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True Life Love Library#49-24

True Life Love Library #49-24

Aug 1969 · Magazine Management · 0.15 AUD
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"Dance to Strange Music" is a quiet, character-driven story from True Life Love Library #49-24, a 1969 Australian magazine offering a candid look at young adulthood. Written and illustrated by Tom Hickey, the tale follows Peggy as she leaves high school for factory work, only to confront the weight of her choices when a college student, Ted, challenges her decision—leading to a moment of self-reflection and emotional growth. The story unfolds with sincerity, capturing the uncertainty of early adulthood, and features a touching resolution that hinges on personal change and connection.

Contains 5 stories
Dance to Strange Music
12 pp · Romance

In the vibrant world of 1969’s teen dance scene, Vikki finds herself caught between loyalty and curiosity when she meets Ralph on a televised dance showcase. Though the moment stirs unexpected feelings, a quiet realization soon settles in—Ralph isn’t the one she’s meant to be with.

Turnabout
19 pp · Romance
Tragic Awakening
13 pp · Romance

In "Tragic Awakening," Peggy’s newfound independence after leaving high school takes a turn when college student Ted challenges her choices during an interview, stirring unexpected regret. As their connection deepens, Peggy grapples with feelings of inadequacy, torn between her factory life and Ted’s hopes for a future she’s unsure she deserves.

Second Hand
3 pp · Romance
The Boy Next Door
13 pp · Romance

Bryan and Bonnie’s lives were shaped by the walls between their homes—a penthouse and a tenement—where childhood friendship blossomed across a narrow divide. Years later, as a nurse and a doctor, their paths cross again, rekindling a connection that began long before either of them knew what love truly meant.

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Full credits

artist, inker Tom Hickey

Reprints

↩ Reprints First Love Illustrated #18 (1952), Romantic Secrets #20 (1959), High School Confidential Diary #3 (1960), My Secret Life #38 (1961), Confidential Diary #13 (1962)

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