True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) comic books

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Cover by Art Cappello and Al Fago. Stories and art by Frank Frollo and Art Cappello. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. After a plane crash, Gail assumes the identity of her wealthy twin sister Wendy. But when a witness blackmails her, she contemplates murder. Ruth falls for wealthy Chris, but fortune-hunter Diana learns about Ruth's criminal past. Ellen is worried that her family's scandal will prevent her from finding love, and worse, that her father's insanity might be hereditary. Plus a comics adaptation of a Romantic poem by Lord Byron, "On With the Dance." Understudy to a Tragedy; They Called Me a Sinner... But!; My Diary Exposed My Secret; It Happened That Way; Out of the Darkness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lillian knocks out a would-be rapist, then wonders if she's an accidental murderer after reading press reports of his death. During Korea, Army nurse Trudy gets a chance for revenge against the commander who caused a friend's death, but falls in love with him instead. Amnesia separates a man from his daughter. Was I Branded?; I Wanted Happiness; I Deceived My Love; Summer Holliday; I Was Alone; X-Ray of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello and Al Fago. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Four high-school friends share their dreams for life and love, and agree to meet ten years later to compare lives. The next four stories in this issue follow each of the four women. Vickie gets a job as a welder, then must choose between fellow factory worker Vic or wealthy socialite Morgan. May has a troubled relationship with her husband, but she decides to wait until the reunion before making any drastic decisions. Their Secret Decision; Price Tag on Love!; Office Romance; I Cheated My Heart; My Greatest Sin! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lola is contemptuous of her friends' make-do marriage plans, and sets out to find a wealthy husband. Nurse Ginny falls for Carl, the handsome doctor she works for, but hypochondriac Sandra wants Carl's attention for herself. 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 a romantic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson in comics form. Fast Track for Love; A Savage in Love; Romance; The Price I Paid; None But the Lonely. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Betty starts dating Kurt while still seeing Tom, but sooner or later one of them is going to find out about the other. Craving excitement, Jean rushes into romance. Claire tries to manipulate boyfriend Steve into running for president of their college class, whether he wants it or not. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. I Led Him On; The Key to His Heart; I Paid for My Folly; Love's Epitaph. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Pete Morisi and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Tall Florence always feels out of place, so she becomes a rebel, but dating bad-boy Mark leads to both of them being arrested. Wanting to change her image, businesswoman Rhoada becomes a "painted doll," but that doesn't attract the kind of men she wants to know. Shy waitress Lila alienates Marty on their first date, so she resolves to be more engaging when they meet again. Invitation to Heartache; The Search for Honesty; I Was a Doll; I Dared to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.