by John | Dec 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcript:
MAN (to woman): I know you don’t believe in cheap sex! But… what about reasonably priced sex?
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
↓ TranscriptMAN (to woman): I know you don’t believe in cheap sex! But... what about reasonably priced sex?
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story "My Confidence Man" in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
by John | Dec 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Below is a scan—of a black & white photostat—of the original art.
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “The Hearty Welcomers” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Transcript:
Male college students in dark, peering forward.
MALE COLLEGE STUDENT: Darn! Cancel the panty raid! None of ‘em wear underwear!
1955: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “The Hearty Welcomers” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
↓ TranscriptMale college students in dark, peering forward.
MALE COLLEGE STUDENT: Darn! Cancel the panty raid! None of ‘em wear underwear!
1955: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story "The Hearty Welcomers" from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
by John | Dec 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
Transcript:
MAN (to woman): Geez! You’re just like my old girlfriend! She didn’t like me dating her mom either!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
↓ TranscriptMAN (to woman): Geez! You’re just like my old girlfriend! She didn’t like me dating her mom either!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story "Kiss and Run" in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
by John | Dec 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Artist unknown. From the story “A Good Life” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
Transcript:
DOG (a terrier?) watch as a French poodle approaches.
DOG: Lucky me! Life’s a bitch!
1960 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Artist unknown. From the story “A Good Life” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
↓ TranscriptDOG (a terrier?) watch as a French poodle approaches.
DOG: Lucky me! Life’s a bitch!
1960 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Artist unknown. From the story "A Good Life" in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
by John | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
This is one of those rare gags that came out of a real conversation I had with a friend. This one’s for you, Erica!
As for the art:
Although the spider web in the background is new, Allen Freeman created this image for me years ago—redrawing and redesigning the art from a 1952 panel (see below) by Nick Carey.
Why the redesign? Darned if I remember. But I think it turned out swell!
Original art by the great Nick Cardy from the story “Good-Time Girl!” in MY REAL LOVE #5, 1952.
Transcript:
CRYING WOMAN (with large spider web behind her): What good is a boyfriend…if he won’t kill spiders for me? Eeek! too many legs! I’m outnumbered!
1952 Art: Nick Cardy Re-Creation: Allen Freeman
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Original art by the great Nick Cardy from the story “Good-Time Girl!” in MY REAL LOVE #5, 1952.
↓ TranscriptCRYING WOMAN (with large spider web behind her): What good is a boyfriend…if he won’t kill spiders for me? Eeek! too many legs! I’m outnumbered!
1952 Art: Nick Cardy Re-Creation: Allen Freeman
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Original art by the great Nick Cardy from the story "Good-Time Girl!" in MY REAL LOVE #5, 1952.
