Life Story (1949) comic books

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. During a rough patch with her boyfriend Joe, Edith starts seeing bowtie-wearing Randy on the side. Carol is so obsessed with the romantic ideals of the past, she can hardly relate to the man she's with in the here and now. Helen enjoys walking in the rain and brooding over her loneliness, but that's how she meets handsome Tod, who comes to her aid when she twists her ankle. Plus an interview with movie star and Rat Pack member Peter Lawford. My Secret Love!; Exclusive Interview with Peter Lawford; Memory Lane; The Troubled Heart; None But the Lonely. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Selfish Mary figures out how to use the nearby orphanage to win a man, which works great until he finds out. Toni is perfectly comfortable doing "man stuff," like changing a spare tire on their date, but that messes with Rand's ideas of what women should be like. Sylvia dumps Adam when his business is failing, in favor of wealthy Joe, but it turns out she had feelings for Adam after all. Plus an interview with movie star Tom Drake. I Destroyed My Love; The Way of My Heart; Exclusive Interview with Tom Drake; On the Altar of Romance; Darling Mine. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Carol pushes her younger sister Edna to excel at the piano at the cost of her social life or love for Johnny, and is surprised when Edna finally rebels. Aspiring model Tina moves to the city to learn from her aunt Harriet, but when she steals Harriet's boyfriend Fred, she's gone too far. Circus aerialist Joan is displeased with her new partner Jerry, but when he's injured in a fall, she risks all in a dangerous act to aid his recovery. Plus an interview with screen legend Burt Lancaster, early in his career. No Life of Her Own; Too Young to Know!; Exclusive Interview with Burt Lancaster; Goodbye, My Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Dancer Ginny is dating ordinary joe Bert, but her way of talking down about "ordinary" people is off-putting. Nursing student Fran is disappointed that nursing is more work and less glamour than she expected - and then she meets handsome patient Homer Hotchkiss. Carol is used to getting her own way with Pete, but when she hinders his dream of opening his own store, she learns where his priorities lie. Plus an interview with screen legend Van Johnson. No Ordinary Girl; Angel of Mercy; Exclusive Interview with Van Johnson; Scorned; Her Own Way! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Eddie Robbins and Sheldon Moldoff. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Bernice likes to play armchair psychologist to her friends and their problems, but then she finds love, and she can't think her way through that. Selfish Carol blows off her social work for the disadvantaged for her date with Andy, but Andy doesn't think that's kosher. Lily has a weakness for a smooth talker, but then she meets a man who means more than simple flattery. Plus an interview with screen legend Alan Ladd. Admiration; Too Smart for Love; I Lived a Lie; A Love Symphony; Exclusive Interview with Alan Ladd; The Tormented Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Lois's habit of spreading reckless gossip causes discomfort for her friends, and almost ends her relationship with Rex. Jealous nurse Carla suspects something's going on between her roommate and her boyfriend - but by the time she finds out it's a surprise party for her, it's too late. Farmgirl Amy falls for hired hand Vince, but her possessive nature keeps them from socializing with anyone else and drives a wedge between them. Plus an interview with actor Dane Clark and a pinup of "Heartthrob of the Month" Dennis O'Keefe. Gossip Girl; I Was Possessive; Exclusive Interview with Dane Clark; Doubtful Heart; Portrait of Julia. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Jenney and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. The opening caption of the first story says it all: "Kitty thought she could play with fire without getting burned. She felt herself immune to the exciting habits of the wrong kind of people. But too late, she found that the love that dwelt in her heart for teacher Paul had been blackened by the tarred brush of her association." Lydia falls for handsome trumpet player Ted, but she has a long memory for grievances and she doesn't forgive easily. Marlene disregards her parents' advice on love as old-fashioned, until she realizes they might know what they're talking about. Plus an interview with screen legend Gregory Peck, early in his career. I Gambled With Love; Exclusive Interview with Gregory Peck; Love Evens the Score; Modern Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Jean likes bending the rules, but when