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In this case, the wolf leads to London. I like this cover because it’s simple but it’s very romantic. It’s also pretty innocent compared to some of the covers that I’ve shared but it’s still sexy as well.
Published by Charlton Comics, Teen Confessions ran from 1959 to 1976. Over the course of 166 issues, it presented stories of teenagers in love, with all of the heartbreak and hard lessons that go along with it. Today, the series is best remembered for its cover, which were both romantic and campy.
There are plenty of issues of Teen Confessions for sale online. Just be careful when you do a google search for Teen Confessions. Some of the results are definitely not going to be something that you’re going to want to click on.
Here are a few of the romantic and heartbreaking covers of Teen Confessions!
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Why are men with only one eye so sexy? Who knows? There’s just something about a strong, virile man with perfect hair and an eye patch.
Eventually, after reliving Groundhog Day enough times, Phil learns to appreciate Ned Ryerson but I still like this earlier greeting.
It’s Groundhog Day, which means that it’s time for us to share this scene … again!
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This is the origin story of the love child.
More importantly, the author signed their work on this cover but I can’t make out the name. Can anyone else? I always want to give credit where credit is due and it’s rare that an artist actually got to sign their work. The first letter appears to be an L.
Welcome to February!
Since February is the month of love and Valentine’s Day, I wanted to help everyone get into the spirit by sharing some great historical romance covers! Whether you call them bodice rippers or gothic romances, they prove that love, romance, and old dark castles have been with us through the centuries.
Here are a few of my favorites!
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Is that a safe place to carry a knife?
Some days, you are lucky enough to wake up and discover that your entire neighborhood has changed over night. Though it looks like snow, it’s actually just sleet and ice. The roads are slippery enough to justify staying home today. I still went outside and snapped a few pictures. Outside, it was very cold, very still, and very quiet.
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by Gloria Stoll Karn
This is from 1946. I was so busy admiring the shoes that I nearly didn’t see the face.
Through the Shattered Lens 