by John | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy Fourth from me and my frequent partner in hilarity Mike Pascale. Many thanks to Mischievous Mike for both the gag and the art changes.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Take My Number” in First Kiss #21, 1961. Published by Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 11.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Uncle Sam and a young woman are staring into each other's eyes and smiling. In the background Fourth of July fireworks are going off.
Sam: Let's celebrate the original A.I.!
Woman: Artificial Intelligence?
Sam: American Independence!
Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Re-ink: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Patriotic Pizzaz & Heroic Humor: Mike Pascale
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by John | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
A new Last Kiss by Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Curious to see more? Click this the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 20.
↓ TranscriptTARZAN (or someone who looks like him): There is no greater peril in the jungle...than treehouse hunting with my mate! She demands we be no more...than a 10-minute swing...from the shops and restaurants! And don’t get me started...on the HOA fees!
1952 Art: Frank Frazetta Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Jun 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “One Too Many Heartbreaks” in FIRST KISS #39, 1964. Published by Charlton.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two men. One is standing and looks like he may hit the other man. The other man is sitting and very alarmed.
ANGRY MAN: I don’t know if I should hit you…or kiss you!
ALARMED MAN: Kiss! I vote for “Kiss!”
1964 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Hit or Miss Humor: John Lustig
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by John | Jun 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A large, angry, bearded man is scowling as he talks to a dowager duchess who is standing next to him. Next to them is a beautiful young woman and Charlie Chaplin. The young woman and Charlie are smiling broadly. Behind them is a group of young women. The image is a black & white photo.
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ANGRY MAN: Duchess, I demand you find the lust-addled rogues who made whoopee in my room!
DUCHESS: It won’t be easy! If only there was something that made them stand out!
Image (L.to R.): Eric Campbell, Marta Golden, Edna Purviance and Charlie Chaplin in the 1917 wfilm The Adventurer.
Silent Silliness: John Lustig
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by John | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Many of you will probably realize that I’ve modeled today’s gag on this famous origin sequence in Batman #1, 1940.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Artist unknown. From the story “Censored” in All True Romance #2, published by Comics Media in 1951.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 26.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man with one hand under his chin is musing out loud to himself.
MAN: Neo-Nazis are a cowardly lot! So my disguise must strike terror into their hearts. Thus I will become the high-heeled hero known as...Drag
Queen!
1951 Artist: Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Silly Scribe: John Lustig
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