by John | Oct 23, 2012 | Blog

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Doris is crazy about her man.
And maybe she’s a little crazy about other things too.
Things that romance comics—even in the swinging 1960s—didn’t talk about.
Original art from Career Girl Romances #45 (1968). Art by Ernesto R. Garcia.
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*Okay. I’ll admit that her last name in the story isn’t Grey. But it sure makes a better title this way!
by John | Oct 18, 2012 | Blog

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I love this.
The idea of not dating women as a revenue source is perfect for me. Pay me and I promise not to date you.*
For a little more, family are rates available. (I promise not to date your daughter, mother and—-granny? I promise not to date her for free.)
Guys, I don’t want you to feel left out. I wasn’t planning to date any of you. But why take chances. Send me some money to be safe.
*This offer is void if you happen to be my wife.
Art is from the cover of Heart Throbs #105. Pencils credited to Jim Pike. ©DC Comics.
by John | Oct 16, 2012 | Blog
Romantic advice and assertiveness training—-circa 1955!
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(From Charlton’s Sweetheart #32. Pencils and inks by Art Gates.)
by John | Oct 14, 2012 | Blog

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We thought chaining you to that anchor and dropping you in the bay might give you a hint, but…
(Art credited to John Romita, Sr.)
by John | Oct 14, 2012 | Blog
HER: He can’t ignore me! I made his favorite cakes! One taste and he’ll realize I baked them with love…and two cups of arsenic!