by John | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
There are actually two versions of the original art. Here’s the art is as it appeared on the splash page of “The End of Summer” in First Kiss #34 (drawn by the Vince Colletta Studio):
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And here it is—slightly repositioned and reworked by Dick Giordano—for use on the issue’s cover:
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To save time—and especially money—Charlton Comics often used elements of the interior art for its covers.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman tearfully watches as her husband and her mom walk on the back with their arms around each other.
WOMAN (thinking): Maybe taking mom on our honeymoon was a mistake!
Art: Vince Colletta Studio & Dick Giordano
Color: Allen Freeman
by John | Mar 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Below is the original art and text from First Kiss in the 1960s.
Jill is a tease. She loves to lead men…to the edge. Then dump them. Think this story has a happy ending? Oh, sure. Absolutely!
(Just teasing.)
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman talking in a car.
MAN: Sure! I like women! There’s, uh…well, I’m very fond of Mom!
Inks by Dick Giordano
by John | Jan 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
From now on—when possible—I’ll be including a bonus with each Last Kiss comic: A look at the original romance art that I use as source material. This one is a panel from the 12th issue of First Kiss.
↓ TranscriptYOUNG WOMAN: Oh, Mom! I'm so miserable! It must be true love!
MOTHER: Let's not give up hope, Dear! Maybe it's just the flu!
Art by Vince Colletta
by John | Nov 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Cheap sex is wasted on the young. They should pay for it like the rest of us.
↓ TranscriptMOM (to daughter): All I ask is...you don’t
have cheap sex...‘til you’re old and desperate like me!
Art by John Tartaglione
by John | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
↓ TranscriptYOUNG WOMAN CRYING: Oh, Mom! Can I trust him?
MOM: Sure! Just not with me…’cause apparently I’m smokin’ hot!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio
