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True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) comic books with issue numbers 23-27,23-27

  • Issue #23
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 23
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #2072062005
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4471846012
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Stories and art by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lola is contemptuous of her friends' make-do marriage plans, and sets out to find a wealthy husband. Nurse Ginny falls for Carl, the handsome doctor she works for, but hypochondriac Sandra wants Carl's attention for herself. 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 a romantic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson in comics form. Fast Track for Love; A Savage in Love; Romance; The Price I Paid; None But the Lonely. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 26

    Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Betty starts dating Kurt while still seeing Tom, but sooner or later one of them is going to find out about the other. Craving excitement, Jean rushes into romance. Claire tries to manipulate boyfriend Steve into running for president of their college class, whether he wants it or not. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. I Led Him On; The Key to His Heart; I Paid for My Folly; Love's Epitaph. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #27
    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 27

    Stories and art by Pete Morisi and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Tall Florence always feels out of place, so she becomes a rebel, but dating bad-boy Mark leads to both of them being arrested. Wanting to change her image, businesswoman Rhoada becomes a "painted doll," but that doesn't attract the kind of men she wants to know. Shy waitress Lila alienates Marty on their first date, so she resolves to be more engaging when they meet again. Invitation to Heartache; The Search for Honesty; I Was a Doll; I Dared to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.