by John | Jun 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

Art by Bill Ward from the story “Rapture at Homecoming” in DIARY LOVES #*, 1951.
Transcript:
WOMAN WITH LONG GLOVES: It’s easy to love me now! I’m gorgeous! But what about 50 years from now…when I’m merely stunning?
1951 Artist: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN WITH LONG GLOVES: It’s easy to love me now! I’m gorgeous! But what about 50 years from now...when I’m merely stunning?
1951 Artist: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Face of Love” in FIRST KISS #19, 1961. Click image to enlarge.
Transcript:
SCENE: Beautiful, well-dressed woman in front of a make-up table and mirror. On the table are a bunch of framed portrait photos of men.
WOMAN: I wish the phone would ring! It’s been days since anyone gave me any jewelry!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio Color by Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Beautiful, well-dressed woman in front of a make-up table and mirror. On the table are a bunch of framed portrait photos of men.
WOMAN: I wish the phone would ring! It’s been days since anyone gave me any jewelry!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio Color by Allen Freeman
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by John | Apr 4, 2017 | Uncategorized

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story “Lover’s Quarrel” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman looking at herself in a compact mirror.
WOMAN: I refuse to brag! I let my face do it for me!
Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman looking at herself in a compact mirror.
WOMAN: I refuse to brag! I let my face do it for me!
Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Oct 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story “Lover’s Quarrel” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman staring with wide eyes at her compact mirror.
WOMAN: Can’t close my eyes! But wow! My best facelift… ever!
1960 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman staring with wide eyes at her compact mirror.
WOMAN: Can’t close my eyes! But wow! My best facelift... ever!
1960 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Aug 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hey, me too! I’m “prettier,” taller and smarter than I look. Funnier too!

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story “Plain Jane” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman looking in a pocket mirror.
WOMAN (thinking): I’m so much prettier than I look!
1958 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Dan McConnell
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman looking in a pocket mirror.
WOMAN (thinking): I’m so much prettier than I look!
1958 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Dan McConnell
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