Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) comic books 1950-1959

Photo cover. "Beauty Briefs," art by Fred Bell; Beauty contest winner Della gives Bess advice on hair care. Untitled story, art by Fred Bell; Aspiring dancer Cleo dates middle-aged actor Mark for publicity purposes, over the objections of boarding house owner Aunt Mike and Cleos boyfriend Jimmy; Cleo is arrested for shooting Mark, but he survives and the truth is revealed: Mark is Cleos father and they were keeping it a secret. Untitled story, art by Eleanor Claire; Fran cant get a date because shes too good at sports and men dont like to lose to her; Her friend Bobbie advises her to lose at tennis to handsome Jerry; With Dan Cupids help, Fran appears inept at tennis, golf, rowing, and diving. "And the Stars Fell Down" text story. "They Called Me That Woman!", art by William Allison; Doris divorces her "cruel and openly unfaithful" husband Carl, and in revenge he blackens her reputation in court; She falls in love with George, who defends her and proposes marriage; Carl tricks George into thinking Doris is still seeing him because "if I cant have you-—then nobody else can!" "Case # 375"; Advice columnist Catherine Carter visits Jane Doe, an ex-convict whose record prevents her from finding happiness; Her ex-boyfriend Mickey, the one responsible for her prison sentence, tries to renew their relationship but Jane rejects him and is defended by Ken; Ken and Jane fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Fred Astaire and Paulette Goddard. Stories and art by Fred Bell and others. Romance comics from Charlton. Advice columnist Catharine Carter finds a gambling scheme unraveling right in front of her desk, as Phil takes down crooked athletes. Terry finds the road to stardom is tough on the heart. Betsy and Russ find love in Florida, but all is not sunny. Plus a page of "beauty hints" for young women that actually suggests a proper diet, rest and exercise. Beauty Briefs; Too Late!; Me: Dan Cupid; Captured Heart; Carter's Case Book; My Symphony of Love; Trudy and Judy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Beauty Briefs," art by Fred Bell; Boys arent attracted to Carol because she has skinny arms and shoulders; Swim coach Dane advises her to exercise and "several months later" shes got suitors galore. Untitled story; Hollywood script girl Susie is courted by assistant director Frank and by "small time actor…small time man!"; Monty; Monty and Frank get into an argument on the set and Frank defeats him, but Susie calls Frank "a cruel, savage killer!" and quits her job; Monty challenges Frank to a boxing match. Untitled story; Aspiring actress Mary takes lessons from Randall, a friend of her father; Aunt Mike fears the middle-aged Randall is falling in love with Mary, although shes dating singer Vic; When Vic urges Mary to take a job in gangster Condons nightclub, Randall objects. "Cupid's Bait" text story. Untitled story; Catharine Carter responds to a letter from stewardess Jane; Jane says she and pilot Bruce were in love and intended to wed, but he suddenly resigned his job, broke their engagement, and vanished; Miss Carter is on one of Janes flights when their airplane makes a crash landing in a remote area. "I Was a Fugitive From Love," art by William Allison; Greg proposes to Pat, but her sister Pauline says Greg proposed to her on their first date, and has done so to other women as well; Pat breaks up with Greg, quits her job, and moves away. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.