And Now for a Pregnant Pause…

And Now for a Pregnant Pause…

Happy Father’s Day!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “Good Ole Joe” in First Kiss #1, 1957.

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SCENE: A father looking shocked as a young man and woman kiss.

Father: Stop! One of you might get pregnant!

1957 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani
Color: Allen Freeman Pregnant Pauses: John Lustig
Happy Father’s Day!

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Like Father, Like Son

Like Father, Like Son

It’s been a long time since I wrote a new Bucky gag. I’m glad to have the scamp back!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Lou Fine from Smash #30, Jan. 1942. Published by Quality.

Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 3.

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SCENE: Bucky (a young boy) is in bed smiling as his pipe-smoking dad looks on.

BUCKY: Dad, when I grow up, I wanna be just like you!Except I won’t marry a girl! They’re icky! Instead, I’ll marry Mom!

1942 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
“Bucky” Created by Jack Enyart & John Lustig
Happy Father’s Day!

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Father’s Day 2022

Father’s Day 2022

Happy Father’s Day!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Change of Heart” in First Kiss #37, May 1964. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.

 

Transcript:

WOMAN: Honey, you’re going to be a dad!

MAN: Cool! Who’s the mom?

1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman Dad Joke: John Lustig
Happy Father’s Day!

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WOMAN: Honey, you’re going to be a dad!

MAN: Cool! Who’s the mom?

1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman Dad Joke: John Lustig
Happy Father’s Day!

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Chili Dogs with Dad

Chili Dogs with Dad

Happy Father’s Day!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Reed Crandall from “The Ray” in Smash #24, 1941.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Bucky standing in front of a roller coaster.

BUCKY: Watta great day! Dad and I ate chili dogs…twice! Once just before the roller coaster! And then later…after we finished barfing!

1941 Art: Reed Crandall Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Bucky Created by Jack Enyart & John Lustig

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SCENE: Bucky standing in front of a roller coaster.

BUCKY: Watta great day! Dad and I ate chili dogs...twice! Once just before the roller coaster! And then later...after we finished barfing!

1941 Art: Reed Crandall Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Bucky Created by Jack Enyart & John Lustig

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I Want a Girl, Just Like the Girl…Who Married Dear Old Dad

I Want a Girl, Just Like the Girl…Who Married Dear Old Dad

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.

 

 

 

Transcript:

Man wearing an ascot is talking to a woman. As they talk, he motions towards a body of water and land in the background.

MAN: Someday I’ll inherit Dad’s fortune! Marry me and all this will be yours!

WOMAN: Gosh! Couldn’t I just marry your dad and have it now?

1958 Art: John Tartaglione New Color: Allen Freeman
Dialogue: John Lustig

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Man wearing an ascot is talking to a woman. As they talk, he motions towards a body of water and land in the background.

MAN: Someday I’ll inherit Dad’s fortune! Marry me and all this will be yours!

WOMAN: Gosh! Couldn’t I just marry your dad and have it now?

1958 Art: John Tartaglione New Color: Allen Freeman
Dialogue: John Lustig

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