by John | Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Those of you who know me personally (or follow
me on Facebook) may have heard that a couple of weeks ago I was stung at least a dozen times by wasps.
Ironically, I wrote this gag a few days before that happened. Honestly, though, I don’t have a problem with bees. Wasps, however…ugh. They’re trying to kill me.
Want proof? A few years ago, I was stung on the back of my head by a wasp. While attempting to run away from it, I fell on the sidewalk and broke some of my ribs.
I’m convinced that I was “double teamed.” One wasp stung me and another tripped me. Yes. They’re that mean!
Art by L. B. Cole from the cover of Confessions of Love #11, July 1952.
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Transcript:
Two birds look on as a man and woman kiss.
BIRD: Okay! We’re here! Now where are these %$#@ bees we keep hearing about?
1952 Art: L.B. Cole Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art by L. B. Cole from the cover of Confessions of Love #11, July 1952.
Art Code: DJP.lk347
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↓ TranscriptTwo birds look on as a man and woman kiss.
BIRD: Okay! We’re here! Now where are these %$#@ bees we keep hearing about?
1952 Art: L.B. Cole Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art by L. B. Cole from the cover of Confessions of Love #11, July 1952.
Art Code: DJP.lk347
by John | Jul 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcription:
MAN: I know I can’t buy your love!
WOMAN: Of course not! But…if you did…how much would it be worth?
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Art Codes: DJP.lk391 FK05.3.4.2
↓ TranscriptMAN: I know I can’t buy your love!
WOMAN: Of course not! But…if you did…how much would it be worth?
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art by John Tartaglione from the story "My Confidence Man" in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Art Codes: DJP.lk391 FK05.3.4.2
by John | Jul 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Art by L.B. Cole from the cover of Terrors of the Jungle #9, June 1954.
Transcription:
WOMAN IN TIGER-STRIPED JUNGLE GODDESS COSTUME: Beware, puny men! Today I’m a jungle goddess! But tonight…a sex goddess!
1954 Art: L.B. Cole Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art by L.B. Cole from the cover of Terrors of the Jungle #9, June 1954.
Art Code: DJP.lk323
John Lustig’s Last Kiss
©2018 Last Kiss Inc
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WOMAN IN TIGER-STRIPED JUNGLE GODDESS COSTUME: Beware, puny men! Today I'm a jungle goddess! But tonight...a sex goddess!
1954 Art: L.B. Cole Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Code: DJP.lk323
John Lustig’s Last Kiss
©2018 Last Kiss Inc
by John | Jul 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “He’s Not Good Enough” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcription:
WOMAN: I hear voices in my head! Am I crazy?
MAN: Probably! But maybe you’re just a writer!
1958 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Codes: DJP.lk350 FK5.4.4.5
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “He’s Not Good Enough” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
John Lustig’s Last Kiss
©2018 Last Kiss Inc
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN: I hear voices in my head! Am I crazy?
MAN: Probably! But maybe you’re just a writer!
1958 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Codes: DJP.lk350 FK5.4.4.5
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story "He’s Not Good Enough" in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
John Lustig’s Last Kiss
©2018 Last Kiss Inc
by John | Jul 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Behind the Scenes:
Here’s a peek at my creative process this time. Until a few hours before deadline, the comic had a totally different look and more dialogue:
I liked the basic gag. In fact, I thought it might make a good fridge magnet to sell at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con. But I decided the dialogue needed to be snappier. (When it comes to products, the fewer words the better. More dialogue often equals fewer sales.)
So I quickly rewrote the gag. But then I realized that the art—which frankly wasn’t a great fit for the original dialogue—was even more out of sync the with new dialogue. So, I combed through my art inventory and came up with art to replace it.
I think it’s a better fit. But, honestly, I never know for sure…until I hear from readers. Or I sell a big bunch of fridge magnets. —John Lustig
Original Art for Today’s Comic:
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in New Romances #14, 1952.
Transcript:
MAN: I need new underwear for Comic-Con!
WOMAN: Men’s or women’s?
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Artwork code: DJP.lk302
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe. Scanned from the original, black–and-whit art of “Kiss and Run” in New Romances #14, 1952.
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↓ TranscriptMAN: I need new underwear for Comic-Con!
WOMAN: Men’s or women’s?
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Artwork code: DJP.lk302
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story "Kiss and Run" in New Romances #14, 1952.
