Sweethearts #117

A sun-soaked beach scene sets the stage for romantic tension in this 1971 Charlton romance title, as a blonde young woman and a dark-haired man share a close, intimate moment beneath an orange beach umbrella — while a boastful surfer nearby declares he's about to "elect a new surf queen." Her thought bubble tells us exactly what she thinks of his nerve, and the cover tagline "Love Isn't Enough" hints that hearts here are anything but settled. It's a breezy, emotionally charged snapshot of summer romance, brought to life with clean, expressive linework by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia.