Monster Movie Madness

Monster Movie Madness

I’m always happy to present a new comic written by the great Tony Isabella. I’m doubly pleased this time because today’s comic was a joint effort and (for the first time) I get to share a writing byline with Tony!

 

Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta from the story “The Day Manhattan Died!” in Gorgo #5, Jan. 1962. Charlton Comics.

 

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Gorgo and another monster (this one tentacled) are fighting, knocking over buildings as the city is in flames and a fighter jet fires at them.

CAPTION: Gorgo was done with this movie! He was a serious actor! He knew his lines! Why didn’t his costar know his? How hard was it to memorize…”RRAAAUUGHHH?”

1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta Art Restoration: John Lustig
Writers: Tony Isabella & John Lustig

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SCENE: Gorgo and another monster (this one tentacled) are fighting, knocking over buildings as the city is in flames and a fighter jet fires at them.

CAPTION: Gorgo was done with this movie! He was a serious actor! He knew his lines! Why didn’t his costar know his? How hard was it to memorize..."RRAAAUUGHHH?"

1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta Art Restoration: John Lustig
Writers: Tony Isabella & John Lustig

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Different Worlds, Same Love

Different Worlds, Same Love

Gorgo love courtesy of matchmaker Tony Isabella.

Artist unknown, but possibly by Dick Giordano & Vince Colletta. From Gorgo #10, Dec. 1962.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Gorgo and another giant creature are fighting (or hugging) as skyscrapers are knocked two the ground and turned to rubble. In the background a flying saucer attacks with some sort of ray blast and a helicopter is also flying nearby.

CAPTION #1: Though they were literally from different worlds…

CAPTION #2: everyone could see their love was true.

CAPTION #3: However, there were some issues…

CAPTION #4: with their reception and wedding night.

CAPTION #5: Mar-a-Lago would never be the same.

1962 Art: Unknown, but possibly by Dick Giordano & Vince Colletta Restoration: John Lustig
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella

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SCENE: Gorgo and another giant creature are fighting (or hugging) as skyscrapers are knocked two the ground and turned to rubble. In the background a flying saucer attacks with some sort of ray blast and a helicopter is also flying nearby.

CAPTION #1: Though they were literally from different worlds...

CAPTION #2: everyone could see their love was true.

CAPTION #3: However, there were some issues...

CAPTION #4: with their reception and wedding night.

CAPTION #5: Mar-a-Lago would never be the same.

1962 Art: Unknown, but possibly by Dick Giordano & Vince Colletta Restoration: John Lustig
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella

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TV’s Biggest Guest Star

TV’s Biggest Guest Star

From now through Dec. 31, I’m going to be running a ton of Halloween, monster and spooky-themed Last Kiss comics. And what better way to start than with this Gorgo panel written by my pal Tony Isabella?

Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta from the story “The Day Manhattan Died!” in Gorgo #5, Jan. 1962.

 

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Gorgo looks at a boat/ship in the water.

CAPTION: Discovered at last! The fabled lost episode of…The Love Boat!

VOICE FROM SHIP: Captain Stubing…you’re gonna need a bigger cruise ship.

1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta Restoration: John Lustig
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella

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SCENE: Gorgo looks at a boat/ship in the water.

CAPTION: Discovered at last! The fabled lost episode of...The Love Boat!

VOICE FROM SHIP: Captain Stubing...you’re gonna need a bigger cruise ship.

1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta Restoration: John Lustig
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella

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Beware! Beach Monsters!

Beware! Beach Monsters!

Tony Isabella‘s love for “Uncle Godzilla” isn’t exactly a secret.

For years Tony has been proclaiming himself “the pastor of the First Church of Godzilla.

Kinky? Sure. But Tony assures me that I have nothing to worry about. (No virgins, giant moths or three-headed dragons were sacrificed in the making of today’s comic.)

I appreciate Tony’s passion for giant, god-like creatures. So expect more Gorgo comics to pop up here—occasionally—in the future.

Will they be religious experiences? I don’t know. But I’m sure they’ll be funny.

Now let us prey!

Art by Steve Ditko from the story “Goro’s Triumph!” in Gorgo #11, Feb. 1963.

 

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Gorgo (a Godzilla like creature) attacks a movie crew that’s filming on a beach.

GORGO (thinking): Their Covid-19 numbers are climbing…and they have their beaches open! No social distancing! No masks! Uncle Godzilla definitely nailed it…about “the folly of man!”

1963 Art: Steve Ditko
Guest Dialogue: Tony Isabella

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SCENE: Gorgo (a Godzilla like creature) attacks a movie crew that's filming on a beach.

GORGO (thinking): Their Covid-19 numbers are climbing...and they have their beaches open! No social distancing! No masks! Uncle Godzilla definitely nailed it...about “the folly of man!”

1963 Art: Steve Ditko
Guest Dialogue: Tony Isabella

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