Sweethearts Vol. 1 (1948-1954) comic books

Numbering continues from Captain Midnight (1942-1948 Fawcett) #67. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title, and the fourth series overall, during the Golden Age's boom in romance comics. Patty is unreasonably jealous of all the beautiful models that photographer Bill gets to work with. Jean meets handsome Bob at the electrical plant where her father works, but she doesn't want to date a factory worker. Scheming Connie uses her beauty to work her way up the ladder at her office, but loses the love of Howard in the process. Plus a comics biography of actor Robert Mitchum, a romance-themed horoscope, and a comics version of a classic Romantic poem by Ben Jonson, To Celia. Great Love Poems: To Celia; My Jealous Sin; I Was a Snob; My Romance of the Month: Robert Mitchum; False Love; Reckless; Beauty Was My Snare; Star Mates: Libra. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Shelly Moldoff and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Straight-arrow Claire prefers her job to getting married, until she meets handsome employee Larry and realizes she can have both. Sondra likes going to her exclusive club and feeling like a society maven, but the dues are taking their toll on her average-income mother. Patty makes Herb the butt of her jokes, until she agrees to a date with him and learns he's a vet and a cool guy. Plus a comics biography of actor Glenn Ford, a romance-themed horoscope, and a comics version of a classic Elizabethan poem by Christopher Marlowe. Love Was a Stranger; Sweethearts the World Over: On the Island of Bali; My Selfish Life; Inferiority Complex; Dream Beau of the Month: Glenn Ford; Heartless; Great Love Poems: The Passionate Shepherd to His Love; Star Mates: Scorpio. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Janet has a lovely evening on the lake with Fred, but her jilted friend Flo warns her not to trust men. Opportunistic Ginny sets her sights on stealing the wealthy boyfriend of her friend Joan. Helene likes to be provocative, but she can't get Keith to give her a tumble. Plus a comics biography of actor Alan Ladd, a romance-themed horoscope, and a comics version of a classic Romantic poem by Percy Shelley. Without Love; Sweethearts the World Over: Love in Lapland; Fortune Hunter; There Is a Lady Sweet and Kind; I Was a Heartbreaker; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography: Alan Ladd; The Vengeful Heart; Illustrated Great Love Poems: Love's Philosophy; Star Mates. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Monica is used to getting anything she wants because of her beauty, but handsome, cultured Paul wants someone with a brain. Barbara wants to date handsome architect Kent, but as the sole support of her large family, she doesn't have the time or money for courtship. Redheaded Gloria is torn between cop Tom and jewel thief Tony, and the wrong choice could land her behind bars. Plus a comics biography of actor Tyrone Power, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. More Than Beauty; The Captive Heart; Lost Embrace; Love Was a Game; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography: Tyrone Power; Star Mates: Capricorn. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. 7-panel comic book page format horoscope for Aquarius. "Scared - Of Love"; Ann Curtis is prim and proper in all things, and living with her elderly and repressive Aunt Ellen; Ann meets Mark Reed, a spontaneous, fun-loving young man, and they begin dating; Ann falls in love but considers Mark's pleasure in simple things such as running to the top of a hill on a spring day or playing games at a birthday party childish and undignified. "Wanted: The Perfect Man"; Marge wants absolute perfection in the men she dates and drops one after another when they fall short of her standards; She is attracted to Gene Towns and they date, but Marge criticizes his hairstyle, his clothes, and the way he holds her when he kisses her. "Love's Sacrifice" The Happiness and Heatbreak of Vicki Carr text story. "Betrayed By My Temper"; Ginger is a redhead with a terrible temper; She dates Bill but their times together are spoiled by her rages. "I Led Him On"; Betty and Tom are lovers living in Ridgeway but Tom works far from home; They are together only on weekends; Kurt Wilson, an associate in her father's business, is new in town, lonely, and asks Betty out; She accepts his invitations to dinner, the theater, and art galleries, and his small gifts such as a bracelet and earrings. Biography of actor Guy Madison. Back cover photo of Guy Madison. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Cynical, world-weary Joan meets idealistic Gil on the train to New York City, and sparks fly. Julie is dating many men at once, and wearing herself out trying to keep each of them from finding out about the others. Mary tries to get guys to feel sorry for her, but Greg doesn't find that appealing in a mate. Plus a comics biography of actor James Mason, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. Disillusioned; Merry-Go-Round Romance; I Wanted Sympathy!; Too Flighty for Love; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: James Mason; Star Mates. