Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) 109

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Stories and art by Howard Boughner and John Martin. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Wealthy socialite Arlene falls for handsome gas-station attendant Bruce, but their social differences may drive them apart, as she doesn't think he can be seen at her kinds of parties. Helen finds her social anxiety around Dick disappears when she's had a few drinks, but that quickly turns into an even worse problem. Model and "taxi dancer" Kathy falls for soldier Phil, one of her dates, but she soon learns that her boss has been drugging and robbing the dates, including Phil. The Price of Love; Dizzy Daisy; The Well of Darkness; Love in Low Register; If I Forgive You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.