Exciting Romances (1949) comic books 1951-1953

Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Jesse is a talented basketball player, but Donna doesn't see the harm in a few rigged games if they can make enough money for their first home. Steven learns that his fiancee Sherry isn't really named Sherry, and nothing else he knows about her is true either. Carol sets her sights on winning handsome district attorney Ben away from his girlfriend Judy, but at a crucial moment, Carol can't be the partner that Ben needs. In the Name of Love; The Fraud; The Heart Lies Deep; Borrowed Moment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Pete Costanza and John C. Adler. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. While Phyllis's fiance Tom is stationed in Korea, he sends the Korean woman Nona back home to live with his parents, and Phyllis fears the worst about Nona. Doug plays up to movie star Selene to advance his career, but his fiancee Marcy isn't okay with that, and sends him packing. Janet secretly spreads a campaign of gossip against the influential Keagen family, but when she falls in love with Ralph Keagan, things take a darker turn. Korean Girl; A Last Betrayal; Romance; Show-Off. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Robert Burns, James Whitcomb Riley, and John Martin. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Leslie admits that she did manipulate her sweetheart Howie, but she never meant for him to get kicked out of the military academy. Geraldine convinces her new hubby they should settle on the coast where her lover Doug lives, but things quickly get out of hand, in a story with art by Bob Powell. In another cautionary tale, Mary falls for smooth bookie Lucky, even though she sees the damage that gambling is doing to her own brother's family. Plus classic Romantic poetry in comics form, including "Jean" by Robert Burns and "An Old Sweetheart of Mine" by James Whitcomb Riley. I Was a Cadet's Sweetheart; Jean; Weekend Romance; An Old Sweetheart of Mine; Love on Wings; Studious Type!; Bookie's Girl Friend. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Ruth Sterling, and Marc Swayze. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Factory worker Connie encourages her boyfriend Larry to play up to Audrey, whose father owns the factory, but he has second thoughts after Audrey falls in love with him. Francie hits pause with fiance Lee when her old boyfriend Frankie returns to town... but Frankie's not the guy he used to be, in a story with art by Bob Powell. When Margot takes over her father's struggling department store, she's torn between store manager Gary and scheming Ken, both professionally and romantically. He Took What He Wanted!; Tomorrow May Only Be a Dream; The Good Fixer; My Errant Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Ruth Sterling, and Art Peddy. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Practical Nora plans to make Dennis the ideal husband, but he's more interested in an old-fashioned thing called love, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Ambitious model Anita sees a way to further her career, even if it means ruining a rival's life, but unfortunately her boyfriend Don finds out about it. Roslyn tries to play Adam and Hugh against each other for her love, but she can't make that situation last forever. A Suitable Husband; Fraud; Fashion Plate; A Love to Lose. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Correa, Ruth Sterling, and Shelly Moldoff. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Myra tries to help her intern Julie build her confidence by setting her up with her own boyfriend Jan, but she doesn't see trouble coming. In a romantic Western story, Carol is torn between lawman Sam and outlaw Nevada, and inevitably gets caught in the middle of their showdown. In another Western story, Lora lets simple-minded Willie take the fall for her own mistake, and is plagued by guilt. A Lesson for My Heart; Valley of No Return; Business Girl; Happiness: Lost and Found. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Correa and Ruth Sterling. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Sheila uses her beauty to lead on wealthy men, for the benefit of herself and her sister Donna, but then she falls for hotel clerk Danny. This story may be the work of Mike Sekowsky. Janet loves Jeff, but he doesn't approve of her working for Morgan's clandestine casino, in a 1950s tale about the evils of gambling. In another cautionary tale, teen gal Gig loves the thrills of her street-racing gang, and that's how she meets cop Matt, thinking, "If I had to be arrested, I'm glad they sent such a handsome detective to do it!" Trapped By Love; Smashup; Love Safe; Wild Girl. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.