured football player Marlo just fired. Judy and the Dude; Dumb Blonde; Just Jeannette; The Face of Love; Greener Grass. 32 pages, Full Color.

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Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Arnie's gal is happy that he's struck it rich, but secretly fears that he'll leave her for a trophy wife. Marla helps the accountant next door come out of his shell, only to lose him to Julie from upstairs. "Avon lady" Ruth becomes drawn into the life of handsome Bill, who's struggling to look after his brother's family. Anything for Him!; The Outsider; Get With It, Clyde; Choosing a Career!; Cupid Calling; A Greater Beauty. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

"What Do I Need?", pencils by Art Cappello, inks by Vince Alascia; Laura's life plan is to be a nurse and marry a young doctor who'll be very rich; Dr. Charles Scanlon seems like he could be the man she needs; Charles is on the verge of getting a lucrative medical partnership, but his conscience requires him to return to the inner city and help a colleague at a neighborhood clinic. "Nobody Wants A Girl Auto Mechanic!"; Lisa Ann Potter applies for auto mechanic jobs, but no one will hire her; She applies at Chuck's Auto Repair and is turned down there too despite the "Mechanic Wanted" sign in front of his shop; But Chuck's sister, Mae, stages a protest that forces Chuck to hire Mae. "If He Were Mine"; Belinda is an actress who sets her sights on famous young director Hal Cole; But Hal is engaged to Gloria Smith, an ageing star of other days; When Gloria finds out about Belinda's attempt to steal Hal, she has Belinda's part cut from the script; Belinda can no longer get acting jobs in Hollywood. "Sure To Die!"; Ellen Steavens has a brain tumor and is convinced she will die. She tells her fiance Bob that she never wants to see him again; But Nurse Cynthia Treat urges Bob to be patient and he is waiting for Ellen when she wakes up following surgery. Plus: 1-page pin-up poster of David Cassidy! Also: 1-page Choosing a Career text piece by Jeannette Copeland. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

