Life Story (1949) comic books 1952

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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.