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Pictorial Romances #11

Jan 1952 · St. John · 0.10 USD
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"The Worst Mistake a Wife Can Make" follows a woman who, dissatisfied with her husband Bert's dull farm life devoid of entertainment and social activity, begins spending time with another man named Jimmy to gain excitement and attention. After Bert discovers her infidelity and threatens to leave, the woman attempts to win him back by using a new appearance and attempting to seduce Jimmy as well, realizing too late that her flirtations have created jealousy and resentment that cannot easily be resolved. The story explores how the wife's pursuit of thrills outside her marriage ultimately damages her relationship with her husband, with the narrative suggesting that her unfaithfulness represents the titular "worst mistake" a wife could make.

Contains 4 stories
The Worst Mistake a Wife Can Make
11 pp · Romance

Anne, a city-born woman married to a farm boy, grows restless in the isolation of rural life, longing for the excitement of the city she once knew. After enduring months of monotony and tension, she manipulates her husband Ned into taking her to New York for a much-needed escape, only to find herself drawn into a world of temptation and regret.

I Learned by Trial and Error
8 pp · Romance

In "I Learned by Trial and Error," Jed watches helplessly as his fiancée Janet chases her dream of stardom, even as it pulls her into the spotlight with costar Gene. When jealousy and doubt drive Jed to end their engagement, he doesn’t realize how deeply Janet still cares—until the moment she achieves fame and learns he’s moving on.

Crazy for Love
6 pp · Romance

Linda Marshall, a young babysitter, finds herself hopelessly smitten with her employer, the sophisticated and charming John Weston, while caring for his infant son. As their connection deepens through shared glances and intimate moments, Linda begins to navigate the complicated emotional terrain of her feelings, all while subtly manipulating circumstances to draw John closer—until the weight of her actions and the presence of his wife begin to threaten the fragile illusion she’s built.

Playgirl at Work
7 pp · Romance

Margery, a salesgirl with ambitions beyond her job, uses her charm and clever manipulation to climb the ranks at the department store, swapping one romantic interest for a more promising one. As her career advances and her relationships grow complicated, she’s forced to confront the consequences of her choices when a former flame and a new rival unexpectedly collide in her life.

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Raw (Good) $299
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $6,995
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $4,691
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $3,173
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $2,626
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CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $1,950
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CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $1,312
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $1,126
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $920
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $752
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $692
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $637
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $570
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $511
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Full credits

artist, inker Matt Baker
cover pencils, inks Matt Baker

Reprints

↩ Reprints Teen-Age Diary Secrets #[nn] (1949), Hollywood Confessions #1 (1949), Pictorial Confessions #3 (1949), Teen-Age Romances #13 (1950)

Reprinted in Confidential Romances #5 (1957), Wedding Ring Library #88 (1959), Gwandanaland Comics #1883 (2018), Love and Romance Library #40

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