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True to Life Romances (1949) comic books 1953-1955

  • Issue #17
    True to Life Romances (1949) 17
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Sylvia tells the scandalous tale of how she dated wealthy men for the gifts they gave her, in the provocatively titled " My Love Was for Sale." Biddie isn't sure how to counter the accusation that she married Ted for convenience. A couple elopes, but his wealthy, controlling family attempts to drive them apart. He Cast Me Aside!; My Love Was for Sale; I Played With Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    True to Life Romances (1949) 21

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. A woman sees her fiance in another woman's arms and flies into a destructive rage. Gerry finds love with Paul, but domineering, critical Ireen threatens to rob them of their happiness. "Miss Ashton" provides vintage romantic advice for readers. My Stormy Love Affair; Love Questions; She Robbed Me of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.