Baffling Buds? Mystery Lover!

Baffling Buds? Mystery Lover!

Below is the original art from a 1961 story about an insecure wife who wants to make spark up her marriage.

To get her husband’s attention, she does what we all do in this situation. She sends herself flowers and pretends they’re from a secret admirer.

Remember, ladies…a jealous husband is a homicidal…uh, loving husband

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SCENE: Delivery guy is bringing a long, narrow box to a woman as she stands in the doorway of her home. Her husband or lover looks on from inside the house.

WOMAN: Flowers? From you?

MAN: Gee! I hope so!

Art by Vince Colletta Studio

I’m a Gift! Unwrap Me Quick!

I’m a Gift! Unwrap Me Quick!

Below is the original 1960s art—featuring a theme that only makes sense if you have the IQ of mud…or possibly if you’re in love:

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MAN: I’ve got something big and hard for you!

WOMAN: It better be a diamond!

Art by Dick Giordano with possible assist by Vince Colletta.

Flower Power: Sweet or Sour?

Flower Power: Sweet or Sour?

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SCENE: Woman is holding some roses which have obviously just been sent or given to her. A man looks on.

WOMAN: Flowers? How sweet! And you’re not even apologizing for anything!

MAN (thinks): Not yet!

Art by Vince Colletta Studio

You’re Priceless

You’re Priceless

And don’t feel obligated to pay me for sex either…

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SCENE: A man is giving a woman a present.

MAN: I accidentally left the price tag on! Don’t look or you’ll see that it costs a fortune!

MAN (again): And don’t feel you have to sleep with me either!