Last Kiss & Friends at SDCC 2014

Mike Pascale (the genius behind most of the Last Kiss zombie comics) learns that I'm raising his rate a full penny per gag.

Mike Pascale (the genius behind most of the Last Kiss zombie comics) learns that I’m raising his rate a full penny per gag.

In the near future, I’ll be posting a gazillion photos of costumed nerds and fun stuff from Comic-Con International 2014. But here are a few personal moments taken at the Last Kiss booth or featuring friends.

Although we tried to keep things neat, the Last Kiss booth sometimes got a bit disheveled after visits from enthusiastic fans. (In the background (l) Debbie Luccareni-Hogan and (r) my sister Lisa Hernandez.

Although we tried to keep things neat, the Last Kiss booth sometimes got a bit disheveled after visits from enthusiastic fans. (In the background (l) Debbie Luccareni-Hogan and (r) my sister Lisa Hernandez.

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Clyde is Coming

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Make Believe" in First Kiss #7, 1959.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Make Believe” in First Kiss #7, 1959.

Yes, there was a time when everyone read newspapers. Before that we all communicated via smoke signals and by grunting around the campfire while eating woolly mammoths.

It’s true. Ask your mother. She’ll be delighted that you think she’s so old.

Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.

Mob Moll

Art by Myron Fass from the story "Women to Love" in COMPLETE ROMANCE #1, 1949.

Art by Myron Fass from the story “Women to Love” in COMPLETE ROMANCE #1, 1949.

Clean and honest are my goals!

Right now I’m about 60 percent clean. (My neck, right bicep and left calf are immaculate!) As for honesty…I’m at least 99.9 percent truthful.

Okay. Now that you mention it…I’m probably only about 34 percent clean. (I washed behind my left armpit.) But so what? I’m still 105 percent honest—maybe more!

Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.

Things I’ve Thunk

Inks by Vince Colletta from the story "A Forgotten Kiss" in BRIDES IN LOVE #9, 1958.

Inks by Vince Colletta from the story “A Forgotten Kiss” in BRIDES IN LOVE #9, 1958.

5 Things that I Don’t Think and Never Will Think:

1. Uh, gee. I’m not sure. Let me think about it.

2. ???

3. ???

4. ???

5. ???

Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.

My Secret Admirer Isn’t Secret Anymore

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "A Bouquet of Roses" in FIRST KISS #20, 1961.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “A Bouquet of Roses” in FIRST KISS #20, 1961.

Naturally, I won’t tell you who my secret admirer is. But don’t worry, Darling. It’s not like I’d actually cheat on you—especially with such a close member of your family.

Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.

Purple Prose

Art by Rafael Astarita from the story "The Miller's Daughter" in FOR A NIGHT OF LOVE #1, 1951.

Art by Rafael Astarita from the story “The Miller’s Daughter” in FOR A NIGHT OF LOVE #1, 1951.

And one silly comics writer made fun of them—moments before one volcano erupted and buried their pretentious asses one after one!

Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.