by John | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Yes, you should talk to the stranger in the seat next to you. Who knows? You could become best friends!
Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Lucky Liz” in First Kiss #9, 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman and man are sitting next to each other in a plane, train, bus.
WOMAN: I know You want me! I’m irresistible!
WOMAN: Concentrate! Don’t you feel anything?
MAN: I’m a little nauseous!
WOMAN: That’s love, babe! Everyone I date feels like puking…sooner or later!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Color by Allen Freeman ©2019 Last Kiss Inc
Feeling queasy? You may already be in love!
Call now and get a free barf bag with every date!
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Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Lucky Liz” in First Kiss #9, 1959.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman and man are sitting next to each other in a plane, train, bus.
WOMAN: I know You want me! I’m irresistible!
WOMAN: Concentrate! Don’t you feel anything?
MAN: I’m a little nauseous!
WOMAN: That’s love, babe! Everyone I date feels like puking...sooner or later!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Color by Allen Freeman ©2019 Last Kiss Inc
Feeling queasy? You may already be in love!
Call now and get a free barf bag with every date!
9.4.4.2
Art by Vince Colletta from the story "Lucky Liz" in First Kiss #9, 1959.
by John | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I turned this image into a fridge magnet for sale at the Prism Comics booth at the San Diego Comic-Con last week.
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But I couldn’t decide what color the background should be. So, before the show, I posted four variations on Facebook and asked friends for their opinions.
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This one above was the favorite, but a strong second was this one with the rust brown background. (See below.)
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And the magnet? It sold well. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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And here’s the original art from 1955:
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Transcript:
SCENE: Guy in background is lying on the lower level of a bunk bed. Guy in foreground is taking off his shirt.
GUY IN FOREGROUND: If this is a mistake…let’s make sure it’s a big one!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Dan McConnell & John Lustig
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Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Guy in background is lying on the lower level of a bunk bed. Guy in foreground is taking off his shirt.
GUY IN FOREGROUND: If this is a mistake...let’s make sure it’s a big one!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Dan McConnell & John Lustig
FM1.3.7.7
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story "Ordeal by Fire" from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
by John | Jul 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Inks by Dick Giordano from the story Heartbreaker in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
Transcript:
SCENE: Two young women/girls are sitting in the background looking at a young, blonde woman who is in the foreground. The blonde looks back with a sideways glance.
BLONDE WOMAN (thinking): Everyone’s staring! Did I sleep with someone’s husband…again?
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
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Inks by Dick Giordano from the story Heartbreaker in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two young women/girls are sitting in the background looking at a young, blonde woman who is in the foreground. The blonde looks back with a sideways glance.
BLONDE WOMAN (thinking): Everyone’s staring! Did I sleep with someone’s husband...again?
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
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Inks by Dick Giordano from the story Heartbreaker in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
by John | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from First Kiss #7, Feb. 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: A young woman and man are cuddling on the grass outside—presumably somewhere in the countryside. There’s a car parked in the background.
WOMAN: I feel an odd tingling down my spine! Could this be love?
MAN: It must be, darling! I feel it too! It’s like an army of tiny love bugs are invading my groin!
CAPTION: They were young, in lust…and alone! What could go wrong? Read the shocking sex saga other web comics refused to run!*
“Attack of the Atomic, Mutant, Zombie Ants!”
*Garfield, Dick Tracy, Dilbert, Arlo and Janice (especially Janice)–you had your chance!
Plus…
”Mutant Love! Is it wrong to cross species on the first date?
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio ©2019 Last Kiss Inc Color: John Lustig
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from First Kiss #7, Feb. 1959.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A young woman and man are cuddling on the grass outside---presumably somewhere in the countryside. There's a car parked in the background.
WOMAN: I feel an odd tingling down my spine! Could this be love?
MAN: It must be, darling! I feel it too! It’s like an army of tiny love bugs are invading my groin!
CAPTION: They were young, in lust...and alone! What could go wrong? Read the shocking sex saga other web comics refused to run!*
“Attack of the Atomic, Mutant, Zombie Ants!”
*Garfield, Dick Tracy, Dilbert, Arlo and Janice (especially Janice)--you had your chance!
Plus...
”Mutant Love! Is it wrong to cross species on the first date?
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio ©2019 Last Kiss Inc Color: John Lustig
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from First Kiss #7, Feb. 1959.
by John | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Alex Toth & Mike Peppe from the story “The Man Who Was Always On Time” in Out of the Shadows #12, March 1954.
Transcript:
MAN SMOKING A CIGARETTE: Drat! Can’t I ever have a cheap affair…without an expensive divorce?
1954 Art: Alex Toth & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptMAN SMOKING A CIGARETTE: Drat! Can’t I ever have a cheap affair...without an expensive divorce?
1954 Art: Alex Toth & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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