by John | Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Of course, Inauguration Day hasn’t really crawled here at turtle speed. It’s more like drunk, senior citizen, snail speed—filmed in slow motion and with frequent screen freezes.
But now (at last!) it’s here. And I’m glad (almost) beyond words.
I hope this marks the beginning of a better time for all of us—Democrats, Republicans, Independents. All of us.
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More cute turtle pix (and other photos) by Brittney Weng here.
SCENE:
SCENE: Turtle sitting next to a small American flag on the beach.
TURTLE: Stop complaining! I got here as quickly as I could!
CAPTION: Inauguration Day arrives…at last!
Adapted from a photo by Brittney Weng
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Turtle sitting next to a small American flag on the beach.
TURTLE: Stop complaining! I got here as quickly as I could!
CAPTION: Inauguration Day arrives...at last!
Adapted from a photo by Brittney Weng
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by John | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Art possibly by Al Avison from True Brides’ Experiences #11, April 1955, Harvey Comics.
I actually used this gag before—back in 2012. But this time I used the dialogue with different art. (See below.) I think it works better this time.
I’d love to pretend that the success of Last Kiss comics is solely dependent on the writing. But having better art really improves most gags!
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman on a beach smiling at each other.
WOMAN: No, I don’t believe in sex without love either! So, uh…I guess we must be in love!
1955 Art: Al Avison? Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman on a beach smiling at each other.
WOMAN: No, I don’t believe in sex without love either! So, uh…I guess we must be in love!
1955 Art: Al Avison? Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Jan 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
This isn’t one of King’s better known quotes, but—given all the turmoil we’re going through right now—it seemed appropriate. Peace.
Other photos by Pietro De Grandi here.
Transcript:
SCENE: Photo of the bow of a small boat in the water.
CAPTION: We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now. –Martin Luther King Jr.
Adapted from a photo by Pietro De Grandi
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Photo of the bow of a small boat in the water.
CAPTION: We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now. --Martin Luther King Jr.
Adapted from a photo by Pietro De Grandi
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by John | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Humor—but never farts—courtesy of Tony Isabella!
Art by Dick Giordano from Secrets of Young Brides #43, July 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman dancing. Around them are globes of light.
WOMAN (thinking): He’s everything I ever wanted in a man. He’s even adorable…when he farts bubbles!
1964 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman dancing. Around them are globes of light.
WOMAN (thinking): He’s everything I ever wanted in a man. He’s even adorable...when he farts bubbles!
1964 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Art by Dick Giordano from I Love You #44, Feb. 1963
Transcript:
SCENE: A man and a woman dancing at a party. In the background, a second man has his hands on his hips and is sternly lecturing them.
SECOND MAN: You got married…on a first date? Again?!! That does it! No more Last Kiss comics for you, young lady!
CAPTION: Surgeon General’s Warning:
Reading Last Kiss corrupts morals and can be dangerously silly! Stop reading now–or you could end up married, pregnant or both!
1963 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man and a woman dancing at a party. In the background, a second man has his hands on his hips and is sternly lecturing them.
SECOND MAN: You got married...on a first date? Again?!! That does it! No more Last Kiss comics for you, young lady!
CAPTION: Surgeon General’s Warning:
Reading Last Kiss corrupts morals and can be dangerously silly! Stop reading now--or you could end up married, pregnant or both!
1963 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
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