Hollywood Confessions #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Love Came Second" kicks off in 1949 with a heartfelt look at ambition and heart, as orphan Rita dreams of stardom in Hollywood—only to face doubt, embarrassment, and a surprising twist in her love life. Written and drawn by Joe Kubert, this poignant tale captures the quiet drama of a young woman torn between fame and the quiet promise of a future with her boyfriend Sam, whose simple words carry more weight than any spotlight. The cover by Joe Kubert perfectly frames the story’s bittersweet mood, all in a 10-cent comic that’s a true early gem.
In "Love Came Second," orphaned aspiring actress Rita navigates the harsh realities of chasing fame and fortune in 1949 Hollywood, only to find her ambitions tested when a failed audition stirs doubt in her relationship with boyfriend Sam. After a series of missteps—including a staged faint to land a screen test—Rita confronts her doubts, and Sam’s quiet reassurance shifts her perspective on what truly matters.
In "Too Ugly to Love!" from Hollywood Confessions #1 (1949), Jon—long ridiculed for his looks—finds unexpected fame as a screen villain, where actress Gina stands out for her kindness. When a studio fire leaves him severely burned, her compassion endures, and later, after plastic surgery transforms his appearance, their bond is tested in ways neither could have foreseen.
In "I Loved and Lost!" from Hollywood Confessions #1 (1949), Jed watches helplessly as his fiancée Janet chases her dream of stardom, leading to tension when she shares the screen with costar Gene. Just as Janet’s career peaks, she learns Jed—still deeply in love with her—plans to marry someone else.
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Reprinted in Fascinating Love #[nn] (1950), Pictorial Romances #11 (1952), Diary Secrets #20 (1953), Illustrated Romance Library #64 (1958), The Golden Age Art of Joe Kubert #2 (1979), The 3-D Zone #7 (1987), The Art of Joe Kubert #[nn] (2011), Hollywood Confessions #1
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