Love Scandals #5
In "I Hated Being a Woman," a 1950 Quality Comics gem, nurse Reggie finds herself caught in a tangled web of emotions as her crush on psychiatrist Bruce stirs jealousy over his attention to his married patient, Nila. When Nila’s husband Monty suggests a ruse to make them both jealous, the plan takes an unexpected turn during a stormy night in a secluded cabin—where Reggie must confront more than just a staged romance. A quiet, character-driven story with emotional depth, this issue stands out for its nuanced portrayal of desire and self-discovery, all rendered in crisp, period-accurate art. Cover by typeset.
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Reggie is psychiatrist Bruce’s nurse and has a crush on him. She is jealous when Bruce pays attention to his wealthy, married patient Nila. Nila’s husband Monty knows what’s going on, and urges Reggie to “fight for your man!” Monty and Reggie decide to make Bruce and Nila jealous by pretending to have an affair. However, when they’re trapped in a cabin by a storm and Monty makes advances at her, Reggie rejects him. Monty and Reggie return to the city; Nila and Monty reconcile, and Bruce realizes he loves Reggie.
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