she meets Dan, she learns that some rules aren't meant to be broken. Bette tells fibs that drive ex Tommy away from his new gal Doris, but soon her lies cause things to spin out of control. Helen is stingy in both matters of the wallet and matters of the heart. Plus an interview with screen legend Joel McCrea and a pinup of "Heartthrob of the Month" Dick Powell. Rebellious Heart; My Broken Vow; Love's Betrayer; Exclusive Interview with Joel McCrea; The Sparing Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Lois's odd prejudices against redheads and other "types" of people damage her relationships, especially with redheaded Bill. Bonnie has trouble keeping her promises, and that affects her relationship with Jerry, especially when she neglects his younger sister. Kay lives in a coal town and has disdain for working-class Joes, but when she meets out-of-towner Dan, she doesn't realize that he's one too. Plus an interview with movie star Guy Madison. The Strange Delusion; Exclusive Interview with Guy Madison; The Entombed Heart; I Dreamed Life Away; My Perfect Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Claire tries to hide her sister Helen's kleptomania, but on a double date, things disappear and the truth quickly comes out. Gloria's obsession with fine jewelry affects her romance with Mack and her relationship with her struggling father, who could use the money more. Ruthie meets Steve by chance and begins dating him, but he's put off by her introverted personality. Plus an interview with movie star Jack Carson, and a PSA for U.S. Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel (Shazam). Love Rejected; Traitorous Heart; Passion for Diamonds; Exclusive Interview with Jack Carson; My Foolish Obsession. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. When Anita learns her aunt Cora wasted her life following a man around, she decides to take out her anger on all men. Actress Rita thinks theater manager Leonard is just trying to use her for free publicity, but he has a more personal interest. Sparks fly when angry loner Mickey meets boxer's sister Lucy. Plus an interview with movie star Helmut Dantine, and a PSA for U.S. Savings Bonds featuring the original Captain Marvel (Shazam). Malice Was My Sin; Counterfeit Love; Exclusive Interview with Helmut Dantine; Night of Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Eileen is eager to be the first of her friends to marry and have a big elaborate wedding, but she's not particular about her choice of husband. Rita falls for Jack, but she also dates his brother Bob, and sooner or later they're going to find out about each other. Diana doesn't believe in her inventor husband Phil's work, until it's too late. Plus an interview with Oscar-winner/B-movie legend Ray Milland. My Hearts Awakening; Deception; Between Two Brothers; Exclusive Interview with Ray Milland; Of Life and Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Wally Wood and Bob Powell. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. This particular issue features art from two future greats of the 1950s, Wally Wood and Bob Powell. Farm girl Nan falls for the handsome stranger she rescues from a car wreck. In the Wood story, tough girl Amy protects her J.D. brother from the law and collides with handsome attorney Stan. In the Powell story, teacher Helen falls for handsome fellow teacher Hank, but having his little brother in her class could cause conflict. Plus an interview with screen legend Gene Kelly! Another Spring; Exclusive Interview with Gene Kelly; Bittersweet Memory; No One but You; Dead End for Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Nancy falls hard for Ken, but her efforts to control his life just drive him away. Carl decides it's time to tell Claire about the woman he lost. Irene falls for co-worker Al, but when she's slighted, she can't forgive. Plus an interview with Sonny Tufts, future star of Cat Women of the Moon. My Fear-Filled Heart; Out of the Past; I Was Heartless; Exclusive Interview with Sonny Tufts; Farewell, My Fantasy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. In an offbeat story, a male doctor in a women's prison falls for inmate Marie, but life has been too hard for her to love easily. Francine secretly resents her successful friend and housemate Dorothy, and it's worse when they both fall for the same man. Sue intends to marry her way to success, but handsome Lloyd isn't in her plans. A Heart in Chains; Girl Overboard; My Cruel Love; Misguided Values; Love Around the World. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze, Bernard Sachs and Myron Fass. