Secret Romance #23

Charlton's Secret Romance #23 brings the heartache and longing of early-1970s romance comics to full, emotional effect. Art Cappello's cover depicts a tense, intimate moment: a young blonde woman with tears streaming down her face thinks to herself "He won't think so when he can see once more!" while a man wearing dark sunglasses gently touches her cheek, telling her "I love you so, Laurel — you must be very beautiful!" — the story title "He Won't Ever Love Me Again" anchoring the bittersweet mood at the bottom. Inside, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia bring "Here Dwelt Love" to life, and as a bonus, this issue includes a free full-figure poster of Susan Dey tucked inside.