Time for Love ##37
Charlton Comics • Time for Love Vol. 1
Writer
Joe Gill (credited to series style)
Interior Artist
Art Cappello; Luis Avila
Cover Artist
Art Cappello (pencils/inks)
Publication Date
December 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic romance anthology from Charlton's bronze age era. Features the lead story 'No Slave to Love!' where a woman struggles with her independence versus her feelings for a man. Contains the standard Charlton 'Find-a-Word' puzzle page.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and color breaks along the edge, minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right, slight tanning at the edges of the cover, and some surface scuffing/shelf wear consistent with 1970s baxter/newsprint stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 | Graded (9.0+): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Similar Charlton romance titles in mid-grade typically sell for $8-$15 on eBay. High-grade copies (9.0+) occasionally reach $40+ due to low survival rates for the publisher.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would likely exceed the market value of the book in its current mid-grade condition. Best kept in a fresh bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes 'Find-a-Word' puzzle page. Classic bronze age romance art style. Charlton's 20-cent cover price era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1973 Charlton newsprint production. The color saturation and paper aging are consistent with the period; the '20c' price circle and Charlton 'C' logo are sharp and correctly registered.