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Pathological fibber Judy finds that her embellishments might cost her the love of a truly genuine guy. Redheaded car-hop Helen is torn between Bob with his jalopy and Lew with his limo, in a story with some nice good-girl (and good-car) art. Kathy falls for the handsome costumed guy she meets during Mardi Gras, but he has to leave before she can even learn his name. Plus a comics biography of actor John Lund, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. Love Walks in Truth; Indian Love Lyric; Romance on the Menu; My Masquerade; I Stole a Gem; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: John Lund; Star Mates: Aries. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ken Bald and Edd Ashe. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Campus beauty Lorna could have any boy she likes, but handsome chemistry Professor Evans is not impressed. After boxer Gary's trainer takes a medical leave, Gary must be trained by his trainer's tough but beautiful daughter, Peg. Control freak Jean tries to win love for herself and her friend Fran with her "system," but she's in for an unscheduled break. Plus a comics biography of actor Macdonald Carey, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. Love on a Bet; Peggy and the Prizefighter; No Routine for Romance; My Heart's Choice; I Stole a Gem; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: Macdonald Carey; Star Mates: Taurus. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Jane enjoys playing the field with men and never giving her heart, until she meets the one she can't get over. Outgoing Denise is luckier with men than her shy cousin Sharon, until they meet Joel, who's torn between the two of them. Timid Jeanie doesn't know how to fight for her man Jerry when hottie Dolores threatens to steal him away. Plus a comics biography of actor Rory Calhoun, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. The Key to My Heart!; I Stole Her Love; Too Timid for Romance; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: Rory Calhoun; Star Mates: Gemini. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Courage for Love!"; Ann is a "window trimmer" for a display company. She lacks self-confidence and shirks responsibility. Ann and display designer Charley fall in love but shes afraid to accept his marriage proposal and fearful when he arranges for her to become a display designer as well; They argue. Picture Biography of Cornel Wilde. "To Have - and to Hold!"; Sally is engaged to Gil and thinks she no longer has to take care of her appearance because shes "practically married"; Gil is upset at her new careless and complacent attitude and her sloppy looks embarrass him at a dinner with his boss; they break up. "Chapter VIII: The Fight for Life" The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter text story. "Cancer": Star Mates Your Horoscope in Pictures. "Pretender!"; Ever since she was little, Doris has exaggerated and lied to impress others; When she meets Bob, Doris pretends to have an ardent suitor named "Gerald" to make Bob jealous. "Romance in Purang, Tibet" non-fiction story. "My Other Self"; Identical twins Joan and Janet teach in the same school; Janet is serious & dedicated to her work while Joan is not; Janet is engaged to fellow teacher Mark; Joans boyfriend is lawyer Andy; Joan flirts with Mark but is rebuffed; She impersonates Janet and kisses Mark at school, but theyre caught. Cornel Wilde photo on back cover. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Slave To Ambition"; Sheila, clerk in the clipping "morgue" of a newspaper, wants to be a reporter; She repeatedly copies confidential government information entrusted to her boyfriend Carter and gives it to her editor, even though she knows its unethical. "The Obligated Heart!"; Private tutor Madge agrees to help Bill pass the college entrance exams so he can study architecture; She thinks she can secure his love by putting him in debt to her; Bill is admitted to university; Madge sees him there with another young woman - Bill says Madges constant harping on how grateful he should be to her turned him off. I "Was Thoughtless"; Secretary Sandra hopes to win a radio slogan contest that will give her money, a copy-writer job, and the attention of handsome radio writer Don; She overhears the radio men choosing the winning slogan and learns it was sent anonymously. "Chapter IX: Turnabout" Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter text story. "Love's Farewell"; Wealthy Vee is generous with her poor friend Sybil, but only because she wants to impress her other friends; Vee becomes jealous when Sybil dates handsome Mel, one of her fathers employees, whom Vee covets; Vee pretends Mel loves her and this drives Sybil away, but Mel criticizes Vees duplicity and leaves as well. