by John | Dec 14, 2023 | Blog
My thanks to mischievous Mike Pascal for the great gag. And for the art my gratitude and kudos go to Allen Freeman.
Allen was the first artist I ever hired to color Last Kiss. And this sexy pinup was one of the rare times Allen drew something completely new for me instead of just coloring or re-inking a pre-existing comic. I’ve used the art (with different gags) several times over the years. And expect I’ll use it again in the future. For some reason, it’s been very popular with readers.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Beautiful woman dressed in skimpy, sexy Santa costume.
WOMAN: Only ten days ‘til Christmas...so you should buy me at least ten more gifts!
Art Abundant & Colors Colossal: Allen Freeman
Gags Galore: Mike Pascale Letters Limited: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 12, 2023 | Blog
You can never have too much happiness!
(But you can definitely have too many bills.)
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Does He Love Me?” in First Kiss #21, 1961. Charlton. 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: Woman with wide eyes holding some wrapped gifts.
WOMAN: Gosh! I can buy happiness!
1961 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Foreground Color: Allen Freeman
Happy to Be Here: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 10, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Danger Heartbreak” in First Kiss #20, 1961. The story begins on Page 14.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man and woman are kissing. In the background is a big, red heart.
WOMAN: How’s your Monday?
MAN: So far? Not bad?
1961 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Tuesday’s Child: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio in the story “Surprise Party” in First Kiss #40, 1965. Published by Charlton. 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: Two young women. One is wearing a bra and fixing her hair at a mirror. The other is wearing a negligee.
WOMAN IN BRA: Gee! You haven’t slept over since the night you and Bob broke up!
WOMAN IN NEGLIGEE: I didn’t sleep over that night!
WOMAN IN BRA: Really? I’m sure I slept with one of you!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Studio
Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writing in My Sleep: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Girl Meets Boy!” in First Kiss #11, Nov. 1959. Published by Charlton. 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.
↓ TranscriptMAN: No, I’ve never been married!
WOMAN: I can fix that!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Married and Fixed: John Lustig
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