Romantic Secrets (1949 Fawcett) comic books 1950

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Photo cover. "Pawn of Tradition"; Phyllis and her Aunt Melissa live in historic Dendrik Manor; Phyllis is attracted to new neighbor Dennis, but he cant understand her devotion to the "tradition" of the house, which requires constant upkeep that she and her aunt can't afford. "Borrowed Rapture": Office worker Lily gets into debt because she cant resist buying new things; She tells department store bill collector Bob she cant pay because she sends money to her parents (untrue). "Hate Gripped My Heart"; Diane pretends to be Lindas friend, but is really jealous of her; When Fred appears to prefer Linda, Diane becomes angry; Linda is hit by a car and may be permanently crippled. "Release to Glory" Love Story Album text story by Alice Simmons. "Pot of Gold" text story by Frances Howard. "I Lived for Today"; Janet is engaged to Mark, a reform candidate for district attorney; She is selfish and impulsive, never considering the ramifications of her actions; Janet tricks Mark into meeting her on a gambling ship, which is raided: this will end Marks political career. He breaks up with her. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Carrie works at Dirk's casino and flirts her way to luxury, but when she falls for straight-arrow Stan, she must make a choice. Doctor Deborah is a dedicated professional who has no time for love, until she meets George, the handsome brother of a patient. Aspiring actress Nina wins a TV talent show, but fame begins to change how she regards her old friends, including Ed, who secretly loves her. Plus a collection of romantic traditions from around the world. My Reputation; Romance Oddities; Only a Memory; Love Comes But Once; Unworthy Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Wilma Glennon, and Edmund Spencer. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Laura feels she's not pretty enough to deserve love, but then she must win handsome Frank away from Nancy. Liz doesn't know what to do when her brother Jimmy is sent to prison, but then she meets kind cop Will, who helps her embrace life again. Sheila stops to watch the construction workers, especially handsome bridge builder Bart, in a story with some great architectural art by Bob Powell. And a poem by English Romantic poet Edmund Spencer in comics form. Plus a collection of romantic traditions from around the world. In the Shadow of Regret; Romance Oddities; Accused; This Love's Riches; The Moment I Saw You; The Star; Last Stop My Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Secretary Sue gets her fiance Mitch a job at her office, but doesn't tell him that the business is crooked. Personnel manager Marge gets a chance to hire Steve, the handsome athlete who broke her heart in college. Myra falls for George, even though she knows he has serious money problems, but then he wants her to embezzle money from her office. Plus a collection of romantic traditions from around the world. Farewell Gesture; A Bitter Love; The Message; He Is My Own; Flowers of Romance; Welcome to My Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Claudia runs an apple orchard and that doesn't leave her any time for love, until she meets handsome farmhand Ralph. Sharon goes to work as a cigarette girl at Club Miguelle so she can land a rich husband, but she hadn't reckoned on falling in love with sailor Danny. Successful businesswoman Beth returns to her hometown, and finds that handsome old flame Ward is now managing the store that she's supposed to audit. Challenge to Love; Only for You; My Vagabond Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Elaine Miller, and Robert Burns. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Eileen pumps gas for her Uncle Ted's station and is just friendly with the "knights of the highway," until she meets trucker Tim, who is "full of gay banter." Lon falls for bad girl Sheila and steers his life into a downward spiral, in a classic cautionary tale from the '50s. Mary tracks down Diana, the child she gave up for adoption, and gets a job as her nanny, but doesn't expect to fall for Diana's adoptive father Roy. And a romantic poem by Robert Burns in comics form. Empty Dreams; The Man I Love; Conflict; Restless Heart; A Gown for My Lady; My Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Eileen is a snob, but she doesn't see anything wrong with it, until it comes between her and the man that she loves. Mary is taken in by the wealthy family of the woman she tried to save, but the story didn't happen quite the way she tells it. Gladys plots to steal Lon away from his girlfriend Muriel by pretending an interest in geology. Plus a profile of British actor and future Rat Pack member Peter Lawford during his early years. A Heart's Request; Love's Mask; Peter Lawford; Beauty Without Brains; Storm! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Bob Jenney, and Elaine Winters. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. On the edge of Death Valley, vacationing Ann falls for handsome hotel owner Jack, but their relationship causes friction between Jack and his aging father. Laura considers herself above the immature crushes her college friends develop on their instructors - and then she meets handsome Professor Barton. Working to resettle European war refugees, soldier and lady-killer Joe sets his cap for beautiful Ericka, but she has no interest in him, in a rare story (with art by Bob Powell) narrated by the male character. Dark Destiny; You're Always Near; To a Man in Love; The Imprisoned Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Tragic Farewell"; Jessica refuses to marry Stan because she believes shell have a singing career like her late, great father, although she has "none of [her] fathers great talent"; When Stan suggests she change her last name to see if she can get bookings, Jessica learns the truth--she can't--and agrees to wed Stan. "Love Stands Accused!", art by Al McWilliams; Helen is lawyer Georges secretary and girlfriend; She wants him to become wealthy and influential but he prefers to serve the clients who need him the most; Helen tricks political boss Manell into offering George work, over Georges objections. "Bermuda Idyll" text story by Daniel Bailey. "My Desolate Heart"; 24-year-old Laura teaches high school and is treated "like one of the gang" by her students, especially the boys; Dan, the older brother of Jerry, one of the students, says Laura should socialize with people of her own age; Her lack of "dignity" also threatens her job; Dan and Laura fall in love; When Jerry is caught embracing Laura in school, hes suspended but shows up at the prom and makes a scene. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and Elaine Miller. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Lorna loves Ken, but she feels that any possible future together is threatened by scandal because her father was a convicted criminal. Marion is resigned to life in her boring, cold-weather small town, and then she meets Ted, visiting from California - but is it fair to depend on him to take her away? Laurie is engaged to boring, dependable Harry, but then she meets Ben, who wants to marry her and become an independent oil wildcatter. The Secret; Retribution; Star Gazer; Love's Hazard! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Beautiful Jessica leads on older, wealthy neighbor John to win favors, but has no intention of marrying him - and then she meets younger, handsome Stan. Laura dates Leslie just to spite his controlling mother, but then she meets Leslie's handsome college roommate, Mark, and the sparks really fly. Kathy resents the time that her boyfriend Joel spends with his friends, and craves having him all to herself. Nightfall; My Inconsolable Heart; Love Can't Be Wrong; Independent. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.