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Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) comic books

  • Issue #3
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 3
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.
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    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani and Dick Giordano. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Bill and Lise's marriage is barely 24 hours old when his mother visits, but is she truly interfering, or is Lise just oversensitive? Overhearing her husband Burt, Gwen lets jealousy get the better of her. When a woman asks for "a ring," her fiance says he'll call her every day. Two Alone; To Love and Honor; Lee Gets Her Man; Give Love a Chance; Of Course He Will; The Quiet Heart Is Home; The House by the Road. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 9

    Cover by John Tartaglione. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Connie drops steady Ben to marry Eric, who says things like "I'll tell you the entrancing story of my life," but wealthy Eric is not prepared for hardship. Dot isn't sure how to tell handsome photographer Guy that she's not her sister, professional model Harriet, especially after she falls for him. Vacationing Barbie is intrigued by the handsome portrait hanging on the wall in her bed & breakfast. Moment of Decision; My Model Romance; Love Is Blind; Hard to Please!; Calling Cupid; Portrait of Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #19
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 19

    Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Future ballet dancer Maria falls in love with Pete, but must keep it a secret from Boris, her stern teacher, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Engaged to ex-football star Biff, Anne falls for pianist Charles, but neglects to tell Biff, in a story that features a classic "race to the airport" romance ending. Louise pays a surprise visit to her husband Kenny at work, and catches him kissing his secretary. Secret Love; Song of Love; Moment of Decision; Just John Smith; I Fought for My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 20
    • 1" Spine split from bottom.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Alice marries Scott, but maybe she's not totally over her former boyfriend, Allan. Beth is shocked to see her husband Tom kissing their neighbor Caroline, and is convinced that their marriage is over. Bev marries Jim after a whirlwind romance, but when she finds a photo of a beautiful woman, she realizes how little she really knows about him. Return to Romance; Love Thy Neighbor; Romance Reflections; Marriage for Convenience; The Other Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 24
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. After learning she only has a year to live, embittered Marian falls for her handsome doctor Bob, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Wealthy Katherine inherits the "contract" of rough-and-tumble boxer Steve, who says things like "When you're mad, doll, you're gorgeous! I could go for a skirt like you!" Miriam struggles to find the strength to go on after her soldier husband Arnold is killed in action. There's Always Tomorrow; Knockout!; Tears at the Wedding; It Has Happened Before; The Search! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.