Love Diary #54

Charlton's Love Diary #54 brings the romantic tension of 1968 to life with a cover by Luis Avila that says it all: a cool blonde in a black turtleneck and white skirt turns away while, just behind her, a dark-haired young man gestures defensively toward a second girl in green, their speech bubbles crackling with accusation and denial. The story title "A Few Lies, Many Tears" hints at the complicated emotional terrain inside, where Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia bring "Fair Weather Kisses" to the page. If you have a soft spot for mid-60s romance comics with real dramatic flair, this one delivers the heartache in style.