by John | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tony Isabella‘s love for “Uncle Godzilla” isn’t exactly a secret.
For years Tony has been proclaiming himself “the pastor of the First Church of Godzilla.”
Kinky? Sure. But Tony assures me that I have nothing to worry about. (No virgins, giant moths or three-headed dragons were sacrificed in the making of today’s comic.)
I appreciate Tony’s passion for giant, god-like creatures. So expect more Gorgo comics to pop up here—occasionally—in the future.
Will they be religious experiences? I don’t know. But I’m sure they’ll be funny.
Now let us prey!
Art by Steve Ditko from the story “Goro’s Triumph!” in Gorgo #11, Feb. 1963.
Transcript:
SCENE: Gorgo (a Godzilla like creature) attacks a movie crew that’s filming on a beach.
GORGO (thinking): Their Covid-19 numbers are climbing…and they have their beaches open! No social distancing! No masks! Uncle Godzilla definitely nailed it…about “the folly of man!”
1963 Art: Steve Ditko
Guest Dialogue: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Gorgo (a Godzilla like creature) attacks a movie crew that's filming on a beach.
GORGO (thinking): Their Covid-19 numbers are climbing...and they have their beaches open! No social distancing! No masks! Uncle Godzilla definitely nailed it...about “the folly of man!”
1963 Art: Steve Ditko
Guest Dialogue: Tony Isabella
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by John | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Super fun (and dietary guidance) from Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
Transcript:
SCENE: Costumed superhero woman is changing in an alley when she spots a man and a woman talking.
SUPERHERO: My ex doesn’t realize it, but he’s hooking up with a villainess who will drain all his stamina. Oh, heck, he was a lousy boyfriend in and out of the sack. Who am I to deny a sister a light snack?
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Costumed superhero woman is changing in an alley when she spots a man and a woman talking.
SUPERHERO: My ex doesn’t realize it, but he’s hooking up with a villainess who will drain all his stamina. Oh, heck, he was a lousy boyfriend in and out of the sack. Who am I to deny a sister a light snack?
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
My thanks to Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella for this alternative take on Riverdale’s red-headed heartthrob.
Art by Dick Giordano from Secrets of Young Brides #36, 1957.
Transcript:
SCENE: Diego and a crying red-head Archie look back wistfully at something off-screen.
CAPTION: As she took a last wistful look at Riverdale…she knew Diego had been right. About her and about what she felt for him. Diego mused that his life with Archie had certainly taken a wonderful turn.
CAPTION: Love is Love.
1957 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Diego and a crying red-head Archie look back wistfully at something off-screen.
CAPTION: As she took a last wistful look at Riverdale…she knew Diego had been right. About her and about what she felt for him. Diego mused that his life with Archie had certainly taken a wonderful turn.
CAPTION: Love is Love.
1957 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
I only had time to dig out and post one of the two panels of original art. Here it is, Princess…
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in New Romances #14, 1952.
Transcript:
CAPTION: Sure, you’re a superhero! But that doesn’t mean you’re invulnerable to
super embarrassment!
How many times have you defeated a crazed villain and then–just moments before plunging to his death–the creep ridicules you because you don’t have a college degree?
MAN: I know it hurts…worse than an atomic wedgie! But now you can earn the respect of the scumbags you battle…with a real degree from the greatest diploma mill in the universe! Comicstown University!
SCENE: Young woman in a commencement graduation cap & gown is embraced by her father (the man from the first panel.) In the background, two older women are talking.
YOUNG WOMAN: With a degree in psychology, I can bash bad guys…and psychoanalyze them!
OLDER WOMAN #1: Wow! Fists of Fury and flaming Freudian philosophy!
OLDER WOMAN #2: That’s a super-powered combo that’ll make any villain cringe!
CAPTION: Comicstown University: We guarantee you’ll get a super education–even if you’re super dumb!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe
Color–Left Panel: Diego Jourdan Perira Right Panel Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptCAPTION: Sure, you’re a superhero! But that doesn’t mean you’re invulnerable to
super embarrassment!
How many times have you defeated a crazed villain and then--just moments before plunging to his death--the creep ridicules you because you don’t have a college degree?
MAN: I know it hurts...worse than an atomic wedgie! But now you can earn the respect of the scumbags you battle...with a real degree from the greatest diploma mill in the universe! Comicstown University!
SCENE: Young woman in a commencement graduation cap & gown is embraced by her father (the man from the first panel.) In the background, two older women are talking.
YOUNG WOMAN: With a degree in psychology, I can bash bad guys…and psychoanalyze them!
OLDER WOMAN #1: Wow! Fists of Fury and flaming Freudian philosophy!
OLDER WOMAN #2: That’s a super-powered combo that’ll make any villain cringe!
CAPTION: Comicstown University: We guarantee you’ll get a super education--even if you’re super dumb!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe
Color--Left Panel: Diego Jourdan Perira Right Panel Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today’s comic was written by Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
SCENE: Man (view from behind him) standing with arms open and smiling woman (also with arms open), rushing towards the man.
CAPTION: It was when Charlene spontaneously broke into the “Peanuts dance”…that Alan knew he had found his soulmate!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man (view from behind him) standing with arms open and smiling woman (also with arms open), rushing towards the man.
CAPTION: It was when Charlene spontaneously broke into the “Peanuts dance”...that Alan knew he had found his soulmate!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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