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How Can I Love a Member of the Establishment?

"How Can I Love a Member of the Establishment?"Story: Stan Lee, Pencils: Don Heck, Inks: John VerpoortenMy Love #5 (May 1970) Girl, I honestly don't know. How can one love a member of the...

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Romance and Reality - The Harsh Truth About Marriage from Charlton

"Romance and Reality"Sweethearts #110(May 1970) I know, I know. This huge wall o' text doesn't look as exciting as the previous post about wild, long-haired hippies, but it too is important -- so...

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Was He Too Mod... Too Far-Out for Me to Love?

I've been thinking a lot about the hippies, swingers, and beatniks of the romance comics lately. And with good reason -- there are a ton of stories in them featuring members of the counterculture....

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Happy Birthday, Win Mortimer!

Today let's celebrate Win Mortimer, as he was born on this day in 1919! Though he is no longer with us, Mortimer's work stands as a lasting testament to the beauty of the romance comics. The...

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Mad Mad Modes for Moderns Mondays - Geometry + Fashion = Romance!

"Mad Mad Modes for Moderns"Girls' Love Stories #132 (January 1968)Illustrated by Jay Scott Pike It's been a while since we've had a "Mad Mad Modes for Moderns" around here, so let's start the week...

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DC and Charlton Tackle the Zodiac

Oh this cover! It gets me every time! It is so kooky, sooo groovy... I absolutely love it. With it, Girls' Romances #152 (October 1970) gave the world the gift of "Horoscope, Don't Fool With My...

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Your Weekend Agenda, 1972 Edition - Getting Ready For a Date!

Going out tonight with that special someone? Have five hours to spare? Good! Then you are all set to prepare for a night on the town, romance comic book style! Just a warning -- this is quite the...

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I Know You Are Dying To Know... ?The Truth About Men!?

I had quite the scare the other day... I thought my trusty computer died on me. But somehow, I was able to bring it back to life. Phew! Crisis averted and thankfully I didn't lose this post as I...

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Follow Sequential Crush on Bloglovin'!

I am sure you have heard -- Google Reader is going to shut down on July 1st. I know lots of you use it to read blogs such as this one right here. There are lots of alternatives and I hope that no...

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Happenings - Fab Tresses!

"Happenings!"Young Love #77 (November/December 1969) I hope you all had a nice holiday weekend! Wow, it's April -- hard to believe! Anyway, here is a gorgeous springy "Happenings!" featurette all...

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?Mother, Let Me Go!? - A Story of Liberation

Cover of Secret Hearts #151 by Werner Roth and Vince Colletta Hello and Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. If you didn't read my last post that introduces the dynamic of parental...

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Liberation! Such a provocative word! As used in the romance comics of the 1970s, it conjures up images of protests and yes, even hot pants. Unfortunately for us fascinated 21st century readers, the...

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Miss Young America Winners as Depicted by John Romita!

Remember this call for entries for the Miss Young America contest that I posted last year? Well, today I have for you two of the winners! These lucky ladies were featured in Young Romance #140...

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A Look at Charlton's Career Girl Romances

Of all the Charlton titles, I can conclusively say that Career Girl Romances is my favorite. Not just a hodge-podge of random romantic stories like some titles, Career Girl Romances focuses on...

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Happy International Women's Day 2013!

"Today's Heartbreak!"Pencils: Arthur Peddy, Inks: Bernard Sachs Secret Hearts #137 (July 1969) Happy International Women's Day! This year's theme is "gaining momentum." And although the romance...

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Familiar Imagery - Werner Roth's Handshake Panels

Hard to believe that it is March already... and you know what that means -- Women's History Month! But, before we move on to that, I wanted to do a little follow-up post on last week's Lois Lane...

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Unlikely Romance - Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane in ?I Am Curious (Black)!?

Today I have for you a story that I have been wanting to share for some time -- "I Am Curious (Black)!" from Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #106 (November 1970). Written by Bob Kanigher, and...

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Selling Romance - Diversity in Wigs (Part Two)

Click to enlarge! Similar to an ad I posted during Black History Month 2011, this 1973 ad for "Permanently Styled S-T-R-E-T-C-H Wigs" from Charlton's I Love You #108 (September 1974) is a great...

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Love is All Around Us - Romance Comic Book Links!

It probably comes as no surprise that in February -- the month of love, there would be a ton of romance comic book related things out there on the web. Here are a few links I saw that may be of...

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Romance + Floating Heads = Happy (Very Belated) Valentine's Day!

Hello! I hope you all had a nice Valentine's Day last week! I am delinquent on this post, but unfortunately the last leg of my move had to take first priority. It was a little hectic and stressful,...

Feb 18, 2013 Like

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Romance Comic DIY - Sew Here's How!

Hey all! How have you been? As you probably read in my last post, I moved back to the United States a few days ago! I am currently visiting with my family before I move on to my final destination,...

Feb 9, 2013 Like

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Mad Mad Modes for Moderns Mondays - Swimsuits in the Winter!

"Mad Mad Modes for Moderns"Girls' Romances #147(March 1970) It's the end of January and I am totally sick of winter! I've been dreaming of a tropical vacation to stave off the funk that comes with...

Jan 28, 2013 Like

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Understanding Comic Book Cover Dates

Just wanted to share with you today this little DC house ad from Heart Throbs #104 (October/November 1966). Not only is it visually intriguing, I think it nicely illustrates the difference between...

Jan 25, 2013 Like

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Artist Spotlight - Manny Stallman

Earlier this week I presented a little mystery of sorts when I shared the 1966 Young Love #57 story, "How Long Can I Go on Loving the Man I Hate?" I was completely stumped on the artist, but...

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Unidentified DC Romance Artist - Young Love's ?How Long Can I Go on Loving the Man I Hate??

This is an issue that used the splash pageof the story as the cover. The dialogue was altered slightlyfrom the original splash for increased dramatic impact. I have a romance comic book conundrum...

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Retouched Reprint - DC's ?Winter of Love?

I hope 2013 is off to a good start for you! Since winter is officially in full swing, today's story "Winter of Love" is quite fitting. Though this incarnation of the story was published in Heart...

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