Secrets of Young Brides (1957 Charlton) comic books 1957

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. "My Wedding Day"; Just before her wedding, Marge confesses that she fears her fiancé Fred will be disappointed when he discovers the real "shy, quie" Marge; Marges father helps her peek at Fred, who is admitting to his best man that he is afraid Marge wont love him when she finds out hes a "plain, humdrum guy!" "Cruel," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; Helen marries gambler Nick; After the ceremony, they are abducted by gangster Al, who claims Nick owes him a lot of money. "Lazy Bones" text story. "The Stolen Groom," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Vicki, frustrated with her mooching longtime boyfriend Artie, becomes engaged to Don; However, Don and Vickis roommate Edna fall in love. "Follow Your Heart," inks by Vince Alascia; A car hop has a crush on Stan, who comes to the drive-in every day in a fancy car and with a different girlfriend; She never responds to his flirtatious come-ons, fearing her heart will be broken. "The Ideal Couple," inks by Vince Alascia; Secretary Verna marries her boss John, but a year later thinks hes having an affair with his new secretary; She demands a divorce. John introduces her to Alice, his secretary: a middle-aged woman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Young couples face the romance and angst of married life after the honeymoon. Carol realizes her sister Anita's long-separated boyfriend Clint has mistaken her for Anita, and now she's fallen for him too. Helen loves police officer Frank, but her mother is determined that Helen should marry wealthy. Businesswoman Kate loves Josh, even though he's a terrible salesman, and feels conflicted when she has to fire him. Big Sister's Beau; Rich Man's Bride; The Fragile Heart; Firefly; Forgotten Fiance; You're Fired, Darling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.