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Pictorial Romances #13
"Truant Wife" in Pictorial Romances #13 (1952) delivers a poignant tale of love, regret, and second chances, centered on Judy’s emotional crossroads between her impulsive past with Les and her more stable life with Bill. Written and illustrated by Max Elkan, the story unfolds with quiet intensity as old feelings resurface, testing loyalty and forgiveness. The cover by Matt Baker captures the mood with a striking, expressive portrait of Judy, hinting at the turmoil beneath the surface.