Romantic Story #90

Charlton's Romantic Story #90 delivers the heartfelt drama this long-running anthology does so well, with a cover by Lucho Olivera that draws you right into a charged fireside moment — a blonde woman and a dark-haired young man, both in matching patterned sweaters, caught in a tense, emotional exchange on the floor, speech bubbles spilling over with declarations of love. The tagline "I'll die alone, my love" sets a bittersweet tone that perfectly complements Joe Gill's interior writing, brought to life by Don Perlin's art with inks by Vince Colletta. At just 12 cents in 1967, this cozy autumn issue is a genuine slice of mid-century romance comics at their most earnest.