Life Story (1949) comic books 1951-1953

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Rita falls in with a girl-gang that dates men and then robs them, but when she meets Mark, she wants to change her ways. Beauty queen Sue must pretend her fiance Bob doesn't exist as part of her management contract, a decision she later regrets. When ex-football star Jerry has a nervous breakdown after a career-ending injury, fiancee Alice decides she can no longer stand by him. A Tainted Memory; Dawn of Despair; No Love Without Faith; Loves Rival. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and Bob Powell. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. In a story with moody, noirish art for a romance comic, Alicia gets herself into deeper and deeper trouble after accidentally absconding with the company's bank deposit, and her security-guard boyfriend Sid may not be able to get her out if it. Marge uses her beauty to attract a man who will take her away from her seaside fishing village, but a storm may destroy their chances for happiness, in a story by comics legend Bob Powell. Betty is a career girl and Mike doesn't have a problem with that, but when he gets a job in her department, conflict exists where none was before. Panic!; Love's Last Gesture; Steak and Potatoes; Case for Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and Bob Powell. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Carrie gets distraught when fiance Neely has to take in refugee relatives, thinking they are invading her happiness, but a near-accident on a mountain road gives her perspective. Valerie loves Greg, even though he's married to someone else, and her obsessive love risks destroying his marriage, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Jen rejects struggling musician Ted in favor of someone more successful, but later realizes Ted was the one all along. Bitter Triumph; Len McAllister; For One Alone: Sorrows Serenade Moment of Decision; Song of Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Judith returns to her hometown after a long absence, determined to get revenge on Arlene and steal Nick away from her. Andrea resents her mother's concerns as she starts dating and carousing with a hip young crowd, but she never thinks to ask why she's so concerned. Nurse Kay has a long string of failed romances with handsome patients, but she's hoping that Jerry will be the one who calls back when he's well again. Loves Last Rites; None So Blind; Gift Horse; The Only One. 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 reconciliation. Judith escapes from a near date-rape and an auto crash, but in her shock, she believes that she's the one who did something wrong. Redheaded Gina owns a racecar, and when she falls for handsome driver Marty, it affects her love of the dangerous sport, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Janice secretly loves Ben, but she clings to her relationship with Lloyd out of spite. Barrier to Love!; Tension; Cruise for Romance; My Fatal Impulse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ray Bailey and Mike Sekowsky. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. A series of bad choices leads redheaded Francie from working in a lawyer's office to a stand-off between the cops and her gangster boyfriend. Reenie is torn between sorrow at the retirement of her father, a baseball legend, and attraction to Rip, his handsome protege. Gae finds a way to secretly loan Terry the money to stay in school, but this being the 1950s, Terry gets all bent out of shape when he finds out where the money came from. I Was a Gangsters Girl; Gone Is My Love; Rite of Spring; This Man Is Mine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Strong, willful Claire loves handsome Monty, who works in her father's factory, but workplace strife causes romantic tension, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Nan falls for handsome garage owner Bill, but when his shady past catches up with him, she thinks they should flee. Rejected by her handsome boss Ralph, redheaded Tania gets a broken leg in an accident, and imagines that her recovery will give her time to win him over. My Guilt; Remember the Day; Harvest Moon; Turmoil. 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. Redheaded reporter Lora is intrigued by the retiring billionaire she's profiling, but gets a little too close to his handsome son. When her fiance Harvey is paralyzed in an accident, Mona is forced to admit she didn't really love him - a situation made worse when she falls for his handsome doctor. June falls for customs agent Dan when he catches her smuggling perfume over the Canadian border, but as their relationship develops, so does her smuggling career. Man of Action; Give Me Your Love; The Last Laugh; Tangled Lives. 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 reconciliation. Massage therapist Harriet tries to steal away the boyfriend of her mentor Maxine, and the result is enough drama for a reality show, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Lila is prejudiced against European WWII refugee Joseph, but finds herself strangely attracted to him. Stunt-cycle rider Streak falls for fellow performer Jean, and tries to turn his life around after she's injured, in a rare romance story with a male protagonist. The Unloved; Design for Heartbreak; Alligator Tears; The Grandstander. 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. Cora becomes a champion in the new sport of roller derby, but she's torn between childhood sweetheart Eddie, who promotes Cora's team, and his handsome assistant Neil. Trucking company owner Dorrie falls for one of her drivers, Dan, but an accident makes her see things with a new clarity. Ann schemes against handsome Dean, who inherited her intestate step-father's farm, but before her schemes bear fruition, she's fallen for him. Plus a pinup of " Glamour-Boy of the Month " Peter Lawford. I Was a Roller Derby Champion; Goodbye, My Love; Fish for Love; Heartbreak's Heir; The Grandstander. 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 reconciliation. Kathy develops a fixation on David, but David doesn't know that Kathy's sister is his ex Laureen, who's been confined to an institution, in a story with art by Bob Powell. When Deena's writing career blossoms while her boyfriend Harvey is still struggling, it causes inevitable conflict. Jane seeks reconciliation with Dan, and luckily her brother knows them both. Plus a pinup of "Glamour-Boy of the Month" Alan Ladd. The Hidden Lie; All That Heaven Can Hold; Lady in Love; A World of Her Own. 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. Magician's daughter Janis helps gambler "Tony Curtis" with his stacked-deck schemes, but when she meets handsome Sam, she wants to go straight. Ava's beauty allows her to toy with men, until Jon wins her heart, but he's put off by her manipulative ways. Ann gets a job as a nanny for handsome widower Ralph and his young daughter Diana. Another Kind of Life; I Hate You, Darling; Model Romance; There Goes My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Marc Swayze. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Nora has epilepsy and keeps it a secret from boyfriend Jeff, fearing he will leave her in those less enlightened times. Katie wants money to marry Jim, so she agrees to a double-bookkeeping scheme at work that isn't exactly legal. Phyllis is scandalized when her sister Ellie marries a lumberjack, and visits the lumber camp to break them up, which is where she meets handsome timber-jockey Steve. Plus a comics version of a classic love poem by Joshua Sylvester, and a biography of film star David Wayne. Picture Biography of David Wayne; Can a Sick Girl Find Love?; Double Heartbreak; Love Pay; Wall of Trees: A Timberland Romance; Love's Omnipresence. 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. Marcia's penchant for dating more than one man at once comes back to haunt her when gang tough Ritchie threatens the man she really loves. Pilot Mickey falls for beautiful passenger Linda; too bad she's on the same flight that he's using to smuggle the loot from a bank robbery into Brazil. When socialite Elaine accidentally injures handsome sculptor, she must choose between possible scandal or medical help, and the choice will decide not just their romance but his life. Plus comics biographies of film star David Brian and the future Lily Munster herself, Yvonne De Carlo. The Romantic Bet; Too Long a Wait; Dream Beau of the Month: David Brian; The Flight to Love; Dream Girl of the Month: Yvonne De Carlo; Decision. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.