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Life Story (1949) comic books

  • Issue #2
    Life Story (1949) 2
    • Staple rust. Rust migration. Centerfold detached.

    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 #19
    Life Story (1949) 19
    Published Oct 1950 by Fawcett.
    • Trimmed
    • TRIMMED. Extra staples (manufacturing).
    • 1.75" Cumulative spine split.

    Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Working on a remote island for Bruce, Ann decides to convince him to woo her by collapsing in his arms. Stella loves single father Chris, but feels threatened by his relationship with his son Jackie. Sally wants a better life for herself and Joe, so she tries to convince him to blackmail her boss after she learns of some shady dealings. Plus an interview with music legend Frank Sinatra. Goal of Glory; A Wronged Love; Exclusive Interview With Frank Sinatra; All or Nothing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #25
    Life Story (1949) 25
    Published Apr 1951 by Fawcett.
    • INCOMPLETE. Back cover and last page has corner piece clipped. Slightly interrupts art or story.

    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.

  • Issue #28
    Life Story (1949) 28
    Published Jul 1951 by Fawcett.

    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.

  • Issue #34
    Life Story (1949) 34
    Published Jan 1952 by Fawcett.
    • 5.5" Spine split from bottom.

    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.

  • Issue #40
    Life Story (1949) 40
    Published Jul 1952 by Fawcett.
    • Centerfold detached.

    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.

  • Issue #47
    Life Story (1949) 47
    Published Apr 1953 by Fawcett.

    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.