by John | Aug 17, 2014 | Blog

Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Castle on the Hill” in FIRST KISS #10, 1959.
Hmm. If money was no object, where would you live?
Personally, I’d live in a time machine shaped like a police call box. It would, of course, be bigger inside than it looks.
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “My Heart Had Wings” in FIRST KISS #17, 1960.
When your ex tells other men about you and these men start showing up at your door, you should…
A) Feel flattered. (Your rating on Yelp is bound to go up!)
B) Invite these men in. (Good hospitality is always important!)
C) Validate their parking.
D) Be attentive. To show that you’re truly interested, ask them questions. For instance: Are they married?
E) Then, pretend to believe them.
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | Aug 12, 2014 | Blog

Artist unknown. Art from “Chip on Her Shoulder” in Ten-Story Love #196, 1954.
What should Lucinda have raised that would’ve been less controversial than cats?
A. Cute, cuddly puppy dogs.
B. Unicorns.
C. Marijuana.
D. Tax deductions—uh, I mean children.
E. Killer tomatoes.
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | Aug 10, 2014 | Blog

Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Take My Number” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961
The drugs are working! I’m insanely happy—even when I’m ironing. So far, I’ve ironed everything in the house—including my husband!
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog

Artist unknown. From the story “Deception” in ROMANTIC MARRIAGE #4, 1950.
I’m not beautiful or popular.
Or smart.
But at least I have good self-esteem!
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog

I’ll be signing autographs and showing off lots of cool Last Kiss goodies from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this coming Sunday (Aug. 10) at Comic Dungeon here in Seattle. The C. Dungeon is holding it’s first mini-comic convention along with a huge sale.
If I’m not a enough reason for you to come, then there are other guests (including the fabulously talented David Lasky) as well as cosplayers and food trucks.
More details here.
by John | Aug 5, 2014 | Blog

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “His Future Bride” in BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958.
Since I have no opinions of my own, please tell me which of the following I should like:
A. Country music?
B. Everyone—-but especially your hunky, younger brother?
C. Cherry poptarts with icing? (Yum!)
D. Wild, orgasmic, unbelievably great sex?
E. Or just sex with you?
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | Aug 4, 2014 | Blog

Captain America! The ultimate symbol of a patriotic, WW II era, American man—right? Not so fast, Bucky!
More and more at comic conventions, I see women creating female versions of superheroes. Personally, I think this is great (and strangely sexy), that women are claiming these characters as their own. On the downside, I suspect a lot of this also has to do with the fact that there aren’t enough female superheroes that women want to emulate. (All these photos are from Comic-Con International 2014 by Richard Hernandez.)
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by John | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog

Unknown artist. Story “Censored” from All True Romance #2 (Comic Media), 1951.
Don’t argue with me! You love me! And–if we don’t get married—you’re going to regret it for as long as I live.
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog

Mike Pascale (the genius behind most of the Last Kiss zombie comics) learns that I’m raising his rate a full penny per gag.
In the near future, I’ll be posting a gazillion photos of costumed nerds and fun stuff from Comic-Con International 2014. But here are a few personal moments taken at the Last Kiss booth or featuring friends.

Although we tried to keep things neat, the Last Kiss booth sometimes got a bit disheveled after visits from enthusiastic fans. (In the background (l) Debbie Luccareni-Hogan and (r) my sister Lisa Hernandez.
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