First Kiss #35

This December 1963 Charlton romance issue centers on the irresistible danger of a young man named Simon, and Dick Giordano's cover lays out the drama with vivid clarity — a young dark-haired woman is held close by a casually dressed young man while a uniformed officer, a sharp-eyed woman, and an older matron each deliver urgent warnings in speech bubbles surrounding the central couple. The story title "Beware of Simon" sets a tantalizing tone of forbidden attraction, with nearly everyone in Polly's life insisting Simon is "more trouble than you can handle." Writer Joe Gill and artist Charles Nicholas bring their reliable storytelling instincts to the interior pages, making this a satisfying entry in Charlton's run of heartfelt teen romance comics.