I think my title for Tony Isabella‘s gag about lizard romance is okay. But I came up with so many others that I sorta lost perspective. My second favorite was:

Jealousy (and Coke)—it’s the Real Thing!

—John

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta from the story “The Day Manhattan Died!” in Gorgo #8, Aug. 1962. Click link to read the entire vintage comic for free.

 

 

 

 

Transcript:

SCENE: In one paw, Gorgo is angrily holding a snarling polar bear. Below them on the snow or ice is a very upset young woman who is looking up and calling out to Gorgo.

CAPTION: Bonnie was terrified! She never realized how jealous her big beau could become!

WOMAN: No, sweetie, no! We were just having a Coke! He’s just a friend!

1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta
Restoration: John Lustig Writer: Tony Isabella

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↓ Transcript
SCENE: In one paw, Gorgo is angrily holding a snarling polar bear. Below them on the snow or ice is a very upset young woman who is looking up and calling out to Gorgo.

CAPTION: Bonnie was terrified! She never realized how jealous her big beau could become!

WOMAN: No, sweetie, no! We were just having a Coke! He’s just a friend!

1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta
Restoration: John Lustig Writer: Tony Isabella

GOR00803