True Sweetheart Secrets (1950) comic books 1952

Photo cover. "The Bitter Threshold"; Nurse Stephanie, fired from her hospital position, is hired as a private nurse for wealthy Mrs. Simpson, who "has no will to live"; Stephanie begins to think about the financial security shed have if she married "elderly, middle-aged" Mr. Simpson, and sets out to conquer him; Mrs. Simpsons son Bill arrives and he and Stephanie fall in love "but its too late." "Beyond Recall," pencils by John Prentice; Teresa leaves behind her boring life and boyfriend Peter to become stage mentalist Dons assistant; She discovers Don not only performs on the stage, he also fleeces grieving people by holding fake seances; When they return to her hometown, Teresa agrees to quit and marry Peter. "Blue Decision" text story by John C. Adler. "My Heritage"; Kittys father hires Chad to work on their farm; Kitty is surprised when her parents treat Chad like a member of the family and begins to resent his presence although shes also attracted to him; Shes shocked when her parents announce they want to adopt Chad legally. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Sheila tries to put her life back together after a mental breakdown, but she fears that she will harm the man she loves. Angela wants Stan for herself, and she's willing to spread vicious rumors about her romantic rival, if that's what it takes. In a topical story for the era, Audrey sees the new United Nations building as a chance to date handsome diplomats, but she doesn't really believe in the organization. Plus profiles of actor John Derek and screen legend Kirk Douglas. And a comics version of a love poem by William Shakespeare. Breakdown; John Derek; It Was a Lover and His Lass; Scandal Was My Weapon; Romance on the Leash; Kirk Douglas; I Was a UN Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Glenda falls for Danny, the personal trainer she hires to help her lose weight, but he finds the "new" Glenda to be less genuine than the woman he fell for. Ruth loves co-worker Tom, and allows romantic rival Denise to be blamed for a crime she didn't commit. Timber heiress Dotty lets herself be wooed by smooth talker Gene, even though she knows Jack really loves her. Love of My Life; Take Me Back, My Darling; Two Shy People; Yours! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Floyd Torbert and Ruth Sterling. Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Lissa is obsessed with Les, even though he's already married to Janice, and tries to convince him that he made a mistake. Pro baseball player Jeff decides that the game is more important to him than Denny, the woman who loves him. Gossip columnist Joan tries to use her column to turn the man she loves against the woman he's dating, but that's a dangerous game. The Big Guy; The Long Wait for Happiness; The Beauty Contest; Gossip Columnist. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Gilda manages to steal Doug away from Laura, but a disastrous blizzard reveals Gilda's true nature to Doug. In a romantic Western tale, Gail falls for the handsome stranger who rides into town, but trouble rides with him. Heiress Terry isn't sure if she loves Dick or Hal, but the memory of a treasured goblet helps her decide. Brief Victory; Loves Impostor; The Stingy Boy Friend; Only a Memory. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.