A Valentine Sampler

A Valentine Sampler

More Valentine fun from Mike (Lover Boy) Pascale! One more Valentine gag to go. See you tomorrow!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Pencils by Bob Powell in the story “I Was the Loneliest Girl In School” from Hi-School Romance #3, Feb. 1950. Harvey Comics. The story starts on Page 11.

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SCENE: A man (who looks a lot like Jimmy Olsen) and a angry woman (who sorta looks like Lois Lane) are talking.

MAN: You don’t like the Valentine candy I gave you?!!

WOMAN: You ate half! And nibbled on the rest!

MAN: But, sweetie, I only ate them...to make sure they were good enough for you!

1950 Pencils: Bob Powell Re-ink & Color: Allen Freeman
New Facial Expressions Mike Pascale
Humor: Mike Pascale & John Lustig

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Dressing for Valentine’s Day

Dressing for Valentine’s Day

She’s a romantic–looking for a change. And him? He desperately wants to be changed!

We’re a few days early, but Happy Valentine’s Day from me and master of romantic mirth Mike Pascale! More Valentine fun coming next week–after our post Super Bowl comic on Monday.

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Dream Along with Me” in First Kiss #32, June 1963. The story begins on Page 3.

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SCENE: A man dressed like Cupid (with diapers and a bow, but no wings) is on a rooftop in the city. He's talking to a woman who's wearing a fancy dress and who doesn't look pleased.

MAN: Your dating profile said, “Waiting for Cupid’s Arrow!”

WOMAN: And yours said, “casual but fashionable!”

MAN: Baby, this diaper is Gucci!

1965 Art: Hal Grauer? & Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman Cupid Makeover & Stylish Humor: Mike Pascale

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2024: Hoping for the Best

2024: Hoping for the Best

Running a gag written by my pal Mike Pascale is a great way to start off the year! Thanks, Mike! And Happy New Year to all of us–no matter what happens in politics!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “Dear Jilted” in Brides in Love #8, June 1958. Charlton. The story begins on Page 3.

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SCENE: A man has his arm around a woman and is holding her hand with his other hand. There are fireworks in the sky behind them.

WOMAN: It's a new Year! With new hopes and dreams...

MAN: AND A NEW ELECTION!

WOMAN: WELL, THERE GO THE HOPES AND DREAMS!

1958 Art: John Tartaglione Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Humor, Fireworks & Pizzaz: Mike Pascale

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Getting into the Holiday Spirit

Getting into the Holiday Spirit

Today’s art elf-ification by Mike Pascale.

By the way, I’m going to be posting new comics every day through Dec. 27. (Tomorrow a new comic with Felina Vie!)

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Luis Dominguez from the story “Reckless Romance” in First Kiss #30, 1963. Charlton Comics. The story begins on Page 23.

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SCENE: Man and woman dressed up as Christmas elves talk to each other. In the background is a Christmas tree and decorations.

MAN: These costumes really put me in the holiday spirit!

WOMAN: Me too! I’m in such a good mood...this year when your mom shows up for Christmas... I may even let her in!

1963 Art: Luis Dominguez Facial Color: Allen Freeman
Holiday Haute Coutre: Mike Pascale
Christmas Cheer: John Lustig

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Santa’s Naughty List

Santa’s Naughty List

A new tale of holiday lust from my pals Mike Pascale & Allen Freeman!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Artist Unknown. From the story “Bachelor’s Farewell” in First Kiss #7, 1959. Charlton Comics. The story begins on Page 28.

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SCENE: Woman smiling and talking provocatively to Santa Claus.

WOMAN: There's still time...

SANTA: To get off my naughty list?

WOMAN: No, silly, to get to the top of it!

1959 Artist unknown Color: Allen Freeman
Santa-fication & Holiday Humor: Mike Pascale

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