by John | Jul 26, 2015 | Blog
Elite Avni-Sharon (by Elite!)
Israeli artist Elite Avni-Sharon is the newest member of the Last Kiss team of insanely talented (or in my case just insane) contributors.
I met Elite back in 2008 at a New York Comic Con. We’ve exchanged occasional e-mails since then. But it was only recently that Elite approached me about working on Last Kiss. I quickly said “Yes!!!”
An artist for 18 years, she’s illustrated books for children, adults and “professionals.” In addition to advertising and public relations work, she’s also done designs for the fashion, textile, and toy markets.
Elite lives in Israel, with a demanding Macintosh, “delicious husband, Pinkish girl and three cats.”
See more of Elite’s fabulous work on her site and her professional Facebook page.
As well as below…
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by John | Jul 3, 2015 | Blog
I won’t be that hard to find at Comic-Con…unless you’re a Minion.
Although I won’t have a booth of my own this year, I’ll be easy to find at Comic-Con International. Please come by and chat when I’m autographing and selling here:
Thursday, July 9
—Prism Comics booth #2144, from 4 to 5 p.m.
Friday, July 10
—Prism Comics booth #2144, from 1-2 p.m.
Saturday, July 11
J—World Famous Comics booth #5560, from 10-11:30 a.m.
—Prism Comics booth #2144, from 4-5 p.m.
Sunday, July 12
—World Famous Comics booth #5560, from 10-11: 30 a.m.
—Prism Comics booth #2144, from 1-2 p.m.
See you there!
by John | Jun 28, 2015 | Blog
Me flexing what I pretend is a muscle at one of the cons a few years back.
I will not have a Last Kiss booth at Comic-Con International (in San Diego) this year. But I will be doing some signings at the Prism Comics booth (and probably at least one other booth.) I don’t have a schedule yet, but I’ll be posting it as soon as I know.
by John | May 31, 2015 | Blog
It seemed only fitting that when Diego came to visit that I wear a Last Kiss shirt with his art on it.
One of the joys of working in comics is that I get to work with some incredibly talented people. The downside is that I sometimes never get to meet them in person.
Fortunately, my good friend and frequent Last Kiss artist Diego Jourdan Pereira had a long layover in Seattle last week (on his way back from Japan to his home in Chile.) So we finally met.
Left to Right: Me, Diego and Shelagh in front of Casa Lustig
Shelagh, Diego and set a new record for nonstop talking at our house—5:30 p.m. ’til 1:30 a.m.
It was great finally meeting you, amigo!
by John | May 17, 2015 | Blog
My daughter Laura Lustig.
On June 9, 2013 I gave a talk at Seattle Children’s Hospital during an annual memorial service for parents who’ve lost a child. Because it was deeply personal, I didn’t plan to share this with anyone else. But in the nearly two years since, I’ve changed my mind.
Eventually, we all suffer losses. On the chance, this might help you deal with yours, I’m making this available. Also, it’s a way of honoring my daughter Laura (who would’ve turned 22 today) as well as some of the other dear people I’ve lost over the years. Happy Birthday, Laura.
As parents one of the first things we have to learn is patience. Patience because kids do things at their own speed. Patience because kids rarely do things when we want them to—which is immediately.
And patience because kids always expect us to do things for them when they want us to—which is immediately!
Patience—a different sort of patience—is even more important now.
I’ve been blessed to have had three children. Blessed even though two of them have died. (more…)
by John | May 12, 2015 | Blog
Art by Jimmy Maxwell from the story “Nitro Nellie: The Savage Safe Smashers” in CRIMES BY WOMEN #4, 1948.
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 10, 2015 | Blog
Art by Mort Meskin & Jerry Robinson from the story “Larceny in the Lighthouse” in THE BLACK TERROR #24, 1948.
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 7, 2015 | Blog
Last Kiss appeared twice on tonight’s episode of the Big Bang Theory. See poster in the background.
Last Kiss appeared in two scenes (and two sets) of tonight’s Big Big Bang Theory!
Huge thanks to the amazing John Fluke of http://www.placed4success.com/ for the product placement!
Original art color by Allen Freeman with new color and zombification by Mike Pascale!
In a Big Bang kitchen scene, check out the Last Kiss tote hanging on the wall. (Color by Allen Freeman.)
by John | May 7, 2015 | Blog
Artist unknown. From the story “Mary Spratchet” from CRIMES BY WOMEN #5, 1949.
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 5, 2015 | Blog
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Girl Meets Boy” in FIRST KISS #11, 1952.
What?!! The dance began and ended before dinner? Did they have drinks and sex before dinner too?
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
