by John | Dec 31, 2023 | Blog
Running a gag written by my pal Mike Pascale is a great way to start off the year! Thanks, Mike! And Happy New Year to all of us–no matter what happens in politics!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “Dear Jilted” in Brides in Love #8, June 1958. 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: A man has his arm around a woman and is holding her hand with his other hand. There are fireworks in the sky behind them.
WOMAN: It's a new Year! With new hopes and dreams...
MAN: AND A NEW ELECTION!
WOMAN: WELL, THERE GO THE HOPES AND DREAMS!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Humor, Fireworks & Pizzaz: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 18, 2023 | Blog
Today’s art elf-ification by Mike Pascale.
By the way, I’m going to be posting new comics every day through Dec. 27. (Tomorrow a new comic with Felina Vie!)
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Luis Dominguez from the story “Reckless Romance” in First Kiss #30, 1963. Charlton Comics. The story begins on Page 23.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman dressed up as Christmas elves talk to each other. In the background is a Christmas tree and decorations.
MAN: These costumes really put me in the holiday spirit!
WOMAN: Me too! I’m in such a good mood...this year when your mom shows up for Christmas... I may even let her in!
1963 Art: Luis Dominguez Facial Color: Allen Freeman
Holiday Haute Coutre: Mike Pascale
Christmas Cheer: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog
A new tale of holiday lust from my pals Mike Pascale & Allen Freeman!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Artist Unknown. From the story “Bachelor’s Farewell” in First Kiss #7, 1959. Charlton Comics. The story begins on Page 28.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman smiling and talking provocatively to Santa Claus.
WOMAN: There's still time...
SANTA: To get off my naughty list?
WOMAN: No, silly, to get to the top of it!
1959 Artist unknown Color: Allen Freeman
Santa-fication & Holiday Humor: Mike Pascale
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by John | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog
Many thanks for the art “Pilgrim-ification” by my pal Mike Pascale!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Artist Unknown. From the story “The Love that Failed” in First Kiss #25, 1962. Charlton. (No link to vintage comic book because it’s not online.)
↓ TranscriptTwo Pilgrims (a man and a woman) are talking. The woman has one hand over her face.
MAN: A new holiday called “Thanksgiving?” Sounds great! But what’s that got to do with my pet turkey?
1962 Artist Unknown Pilgrim-ification: Mike Pascale
Pet Project: John Lustig
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by John | Oct 29, 2023 | Blog
Happy Halloween!
Zombification and dead on fun by Mike Pascale!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Dick Giordano from the cover of I Love You #51, April 1964. Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Male teacher at a whiteboard points his whiteboard eraser at an zombie woman who is his student.
TEACHER: By George, I think you’ve got it! But……say it once again!
ZOMBIE WOMAN (sings): The rain in Spain……really soaks all the braaains!
1964 Art: Dick Giordano Modern Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Zombiefication & Additional Color: Mike Pascale
Humor, Tricks & Treats : Mike Pascale & John Lustig
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