Teen-Age Love (1958 Charlton) comic books

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Caroline feels alienated from her fiance, a banker's son, because she wants to have a career in fashion, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Edie gains national fame as "the teenage songbird" on TV, but she's secretly lonely, until she meets her brother's friend Jeff. Angela gets a job in the United Nations and falls for handsome interpreter Ladlo - but Ladlo is not what he seems. A Stuffy Fiance; A Song in My Heart; How Can I Tell?; They Say It's Wonderful; My Strange Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $21.00 View scan

Cover by and Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Claire dates Tim, but she's humiliated by the way he ignores her and dances with other girls, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Recent immigrant Anna feels excluded from the social life of the American office where she works, until she meets Joseph. Meg can't capture the attention of handsome star athlete Dan, so she decides to change to a more unique hairstyle. I Love the Guy; A Stranger in Love; Sing A Song of Sentiment; Love Will Wait; Swish of a Pigtail. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $4.80

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Cathy's parents think she and Harry are too young to be dating seriously, so they impulsively elope, but that may not have been the best idea, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Terri promises to wait for Marty after he joins the Army, but then she meets handsome neighbor Blake. Plus advice for 1950s teen girls on making yourself attractive. Young and Foolish; The Little Things; Song of Sorrow; My Fickle Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $62.00 View scans

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Dorothy's childhood sweetheart Tony returns as a "tough" who intimidates her potential suitors, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Rhoda falls for older Ben, but her parents disapprove of their relationship. Steffi falls for Doug, her attractive, indifferent ice-skating coach, but her brother thinks she should go out with Al, who really loves her. An Enduring Love; Judy Loves Eddie; My Heart Cried; Tough Tony's Girl; Handle With Care; Jeannie Finds a Husband; Brothers Know a Thing or Two. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $37.00 View scans

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Gina is shocked when she catches her husband dancing with her beautiful, flirty sister Dora, in a story with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Backwoods beauty Lucille Anne wins a beauty contest and is courted by wealthy Jim, but it's country boy Lonnie who truly loves her. Redheaded Denise is used to getting attention for her beauty, but she doesn't understand why football star Chet treats her coldly. Queen of Heartbreak; Adulation; The Biggest Favor; My Sister's Husband. 32 pages, Full Color.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Joan is smitten with handsome auto mechanic Jim, but he's defensive about his job and doesn't want to meet her family. Redheaded Jane falls for new teacher Bill, then learns that her aunt Phyllis is already dating him - but that doesn't stop her. Plus a look at hospital outpatient care in the 1950s. Attuned to Love; Outpatient Dept.; Unrequited Love; Beyond My Years. 32 pages, Full Color.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $21.00

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $12.75

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Maurice Whitman, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Receptionist Pat falls for Jim, vice-president of the company where she works - but he's already dating Cary, who owns the company. Nurse Donna is torn between Hal, Dave, and handsome doctor Bud. Painfully shy Connie has trouble meeting guys, so her friends set her up on a blind date with George. Plus a comics biography of American frontiersman Kit Carson. Three Loves; High-Level Competition; Teenage Troubles; Tongue-Tied; Broken Rules, Broken Heart; The Wilderness Scout. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.50

Cover by Hugo Di Benedetto and Charles Nicholas. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico, and Hugo Di Benedetto. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Gary and Marie finally reveal their feelings for each other. Charlton's romantic hippie hero, Jonnie Love, tries to help Tessa escape phony guru Al Ibib, in a story featuring some good-girl art by Bill Fraccio. Hooligans make trouble for Ken and his date, so he fights back, but can he really take on all three of them? Another's Arms; Driven to Heartbreak; Just Jeannette; Jonnie Love: The Enchanter; Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $2.50

Cover by Art Cappello and Joe Sinnott. Stories and art by Norman Nodel and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Tricia wonders why nerdy Richie is always hanging around her, but when tough-guy Johnny tries to take things too far, she's glad Richie is there. Charlton's romantic hippie hero, Jonnie Love, tries to save two people after a bridge washes out during a storm. Cover inks by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Just for Kicks; Hurry Toward Love; Teen-Age Troubles; Jonnie Love: The Loneliness of Jonnie Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $2.80

Cover by David Mangiarotti and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, David Mangiarotti, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Art Cappello and Antonio Colmeiro. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Heartbroken after losing Ted in Vietnam, Gina doesn't know if she can ever love again, but then she meets Lew. Charlton's romantic hippie hero, Jonnie Love, is kidnapped after interrupting a robbery. But fellow hostage Francine helps him engineer their escape, in a story with early art by future DC artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. A Place for Crying; Next Door to Heartbreak; A Sweet Memory!; Just Jeannette; Jonnie Love: Dangerous Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.50

Cover by Art Cappello and Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Nicky Zann, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Art Cappello and Dan Loprino. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Billy Bob loves street racing, but his girlfriend is tormented by every dangerous curve. A female artist falls in love with her model, Bill, but once he leaves, all she has left is his portrait. Plus a pin-up of 1970s teen heartthrob David Cassidy, star of The Partridge Family. Am I Just a Spare Part?; What Do Parents Know?; David Cassidy; Far-Out Father; Teen-Age Troubles; The Art of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $2.50

Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Joe Staton, Jack Abel, Pete Morisi, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Beautiful Sam creates a Clark Kent-like disguise so she can get a job at a conservative firm, which causes complications when she starts dating her boss Charlie as her real self. Charlton's romantic hippie hero, Jonnie Love, is almost run down by Anne, who has even more problems than Jonnie has. Plus one-pagers by future Marvel legend Don Perlin and E-Man co-creator Joe Staton. And a pin-up of 1970s teen heartthrob Susan Dey, star of The Partridge Family. The Stand In; Full Cycle Romance; If He Were Mine; Jonnie Love: One Shining Knight; Teen-Age Troubles; This Is Paradise?; Nothing in Common; A Place for Tears. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $4.00

Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, David Mangiarotti, Ben Brown, Art Cappello, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Barbara is doing volunteer work at the hospital during the holidays when she meets the love of her life. When a broken leg sidelines star quarterback Whit, his tutor Jane tries to help him find something besides football. Charlton's romantic hippie hero, Jonnie Love, meets Susan while vacationing in Mexico. But she's just setting him up to unwittingly smuggle diamonds back to the States, in a story with early art by future DC artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Too Old for Kisses; Find-a-Word; Mistaken Identity; Once a Hero; Jonnie Love: Mexican Madness; Dad Knows; Teen-Age Troubles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.