by John | Jul 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy Fourth from me and my frequent partner in hilarity Mike Pascale. Many thanks to Mischievous Mike for both the gag and the art changes.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Take My Number” in First Kiss #21, 1961. Published by Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 11.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Uncle Sam and a young woman are staring into each other's eyes and smiling. In the background Fourth of July fireworks are going off.
Sam: Let's celebrate the original A.I.!
Woman: Artificial Intelligence?
Sam: American Independence!
Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Re-ink: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Patriotic Pizzaz & Heroic Humor: Mike Pascale
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by John | Jul 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Happy Independence Day from me and my frequent partner in Last Kiss humor, the amazing Mike Pascale!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “His Future Bride” in BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Uncle Sam and a woman (Mrs. Uncle Sam?) are smiling and embracing as fireworks go off in the background.
SAM: My birthday wish? Cheaper food and gas—and plenty of it!
Mrs. SAM: Easy! I’ll make beans for dinner!
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Uncle Sam and a woman (Mrs. Uncle Sam?) are smiling and embracing as fireworks go off in the background.
SAM: My birthday wish? Cheaper food and gas—and plenty of it!
Mrs. SAM: Easy! I’ll make beans for dinner!
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by John | Jul 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Fourth of July!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Charles Sulton from Yankee Comics #2, Nov. 1941.
Transcript:
Three people (a boy superhero named Dandy and two men in patriotic superhero suits—Major Victory and Yankee Doodle Jones—reprise the image from The Spirit of ’76.
In the background there are fireworks.
Major Victory: Happy Independence Day!
1941 Art: Charles Sultan Restoration & Text: John Lustig
Art from Yankee Comics #2.
↓ TranscriptThree people (a boy superhero named Dandy and two men in patriotic superhero suits---Major Victory and Yankee Doodle Jones---reprise the image from The Spirit of '76.
In the background there are fireworks.
Major Victory: Happy Independence Day!
1941 Art: Charles Sultan Restoration & Text: John Lustig
Art from Yankee Comics #2.
by John | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Fourth of July–in advance!
Today’s gag is a revamp of a comic that Mike Pascale and I did together years ago. In humor, when it comes to text, shorter is usually better. But I think this longer version does a better job of setting up the joke. I hope you enjoy it.
I’ll be back with a new comic for the actual Fourth of July.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Pencils by Dick Giordano (with inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta) from the story “Letter from Long Ago” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.
Transcript:
Scene: Uncle Sam and a young woman are almost chin to chin as they smile at each other. In the background, fireworks are going off.
WOMAN: Being with you
is always a big, glorious orgasmic event! What your secret?
UNCLE SAM: Freedom, Baby! It’s sexy! Plus I’ve had 245 years to learn foreplay!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Facial Coloring: Allen Freeman
Uncle Sam Transformation: Mike Pascale Gag: Pascale & Lustig
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↓ TranscriptScene: Uncle Sam and a young woman are almost chin to chin as they smile at each other. In the background, fireworks are going off.
WOMAN: Being with you
is always a big, glorious orgasmic event! What your secret?
UNCLE SAM: Freedom, Baby! It's sexy! Plus I've had 245 years to learn foreplay!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Facial Coloring: Allen Freeman
Uncle Sam Transformation: Mike Pascale Gag: Pascale & Lustig
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by John | Jul 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Playing It Cool” in FIRST KISS #12, Jan. 1960.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman in car at night.
MAN: So, I guess the fireworks are over!
WOMAN: Not if we move to the backseat!
1960 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Foreground Color: Allen Freeman
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Vintage text:
WOMAN: Oh, Rajah. That was fun! You’re a great driver!
MAN: Yeah, maybe I’ll drive at Indianapolis someday!
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman in car at night.
MAN: So, I guess the fireworks are over!
WOMAN: Not if we move to the backseat!
1960 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Foreground Color: Allen Freeman
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Vintage text:
WOMAN: Oh, Rajah. That was fun! You're a great driver!
MAN: Yeah, maybe I'll drive at Indianapolis someday!
