My Own Romance #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Cora" is a standout story in My Own Romance #12, a 1950 romance comic featuring a poignant wartime reunion and a marriage built on secrets. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated with emotional precision by Mike Sekowsky, with inks by Chris Rule, the tale follows Mark’s return from the war and his unexpected connection with Caroline Tracy, a woman whose past holds a dangerous truth. As their bond deepens, the story unfolds with quiet tension, exploring love, guilt, and the fragile line between protection and possession.
In "Cora," a 1950 romance from My Own Romance #12, broadcaster Bill finds himself drawn to the glamorous Cora at a party, launching a relationship that pulls him into a world of luxury—until its toll on his health and finances forces a breakup. Though he tries to return to a simpler life, he soon realizes his drive and success were rooted in wanting to keep her happy. The story captures the quiet transformation of a man who learns that love and ambition are not always at odds.
In the quiet tension of a shared law office, Greg and Tom—longtime friends with diverging paths—find their bond tested when both fall for the same woman, Susan. As Greg’s life takes an unexpected turn into the world of commercial art, he’s forced to confront the choices that shaped his future and the heart he never thought he’d reclaim.
In "The Secret of Caroline Tracy," Mark, a war veteran adjusting to civilian life, takes a job as a bodyguard for the enigmatic Caroline Tracy. As their bond deepens, Caroline reveals a terrifying secret: her husband Jack, driven mad by her request for a divorce, now seeks to destroy her. With quiet courage and empathy, Mark helps unravel the crisis—only to find that love, like danger, can be a sudden, unexpected turn.
In "How I First Knew I Was in Love," Jo watches Teddy perform in a play, his chemistry with Wanda sparking a quiet realization—her heart isn’t just in the story, it’s in him. The moment she sees him on stage, the lines between performance and feeling blur, and she finally understands what love has been trying to tell her all along.
In "Love...After Hours!", Helen finds herself torn between duty and desire when she becomes the secretary to wealthy businessman Charles. Though she's set to marry him for status and security, a heartfelt moment with her true love, Frank, makes her question everything—just as Frank’s fortunes take an unexpected turn.
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