Wartime Romances #11
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Love Pirate" kicks off in Wartime Romances #11 (1952), a standout entry from the era’s romance genre, featuring the dynamic art of Matt Baker—both in pencils and inks—on the interior pages and on the cover. Joyce’s tangled emotions take center stage as her crush on Don clashes with her pride and a web of deception that spirals after his return from service with a British wife, Madge. With Matt Baker’s expressive storytelling on full display, the issue explores longing, regret, and the fragile hope of redemption, all set against the quiet tension of wartime romance.
In "Love Pirate," Joyce’s long-held crush on Don Towers turns desperate when he returns from the war with his new British wife, Madge. While she tries to sabotage their marriage by planting seeds of doubt, her schemes unravel when Don confronts her with the truth. As old feelings resurface and Tommy stands by her, Joyce must face the consequences of her actions—and decide what kind of person she truly wants to be.
In a wartime romance set against the backdrop of postwar Germany, Susan Hoyt finds herself drawn to Kevin Stearns, a charming civilian employee of the military, despite warnings about his reputation. When she secretly arranges a trip to see him—maneuvering soldier Greg Scotter into driving her—her actions spark tension and fear, not just for her own heart, but for Kevin’s career. As the military police step in and loyalty is tested, Susan begins to question what kind of future she truly wants.
In a wartime canteen buzzing with camaraderie and quiet hopes, Nancy takes the stage not for love, but for her career—until a chance connection with sailor Jack Stone turns her plans upside down. Though she’s misled by rumors about his ties to a theatrical agent, Nancy finds herself drawn to Jack in ways she never expected. As their friendship deepens, the line between ambition and affection begins to blur.
In "One Heart — Missing in Action," Army nurse Lt. Vicky Kerr, engaged to pilot Captain Peter Riggs, takes a secret transfer to the hospital where he’s recovering from blindness. Posing as a new nurse named Jane Knight, she quietly supports him through his despair, determined to help him find hope again—while hiding her true identity. When a surgery offers the chance to restore his sight, Peter’s quiet confession reveals he’s known her all along.
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