Time For Love ##37
Charlton Comics • Time For Love
Writer
Uncredited (Unknown)
Interior Artist
Art Cappello
Cover Artist
Art Cappello
Publication Date
December 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (20 cent price variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Bronze Age romance anthology comic. This issue features the lead story 'No Slave to Love!' where a woman struggles with her romantic intentions versus her personal ambitions. It reflects the social shifts in gender dynamics typical of early 1970s romance comics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor color-breaking creases in the mid-right border. Slight foxing and yellowing consistent with age (bronze age paper stock). The cover shows some surface wear and lack of original gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 5.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Charlton romance titles from this era typically fluctuate between $8 and $25 depending on cover art appeal. There is a small niche market for 'good girl' art covers from this series.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of the comic. It is best enjoyed as a raw collectible or in a high-quality Mylar sleeve.
Notable Features
Features 'No Slave to Love!' cover story. Includes a 'Find-a-Word' puzzle page as noted on the cover burst. 20 cent Charlton price variant. Notable for the Art Cappello 'good girl' art style which is collectible among romance comic enthusiasts.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1973 Charlton publication. The '73/CDC' indicator and the specific 'C' Charlton logo are consistent with the era's printing standards. No signs of restoration or modern reproduction visible.