by John | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Obviously, this gag is worth at least $1 million. But would my mom approve of it? Probably not.
Original Vintage Art & Text

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Heartbreakers” in First Kiss #12, Jan. 1960. 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 13.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A very dressed up man and woman are coming out of a building--possibly a night club.
WOMAN: I told mom I was marrying a millionaire! And guess what? She approves!
MAN: Me? A millionaire?! But I’m not...
WOMAN: And I’ll tell Mom that someday...after the wedding! But for now...she approves!!!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
Richie Rich’s Illegimate Brother: John Lustig
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by John | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Artist unknown. Art from “The Spider Queen” story in The Eagle #2, Sept. 1941. Published by Fox.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free. The story begins on Page 53.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A woman in a superhero suit is floating among the clouds.
CAPTION: Now that she was Super-Mom there were no limits to her powers!
SUPER-MOM: First I beat evil! Then I beat world hunger! And now I’m going home...to beat the rugs!
1941 artist unknown Re-ink & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Mr. Super-Mom: John Lustig
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by John | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Terrible Stranger” in BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free. The story begins on Page 14.
↓ TranscriptMAN WHO IS SMOKING A PIPE: Say, you remind me of my ex-wives!
WOMAN: All of ‘em? Or just the ones who look like your mother?
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-ink & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Mom Liked Me Best: John Lustig
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by John | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Terrible Stranger” in BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free. The story begins on Page 14.
↓ TranscriptMAN WHO IS SMOKING A PIPE: Say, you remind me of my ex-wives!
WOMAN: All of ‘em? Or just the ones who look like your mother?
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-ink & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Mom Liked Me Best: John Lustig
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by John | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “Elopement” in FIRST KISS #4, 1958. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: A mother and her adult daughter are talking.
DAUGHTER: Thanks, Mom! But you can’t help! I need advice from someone who knows about sex!
MOM: Honey, you know all those notches on my bed? Well guess what…?
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Art Cleanup: Heather Chestnut
Character Color: Dan McConnell Notches #6-79: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A mother and her adult daughter are talking.
DAUGHTER: Thanks, Mom! But you can’t help! I need advice from someone who knows about sex!
MOM: Honey, you know all those notches on my bed? Well guess what...?
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Art Cleanup: Heather Chestnut
Character Color: Dan McConnell Notches #6-79: John Lustig
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