Not all stories in romance comics were full length. Below are seven one-page stories from both DC and Charlton romance titles. What they lack in breadth, they sure make up in charm!
"A Kiss in Time"Pencils and inks by Charles Nicholas
Just Married #67
(October 1969)
Done in this divergent style, Henry Boltinoff (of Super-Turtle fame) shows romance readers the elusive male perspective.
"Teen Fables"Script, pencils and inks by Henry Boltinoff
Girls' Romances #155
(March 1971)
One-pagers weren't all done for the gag. Some were quick and simple ways to convey romantic norms and expectations.
"Days to Remember"Pencils by Charles Nicholas
Inks by Vincent Alascia
Just Married #93
(March 1973)
Some, such as "Pen Pal!" were effective because of their clever punchline.
"Pen Pal!"As rendered by Art Cappello
Just Married #100
(May 1974)
The two following one-pagers from DC (from titles Young Romance and Young Love, respectively) are some of the last the company would publish in the disappearing genre of romance.
"The Movie!"Young Romance #205
(May/June 1975)
"Two-Timing...Darling!"Pencils by Mike Sekowsky
Inks by Dick Giordano
Young Love #121
(October 1976)
"Shadow from the Past" is by an artist you don't normally see associated with romance comics -- Mike Vosburg. Vosburg was the artist who drew the majority of the covers that appeared at the beginning of the television show, Tales from the Crypt. By the time this one-pager was published in 1979, romance comics had all but vanished.
"Shadow from the Past"Pencils and inks by Mike Vosburg
I Love You #127
(December 1979)
I hope you enjoyed these one-pagers!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
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