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Carol meets Jack during a dance at the Gayland club, but it turns out he's looking for a partner for his dance act, not his love life. Heartbroken Julie decides to pawn her engagement ring, and meets handsome pawnbroker Dan in the process. Fern breaks away from her overprotective father, but it turns out he had reasons for his concern. Plus an interview with screen legend Paul Henreid. Strange Destiny; For the Love of Money; Loves Guiding Light; Exclusive Interview with Paul Henreid; The Wayward Romance; Romance Oddities. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Judith's marital bliss is spoiled by the knowledge that her husband Ned used to date Agnes, and she suspects he's not really over her. When Jim and Ellen's farm fails, it may spell the end of their marriage as well. Wowed by Don's fame as a star quarterback, Sheila marries him, but when his career is over, her love fades as well. Love on the Rebound; Heart of Despair; On Wings of Love; Until Death Do Us Part. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Ellen wants to adopt orphan Denny from the orphanage where she volunteers, but laws of the time don't allow unmarried women to adopt, so she convinces handsome Brad that she loves him. Alice falls for handsome country doctor Jon, but she hasn't been entirely honest with him. Eileen falls for Sid, but when he's injured, she goes to pieces. Plus an interview with screen legend Henry Fonda. Love Is Not Enough; Meeting at Night; Exclusive Interview with Henry Fonda; Fearful Deception; My First Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Working on a remote island for Bruce, Ann decides to convince him to woo her by collapsing in his arms. Stella loves single father Chris, but feels threatened by his relationship with his son Jackie. Sally wants a better life for herself and Joe, so she tries to convince him to blackmail her boss after she learns of some shady dealings. Plus an interview with music legend Frank Sinatra. Goal of Glory; A Wronged Love; Exclusive Interview With Frank Sinatra; All or Nothing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Factory girl Teresa loves teacher Gene, but fears she's not smart enough for him. Eileen loves Martin, a doctor, but when his surgery on her brother goes wrong, she says things she can't take back. Cannery worker Ann dates the owner's son Pete, and schemes to place her needs ahead of Pete's dreams. Plus an interview with movie stars Guy Madison and Gail Russell. Tears for Teresa; Too Young to Know; Exclusive Interview with Guy Madison and Gail Russell; Belated Sorrows. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Redheaded Dina and partner Jeff open a hamburger stand on the beach, but when she thinks he's taking advantage of her, she sells it to spite him, then realizes her mistake. In a Western tale, Carol, "as delicately beautiful as a prairie flower," falls for Clay, not realizing that he's an outlaw until it's too late. Jane feels threatened by Gerald's attention to his greenhouse business, so she tries to sabotage its success, but that won't go unnoticed. A Tainted Memory; Dawn of Despair; Loves Rival. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Rita falls in with a girl-gang that dates men and then robs them, but when she meets Mark, she wants to change her ways. Beauty queen Sue must pretend her fiance Bob doesn't exist as part of her management contract, a decision she later regrets. When ex-football star Jerry has a nervous breakdown after a career-ending injury, fiancee Alice decides she can no longer stand by him. A Tainted Memory; Dawn of Despair; No Love Without Faith; Loves Rival. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and Bob Powell. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. In a story with moody, noirish art for a romance comic, Alicia gets herself into deeper and deeper trouble after accidentally absconding with the company's bank deposit, and her security-guard boyfriend Sid may not be able to get her out if it. Marge uses her beauty to attract a man who will take her away from her seaside fishing village, but a storm may destroy their chances for happiness, in a story by comics legend Bob Powell. Betty is a career girl and Mike doesn't have a problem with that, but when he gets a job in her department, conflict exists where none was before. Panic!; Love's Last Gesture; Steak and Potatoes; Case for Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and Bob Powell. