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True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) comic books 1955

  • Issue #24
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 24
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    Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Edie wants to show mechanic boyfriend Joe a thing or two, so she agrees to a date with wealthy bad boy Randy. But as their secret romance continues, she learns that Randy has a mean streak. Sally's the sort of gal who blames others for her mistakes, but she soon learns that doesn't work on the guy she's fallen for. Secret Love!; Copy Cat; My Tremulous Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #25
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 25

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    "Trouble Maker"; Alicia desires Bob Hart for herself and causes trouble between Bob and his girlfriend Connie. "Ride to Romance" text story. "I Was Deceitful"; By coincidence, June has to negotiate a contract with the handsome man that rescued her father; They fall in love and June avoids negotiating, for fear of losing this man. Stealing What I Wanted," art by Art Cappello; Jackie steals money from her roommate Alice in order to buy a new gown for a dance. Untitled What Would You Do? story; Should Marge break up with John or wait until he gets out of prison?; This feature has an unresolved story and asks the readers to write in and offer a solution. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 26

    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.

  • Issue #27
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 27

    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.

  • Issue #28
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 28

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    Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lora is torn between sweet, loyal Paul or dynamic go-getter Chris. Connie falls for her pal Helen's boyfriend Jack, and decides to steal him away for herself. Marianne is torn between truck driver Tim and Don, the doctor she works for. Mine Was a Divided Heart; I Stole a Man; The Promotion; He Tried to Possess My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.