by John | Mar 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Art by Al Bare from the story “I Was a Snob” from LOVE LIFE #1, 1961.
Transcript:
SCENE: Two rich, heavy-set women (wearing expensive jewelry and furs).
WOMAN #1: After we retire, every day will be casual Friday!
WOMAN #2: Finally! I can stop wearing underwear!
1951 Art: Al Bare Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk286 & Love Life #1.5.6
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two rich, heavy-set women (wearing expensive jewelry and furs).
WOMAN #1: After we retire, every day will be casual Friday!
WOMAN #2: Finally! I can stop wearing underwear!
1951 Art: Al Bare Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk286 & Love Life #1.5.6
by John | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
How to throw a wrench into your love life!
More fun from Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.
Artist unknown, but it may be Matt Baker. From the story “Dungaree Doll” in First Love Illustrated #89, Nov. 1962.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman in overalls and a baseball cap holds a wrench as she and a man talk. In the background are a convertible car and a gasoline pump.
MAN: Hey, sweetness, that seems like a mighty big tool for a little girl like you.
WOMAN: Don’t fret, mister. I know how to use a wrench. in fact, I’m gonna use it right now to tighten the nuts on another tool.
1949 Artist unknown, but might be Matt Baker Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
DJP.lk477 & First-Love-89_12_1
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman in overalls and a baseball cap holds a wrench as she and a man talk. In the background are a convertible car and a gasoline pump.
MAN: Hey, sweetness, that seems like a mighty big tool for a little girl like you.
WOMAN: Don’t fret, mister. I know how to use a wrench. in fact, I’m gonna use it right now to tighten the nuts on another tool.
1949 Artist unknown, but might be Matt Baker Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
DJP.lk477 & First-Love-89_12_1
by John | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Condemned” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
Transcript:
NURSE: You wanted a second opinion! So, I talked to the doctor and we both agree…You’re an incurable jerk!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk205 & FK40.3.4.5
↓ TranscriptNURSE: You wanted a second opinion! So, I talked to the doctor and we both agree...You’re an incurable jerk!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk205 & FK40.3.4.5
What you never want to hear from a nurse---or anyone else!
by John | Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a 100 percent, absolutely true, scientific fact…sort of.
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “The Big Meet” in Frank Merriwell at Yale #2, 1955.
Transcript:
SCENE: A man in a white suite and black string bow tie points the forefinger of his right hand upwards as he speaks.
MAN: It’s a scientific fact! Men get more attractive as they get older!*
CAPTION: *A 100%, true scientific fact… according to a random poll of guys in any bar!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk403 & FM2.1.5.3
↓ TranscriptTranscript:
SCENE: A man in a white suite and black string bow tie points the forefinger of his right hand upwards as he speaks.
MAN: It’s a scientific fact! Men get more attractive as they get older!*
CAPTION: *A 100%, true scientific fact... according to a random poll of guys in any bar!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk403 & FM2.1.5.3
by John | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Worst pick up line of all time?
More fun from Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.
Pencils by Mike Sekowsky from the story “Date with Scandal” Pencils in Intimate Love #28, Aug. 1954.
Transcript:
SCENE: An African American woman crying with a crumbled handkerchief or piece of paper in her hand. She may be running away. In the background, a caucasian man looks towards her.
WOMAN (thinks): Please don’t say it…please don’t say it…
MAN: You know…I don’t see color. We should totally hook up!
CAPTION: And then she screamed…
DJP.lk458 & Intimate Love 28_29_4
1954 Art: Mike Sekowsky Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
↓ TranscriptSCENE: An African American woman crying with a crumbled handkerchief or piece of paper in her hand. She may be running away. In the background, a caucasian man looks towards her.
WOMAN (thinks): Please don’t say it...please don’t say it...
MAN: You know...I don’t see color. We should totally hook up!
CAPTION: And then she screamed...
DJP.lk458 & Intimate Love 28_29_4
1954 Art: Mike Sekowsky Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
