Romantic Secrets (1949 Fawcett) comic books 1951

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Diane works for the warden at the state prison, and falls for convict Larry, who wants her to help him escape. Martha returns to her hometown of "Homeville" after college and feels arrogantly superior to everyone there, but a visit from a school chum changes her tune. Steelworker Jerry wants to move up to management, and is torn between Carol, who loves him as he is, and Edith, who thinks she can make him into management material. Love's Captive; Solitude; The Verdict; End of the Rainbow! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Martin and J. A. Symonds. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Ann agrees to date handsome oil wildcatter Vic as part of Doris's plan to win him back, but then she falls for Vic herself. Gambler Montana wins the Bar-K Ranch during a card game, and his new ownership is fiercely opposed by Nan, the former owner's daughter, who is strangely drawn to him. Ella harangues her boyfriend's unemployed brother when his plans for an education get in the way of her plans for marriage. And a romantic poem by J. A. Symonds in comics form. The Hired Heart; Saga of the Sage; First Aid for Love; Love at the Door; Love's Lament. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Martin and Marc Swayze. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Cynthia is raising her brother Bob, who wants to be a doctor, but tragedy results when she insists that he become a boat designer like their late father. In a hybrid Western-romance story, lawman Cole meets Lila, daughter of late lawman Ace, as they try to figure out why Ace's old foe is celebrating his memory in an old ghost town. Ted makes a play for a woman just to get even with her for dumping his friend, but he didn't expect to fall in love with her. Blueprint for Love; Rendezvous; Candy Kisses; Forsake Me Never. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Edd Ashe and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Dancer Nina finds love with Danny, but when a tragic accident ends her dancing career, she blames him. Karen gets her dream job in a government office in Washington, but loneliness almost drives her back to her tiny hometown, until she meets Steve. Elaine threatens to blackmail her ex Paul to buy a business for her current fiance, Len - but does she still love Paul? My Penalty; I Was a Government Girl; Winner Takes All; Love's Crusade. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Amy loves small-town grocer Dave, but his competitor Brad Nixon wants everything Dave has, and that includes Amy. This story with art by Mark Swayze includes the line, "There is still a place for the small neighborhood store with its personal, friendly service." Mildred has found her match in Fred, but she manipulates his dealings with his business partner Al, sabotaging his business so she can have more time with Fred. Working girl Ivy scoffs when boyfriend Pat suspects her non-profit of being a scam, but when she discovers he's right, she faces a moral choice. Together; Love Letters; Ski Lark; My Misguided Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Model Helene has inherited a factory for making TV parts, and finds herself torn between handsome foreman Brian and her staff photographer, Kenny - another original plot. This story features some good-girl art by Mark Swayze. Connie feels left behind by all her married friends and their families, so when she meets handsome Lennie, she lies about her age to interest him. Bert works in a steel foundry, but Ann gets him a cushy salesman job, only to find he's working with beautiful Peggy, who insists on spending a lot of time with Bert. This story includes the line, "The sight of him working daily at his hard, sweaty, unrewarding job aroused in me troubled promptings!" Journey to Heartbreak; Old Maid; Love on the Half-Shell; Unmasked. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Craig loves Amy, but since she rejected him as "a common street laborer," he's trying to get back at her through her sister Cora, or at least that's how Amy sees it. This story features early art by Bob Powell. Teresa must run the family farm after her father's passing, and handsome farmhand Jim can help, but he sees Teresa's workaholic nature as a minus. Redheaded Helen is still mourning her sister's death, and tries to sabotage her widowed brother-in-law's new relationship with Mildred as a result. With All My Heart; Belated Tears; Love Trap; Covetous. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Interlude!", art by Marc Swayze; In order to qualify for a job at her fiancé Edwards private school, Ellen takes a job teaching in Edgetown; She makes friends with mailman Michel and his little brother Timmie. Ellen and Michel fall in love, although shes engaged to Edward. Ellen begins an adult education program and becomes popular with the townspeople, but leaves for her new job. "Traitor to Love." "Bride Willing" text story by John Martin. "The Doctor's Bride"; Anne and her fiancé Ronnie return to his hometown where he intends to replace his father as the local country doctor; Anne finds this life is "disorganized" and "thankless," and says she wont marry Ronnie unless he moves back to the city; He agrees, but changes his mind after he saves a young boys life. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Edith breaks up with Phil and starts dating Ritchie, who gets her addicted to pills, in a story with early art by future EC legend George Evans. Dancer Jean works her way up to stardom on the stage, leaving behind her dance partner Danny, the one man who really loves her. Sailor's son David becomes a rootless wanderer, until he meets Ivy in a small town, but her pressure to start a business rubs him the wrong way. Slave to Despair; What Price Stardom; Farewell, My Love; The Kindred Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Diner waitress Vivian falls for handsome engineer Dane, but breaks up with him after he loses his job, because she doesn't want to work in a diner forever. But she doesn't know what to do about Dane's brother, brain-damaged ex-boxer Len, who seems to have become obsessed with her, in a story with art by Marc Swayze. Joyce falls for Robert, unaware that he's already engaged to Donna, and her reaction when she finds out threatens to destroy all three of their lives. Dark Delusion; Whirlpool; Love in High; The Wanderer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Sheila works in a nightclub owned by gangster Burke, but Martin seems like a nice guy. But after she rejects him, Martin goes into business with Burke, in a story with early art by future EC legend George Evans. Miriam works in an insurance agency and is engaged to boring co-worker Neil, but dumps him when handsome, unpredictable Carl joins the agency. After a tragedy, she gets the chance to commit insurance fraud. Ann blames Peter for the train wreck that killed her parents and sets out to destroy him, but she didn't expect to fall in love with him in the process. All for You; The Letter; The Antique Heart; Crackup. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Into Each Life"; Mrs. Mead hires Geraldine as her companion, complaining that her family only cares about her money; Geraldine encourages Mrs. Mead's feelings of suspicion; Mrs. Meads son Mark, who's attracted to Geraldine, offers to hire a nurse and get Geraldine a good job elsewhere; Geraldine thinks hes taken the rest of the familys side against her. "I'll Never Love You"; Marion refuses to marry Charles because shes determined to be a model; When she gets a chance, she leaves her elderly mother alone and moves to the city; Marion is unsuccessful and eventually collapses due to lack of food. "Jealousy" text story by John Martin. "Bitter Journey"; Kate and Steve meet on vacation and fall in love; Hes a shoe clerk, but when they return to the city he tells Kate hes on the waiting list for a police job; She is upset because her father is in prison and she hates the police. Kate tries to influence Steve to change his mind, urging him to take a store managers position instead. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.