Romantic Secrets #20

Charlton's Romantic Secrets rings in March 1959 with a cover that captures that giddy, swept-off-your-feet feeling literally — a grinning blond young man in a red jacket carries a dark-haired woman in his arms beside a decorated Christmas tree, ornaments and tinsel glowing around them. The warm holiday setting gives the scene a cozy, celebratory charge, and the cover pencils by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta (who also handles inks) bring real charm and energy to the couple's delighted expressions. As a bonus, the issue promises details on a staggering 8,000 prizes giveaway — making this one a fun piece of 1959 romance comics history on every level.