by John | Dec 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
My thanks to Merry Mike Pascale (Last Kiss’s Master of haberdashery) for the addition of the snazzy yarmulke.
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man wearing a yarmulke, kissing a woman.
WOMAN (thinking): he can light my menorah anytime!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Yarmulke Salesman: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man wearing a yarmulke, kissing a woman.
WOMAN (thinking): he can light my menorah anytime!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Yarmulke Salesman: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
She’s bad at being good, but so good at being bad…
Happy Holidays from me—and Last Kiss artists (and terrific guys) Mike Pascale and Diego Jourdan Pereira.
Art by Bill Ward in “Rapture at Homecoming Time” from DIARY LOVES #8, 1951.
Transcript:
SCENE: Distraught woman thinking. Christmas tree in background.
WOMAN: I always forget which is better…naughty or nice?
Art: Bill Ward Re-ink & Initial Color: Diego J. Pereira
Christmas Colors & Background: Mike Pascale
©2014 Last Kiss Inc
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↓ TranscriptTranscript:
SCENE: Distraught woman thinking. Christmas tree in background.
WOMAN: I always forget which is better…naughty or nice?
Art: Bill Ward Re-ink & Initial Color: Diego J. Pereira
Christmas Colors & Background: Mike Pascale
©2014 Last Kiss Inc
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by John | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
I thoroughly enjoyed working on today’s comic with my pal Mike Pascale. Mike approached me years ago about modifying some of my romance art for new Halloween gags. And from that has sprung a fun-filled tradition of working on most holiday gags together—with Mike making the art fit the gag. Thanks, Mike!
Original art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Change of Heart” in FIRST KISS #37, 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman is dancing with the Headless Horseman.
CAPTION: Darla loved dating the Headless Horseman…at first! He was a great listener! So modest! No swollen head! But soon she had doubts. Even…dread! Would the sex be mindless? Did he give good…bed? Suddenly Darla felt like she was in over her head!
WOMAN (thinking): He hasn’t said a word all night! is it my breath?
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio
Mad Modifications & Heady Humor: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptTranscript:
SCENE: Woman is dancing with the Headless Horseman.
CAPTION: Darla loved dating the Headless Horseman...at first! He was a great listener! So modest! No swollen head! But soon she had doubts. Even...dread! Would the sex be mindless? Did he give good…bed? Suddenly Darla felt like she was in over her head!
WOMAN (thinking): He hasn’t said a word all night! is it my breath?
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio
Mad Modifications & Heady Humor: Mike Pascale
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by John | Apr 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Happy Easter from me and my pal (and frequent Last Kiss collaborator) Mike Pascale.
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Gay Deception” in FIRST KISS #8, 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman talking to someone who is wearing a bunny costume.
WOMAN: At last! Sex worth dye-ing for!
1959 Art (featuring woman): Vince Colletta Studio
Director of Bunny Couture: Mike Pascale
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Gay Deception” in FIRST KISS #8, 1959.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman talking to someone who is wearing a bunny costume.
WOMAN: At last! Sex worth dye-ing for!
1959 Art (featuring woman): Vince Colletta Studio
Director of Bunny Couture: Mike Pascale
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "The Gay Deception" in FIRST KISS #8, 1959.
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by John | Apr 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Happy early Easter from me and my pal Mike Pascale (bunny artist supreme.)
Artist Unknown. From the story “The Love that Failed” in FIRST KISS #25, 1962
Transcript:
GUY IN BUNNY SUIT: You dated the Energizer Bunny! So I thought…
WOMAN HOLDING HER HAND OVER HER FACE: You’d give me a buzz? I’m shocked!
1962 Artist Unknown
Bunny Costumer Supreme: Mike Pascale
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Artist Unknown. From the story “The Love that Failed” in FIRST KISS #25, 1962
↓ TranscriptGUY IN BUNNY SUIT: You dated the Energizer Bunny! So I thought…
WOMAN HOLDING HER HAND OVER HER FACE: You’d give me a buzz? I’m shocked!
1962 Artist Unknown
Bunny Costumer Supreme: Mike Pascale
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Artist Unknown. From the story “The Love that Failed” in FIRST KISS #25, 1962
