by John | Dec 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
I always enjoy dialoguing my pal Allen Freeman‘s photos. The fact that those photos feature sensational models like Lady Pepper never deters me. I’m tough like that.
Transcript:
WOMAN (in the snow, thinking): Frosty was such a hottie! ‘Til he melted!
Photo: ©2017 Allen Freeman Text: ©2017 Last Kiss Inc
Model: Lady Pepper Photo: Allen Freeman
↓ TranscriptWOMAN (in the snow, thinking): Frosty was such a hottie! 'Til he melted!
Photo: ©2017 Allen Freeman Text: ©2017 Last Kiss Inc
Model: Lady Pepper Photo: Allen Freeman
by John | Dec 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
A Last Kiss on a Tuesday?
Yup. I’m celebrating the holidays by running new comics every day through Christmas. I hope you enjoy the extra kisses!
My thanks to Mirthful Mike Pascale for today’s gag and revamping Diego’s art to give it a Christmas theme!

Art by Lou Fine from SMASH #26, 1941.
Transcript:
BUCKY: I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus! And the milkman…the mailman…the maid…
It’s Always Bucky™
1941 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Holiday Hilarity & Milk Deliveries: Mike Pascale
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Art by Lou Fine from SMASH #26, 1941.
↓ TranscriptBUCKY: I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus! And the milkman...the mailman...the maid…
It’s Always Bucky™
1941 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Holiday Hilarity & Milk Deliveries: Mike Pascale
DJP.lk83B.BuckySerious_Xmas17_MP
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Art by Lou Fine from SMASH #26, 1941.
by John | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for today’s Thanksgiving special effects. See below to see how it looked before Mike worked his magic. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Perplexed” in First Kiss #38, 1964.
Transcript:
PILGRIM: So, what are you thankful for?
NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIAN WOMAN: Casinos!
Pilgrim-ification: Mike Pascale Extra Stuffing: John Lustig
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Skintones: Allen Freeman
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Art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Perplexed” in First Kiss #38, 1964.
↓ TranscriptPILGRIM: So, what are you thankful for?
NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIAN WOMAN: Casinos!
Pilgrim-ification: Mike Pascale Extra Stuffing: John Lustig
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Skintones: Allen Freeman
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Art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Perplexed” in First Kiss #38, 1964.
by John | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
No vintage art this time. The cat drawing is something Diego whipped up on his own!
Transcript:
Scene: Black-ish cat speaking.
CAT: Trust me! Kids love tuna-flavored Halloween candy!
1954 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptScene: Black-ish cat speaking.
CAT: Trust me! Kids love tuna-flavored Halloween candy!
1954 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Oct 22, 2017 | Uncategorized

Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
Transcript:
SCENE: Two people (shown as silhouettes) are sitting in a car in a cemetery. In the foreground, a man is carrying a shovel to dig a grave.
SIGN ON CAR: Dirt Cheap Mortuary
PERSON IN CAR: The boss said to “dig up” some customers! So…
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two people (shown as silhouettes) are sitting in a car in a cemetery. In the foreground, a man is carrying a shovel to dig a grave.
SIGN ON CAR: Dirt Cheap Mortuary
PERSON IN CAR: The boss said to “dig up” some customers! So…
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story "Kiss and Run" in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.