Sweetheart Diary #40

A stylish blonde woman in a pink suit sits at a restaurant table, smiling as a mysterious hand extends a golden lighter toward her — all while her open diary in the foreground reads "Dear Diary, Today at lunch I met the most charming man…" It's a perfectly composed snapshot of mid-century romance, with cover pencils by Charles Nicholas and inks by Vince Alascia capturing that delicious moment of anticipation. Charlton's Sweetheart Diary #40 promises exactly what the title banner delivers: thrilling, intimate stories for ten cents.