by John | Sep 19, 2023 | Blog
More fun from fan “fine jams and jellies since 1982!”
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “Good Ole Joe” in First Kiss #1, Dec. 1957. Published by Charlton. Story begins on Page 28.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Closeup of a man and woman kissing.
CAPTION: As a dentist, Ed often went above and beyond......when it came to checking for plaque deposits!
WOMAN (thinking): This is so cool! I never have to rinse and spit!
1957 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writers: “fine jams and jellies since 1982”
& John Lustig
01.6.3.3
by John | Sep 17, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “He Loves Me Not” in First Kiss #3, May 1958. Published by Charlton. The story begins on Page 14.
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN (talking to man): I'm right! You're wrong! See? Argument over! Now all you have to do is apologize! I’ll let you know when you can stop!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Character Color: Allen Freeman
Apologies for this Joke: John Lustig
3.3.5.3
by John | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Inked by Dick Giordano. From the story “My Foolish Heart” in First Kiss #21, July 1961.Published by Charlton. The story begins on Page 27.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman in foreground sitting on the grass. In the background, a man looks away from us, off into the distance, lost in thought.
MAN: I know I said I’d love you forever! But that was yesterday!
CAPTION: Welcome to another exciting episode of...
Brief Attention Span Romances!
1961 Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
ADHD Poster Boy: John Lustig
21.5.6.5Tall
by John | Sep 12, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Ross Andru & Martin Thall from the story “Take Me Back” from Heart and Soul #2, June-July 1954. Published by Mikeross Publications. The story begins on Page 3.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman cries while holding a handkerchief to her face.
WOMAN: I don’t miss you! And I’m not crying! I’m just watering my face!
1954 Pencils: Ross Andru Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Soggy: John Lustig
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Heart-and-Soul-#2.2.2
by John | Sep 10, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Girl Next Door” in First Kiss #3, May 1958. Published by Charlton. The story begins on Page 8.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman talking to another woman and a man with a pipe in his mouth.
WOMAN: I forgive you for having sex! But please...be more considerate! Next time...include me!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Character Color: Dan McConnell
Considerate Comic Creator: John Lustig
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