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Life Story (1949) comic books 1949

  • Issue #1
    Life Story (1949) 1

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    Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. During a rough patch with her boyfriend Joe, Edith starts seeing bowtie-wearing Randy on the side. Carol is so obsessed with the romantic ideals of the past, she can hardly relate to the man she's with in the here and now. Helen enjoys walking in the rain and brooding over her loneliness, but that's how she meets handsome Tod, who comes to her aid when she twists her ankle. Plus an interview with movie star and Rat Pack member Peter Lawford. My Secret Love!; Exclusive Interview with Peter Lawford; Memory Lane; The Troubled Heart; None But the Lonely. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Life Story (1949) 2
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    Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Selfish Mary figures out how to use the nearby orphanage to win a man, which works great until he finds out. Toni is perfectly comfortable doing "man stuff," like changing a spare tire on their date, but that messes with Rand's ideas of what women should be like. Sylvia dumps Adam when his business is failing, in favor of wealthy Joe, but it turns out she had feelings for Adam after all. Plus an interview with movie star Tom Drake. I Destroyed My Love; The Way of My Heart; Exclusive Interview with Tom Drake; On the Altar of Romance; Darling Mine. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Life Story (1949) 3

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    Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Carol pushes her younger sister Edna to excel at the piano at the cost of her social life or love for Johnny, and is surprised when Edna finally rebels. Aspiring model Tina moves to the city to learn from her aunt Harriet, but when she steals Harriet's boyfriend Fred, she's gone too far. Circus aerialist Joan is displeased with her new partner Jerry, but when he's injured in a fall, she risks all in a dangerous act to aid his recovery. Plus an interview with screen legend Burt Lancaster, early in his career. No Life of Her Own; Too Young to Know!; Exclusive Interview with Burt Lancaster; Goodbye, My Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #4
    Life Story (1949) 4

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    Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Dancer Ginny is dating ordinary joe Bert, but her way of talking down about "ordinary" people is off-putting. Nursing student Fran is disappointed that nursing is more work and less glamour than she expected - and then she meets handsome patient Homer Hotchkiss. Carol is used to getting her own way with Pete, but when she hinders his dream of opening his own store, she learns where his priorities lie. Plus an interview with screen legend Van Johnson. No Ordinary Girl; Angel of Mercy; Exclusive Interview with Van Johnson; Scorned; Her Own Way! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Life Story (1949) 5

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    Stories and art by Eddie Robbins and Sheldon Moldoff. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Bernice likes to play armchair psychologist to her friends and their problems, but then she finds love, and she can't think her way through that. Selfish Carol blows off her social work for the disadvantaged for her date with Andy, but Andy doesn't think that's kosher. Lily has a weakness for a smooth talker, but then she meets a man who means more than simple flattery. Plus an interview with screen legend Alan Ladd. Admiration; Too Smart for Love; I Lived a Lie; A Love Symphony; Exclusive Interview with Alan Ladd; The Tormented Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Life Story (1949) 6

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    Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Lois's habit of spreading reckless gossip causes discomfort for her friends, and almost ends her relationship with Rex. Jealous nurse Carla suspects something's going on between her roommate and her boyfriend - but by the time she finds out it's a surprise party for her, it's too late. Farmgirl Amy falls for hired hand Vince, but her possessive nature keeps them from socializing with anyone else and drives a wedge between them. Plus an interview with actor Dane Clark and a pinup of "Heartthrob of the Month" Dennis O'Keefe. Gossip Girl; I Was Possessive; Exclusive Interview with Dane Clark; Doubtful Heart; Portrait of Julia. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Life Story (1949) 7

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    Stories and art by Bob Jenney and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. The opening caption of the first story says it all: "Kitty thought she could play with fire without getting burned. She felt herself immune to the exciting habits of the wrong kind of people. But too late, she found that the love that dwelt in her heart for teacher Paul had been blackened by the tarred brush of her association." Lydia falls for handsome trumpet player Ted, but she has a long memory for grievances and she doesn't forgive easily. Marlene disregards her parents' advice on love as old-fashioned, until she realizes they might know what they're talking about. Plus an interview with screen legend Gregory Peck, early in his career. I Gambled With Love; Exclusive Interview with Gregory Peck; Love Evens the Score; Modern Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Life Story (1949) 8

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    Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Jean likes bending the rules, but when she meets Dan, she learns that some rules aren't meant to be broken. Bette tells fibs that drive ex Tommy away from his new gal Doris, but soon her lies cause things to spin out of control. Helen is stingy in both matters of the wallet and matters of the heart. Plus an interview with screen legend Joel McCrea and a pinup of "Heartthrob of the Month" Dick Powell. Rebellious Heart; My Broken Vow; Love's Betrayer; Exclusive Interview with Joel McCrea; The Sparing Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Life Story (1949) 9

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    Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Lois's odd prejudices against redheads and other "types" of people damage her relationships, especially with redheaded Bill. Bonnie has trouble keeping her promises, and that affects her relationship with Jerry, especially when she neglects his younger sister. Kay lives in a coal town and has disdain for working-class Joes, but when she meets out-of-towner Dan, she doesn't realize that he's one too. Plus an interview with movie star Guy Madison. The Strange Delusion; Exclusive Interview with Guy Madison; The Entombed Heart; I Dreamed Life Away; My Perfect Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.