Issue: #4
Published: June 1950, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 36, Editing: Will Lieberson (Executive Editor); Roy Ald (Editor); Al Jetter (Art Editor); J. Graham (Associate Editor )
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Notes: Indicia: "TRUE CONFIDENCES, June 1950, Vol. 1, No. 4, is published bi-monthly by Fawcett Publications, Inc., Fawcett Place, Greenwich, Conn. Second class entry applied for at the post office, Greenwich, Conn. with additional entry applied for at Buffalo, N.Y. Copyright 1950 by Fawcett Publications, Inc. Trademark of Fawcett Publications, Inc. Editorial and advertising offices, 67 W. 44th St., N.Y. 18, N.Y. Send remittances and letters concerning subscriptions, change of address, etc., to Circulation Dept., Fawcett Pl., Greenwich, Conn. Subscription rate 12 issues for $1.20 in U.S., possessions and Canada. Foreign, $1.70 in international money order, U.S. funds. Printed in U.S.A."
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| Cover (1 page) |
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| Credits: |
Pencils: ? (photograph) | Inks: ? (photograph) | Colours: ? (photograph) |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Promo (ad From The Publisher) (1 page) |
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| Synopsis: |
House ad for "Sweethearts" 84 with reproduction of the cover. |
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Letters: typeset |
| Comic Story (12 pages) |
The Law of Life |
| Synopsis: |
Lawyer Ann returns to the slums where she grew up to help the people who live there. She is appointed to replace a City Councilman who died, and hopes to use her influence to have new housing constructed. But politician Derry and wealthy Londzo don’t want a bill introduced and promise to back Ann for a full term if she plays ball. Ann is swayed by the “important” circles she’s now moving in. When a block of slums collapses, Ann’s boyfriend Tom blames her for her betrayal. Ann submits the slum clearance bill and Tom comes back to her. |
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Romance |
| Characters: |
Ann Baxter Joseph DeSanto Judge West Jeanie DeSanto Tom Dolan John Derry Amos Londzo |
| Comic Story (8 pages) |
My Broken Dream |
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While in the city in search of a job, Marcia is befriended by policeman Jack, who loans her money and helps her get oriented. Marcia realizes Jack is in love with her; she prefers hotel clerk Brad, but continues to accept Jack’s assistance and doesn’t tell him about Brad. Jack and Brad learn about each other and break off with Marcia. Marcia takes a waitress job in a “shabby terminal restaurant” to pay back Jack’s money. Jack and Brad both forgive her and she will marry Brad. |
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Pencils: Bob Jenney | Inks: Bob Jenney |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Marcia Holt Jack Darr Brad Dean |
| Text Story (2 pages) |
Love vs. Duty by Lynn Blanton |
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Script: ? [as Lynn Blanton] | Letters: typeset |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Comic Story (10 pages) |
Meaning of Love |
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Renee is attracted to the handsome Ned but when she learns he’s hearing impaired (the result of serving in the artillery during the war), she fears she’ll “be the laughing stock of the town!” Renee dumps Ned and her friend Frances picks him up on the rebound. This makes Renee jealous and she realizes she still loves Ned. Frances says Ned still loves Renee as well, and they reconcile. Renee then discovers Ned’s hearing has returned. |
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Pencils: Bob Powell | Inks: Bob Powell |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Renee Malden Ned Dates Frances Irene Fred Mary Tom Denis |
| Promo (ad From The Publisher) (1 page) |
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| Synopsis: |
House ad for True Confidences #3, Love Memories #2 and Exciting Romances #2. |
| Credits: |
Letters: typeset |
| Promo (ad From The Publisher) (1 page) |
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| Synopsis: |
True Confessions house ad. |
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Pencils: ? (photograph) | Inks: ? (photograph) | Letters: typeset |
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