Love and Romance (1971-1975 Charlton) comic books 1972

Stories and art by Art Cappello, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Audrey fears that she's too "square" to find a boy. But bespectacled Pat doesn't fit in with the crowd either. Claire has been dating Gary since they were freshmen in high school, but now as a senior, she's casting an eye toward Don. That just provokes Don and Gary to get into a fight on the beach. Plus a pinup of teen heartthrob David Cassidy from the TV show "The Partridge Family." The cover is an adorable mash-up of multiple fashion and hair choices of the "hippie" era. Another Brand of Kisses; Beware of Green Eyes; Ill Stay Square; Forever Lonely. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Gina's handsome boss doesn't want her to wear a miniskirt to work, because it distracts him, but maybe Gina would distract him anyway, in a story that showcases the attitudes and fashions of the era. Diane tries to get shy, handsome Walt to come out of his shell. Used to dealing with actors, producer's niece Cleo welcomes a chance at surfing lessons from a "real" guy, Hank. Plus a pinup of teen heartthrob David Cassidy from the TV show "The Partridge Family." Offbeat cover by Sal Gentile. My Shy Guy; Actors Need Not Apply; Heartbreak Revisited; Mini Must Go. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Jack Abel. Stories and art by Jack Abel, Art Cappello, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Buttoned-down first-grade teacher Marion can't help falling for Clinton, the hep new science teacher who drives a sports car and wears Fred Jones-style ascots. Redheaded Ellen loves college student Jeremy, but will he remember her after the semester is over? Plus a pinup of TV's The Partridge Family. I Love You, Teacher; Hell Never Notice Me; Happiness Now; The Tears of Springtime. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Ben Brown, Art Cappello, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Wendie discovers the downside of beauty, as too many of the wrong guys ask her out, in a story featuring some good-girl art by Art Cappello. Miranda is driven to distraction by fellow student Jimmy, but he doesn't seem to know she's alive. Stephanie is ready to dump Doug after she sees him kiss another woman, but it's all a misunderstanding, as a helpful TV broadcast explains. Plus a pinup of TV's The Partridge Family. A Tear and a Drop of Blood; The World's Greatest Lover; Out of It. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.