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Sharp-tongued, redheaded Claire is known for her cutting remarks, but when romance blooms, she forgets to put the claws away. Mary and Bob hit it off, but Mary fears that Bob will learn she's the reason why Bob's friend Jeff got dumped by his girlfriend. Phyllis, who demonstrates pianos, meets Harry, a record-company promoter or "song-plugger," in a story that's a little time capsule of the 1940s (pre-rock) music biz. Plus a comics biography of actor Dana Andrews, a romance-themed horoscope, and a romantic story serial. Frivolous!; Loves Enemy; My Hearts Betrayal; Unworthy of Romance; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Picture Biography and Dream-Beau of the Month: Dana Andrews. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ed Robbins, Marc Swayze and Max Elkan. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. An argument between young lovers inspires an elderly woman to remember and share a story of lost romance in her past. Antisocial Kathy likes living on a remote part of the beach, but then a ship runs aground and forces her to confront her painful past. Patricia must make a supply run for her father's grocery, but her stubborn refusal to take the better road sends her crashing right into Ray's arms. Plus a romantic story serial. Heartbreak's Memory; My Cabin by the Sea; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Stubborn! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Cathy loves material things, but her greed proves too much for the man she loves. Marion never got over her poverty-stricken beginnings, causing conflict when she meets Bill, who wishes to spend lavishly on her. Laurie's idealized ideas of love leave her ill-prepared for when Terry brings her the real thing. Plus a romantic story serial. Too Greedy for Love; The Impoverished Heart; I Was Two-Faced; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Love's Mockery. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Mabel manages beautiful singer Dina's rising career, but when she falls for promoter Al, she risks losing her work with Dina. Barbara doesn't like the idea of her little brother getting a dog because of all the extra work, and she's really not prepared for the work of a relationship when she meets handsome Anthony. Gloria schemes against her rival Lynn at work, but when she meets Lynn's handsome brother, she realizes too late she's made a terrible mistake. Plus a romantic story serial and a vintage PSA for US Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel, aka Shazam. I Bartered Love; Dream Prince!; Our Last Kiss; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Hearts Adrift. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Sherry is despondent when her best friend marries the man she loves, but in her self-destructive daze she meets handsome cop Barry. Donna is convinced that her bad luck will rub off on Frank, the man she loves, but staying away from him isn't working either. Dan loves Jean, but she's strangely repulsed at any sign of disease or infirmity in other people, and claims to be in "perfect health" herself. Plus a romantic story serial and strange but true love facts. The Well of Tears; A Wayward Heart; My Last Chance for Love; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Memory's Souvenir; Romance Oddities. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Now that she's on her own for the first time, naive Marilyn doesn't know how to manage her life, let alone her romance with kind cabbie Eddie. War widow Veda falls for handsome David, but she's not sure she's ready to let go of the past and move on. Bossy Edith inherits her uncle's farm and is impatient with the slow pace of country life, until she meets handsome stranger Clay. Plus a romantic story serial and a vintage PSA for US Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel, aka Shazam. Broken Love Song; Tears for Tom; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; A Farewell to Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Homeless Enid feigns amnesia when wealthy Bruce takes her in, but when she falls for him she knows the truth will come out, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Blind Audrey meets Michael and it's love, but she wonders if he just feels sorry for her, in a story that shows attitudes toward disability of the era. Lana gets friendly with DA Ben, hoping he will provide connections for her fiance, struggling lawyer Ken. