Dressing for Valentine’s Day

Dressing for Valentine’s Day

by | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog

She’s a romantic–looking for a change. And him? He desperately wants to be changed!

We’re a few days early, but Happy Valentine’s Day from me and master of romantic mirth Mike Pascale! More Valentine fun coming next week–after our post Super Bowl comic on Monday.

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Dream Along with Me” in First Kiss #32, June 1963. 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.

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SCENE: A man dressed like Cupid (with diapers and a bow, but no wings) is on a rooftop in the city. He's talking to a woman who's wearing a fancy dress and who doesn't look pleased.

MAN: Your dating profile said, “Waiting for Cupid’s Arrow!”

WOMAN: And yours said, “casual but fashionable!”

MAN: Baby, this diaper is Gucci!

1965 Art: Hal Grauer? & Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman Cupid Makeover & Stylish Humor: Mike Pascale

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Strange Valentines

Strange Valentines

by | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorized

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Few pieces of Last Kiss art have been used as much—and have evolved as much—as the art in today’s comic. Many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for continuing to find new ways to tweak and transform this vintage panel.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Hope Never Dies” in FIRST KISS #29, 1962.

 

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Two flying cupids (with bows and arrows) talk in the foreground while in the background a man and a woman kiss. Both the man and the woman have arrows sticking out of their backs,

CUPID #1: You made a Democrat and a Republican fall in love? Amazing!

CUPID #2: And for my next trick…I’m gonna change my own diaper!

1962 Baby Art: Vince Colletta Studio Cupidization & Flying Fun: Mike Pascale

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↓ Transcript
SCENE: Two flying cupids (with bows and arrows) talk in the foreground while in the background a man and a woman kiss. Both the man and the woman have arrows sticking out of their backs,

CUPID #1: You made a Democrat and a Republican fall in love? Amazing!

CUPID #2: And for my next trick…I’m gonna change my own diaper!

1962 Baby Art: Vince Colletta Studio Cupidization & Flying Fun: Mike Pascale

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