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Carrie gets distraught when fiance Neely has to take in refugee relatives, thinking they are invading her happiness, but a near-accident on a mountain road gives her perspective. Valerie loves Greg, even though he's married to someone else, and her obsessive love risks destroying his marriage, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Jen rejects struggling musician Ted in favor of someone more successful, but later realizes Ted was the one all along. Bitter Triumph; Len McAllister; For One Alone: Sorrows Serenade Moment of Decision; Song of Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Judith returns to her hometown after a long absence, determined to get revenge on Arlene and steal Nick away from her. Andrea resents her mother's concerns as she starts dating and carousing with a hip young crowd, but she never thinks to ask why she's so concerned. Nurse Kay has a long string of failed romances with handsome patients, but she's hoping that Jerry will be the one who calls back when he's well again. Loves Last Rites; None So Blind; Gift Horse; The Only One. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Judith escapes from a near date-rape and an auto crash, but in her shock, she believes that she's the one who did something wrong. Redheaded Gina owns a racecar, and when she falls for handsome driver Marty, it affects her love of the dangerous sport, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Janice secretly loves Ben, but she clings to her relationship with Lloyd out of spite. Barrier to Love!; Tension; Cruise for Romance; My Fatal Impulse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ray Bailey and Mike Sekowsky. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. A series of bad choices leads redheaded Francie from working in a lawyer's office to a stand-off between the cops and her gangster boyfriend. Reenie is torn between sorrow at the retirement of her father, a baseball legend, and attraction to Rip, his handsome protege. Gae finds a way to secretly loan Terry the money to stay in school, but this being the 1950s, Terry gets all bent out of shape when he finds out where the money came from. I Was a Gangsters Girl; Gone Is My Love; Rite of Spring; This Man Is Mine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Strong, willful Claire loves handsome Monty, who works in her father's factory, but workplace strife causes romantic tension, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Nan falls for handsome garage owner Bill, but when his shady past catches up with him, she thinks they should flee. Rejected by her handsome boss Ralph, redheaded Tania gets a broken leg in an accident, and imagines that her recovery will give her time to win him over. My Guilt; Remember the Day; Harvest Moon; Turmoil. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Redheaded reporter Lora is intrigued by the retiring billionaire she's profiling, but gets a little too close to his handsome son. When her fiance Harvey is paralyzed in an accident, Mona is forced to admit she didn't really love him - a situation made worse when she falls for his handsome doctor. June falls for customs agent Dan when he catches her smuggling perfume over the Canadian border, but as their relationship develops, so does her smuggling career. Man of Action; Give Me Your Love; The Last Laugh; Tangled Lives. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Massage therapist Harriet tries to steal away the boyfriend of her mentor Maxine, and the result is enough drama for a reality show, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Lila is prejudiced against European WWII refugee Joseph, but finds herself strangely attracted to him. Stunt-cycle rider Streak falls for fellow performer Jean, and tries to turn his life around after she's injured, in a rare romance story with a male protagonist. The Unloved; Design for Heartbreak; Alligator Tears; The Grandstander. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Cora becomes a champion in the new sport of roller derby, but she's torn between childhood sweetheart Eddie, who promotes Cora's team, and his handsome assistant Neil. Trucking company owner Dorrie falls for one of her drivers, Dan, but an accident makes her see things with a new clarity. Ann schemes against handsome Dean, who inherited her intestate step-father's farm, but before her schemes bear fruition, she's fallen for him. Plus a pinup of " Glamour-Boy of the Month " Peter Lawford. I Was a Roller Derby Champion; Goodbye, My Love; Fish for Love; Heartbreak's Heir; The Grandstander. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Kathy develops a fixation on David, but David doesn't know that Kathy's sister is his ex Laureen, who's been confined to an institution, in a story with art by Bob Powell. When Deena's writing career blossoms while her boyfriend Harvey is still struggling, it causes inevitable conflict. Jane seeks reconciliation with Dan, and luckily her brother knows them both. Plus a pinup of "Glamour-Boy of the Month" Alan Ladd. The Hidden Lie; All That Heaven Can Hold; Lady in Love; A World of Her Own. