Young Romance #1 (7)

Sep 1948 · Prize · 0.10 USD

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“War Bride”

"War Bride" is a poignant early story from Jack Kirby, showcasing his emotional storytelling and dynamic artistry in Young Romance #1 (1948). Written and illustrated by Kirby, with inks by Joe Simon and lettering by Ben Oda, the tale follows Janine’s journey from wartime France to a new life in America, where love, loss, and loyalty collide. The cover, also by Kirby with inks by Simon, captures the story’s bittersweet tone.

writer, artist, inker Jack Kirby · inker Joe Simon · letterer Ben Oda · cover Jack Kirby, Joe Simon

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writer, artist, inker Jack Kirby

inker Joe Simon

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Jack Kirby

cover inks Joe Simon

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Janine meets American soldier Fred in France during the war. Afterwards, she travels to the USA to marry him, but Fred is killed in a freak accident on the docks as she arrives. To avoid returning to France, Janine accepts the marriage proposal of wealthy French immigrant Aristide. He installs her on the Cummings farm, where she falls in love with Tony. However, Aristide returns and she agrees to wed him out of gratitude. A dream about Fred convinces her that she should marry the man she really loves: Tony.

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