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Montgomery Clift. Enraptured Heart; Romance Oddities; Dark Farewell; Montgomery Clift; Guilt-Tainted Soul; Wait No More; I Betrayed My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Tears in the Night," art by Marc Swayze; Floyd gives Janie a job at his father's firm because he wants to date her. Janie is quickly promoted; She dates Floyd only to keep her job; The elder Talbot dies and Janie becomes very possessive of the firm; She hires and falls in love with a handsome drifter named Dane Baxter. "The Kiss," script by Sara Teasale; Full-page, four-panel illustrated love poem. "Uncompromising Heart"; The Brady brothers are in the trucking business together but Tom insists Steve take time off to finish writing his book; Tom meets Rose; The two fall in love but Tom won't marry her until Steve's book is finished. "Romance Oddities"; Illustrated article describing bizarre romance customs. "My Betrayal"; Ted and Fran are steadies but fight often; Ted thinks it best to end the relationship; Fran is bitter and plots to humiliate him as he has humiliated her; When a store is robbed and the owner killed, Ted is suspected but he has an alibi. "Goodbye to Love" The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter text story by Audrey Dunn. "Forgotten Vow"; Sandra is a public nurse completely in control of tiny, 2-bed Midvale Hospital; Her vanity and arrogance wreak havoc with her judgement however; Instead of turning serious cases over to Dr. Carlton of the County Health Department, she plays the physician and, in one instance, a child almost dies because of her recklessness. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Bookseller Peggy falls for Alan, but she can't forgive his Mr. Burns-like father for the damage he did to her small town. Mavis falls for Jack, the handsome man whose flat she's renting, even though they've never met; meanwhile Bob gets to know her in person, which becomes a triangle when Jack comes back. Lois can't tell handsome Danny the real reason she won't go out with him - she's secretly shielding her lover Chick, a felon, from the police. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Van Johnson. Heart Without Faith; The Haunting Illusion; Pitfall; Perdition Pit; Van Johnson; Love's Dream. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Madge loves Doug, but when he learns Madge is trying to manipulate wealthy Mrs. Nevin into leaving her a fortune, Doug breaks it off. Kathie loves Martin, her late sister's husband, but can't tell him that she feels responsible for her sister's death. Switchboard operator Janet tries to convince Bob that she overheard a murder plot on a phone line and needs his help to prevent it. Plus a romantic story serial. I Deceived My Love; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Disobedient Heart; False Obsession; The World of Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. The series continues to skew toward crime drama, as Evelyn's trial for driving gangster Vic's getaway car is complicated when she falls for handsome defense attorney Clark. Sweet-looking Bette manipulates those around her in matters of love, but doesn't know what to do when love finds her. Thrill-seeking Fran convinces square Bob to take her to a carnival, where she meets handsome, sleazy Jim in the house of mirrors and begins a dangerous relationship. Plus a romantic story serial. Prisoner of Love; The Scheming Heart!; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; My Foolish Flirtation; Love Is Enough; Troublemaker. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Eileen fears falling victim to the insanity that runs in her family, so she rejects the love of steadfast Bill. Spurned Helene takes a house by herself to put the past behind her, and that's where she meets handsome pigeon fancier Stan. Donna manages to steal handsome test pilot Bob away from his girlfriend, but isn't prepared for the challenges - or responsibilities - of dating a test pilot. My Dream of Love; Altar to the Past; One Order of Love; I Lived For Thrills. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Jean, the new editor of a small-town newspaper, alienates the townspeople with her big-city approach to journalism, but Bert tries to show her the beauty of the town. Sheila and Nicky fall for each other while they're working and gambling together at the casino, but when his old flame Rita comes back into his life, Sheila makes one bet too many. Dena promises her dying father to hate the Blakely family that drove him off his land, but she's already fallen for handsome Jim Blakely. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Gregory Peck. Love Walked Out; Gregory Peck; Unlucky in Love; The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter; Ever and Ever. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Sara gets a chance to reconcile with her ex Jack and Janet, the woman he left her for, but she secretly plans to make them suffer for breaking her heart. Watching her boyfriend Jim in the boxing ring brings out the animal in the normally sweet, tender Clare. Small-town girl Eve goes to college and soon discovers parties, nightclubs, blow-off classes, and Steve. A Humbled Heart; Remember the Past; The Lonely One; Desertion. