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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by John | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Change of Heart” in First Kiss #37, May 1964.
Transcript:
WOMAN: Stop asking me out! I’m gay!
MAN: Still? OK, I’ll check back later!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Change of Heart” in First Kiss #37, May 1964.
↓ TranscriptWOMAN: Stop asking me out! I’m gay!
MAN: Still? OK, I’ll check back later!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Change of Heart" in First Kiss #37, May 1964.
