Girls in Love (1950 Fawcett) comic books 1955 or before

Stories and art by Eddie Robbins, Robert Webb, Helen Lane and Alden McWilliams. Fawcett flirted with romance comics in the early days of the genre, resulting in short-lived, photo-covered experiments in melodrama. Marge becomes a diner waitress and falls for owner Larry, but she's used to disappointment and doesn't think that will work out either. Leslie gets a job at a five-and-dime and falls for manager Jack, but she still dreams of Hollywood stardom. Joan resents her family's dependence on the wealthy Lowey family, even though she's dating Bob Lowey herself. Destination: Heartbreak; The World of Romance!; Lost Illusion; Flowers in the Sun; Rejected Rapture. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans, Bob Powell and Margaret Isbell. Fawcett flirted with romance comics in the early days of the genre, resulting in short-lived, photo-covered experiments in melodrama. After Barry's milk-truck is carjacked by a robber who leaves his loot behind, Barry's gal Helen encourages him to keep the money, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. Jean goes to work for glassmaker Bart as part of a secret revenge plan, blaming Bart for her fiance's death, but she didn't expect to fall in love. Lila takes over her father's trucking company after his stroke and falls for Ray, the company's other driver - but can she trust him? This last story features a woman driving a truck and running a business - unusual for a 1950 story - as well as art by Bob Powell. The Thought of You; Love's Vengeance; Trousseau for a Wife; Barrier to My Heart. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.