Cover: Dick Giordano & Vince Colletta

First Kiss #8

Apr 1959 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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In "The Gay Deception," Gwen finds herself caught in a well-intentioned lie when her engaged sisters tease her about being single—so she claims to be seeing Don Swanson. Don, who’s actually dating Lola (though she’s away), agrees to play along, setting off a delicate dance of half-truths and growing tension. Written by Joe Gill and inked by Vince Colletta, with a cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta, this 1959 Charlton issue captures a quiet moment of youthful deception with a touch of warmth and humor.

Contains 3 stories

The Gay Deception

10 pp · Romance

When her engaged sisters tease Gwen for being single, she spins a quick lie—claiming she’s secretly seeing Don Swanson. Don, who’s actually dating Lola, agrees to play along while Lola’s away, but the charade starts to blur the lines between pretense and something more real.

Daring Young Man

9 pp · Romance

In "Daring Young Man," Roger Taunton—known for his reckless streak and love of high-stakes gambles—surprises everyone by proposing to Fay, leaving her to wonder if his sudden declaration is driven by genuine feeling or just another bold bet. The story unfolds with quiet tension as their pasts and promises collide, all set against the quiet drama of a romance that feels as unpredictable as the man at its center.

Coffee And... A Kiss, Darling!

5 pp · Romance

Connie’s got a string of high-powered suitors—ad men with charm, tycoons with cash—but she’s turned them all away. Then she meets Pete, the quiet soda jerk at her favorite diner, and suddenly the usual routine feels anything but ordinary. In a world of grand gestures and expensive gifts, something simple, real, and warm might just be the most surprising thing of all.