by John | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’m dedicating this comic to Shelagh Lustig, who married me 37 years ago on St. Patrick’s Day—even though I didn’t have a pot o’ gold. I, on the other hand, struck the motherlode when I married her. Ever since then St. Patrick’s Day has been my lucky day! Happy Anniversary, sweetie!
(My thanks to Mike Pascale for collaborating with me on another fun holiday gag.)
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Artist unknown (but I suspect it’s Vince Colletta.) From the story “You Can Never Tell” in FIRST KISS #10, 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Wedding guests watch as a bride kisses her leprechaun groom.
MALE Wedding Guest: I hear she just wants his pot o’ gold!
FEMALE WEDDING GUEST: So that means…
MALE WEDDING GUEST: Yup! She’s a Lepre-con-
artist!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta? Color: Allen Freeman Lepre-Con Job: Mike Pascale
Writers: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptTranscript:
SCENE: Wedding guests watch as a bride kisses her leprechaun groom.
MALE Wedding Guest: I hear she just wants his pot o’ gold!
FEMALE WEDDING GUEST: So that means…
MALE WEDDING GUEST: Yup! She’s a Lepre-con-
artist!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta? Color: Allen Freeman Lepre-Con Job: Mike Pascale
Writers: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
10.1.3.3
by John | Mar 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a few days early, but Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
If you enjoy today’s Last Kiss then all credit goes to my pal Mike Pascale. (And, if you don’t like it, then what the %$#@ is wrong with you?!!)
Check out the amazing job he did transforming the original art! (See both panels below.)
Art by Jack Keller from the story “World Champion” in Teenage Hotrodders #7, May 1964.
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Does He Love Me?” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.
Transcript:
SCENE: Startled woman looks on in the background of a gay leprechaun bar as four leprechauns smile and drink.
WOMAN: A leprechaun gay bar?
LEPRECHAUN: What did you expect to find at the end of a rainbow?
Underlying 1960s Art: Jack Keller male characters.
Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia female character.
Leprechaun Humor, Makeover & Green Beer: Mike Pascale
DJP.lk426_StPats2020gaybar_400ppi-Pointy Ears_MP 22.1.6.1
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Startled woman looks on in the background of a gay leprechaun bar as four leprechauns smile and drink.
WOMAN: A leprechaun gay bar?
LEPRECHAUN: What did you expect to find at the end of a rainbow?
Underlying 1960s Art: Jack Keller male characters.
Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia female character.
Leprechaun Humor, Makeover & Green Beer: Mike Pascale
DJP.lk426_StPats2020gaybar_400ppi-Pointy Ears_MP 22.1.6.1
by John | Mar 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
CONFESSION:
I can’t take credit for today’s St. Patrick’s Day comic.
The gag as well as the amazing modifications to the 1959 art (see original version below) sprang from the nimble mind and fingers of my pal Mike Pascale. I just had the good sense to say, “That’s brilliant! Go for it, Mike!”
Thanks, Mike!
However, I will happily take credit for one thing.
This St. Pat’s Day is my 32nd wedding anniversary. Okay, I also have to give a wee bit of credit to Shelagh for taking the matrimonial plunge with me and putting up with me all these years. (Frankly, even I didn’t feel like putting up with me sometimes during those 32 years.) So…
Thanks, Shelagh!
Artist unknown (but I suspect it’s Vince Colletta.) From the story “You Can Never Tell” in FIRST KISS #10, 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Leprechaun is marrying a woman and they are kissing. In the background, several people look on—including one woman who is disgusted.
DISGUSTED WOMAN: Pot o’gold digger!!
1959 Artist Unknown
Modern Mischief & Magical Modifications: Mike Pascale
10.1.3.3BoothBabes_StPats2016MP
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Leprechaun is marrying a woman and they are kissing. In the background, several people look on---including one woman who is disgusted.
DISGUSTED WOMAN: Pot o’gold digger!!
1959 Artist Unknown
Modern Mischief & Magical Modifications: Mike Pascale
10.1.3.3BoothBabes_StPats2016MP
