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  • Item #50472775
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    Published 1952 by St. John.

    Wartime Romances (1951) 10 GD 2.0

    1.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Heavy cover oxidation.

    Ended May 5 2020
    Winning Bid $108

    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Ben Brown, and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Cynthia is going through hard times after her father's death leaves the family penniless, and then she meets soldier Mike at a dance. Sheila is torn between boy next door Tom and soldier Jack, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Jane hits the nightclubs after her husband Allan is recalled to active duty. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. After the Honeymoon; The Boy Next Door; That "Dear John" Letter; Correspondence Club; Career Wife; Comedy Column. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD 2.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)