My Secret Life (1957 Charlton) comic books 1950-1959

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Numbering continues from Young Lovers (1956) #18. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Lila's controlling mother doesn't want her dating Hank, a musician, but neither of them know that Hank is actually a research chemist. Bernice struggles to prove herself as a female veterinarian, which complicates her relationship with fellow vet Ray. Vivian marries Howard for his money, but a shark attack during their honeymoon proves his real worth as a husband. Affairs of the Heart; The Wrong Man; From 7A or 7B to Love; My Last Chance for Love; Who Did It?; No Love for Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Teacher Lois is torn between her love for Bruce and her dedication to the underprivileged kids in her classroom. This story includes an Editor's Note to the reader that begins: "The editors of this magazine debated long and strenuously over this off-trail story!" Florence goes west to start over and forget her broken heart, but that's where she meets handsome Dan. Lee is ready to meet Doug's mother, but she fears what she will think if she learns that Lee works as a showgirl in a nightclub. Dedication!; Lovesick; Marriage Maker; Smothered by Love; Showgirl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, Jon D'Agostino, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Small-town teacher Edith is continually compared with her prudish predecessor, and causes a scandal when she starts dating Mike. Redheaded Diane is tired of the men her mother and sister keep fixing her up with - but then she meets Bert, who refers to her at one point as "Vinegar-puss." Nelly can't forget the masked stranger who kissed her at a masquerade party, and boyfriend Ted doesn't measure up. Miss Tate's Disgrace; Miss Matched; One Man Shy; The True Friend; Love Came at Midnight; The Bold One. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Paul Reinman and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Against her better judgment, Gloria goes to a party without boyfriend Tom, and Tom catches her in a compromising position with Andy, who won't take no for an answer. Beth meets handsome traffic cop Joe when he stops her for speeding, but she doesn't respect his job. Redheaded Pamela moves to New York to start her career without her father's money and meets handsome Steve, who doesn't know she's secretly rich. Stolen Kisses!; No Law Against Love; Stand-In for Romance; Catch a Canoe; Wanting You; When Someone Cares. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Norman Nodel, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. History has bad associations for Cleo when she meets Roger, who resembles her late husband Bert. Dan is suddenly single when Doris breaks their engagement, but Isabel is there for him, in a rare story narrated by the male character. Jill decides to teach a lesson to Danny, the office Romeo. A classic 1950s "informational" comics story discourages readers from "going steady." Don't Cry, Darling!; June Is for Jilted; Less Than Perfect; How Steady Is Going Steady?; A Lesson for Romeo; Surprise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Nan is haunted by the intense eyes of the handsome stranger on the bus. Ellen never gets a second date, until she meets Phillip, an introverted bookworm like herself. Anne and Mike meet when they get stranded on a cave tour together, and must find their way out of the dark. The Stranger's Eyes!; Blind Date; My Cave Man!; Why a Wistful Wallflower?; Time for Decision; Deny All Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. On the eve of her wedding, Nan realizes she has feelings for handsome best man Sam, while her friend Kitty never got over her crush on Nan's fiance Jimmy. Donna falls for new acquaintance Greg, but her fiance Pete turns violent when he sees them dancing together. Cecile has a crush on her handsome co-worker Ted, but he doesn't seem to notice her. The Best Man's Love; Another Man; A Friendly Kiss; Rebound Romance; He'll Never Know; International Affair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Wealthy Meg seeks someone who's not interested in her for her money, and then she meets handsome fisherman Steve. A new bride feels left out of her husband's relationship with his mother. A wayward dog finds love for its owner. For Love Alone; Unwanted Daughter-In-Law; Cupid Dog; Lovers' Lane; Man Tamer; The Trouble With Marcia. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, John Tartaglione and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Wealthy Louise can't find someone who loves her for herself, until struggling medical student Ben saves her from pneumonia. Steve and wife Vivian take in Steve's friend Nola, whose codependency issues quickly come to the fore. Lois plots to steal her sister's boyfriend Jerry, until she meets Jerry's brother Jeff. And My Heart Cried!; The Schemer; Party Girl; Love Never Dies; Crush. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Neil's girlfriend Doris starts hanging out with Neil's friend Roy while Neil is overseas, and one thing leads to another. A dime-store ring helps Donna choose between her modeling career and a life with Johnny. Hedi loves Hank, who lives a carefree life on a houseboat, but she wishes he'd get a real job. Plus a vintage PSA about dating, "Janice Has a Date and 'Fun with Pop'." Beloved Failure; Love Almost Lost; Shipboard Romance; The Dime Store Ring; Stand-In. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Sultry blues singer Eve tells fans the heartbreaking backstory of her love for pianist Lou, and why she sings the blues. Struggling actress Margaret gets to play a love scene with star Frank, but could that lead to love offstage? Ginny thinks back on her first love with the boy next door, Dave, on the eve of seeing him again for the first time in ten years. Queen of the Blues; Rehearsal; A Girl to Be Watched; Husbands' Hobbies; Love Doesn't Die. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Susan is torn between wealthy, debonair Jeff and handsome artist Bob. Joan moves to New York and falls for Craig, but his big chance for success may come between them. Carhop Jenny is rescued from her sleazy, harassing boss by Johnnie, who turns out to be her college classmate. The Girl He Left Behind; Two Loves Have I; My Old Flame; No Substitute for Love; No One to Love Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno and Vince Colletta. A whiff of scandal adds spice to tales of heartbreak and romance. Joyce is rich and gets plenty of proposals from men she doesn't love, but then she meets Mark, who doesn't know about her money. Evelyn finds herself in a gothic-romance scenario when she travels to a remote, somber island to work for the mysterious Mr. Storey. Actress Anne finally gets a breakthrough role, but fiance Jeff wants her to give up acting, because "Being a doctor's wife is a full-time job." Desolate Island; Lovers' Quarrel; The Man I Marry; Really Real; My Choice; Empty Arms. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.