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G.I. Sweethearts #38

Mar 1954 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "Pen Pal Love Affair," a young woman named Ann becomes emotionally invested in letters from Tommy, a serviceman stationed in Korea, but when he finally returns and meets her in person, he treats her coldly. Ann later discovers that Tommy has fallen in love with someone else—a woman he met through a neighbor's correspondence—shattering her illusions about their connection. When Tommy departs again, Ann is left heartbroken, but her coworker Al suggests that by taking over Chuck's television repair business while he serves, Ann could build her own future and prove her worth to Chuck, who has always been a good friend to her.

Contains 4 stories
I Had to Bid Him Farewell
9 pp · Romance
Nan KellerSgt. Jerry WestGertBetty EdwardsBillMrs. FullerMrs. West (Jerry's mother)Connie Jacksondoctornurse

A plain-spoken office worker named Nan Keller finds her quiet world transformed when she volunteers at a service club and meets Sgt. Jerry West, a blinded serviceman adjusting to his new circumstances—only to discover he's already engaged to Connie Jackson. As Nan's visits to help Jerry navigate his darkened world deepen into something neither expected, she faces an agonizing choice between her growing feelings and the truth she's been hiding about herself.

Pen Pal Love Affair
6 pp · Military, Romance
ArleneSgt. Tommy WellsMrs. Martha BoydArlene's parentsJack GarveyJaneEdCharlie

A young woman named Arlene falls in love with Sgt. Tommy Wells through their letters while he's stationed overseas, but when her family and friends pressure her to date locally, she accepts an invitation that leads to a compromising moment at a nightclub—one that Tommy witnesses. Now, with their romance seemingly shattered by a single reckless evening, Arlene must face the man she's only known through ink and paper and discover whether what they built on letters can survive the truth of who they really are.

My Hero's Illusion
7 pp · Military, Romance
AnnChuck WilliamsAl CummingsMrs. StacyRuthFred

When Chuck Williams is drafted into the army, Ann fears losing him forever—but her bigger worry is that he'll return to nothing, his thriving television repair business left to crumble in his absence. Determined to preserve what he's built, she convinces his friend Al Cummings to take over Chuck's customer list while he's away, working tirelessly to keep his business alive for his return. But when Chuck unexpectedly comes home, Ann discovers that her sacrifice and secrecy have created a painful misunderstanding that threatens everything she's fought to protect.

No Army Dates for Me
6 pp · Military, Romance
Bess CurtisSgt. Harry WindsorFranMaryMrs.MarstonMrs. Curtis (Bess' mother)Aunt Martha

Bess Curtis thought her luck had finally changed when she threw a servicemen's party and met the charming Sgt. Harry Windsor—until she discovers the truth about how they were brought together. Now Bess must decide whether Harry's feelings are real or just part of an elaborate arrangement.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $60
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $185*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $110*
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Reprinted in Love Secrets #56 (1956)

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