I Love You ##118
Charlton Comics • I Love You (Vol. 1)
Writer
Joe Gill
Interior Artist
Art Cappello
Cover Artist
Tom Sutton
Publication Date
February 1976
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Bronze Age romance anthology including stories such as 'My Second-Best Love.' The issue focuses on themes of unrequited love, jealousy, and romantic confusion, featuring the main female protagonist surrounded by various potential suitors and question marks on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
The cover shows light spine stress marks, minor corner blunting on the top right, and slight surface scuffing visible on the dark blue logo. The bottom left UPC area has a minor color-breaking crease. The gloss appears mostly intact but shows some age-related fading.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00; Graded 9.0+: $75.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Comparable Bronze Age Charlton romance titles in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $15 to $40 on eBay. Graded copies are relatively scarce for this specific issue due to lower demand.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of CGC grading ($30+) plus shipping often exceeds the market value of the book at this grade level. A professional press and clean could likely bump this to a VF/NM 9.0.
Notable Features
Features a cover by horror/romance veteran Tom Sutton. Includes a UPC barcode identifying it as a newsstand distribution copy. One of the later issues in the long-running series before it moved toward more reprints.
Authentication Notes
Signs of authenticity include era-appropriate newsprint paper stock, typical Charlton 25-cent price circle, and the distinctive 1970s Charlton 'C' logo. Staple placement and ink registration appear consistent with original 1976 manufacturing.