National I’ve-Had-Sex Day

National I’ve-Had-Sex Day

Original art from First Kiss #1, 1957.

Original art from First Kiss #1, 1957. Click image to enlarge.

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SCENE: Man talking to wife.

MAN / Dad: So everyone’s celebrating that I’ve had sex?

WOMAN: Yup! It’s a national holiday!

CAPTION: Happy Father’s Day!

Art: Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani Color: Allen Freeman

©2013 Last Kiss Inc.

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How to Find a Man

How to Find a Man

12.1.8.4WTextMeanwhile, back in 1960 when this art appeared in First Kiss #12, here’s what was going:

Laurie is dating Rajah—hot, young rebel without a cause—or a pause. (He doesn’t wear a tie and he rides a scooter!)

Laurie’s parents don’t approve. And now Laurie and Rajah have decided to secretly elope. But Mom finds out!

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SCENE: Young woman crying as her mother looks on.

YOUNG WOMAN: I need a man!

MOTHER: Have you tried police line-ups? That’s how I met your dad!

Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman

©2013 Last Kiss Inc.

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The Mystery of Babies

The Mystery of Babies

I’m giving myself an early Father’s Day present. I’m taking the week off to recharge my batteries and work on some other projects.

So, today and the rest of the week, I’ll be running father-themed gags from my archive. I hope you enjoy them!

 

Original art from First Kiss #13, 1960. Click on image to enlarge.

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SCENE: Young woman talking to a her pipe-smoking father.

DAUGHTER: Dad, I was wondering...where do babies come from?

FATHER: Beats me! I keep asking your mom...but she won’t tell me!

Art: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman

©Last Kiss Inc. 2013

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So Proud of You

So Proud of You

Original Art below:

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SCENE: Young woman dressed in a college commencement cap and gown is congratulated by an older man who may be her dad.

MAN: We’re so proud!

So proud!
So proud!

WOMAN: I'm sure I'll get tired of this...in a few hours!

Artist: Unknown Color: Allen Freeman

©2013 Last Kiss Inc

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Sex? Dad’s Such a Sport!

Sex? Dad’s Such a Sport!

Below is the original 1965 romance comic art. Football, hockey, skiing—they’re okay. But sisters stealing each others boyfriends? Now that’s a sport!

Click image to enlarge.

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SCENE: Two women talking.

FIRST WOMAN: The paternity tests are back!

SECOND WOMAN: So, who’s the lucky dad? The ski team? or the Hockey team?

Art by Vince Colletta Studio