Sweethearts #137

Charlton's long-running romance anthology returns with this December 1973 issue, its cover by Art Cappello delivering an intimate close-up of a couple on the verge of a kiss, red hearts swirling around them while a racing car numbered 68 speeds past below — perfectly teasing the cover's own warning: "Romance and racing! I found it a dangerous combination!" Inside, writer Joe Gill and artist/inker Don Sherwood bring their talents to "Loser's Reward," promising the kind of heartfelt emotional storytelling that made Sweethearts a staple of the era. There's even a Find-a-Word puzzle page tucked in for good measure — no dictionary needed, just grab a pencil.