Western Hearts

A single, oversized issue published by Better Publications of Canada in 1949, Western Hearts is a one-shot romance comic that leans into the pulp western genre. Notable for its use of a photographic cover rather than traditional illustration, the issue stands as a curious artifact of the era, capturing a brief intersection between the romance and western comic trends of the late 1940s. While its run was limited to this sole installment, it offers a snapshot of the experimental formats and niche publishing that characterized the Canadian comic landscape at mid-century.