by John | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Another torrid tale of love & lust from my comic collaborators and pals Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta from the story “A One-Sided Love” in Romantic Story #45, 1959. Charlton.Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
SCENE: There’s a bright light pattern streaking around in the night air by a sad-eyed woman.
CAPTION: The neon lights are bright on Broadway.
CAPTION: But dark was the heart of Renee.
CAPTION: Her last relationship was with…
CAPTION: …a Times Square Elmo…
CAPTION: …and he dumped her for…
CAPTION: …a furry-loving Dora the Explorer.
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: There's a bright light pattern streaking around in the night air by a sad-eyed woman.
CAPTION: The neon lights are bright on Broadway.
CAPTION: But dark was the heart of Renee.
CAPTION: Her last relationship was with...
CAPTION: ...a Times Square Elmo...
CAPTION: ...and he dumped her for...
CAPTION: ...a furry-loving Dora the Explorer.
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Happy Halloween!
And many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for the ghastly—I mean—great gag and the amazing art transformation!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “A Moment to Remember” in FIRST KISS #21, 1962. Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: A female ghoul and a male ghoul talking outside—perhaps in a graveyard!
CAPTION: Gertie was the talk of the graveyard! Everyone said she was a real man-eater! But, alas for poor Ed, he wasn’t much of a man anymore!
MALE GHOUL: Don’t you want to be my ghoulfriend?
FEMALE GHOUL: Sorry, I…I think we should eat other people!
1961 Art: Vince Colletta Studio
Monster Makers: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A female ghoul and a male ghoul talking outside---perhaps in a graveyard!
CAPTION: Gertie was the talk of the graveyard! Everyone said she was a real man-eater! But, alas for poor Ed, he wasn’t much of a man anymore!
MALE GHOUL: Don’t you want to be my ghoulfriend?
FEMALE GHOUL: Sorry, I…I think we should eat other people!
1961 Art: Vince Colletta Studio
Monster Makers: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
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by John | Oct 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mike Pascale used characters from two different panels when he created today’s comic. Check out the original panels below. And for those of you who aren’t familiar with Devil’s Night, it apparently started out as a sort of “mischief night” every Oct. 30, but then got out of hand—especially in Detroit.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952. Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952. Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: A man and a woman are looking at a mansion that’s in the background. The home has been “egged” with a giant egg.
CAPTION: Devil’s Night, Oct. 30! Unlike Halloween, it’s all tricks! And no treats!
MAN: Your whole house got egged!
WOMAN: Those %$#@ Godzilla kids!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: D. Jourdan Pereira & Mike Pascale
Excitement, Edification & Eggification: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man and a woman are looking at a mansion that's in the background. The home has been "egged" with a giant egg.
CAPTION: Devil’s Night, Oct. 30! Unlike Halloween, it’s all tricks! And no treats!
MAN: Your whole house got egged!
WOMAN: Those %$#@ Godzilla kids!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: D. Jourdan Pereira & Mike Pascale
Excitement, Edification & Eggification: Mike Pascale
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by John | Oct 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Abby Amour miniseries runs every Friday. If you’ve missed any previous episodes, no problem. You can catch them here:
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Al Williamson and Frank Frazetta from the story “An Invitation to Murder!” in John Wayne Adventure Comics #7, Dec. 1950. Published by Toby. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
CAPTION: The Loves of Abby Amour
CAPTION: Abby answers more questions!
TEXT: Dearest Abby:
I hear you might leave the military. If so, perhaps you could become a lingerie model! I’ve got some underwear you can model. (Only slightly used.) And God knows I’d hire you—at least for an evening! Maybe two if you’re into latex!
—Fruit of the Loom
Dear Fruit:
Thanks for the offer, but I might become anactress. With my talent and special ability* I’m sure I’d be in demand!
—Abby
SCENE: Image of Abby with John Wayne
ABBY: Duke, if you don’t already have a Duchess, can I apply for the position?
JOHN WAYNE: Just one position? I know lots! Let’s go for several!
TEXT: Dearest Abby:
What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Something sexy and fabulous I bet!
—Not A Stalker (Despite All the Arrests)
Dearest Stalker:
You bet I am! I’m going as myself! What could be sexier and more fabulous than that?
—Abby
TEXT: *See last Friday’s Abby Amour comic for details about Abby’s nuclear-powered ability to change her appearance–and look better than you!
John Wayne Art: Al Williamson & Frank Frazetta
Abby Alone: Frazetta Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Fabulous Me: John Lustig
↓ TranscriptCAPTION: The Loves of Abby Amour
CAPTION: Abby answers more questions!
TEXT: Dearest Abby:
I hear you might leave the military. If so, perhaps you could become a lingerie model! I’ve got some underwear you can model. (Only slightly used.) And God knows I’d hire you—at least for an evening! Maybe two if you’re into latex!
—Fruit of the Loom
Dear Fruit:
Thanks for the offer, but I might become anactress. With my talent and special ability* I’m sure I’d be in demand!
—Abby
SCENE: Image of Abby with John Wayne
ABBY: Duke, if you don’t already have a Duchess, can I apply for the position?
JOHN WAYNE: Just one position? I know lots! Let’s go for several!
TEXT: Dearest Abby:
What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Something sexy and fabulous I bet!
—Not A Stalker (Despite All the Arrests)
Dearest Stalker:
You bet I am! I’m going as myself! What could be sexier and more fabulous than that?
—Abby
TEXT: *See last Friday’s Abby Amour comic for details about Abby’s nuclear-powered ability to change her appearance--and look better than you!
John Wayne Art: Al Williamson & Frank Frazetta
Abby Alone: Frazetta Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Fabulous Me: John Lustig
by John | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Transcript:
SCENE: Image of a cat wrapped up like a mummy.
CAT (thinks): Curses! Defeated by my 2-ply nemesis again!
CAPTION: Now in no theaters Near You!
CAPTION: Mummy Cat™ vs. The Toilet Paper Roll…from Heck!
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Image of a cat wrapped up like a mummy.
CAT (thinks): Curses! Defeated by my 2-ply nemesis again!
CAPTION: Now in no theaters Near You!
CAPTION: Mummy Cat™ vs. The Toilet Paper Roll...from Heck!
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