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Small-town girl Nora dates boy next door Ray and works at her family's boarding house, until the night she meets the handsome stranger in room 23. Ann and Nat move from their small town to Chicago, planning to marry, but once Ann gets a taste of city life, she changes in a big way. Lorine is bored with jock Chuck, and then she meets handsome poet "Jan St. George" at college. Temptation!; No Greater Folly; So Easy to Love; Spring in My Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Jenney and others. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Bored with college life and her long engagement to Bert, Janice decides to take a cruise and shakes up her life. In their small Western town, Sage loves Lucy, but Sage keeps getting pushed around by bully Langston, until he finally takes a stand when Langston moves on Lucy. Librarian Kathy said goodbye to love when Floyd dumped her, but she doesn't know what to do when he asks for a second chance. Alone; Fateful Journal; Love Vigil; Bitter Contrition. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Psychiatric nurse Bette meets handsome writer Jim, who's researching a book about her asylum, but they've fallen in love by the time she learns his dark secret. Social worker Nina falls for handsome, down-on-his-luck Bob, but can't tell her supervisor Ralph, who has feelings for her too. Wealthy ladies' man Les meets beautiful redheaded Paula at an exclusive resort and is immediately intrigued by her mysterious and standoffish behavior. Gateway to Heartache; Forbidden Dream!; Two Is Company; Faithless. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. The developing relationship between Don and Joyce is challenged because Joyce's aunt refuses to sell her land to developer Don. A tale of love in the Old West opens with this great paragraph: "She was baptized by the blaze of gunfire and reared in the shadow of the outlaws' code! Yet - like some rare desert bloom whose splendor shines even in the drab, acrid wastes, Frances Kirby grew into radiant womanhood. The tall, lean stranger, Slim Darill, looked to her as he did to the rising of each morning's sun.... But she was pledged to an outlaw's world - and he to the laws of justice!" Barbara has a nervous breakdown and is found and nursed back to health by handsome Milton and his mother. One Tragic Night; No Stronger Bond; Our Tomorrow; My Loves Executioner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Singer Fran is in love with the open road, but Doug, who helped her when she was struggling, wants her to settle down in his small town. Young Terry meets handsome Mitch at a nightclub, and soon learns that he runs a "lonely hearts club" dating service and wants her to be one of his "smart girls." Judith changes her mind after dumping handsome mechanic Jim, but her rivalry with his new love Lydia is destined for a tragic end. My Heart Is a Gypsy; The Sometime Bride; Smart Girl; One Mad Interlude. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Lissa's heart belongs to sailor Bruce, just returning from two years at sea, but Andrew, who she's been seeing in the meantime, isn't ready to let her go. Sara's skill at forging letters gets her good jobs, but her plan to fake a relationship with handsome, wealthy Tommy falls apart when the real Tommy shows up. Kate's romance with Dan is challenged by the complicated relationship they both have with the factory that supports their small town. Night Fury; My Counterfeit Love; Love and Marriage Customs; Love Is For Always; Retribution. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "No Other Love"; Ruthies high school sweetheart Al goes off to college; She thinks theyll be married when he graduates, but then learns he eloped with fellow student Inez; Ruthie vows never to marry and moves to the city and throws herself into her career; Ruthie dates fellow employee Ben but turns down his marriage proposal. "A Fearful Redemption"; Renée loves Charley but his small business doesnt yet earn enough for them to marry; She feels life is passing her by; Learning her former classmate Neil is now a famous singer and composer, Renée rekindles their acquaintance. "Photo Finish" text story by John Martin. "I Lived For Danger"; Printer Larry agrees to perform dangerous publicity stunts to earn money so he can have his own shop and marry drugstore clerk Irene; Irene is afraid Larry will be hurt and wants him to quit, but ad executive Selma urges him to continue; Irene and Larry break up, but when Larry is injured during a stunt, he sees that Selma only cares about him as a performer, not a person. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Wartime WAC (female soldier) Joan finds love in uniform, but is soon forced to choose between two men who love her. Aspiring cartoonist Fran hits the skids in the city when she runs out of money, but comes upon a plan when she meets handsome homeless vet Mack. Jerry meets businesswoman Nancy and they begin dating, but their idea to open a store together may doom their relationship. I Joined the WACs; Shameless; Masquerade at Midnight; The Reluctant Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.