Sweethearts #98

Charlton's Sweethearts #98 (1968) captures the bittersweet tangle of divided hearts beautifully on a cover penciled and inked by Ernesto R. Garcia — a young woman stands close to a young man whose back is turned to us, her thoughts torn between him and Greg, visible in the background sharing an intimate moment with Janie amid a garden setting of roses and statuary. The caption circle spells out her dilemma with real emotional punch, making it clear that romance here is anything but simple. Inked by Vince Colletta, the featured story "Miss Atwood And The Fountain Of Youth" promises another dose of the heartfelt drama that made Charlton's romance line a quietly satisfying read throughout the era.