romance comic books | Through the Shattered Lens

Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Ash Wednesday!

Today is the day that we celebrate love and sacrifice!

Love isn’t always easy and some people have a hard time around Valentine’s Day. If you’re single, do not despair. You’re not the first person to find yourself in this situation and you won’t be the last. Though you may feel like you, you are not alone. The path to true love is never an easy one to travel but the destination makes the trip worth it. Even in the 1950s and the 1960s and the 1970s, Valentine’s Day wasn’t an easy day for everyone. Love can hurt.

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As difficult and as frustrating as it can be to find true love, we will never stop searching because finding it makes it all worth it.

So. if you’re alone or if you’re a part of a couple, if you’re single or married, in love or simply enjoying life, happy February 14th! May it be a good day, no matter what it means to you.

Starting in the late 1940s, many comic book companies tried to broaden their audience by publishing romance comic books. These comics told dramatic love stories in which young women had to deal with issues of cheating, divorce, jealousy, heartache, and the search for the one. With Valentine’s Day approaching, here are some classic romance comic book covers.