by John | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog
She’s a romantic–looking for a change. And him? He desperately wants to be changed!
We’re a few days early, but Happy Valentine’s Day from me and master of romantic mirth Mike Pascale! More Valentine fun coming next week–after our post Super Bowl comic on Monday.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Dream Along with Me” in First Kiss #32, June 1963. The story begins on Page 3.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man dressed like Cupid (with diapers and a bow, but no wings) is on a rooftop in the city. He's talking to a woman who's wearing a fancy dress and who doesn't look pleased.
MAN: Your dating profile said, “Waiting for Cupid’s Arrow!”
WOMAN: And yours said, “casual but fashionable!”
MAN: Baby, this diaper is Gucci!
1965 Art: Hal Grauer? & Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman Cupid Makeover & Stylish Humor: Mike Pascale
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by John | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s weekend!
Many thanks to manly and mischievous Mike Pascale for the crazy Cupid gag and art changes! We’ll have another Valentine’s treat on Monday—this one by Tony Isabella!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Condemned” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: A female nurse (or doctor) in medical scrubs and a mask is holding a newly born, winged Cupid. In the background the mother of the baby is lying in bed, sweating profusely.
NURSE/DOCTOR: You gave birth to…Cupid?!
MOTHER: You think that’s amazing? imagine passing Those $#@&! wings!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman
Way-Out, Winged Wackiness: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A female nurse (or doctor) in medical scrubs and a mask is holding a newly born, winged Cupid. In the background the mother of the baby is lying in bed, sweating profusely.
NURSE/DOCTOR: You gave birth to…Cupid?!
MOTHER: You think that’s amazing? imagine passing Those $#@&! wings!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman
Way-Out, Winged Wackiness: Mike Pascale
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by John | Feb 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Try not to fall in love with the wrong person…’til then.
Reminder: You can still vote for Last Kiss model Felina Vie in Inked Magazine’s cover girl contest. (You’ll need a Facebook account to sign in to vote.) Thanks!
Transcript:
SCENE: Baby Cupid standing on a cloud, getting ready to fire an arrow (with a red, heart tip.)
CUPID: Is that a cow or a person? I can’t tell without my glasses! Hey, maybe I’ll close both eyes this time! it’s not like I can actually aim!
Artist: ma_i_vi
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Baby Cupid standing on a cloud, getting ready to fire an arrow (with a red, heart tip.)
CUPID: Is that a cow or a person? I can’t tell without my glasses! Hey, maybe I’ll close both eyes this time! it’s not like I can actually aim!
Artist: ma_i_vi
by John | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Few pieces of Last Kiss art have been used as much—and have evolved as much—as the art in today’s comic. Many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for continuing to find new ways to tweak and transform this vintage panel.
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Hope Never Dies” in FIRST KISS #29, 1962.
Transcript:
SCENE: Two flying cupids (with bows and arrows) talk in the foreground while in the background a man and a woman kiss. Both the man and the woman have arrows sticking out of their backs,
CUPID #1: You made a Democrat and a Republican fall in love? Amazing!
CUPID #2: And for my next trick…I’m gonna change my own diaper!
1962 Baby Art: Vince Colletta Studio Cupidization & Flying Fun: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two flying cupids (with bows and arrows) talk in the foreground while in the background a man and a woman kiss. Both the man and the woman have arrows sticking out of their backs,
CUPID #1: You made a Democrat and a Republican fall in love? Amazing!
CUPID #2: And for my next trick…I’m gonna change my own diaper!
1962 Baby Art: Vince Colletta Studio Cupidization & Flying Fun: Mike Pascale
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by John | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
This comic that mischievous Mike Pascale and I created back in 2014 is one of my favorite Valentine’s Day gags. But tomorrow we’ll have a brand new cupid comic that’s twice as outrageous!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Condemned” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman holding a baby who has wings.
WOMAN: So, Cupid, still think you’re not the father.
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Cupidization: Mike Pascale
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Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Condemned” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman holding a baby who has wings.
WOMAN: So, Cupid, still think you're not the father.
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Cupidization: Mike Pascale
40.3.2.5
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Condemned" in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