"The Man In The Family"; Claudia Romano takes over her father's construction business when he has to enter the hospital; One of the workers, Howie Gasden, makes a bad first impression by picking her up and telling her not to bother them while they are working; Claudia fires Howie, but when her father hears of this he tells her she has to hire him back; Eventually Howie and Claudia work well together. "Not Worth The Effort," art by Art Cappello; Even with a wig and sexy outfit, Gordon doesn't seem interested in Eve; When Gordon sees Eve the next day without the wig and sexy outfit, he decides that Eve is his type. "He Won't Propose," art by Art Cappello; After knowing each other for nearly a year, Nina wants Chris to get serious about her. "This Is No Place For A Girl From Iowa"; Naomi's aunt was a minor movie star back in the thirties; She uses her connections to get Naomi a role in a movie being made in Europe; Naomi's hometown boyfriend comes to Europe to compete with the leading man for her attentions. "Country Girl Or Country Star"; Ruby Waters becomes a country star; But when Dan Guernsey shows up to propose, she eventually discovers she prefers life with him on his farm to stardom. "The Party"; Marie comes to these parties hoping to meet a wonderful man, but she always goofs; On this occasion when a man asks her if she understands a particular painting, everything changes for her. 1-page Choosing a Career text piece by Jeannette Copeland. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Never Waste Your Kisses!", pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Leah was raised in a poor family who scrimp to get her through a two-year community college; Gardner Lane is from a very rich family, but Leah doesn't want to waste her time with him because she doesn't think she has a chance. Shirley Jones illustration by Tony Tallarico! "Remember Me?", art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Paula Cramer and Walt Odum were once engaged, but Walt comes back from Viet Nam half-crazy after an attack leaves him badly injured; Paula tries to move on with her life and becomes a stewardess. 1-page Choosing a Career text piece by Jeannette Copeland. Statement of ownership--average print run 215,000; average paid circulation 145,030. "The Girl Who Didn't Need Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Claire Ridgeley is a beautiful, talented young actress. But she has to decide if she is willing to give up her career for Ted Rumsen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, A. Martinez, Jeannette Elier, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A man believes he can find the real and lovable woman under Julie's conceited, career-driven exterior. Would-be lovers get stuck in the friend zone. Plus a pinup of teen idol Bobby Sherman. Lovers Can Meet Anywhere; Love, Bobby Sherman; Just Pals; Choosing a Career: Federal Architect or Entomologist?; A Real Person at Last. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Frank Bolle, Don Sherwood, Nicky Zann, Art Cappello and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Margot falls for the man who saves her from a mugger. Shirley goes to New York on vacation and finds love in the big city. Ad executives Meg, Jeff and Nick compete for an ad campaign and a promotion, and Meg finds love along the way. Plus a pinup of teen idol David Cassidy. Male Call; Yours Always David Cassidy; Another Place, Another Love; Choosing a Career: Writing a Resume; The Awful Truth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by A. Martinez and Jeannette Elier. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tony Tallarico, A. Martinez, Jeannette Elier, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Dorrie is so excited to meet a movie star, she never even notices Pete there next to her. Redheaded Eve refuses to believe the love she found with Peter won't last forever, in a story with early art by future DC artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Plus a pinup of teen idol Bobby Sherman. Stubborn Heart!; Bobby Sherman; One Kiss Is All You Get; Choosing a Career: Modeling!; Love and Learn! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by A. Martinez & Jean Elier. Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez & Jean Elier, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Jack Abel. As an airline stewardess, she has dated the most interesting men in the world! So why does this simple cowboy...fascinate her? Find out in..."Country Boy"! Also featuring: "Will Anyone Care?" and "Take a Letter, Darling"! Plus: 1-page Choosing a Career text piece "Bank Teller" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by Gary Abel and unknown. Art by Jack Abel, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Art Cappello. Featuring: "Love Wears No Uniform!" and "Beware of His Kisses"! And: He's arrogant and self-centered...she disliked him from the first day they met! Read..."Come Fly With Me!" Plus: 1-page pin-up poster of the Partridge Family by Don Sherwood! Also: 1-page Choosing a Career text piece "Dietitian" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Pete Morisi, A. Martinez, J. Zuniga, Art Cappello, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Nurse Ginnie falls for doctor Oliver after he rescues her from a mugger. TV screenwriter Cathy spars with fellow writer Mike until they fall for each other. Flight attendant Marion meets air marshal Alex during a skyjacking. Plus a pinup of 1970s TV star Susan Dey of the Partridge Family. Beware of His Kisses; The Partridge Family; Love Wears No Uniform!; Choosing a Career: Dancer; Come Fly With Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by Luis Avila. "The Big Buildup," pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Alascia; When Mr. Smith picks the building design for his new building, the best design belongs to J.J. Jackson; He doesn't realize that J.J. is a girl. "Beware, My Love," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Lila Cooper is Mr. Dockery's secretary; When Lila meets Derek Ames, she feels sorry for him because she knows her boss is going to wreck him in the business deal they were working on. "Always Attractive!"; Articles providing examples of the advantages of being attractive. "My Love Returned," art by Luis Avila; Natalie and Joel dated all through high school; Natalie promises Joel that she will wait for him when he leaves for Viet Nam; But when Joel returns, Natalie has a new boyfriend. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Torre Repiso, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Romance blossoms when a handsome stranger buys the aircraft company that belongs to Claire's grandfather. Redheaded Mona falls for happy-go-lucky ship's captain Peter, once she gets him to clean up a little. Bayou Girl!; Find-a-Word Seek-a-Word; Cruise to Paradise!; Just Jeannette; Flying High! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A woman loves conceited genius Tommy, even though she suspects that his scheme to beat the casino is going to get him into trouble. A female auto mechanic has trouble finding a man who's not threatened by her skill sets, until she meets that special guy. Pity the Helpless Male!; Find-a-Word; Don't Turn Away; Ever Listen to Yourself?; Love Is the Only Gamble; Mixed Emotions. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Not Cool But Very Cute" and "Come Fly With Me"! And: Alan is too much like her dad...untalented and unambitious. The only reason she would let him near her is to..."Kiss Him For Kicks"! Plus: 1-page advice piece "From Camp Fire Girl To Career"! Also: puzzle page "Find-A-Word"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.