by John | Jul 4, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Charles Sultan & Dick Beck from the story “The Man I Want to Marry” in Brides Romances #22, Oct. 1956. Quality Comics.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Groom and red-headed bride.
BRIDE (thinking): The big lug! He thinks he’s marrying my twin sister! Wait’ll he finds out I don’t have one!
1956 Art: Charles Sultan & Dick Beck Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Isn’t a Twin--But Might Be a Clone: John Lustig
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by John | Jul 3, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A young boy (Buddy) is on the shoulders of Uncle Sam waving as he and Uncle Sam smile at readers.
UNCLE SAM: Happy Independence Day!
1942 Art Attributed to Lou Fine New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Background adapted from Mike Enerio’s Unsplash photo
In Charge of Sparklers: John Lustig
National Comics #19 Cover
by John | Jul 2, 2024 | Blog
Bonus Comic Tomorrow: I’ll have a brand new red, white and true blue Fourth of July comic tomorrow. And I don’t normally say this, but it’s spectacular!
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “His Future Bride” in Brides in Love #10, Nov. 1958. Charlton Comics.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Uncle Sam and a woman embrace.
UNCLE SAM: Wanna make me great again?
WOMAN: You already are!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Fourth of July Makeover & Magic: Mike Pascale
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by John | Jun 30, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Artist unknown. From the story “Green Eyes” in Bride’s Secrets #7, April 1955. Published by Ajax-Farrell-Excellent Pub.
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↓ TranscriptScene: Woman appears uncomfortable. As a smiling man embraces her, she looks back over her shoulder at something behind her.
WOMAN: I wonder when the fireworks start!
MAN: Right now, Babe! My rocket of pleasure is ready to blast off...and light up your life!
CAPTION: Alas, his plans for patriotic pleasure fizzled. Like many a man before him, he launched his missle...prematurely!
1955 Artist Unknown Restoration: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Pyrotechnic Specialist: John Lustig
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by John | Jun 27, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A moonlight cruise. In the background a man in a captain's hat and a redheaded woman embrace and are about to kiss. In the foreground, a beautiful brunette woman looks on with longing.
WOMAN IN FOREGROUND: Oh, darling, did you forget we’re on our honeymoon…again!
Adapted from Dick Giordano’s 1964 art New Color: Allen Freeman
Sea Sick: John Lustig
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