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Magician's daughter Janis helps gambler "Tony Curtis" with his stacked-deck schemes, but when she meets handsome Sam, she wants to go straight. Ava's beauty allows her to toy with men, until Jon wins her heart, but he's put off by her manipulative ways. Ann gets a job as a nanny for handsome widower Ralph and his young daughter Diana. Another Kind of Life; I Hate You, Darling; Model Romance; There Goes My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. After her first boyfriend is killed in WWII, Army secretary Rita takes it upon herself to change the assignment of her new boyfriend Ritchie, but that doesn't fly with Ritchie OR the Army. Ted falls for farmgirl Audrey, but he wants to settle near her in the country, while she wants him to take her away to the city. Manipulative Jane is allowed to run the company after her boss has a nervous breakdown, but her machinations quickly alienate both her boss and her boyfriend. The Misguiding Heart; Love Came Last; Battle of the Gods; Breakdown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Ginny becomes a racketeer's girlfriend and soon becomes involved in his criminal schemes, much to the surprise of her strait-laced sister and brother-in-law. Ellen plans to marry Steve after he returns home from the war, but when he's disabled by an injury, she has second thoughts, in a story that is a product of its time. Neil loves Donna, but when he finds out about her last relationship and how it ended, he's filled with doubt. I Was an Underworld Courier; I Was a War Casualty's Fiancee; Love Blight; The Unforgiving. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Nurse Bess helps addicted ex-patient Stan get morphine, and her life is all downhill from there, in an early look at opioid abuse (not typical of most 1950s romance comics, but Life Story featured crime-romance stories in its later run). Helen loses her job after helping Don with a credit scam, and faces a choice after he gets out of prison. Carla manages to fake the will of her elderly benefactor, not realizing that her handsome military son Doug would return after being MIA, or that she would fall in love with him. Plus a comics version of a classic Romantic poem by Percy Shelley, The Indian Serenade. I Sold Drugs!; Night of Intrigue; The Indian Serenade; Romance Reserved; Decision! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Barbara seeks thrills with Ricky and his street-racing buddies, but since this is the 1950s, that can't possibly end well. Jennifer uses her beauty to move up in society, but that doesn't leave much room for love. Paula falls for a smooth line from sales rep Will, ignoring Pete's warnings that he's a salesman first, and a man second. Plus a profile of teen sensation (and future Carrie co-star) Piper Laurie. I Worshipped Speed; Piper Laurie; I Was A Swoon Girl; For Reputation Only; Thief of Rapture. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. In the latest tale with a lurid title, Ann risks her steady relationship with Dane when she becomes a "prisoner's girlfriend." Dotty doesn't believe in her father's invention, even when his handsome assistant Jack explains it - but revealing it to a rival company almost destroys all three of their lives. Lisa doesn't find her and David's struggle for money romantic- she just wants nice things. Plus a comics version of a classic Romantic poem by John Gay, and a biography of film star Frank Lovejoy. I Was a Prisoner's Girlfriend; Sweet William's Farewell to Black-Eyed Susan; One Love; Cupid's Chuckles; Headline for Love; Frank Lovejoy; Seeker of Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Dorrie finds love unexpectedly while vacationing with a wealthy friend in her mountain cabin, but will it last back in the real world?, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Judith loves struggling reporter Larry, but when she compromises her ideals so they can have nicer things, he's not sure about her any more. Chuck makes a bundle in the corrupt underworld of collegiate football, but Jean is repelled by his moral compromises. Plus a comics biographies of film stars William Holden, Jody Lawrance, Anthony Dexter, Broderick Crawford (with a cameo by Groucho Marx) and Judy Holliday. Loves Exile; Picture Biography of Judy Holliday; Picture Biography of William Holden; Waterfront Tragedy; Picture Biography of Jody Lawrence; Picture Biography of Anthony Dexter; Romance Department; Picture Biography of Broderick Crawford; Gridiron Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Nora manipulates her friends Fay and Paul into getting married for her own motives, but doesn't know what to do when her careful plan goes off the rails. In a story told by a guy with tough-talking narration, Jack uses his money to woo beautiful Julie, but when he falls for her, "it all adds up to a swift kick in the region of the heart!" In another story seemingly better suited for Fawcett's crime comics, fugitive Joey falls for hostage Kathy, who suspects he's more soft-hearted than he appears. Enemy in the House; I Bought the Girl I Love!; Play On, Maestro!; The Choice. