by John | Dec 7, 2025 | Blog
Sorry. No link to the original art for now. We’re revamping the website and until that’s finished, I can’t do links.
—John
↓ TranscriptWOMAN: I don’t believe in science! And neither do my imaginary friends!
1952 Artwork: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe
Re-ink & New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Imaginary Humor: John Lustig
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by John | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog
More Last Kiss fun from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!
Original Vintage Art & Text
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↓ TranscriptMAN: It’s my last day, Agnes. I’ve been fired as part of the new anti-DEI policies.
WOMAN: But...you’re male and straight and really white.
MAN: They learned my secret. By day, I’m just another guy who’s barely adequate at this job. But, by night…
MAN: ... I identify as Wakandan.
1958 Art: Matt Baker?
& Vince Colletta
Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Mar 16, 2025 | Blog
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
And—much more importantly—Happy Anniversary to my wife Shelagh Lustig. It seems impossible that it’s been 41 years. Oh, that’s right. We got married when we were in preschool during first recess. Instead of a honeymoon, we had nap time after lunch.
Also, Many thanks to Mike Pascale for the great gag—plus the art changes that created the leprechaun!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Gay Deception” in First Kiss #8, April 1959. Published by Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
Synopsis of the Original 1959 Story
(As described by ComicBookPlus)
Teased about not having a boyfriend by her engaged sisters, Gwen responds by telling them she is keeping company with Don Swanson. Don is actually dating Lola, but Lola is out of town so Don agrees to help fool Gwen’s sisters for a while.
↓ TranscriptLEPRECHAUN: Why is the government confiscating me pot o’ gold?
WOMAN: Why is the government confiscating me pot o’ gold?
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Mike Pascale & Allen Freeman
Leprechaun & Laughs : Mike Pascale
by John | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: In the foreground, a young woman and man are smiling at each other---obviously interested in each other. In the foreground, a young woman is crying.
SMILING WOMAN: I voted!
SMILING MAN: That’s so sexy!
CRYING WOMAN: If I vote maybe I'll be sexy too!
1964 Art: Dick Giordano New Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog
Seriously, please vote!
Many thanks to my frequent partner in hilarity Mike Pascale for coming up with the idea for today’s gag.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Jack Keller from the story “Thunder on the Tracks” in Teenage Hotrodders #7, May 1964. Published by Charlton.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A happy man smoking a cigar and another man who appears to be scared or in shock as he holds his hands up to his cheeks. Behind them is a gloomy, but colorful Halloweenish background.
HAPPY MAN: Halloween’s over. Nothing to be afraid of now.
SCARED MAN: Except the election!
CAPTION: Don’t be scared! Vote!
1964 Art: Jack Keller New Character Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Horrific Humor: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
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