by John | Sep 17, 2017 | Uncategorized

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Who Hooked Who” in FIRST KISS #3, 1958.Click on image to see much larger version of art.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman kissing.
WOMAN (thinking): So it’s true! Men are good…for something!
1958 Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman kissing.
WOMAN (thinking): So it’s true! Men are good…for something!
1958 Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Sep 5, 2017 | Uncategorized

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958. Click image to enlarge.
Transcript:
MAN: I’m short!
WOMAN: Tall enough for me!
MAN: I’m short on money too!
WOMAN: I have enough for both of us!
MAN: I’m also short in, uh…other ways!
WOMAN: Not enough you? Some women don’t care!
WOMAN: I hope you meet one of ‘em!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptMAN: I’m short!
WOMAN: Tall enough for me!
MAN: I’m short on money too!
WOMAN: I have enough for both of us!
MAN: I’m also short in, uh...other ways!
WOMAN: Not enough you? Some women don’t care!
WOMAN: I hope you meet one of ‘em!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Mar 5, 2017 | Uncategorized

Art by Bill Ward from the story “I Danced with Heartbreak” from DIARY LOVES #8, 1951.
Transcript:
WOMAN (with book): If only there was a man as exciting as this book!
1951 Art: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
John Lustig’s Last Kiss
©2017 Last Kiss Inc
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN (with book): If only there was a man as exciting as this book!
1951 Art: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
John Lustig’s Last Kiss
©2017 Last Kiss Inc
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by John | Jan 24, 2017 | Uncategorized

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Surprise Party” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and blonde woman smiling with eyes closed cheek-to-cheek.
MAN: Sometimes I think I don’t deserve you!
WOMAN: Sometimes you’re right!
Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and blonde woman smiling with eyes closed cheek-to-cheek.
MAN: Sometimes I think I don't deserve you!
WOMAN: Sometimes you're right!
Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Oct 16, 2016 | Uncategorized

Artist unknown. (But possibly Vince Colletta had a hand in the art.) From the story “The Time of Decision” from BRIDES IN LOVE #9, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Pilot embracing a woman.
PILOT: Welcome to First Class!
WOMAN: I’ll never fly coach again!
1958 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Pilot embracing a woman.
PILOT: Welcome to First Class!
WOMAN: I'll never fly coach again!
1958 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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