My Own Romance #74 - non-attributed Matt Baker art & cover, non-attributed Jack Kirby art

Matt Baker

My Own Romance v1 #74, 1960 - In this tale of a teenager's heartbreak, there are a few glimpses of Jack Kirby's recognizable style. The opening splash, of a couple's lakeside conversation, is a bit too graphic and simply composed. Vince Colletta's inks mostly eviscerate Kirby's pencils. This story was later reprinted in Our Love Story #12 and My Love v2 #26. Matt Baker's hand is evident on the cover, but much less so on the interior story. In "I Loved a Scoundrel", Diane's wealthy threatens to cut her off when she begins dating a professional gambler. This tale was later re-titled "I Loved a Reiver" and reprinted in Our Love Story #6. Note that comic book guides missed the attributions to both artists. Other artists in this silver age comic include John Forte and Jay Scott Pike.

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My Own Romance v1 = 14 Baker issues, 5 Kirby issues
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Baker cover pencils (Vince Colletta inks) = **
"He Was Perfect - But I Lost Him" Kirby story pencils (Vince Colletta inks) 5 pages = **
"I Loved a Scoundrel" Baker story pencils (Vince Colletta inks) 7 pages = *

Jack Kirby

Matt Baker

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