Gwandanaland Comics #1883
In "Glamour Was My Weakness," art shop owner Rudolph enlists his assistant Elizabeth to persuade painter Andrew to replicate old masterpieces—just as their secret romance begins to bloom. When Elizabeth uncovers Rudolph’s scheme to pass off forged works as originals, she orchestrates a daring one-man show to expose the deception. With bold strokes and quiet courage, she turns the tables, letting Andrew’s true talent shine. Art by Matt Baker, cover by Matt Baker and Ray Osrin.
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Art shop owner Rudolph asks his assistant Elizabeth to convince Andrew to paint copies of “old masters” paintings. Elizabeth dates Andrew and he agrees to produce the copies so he can afford to marry her. Elizabeth falls in love with Andrew and learns Rudolph is having someone else forge signatures so the copies can be sold as originals. She tricks Rudolph into staging a one-man show for Andrew and reveals the copies there, foiling Rudolph’s plan. Andrew’s real paintings are a success and now he can marry Elizabeth.
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