Romantic Story #106

Charlton's Romantic Story #106 brings old-world passion to April 1970 with a cover featuring a dark-haired couple locked in a tender embrace among ancient stone ruins beneath a moonlit sky — he declares he'd surrender his title and estates for her, while her thought bubble reveals she'd rather share everything with him than take it away. The story title "Love in an Ancient Ruin" sets a sweeping, atmospheric stage, and Norman Nodel's artwork captures that bittersweet push-and-pull of love and sacrifice with real warmth. At just 15 cents, this is a lovely snapshot of Charlton's heartfelt romance comics at their most earnest.