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Lola finally has material success, but her lifestyle alienates Dave, who's been by her side since she was a juvenile delinquent. Young student Gloria is dating reporter Steve, but her immaturity drives a wedge between them, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Dorothy fools a radio host and eventually the whole world into thinking she's an amnesiac mystery girl, but Phil is repulsed by how easily she swindles her way to fortune. Wrong Friends; Through My Fingers - and Out of My Heart!; The Strength of Love; You're Everything I Want. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Lora hires private detective Ed to find the boyfriend who jilted her, but when she falls for Ed, she keeps the search going just to spend more time with him. Laurie must admit she's wrong, or lose Joey forever. Spence tries to get Dotty to choose between her career or her relationship with him. Search for Love; Dead End to Romance; Man with a Heart; Never Leave Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Alfonso Greene and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Small-town soda jerk Emma follows her boyfriend Jerry into a life of crime and squalor after they quit school, but soon realizes she's made a mistake. Letty loses her job narrating old silent films - which really puts a date to this story - and goes to work with handsome DA candidate Ted, but an ill-advised remark almost ends both their careers. Nora reveals how she manipulated her way from being a maid in a wealthy household to the fiancee of the handsome heir, but she didn't expect to fall in love on the way. Dont Quit School; The Lonely One; Her Enemy; I Told Him Too Late. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Jilted Dorothy leaves town to forget her tragic romantic past, and soon meets handsome Todd, but will history repeat itself? Ginny is disappointed that the diamond on her engagement ring is smaller than her friend's, but her fiancee Ted seems more concerned with unimportant things, like buying furniture for their new house. Francie decides to quit her dreary job and go to college, but mainly because she's interested in the social life, not studying. I Shouldn't Have Waited!; With This Ring!; A Break for Love; The Shirker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Norma is wracked by guilt after having her mother committed to a mental hospital because she objected to Norma's romance with Frank! After her fiancee Rick is injured saving another man, Ann sees her dreams of suburban comfort diminishing with every medical bill, and the financial tension soon drives them apart. In a noirish story, Diana is suddenly confronted by Frank, who went to prison for something she did, and the whole story unfolds from there. Expendable: One Human Life; I Need You, Darling; Newspaper Girl; You Cant Escape the Past. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Marc Swayze. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Nora has epilepsy and keeps it a secret from boyfriend Jeff, fearing he will leave her in those less enlightened times. Katie wants money to marry Jim, so she agrees to a double-bookkeeping scheme at work that isn't exactly legal. Phyllis is scandalized when her sister Ellie marries a lumberjack, and visits the lumber camp to break them up, which is where she meets handsome timber-jockey Steve. Plus a comics version of a classic love poem by Joshua Sylvester, and a biography of film star David Wayne. Picture Biography of David Wayne; Can a Sick Girl Find Love?; Double Heartbreak; Love Pay; Wall of Trees: A Timberland Romance; Love's Omnipresence. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Marcia's penchant for dating more than one man at once comes back to haunt her when gang tough Ritchie threatens the man she really loves. Pilot Mickey falls for beautiful passenger Linda; too bad she's on the same flight that he's using to smuggle the loot from a bank robbery into Brazil. When socialite Elaine accidentally injures handsome sculptor, she must choose between possible scandal or medical help, and the choice will decide not just their romance but his life. Plus comics biographies of film star David Brian and the future Lily Munster herself, Yvonne De Carlo. The Romantic Bet; Too Long a Wait; Dream Beau of the Month: David Brian; The Flight to Love; Dream Girl of the Month: Yvonne De Carlo; Decision. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.