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Romantic Confessions#1
Cover: John Prentice

Romantic Confessions #1

Oct 1949 · Hillman · 0.10 USD
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"Love Me..." from Romantic Confessions #1 (1949) captures a tender, quietly dramatic moment in mid-century romance, as office worker Helen navigates a fragile connection with wealthy Royce, hiding her true background at a skating rink. With heartfelt storytelling and expressive art by Lee Elias, the story unfolds through the quiet tension of secrets and sincerity, all anchored in a moment where love begins to test the weight of truth. The cover, by John Prentice, perfectly frames the emotional stakes of this early 1949 tale.

Contains 6 stories
Love Me...
8 pp · Romance
Lynden RussellMrs. MarshallEmileTyler AdamsGinnyMayor Phelps

In "Love Me..." from Romantic Confessions #1 (1949), Lynden, a lingerie shop owner, finds herself tangled in a web of doubt when she believes her roommate Ginny has stolen the man she loves. When Tyler finally returns, his words clear the air—but not the lingering tension between the three.

Jealousy Was My Undoing
7 pp · Romance
DorothyPierreBill DarcyKitty DarcyElaine DarcyBob

In "Jealousy Was My Undoing," newlyweds Dorothy and Pierre face tension when Dorothy grows envious upon learning that Pierre’s friend Kitty was once his dance partner. After Bill and Kitty die in a plane crash, Pierre takes in their young daughter Elaine, but Dorothy leaves him—only to later find herself drawn back into the past when Kitty, now ill, reaches out to Pierre.

You'll Come Back
8 pp · Romance
Eddie EvansNora NashSam SloanMrs. BeckettMax ReibertDelilah SansoneHerb

In "You'll Come Back," dance partners Eddie and Nora face a tough choice when Broadway star Delilah demands Eddie alone for her show, forcing them to split—only for Nora to walk away in disappointment. When the production falters without her, Eddie realizes what he’s lost, and the two must decide whether their bond can survive the stage’s harsh spotlight.

I Had To Choose
5 pp · Romance
Pam StreeteMadgeDavidMiss TurkleBertDr. WatkinsDr. WhiteMiss Marten
Take Me As I Am...
8 pp · Romance
Royce WintersHelen KrollMrs. KrollVickyBecky ThorpPercy ThorpDr. Ellsworth

In "Take Me As I Am...", office worker Helen finds herself drawn to wealthy Royce at a skating rink, but to keep their romance going, she fabricates a life of privilege—claiming she lives at the mansion where her mother works as a cook. As the charade deepens, Helen’s mother reluctantly plays along, urging her to come clean before it’s too late. When Royce’s former girlfriend Becky uncovers the truth, Helen braces for rejection—only to hear Royce say the truth doesn’t matter, he still loves her.

Unwelcome
8 pp · Romance
Tom CraigJohn CraigWilma CraigMarthaAunt LucySid

In "Unwelcome," Tom struggles to adjust when his father John returns from Europe with his new wife, Wilma, and her teenage daughter, Martha. Though Tom bonds with Martha, who carries the weight of a painful past, he lets jealousy and misunderstanding cloud his judgment, spreading cruel rumors. After a harsh confrontation and a shocking accident, Tom must face the consequences of his actions and confront what truly matters.

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Raw (Good) $152
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $6,421*
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $804*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $561*
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CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $331*
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CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $256*
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Full credits

artist, inker Lee Elias
cover pencils, inks John Prentice

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