by John | Mar 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s been awhile since I posted any comics inspired by IT’S ALWAYS BUCKY—the proposed animated series that Jack Enyart and I are working on. Rather than Bucky himself, today’s comic features Paley…Bucky’s best buddy. Paley’s the weird-kid-down-the-street (every neighborhood has one) who’s looking for trouble—and usually finds it!

Art by Lou Fine from SMASH #23, 1941. Click image to enlarge.
Transcript:
PALEY: it’s not my fault I didn’t pass sex ed! my teacher didn’t accept my alternative facts!
It’s Always Bucky™
1941 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptPALEY: it’s not my fault I didn’t pass sex ed! my teacher didn’t accept my alternative facts!
It’s Always Bucky™
1941 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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John Lustig’s Last Kiss
©2017 Last Kiss Inc. iInc
by John | Mar 12, 2017 | Uncategorized

Artist unknown, but may be King Ward. From WESTERN LOVE TRAILS #7, 1949. Click comic to see larger version.
To read full story, go to: http://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=24041
Transcript:
SCENE: Cowboy and cowgirl cuddling outside under a full moon and surrounded by rocks.
COWGIRL: Don’t forget! Next time we make out, it’s my turn to wear the spurs!
1949 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
John Lustig’s Last Kiss ©2017 Last Kiss Inc.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Cowboy and cowgirl cuddling outside under a full moon and surrounded by rocks.
COWGIRL: Don't forget! Next time we make out, it’s my turn to wear the spurs!
1949 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
John Lustig’s Last Kiss ©2017 Last Kiss Inc.
by John | Feb 26, 2017 | Uncategorized

Art by Sam Citron from the story “Death’s Bridal Gown” in ADVENTURES INTO DARK #8, 1953
Transcript:
SCENE: Commissioner Gordon talks to a police officer.
COMMISSIONER GORDON: a new super villain named “sex goddess?” Hmm! I better interrogate her myself!
POLICE OFFICER: You bet, Commissioner Gordon!
1953 Art: Sam Citron Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Commissioner Gordon talks to a police officer.
COMMISSIONER GORDON: a new super villain named “sex goddess?” Hmm! I better interrogate her myself!
POLICE OFFICER: You bet, Commissioner Gordon!
1953 Art: Sam Citron Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
My safe word is “carbohydrates.”
Also “sugar.”
And “caffeine.”
By the way, check out the original art below by Matt Baker. Although the source material here is a weird combo of far out crime and adventure, Baker is best known as one of the finest romance comic book artists of all time.

Art by Matt Baker from the story “The…She-Wolf Killer” in WEIRD ADVENTURES #1, 1951.
Transcript:
SCENE: A male police officer (probably a sergeant) is behind a desk yelling at a woman who is being let away by another male police officer.
SGT: Pervert, you’re going to prison for 100 years! Maybe longer!
WOMAN: Okay! But let’s agree on a “safe word” first…in case I don’t like it!
1951 Art: Matt Baker Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A male police officer (probably a sergeant) is behind a desk yelling at a woman who is being let away by another male police officer.
SGT: Pervert, you’re going to prison for 100 years! Maybe longer!
WOMAN: Okay! But let’s agree on a “safe word” first…in case I don’t like it!
1951 Art: Matt Baker Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Feb 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
He wasn’t sure whether they were a good match. So he decided to sleep on it.

Inks by Dick Giordano from the cover of BRIDES IN LOVE #42, 1964. Click on image to enlarge.
Transcript:
MAN (talking to woman): Gee, until we slept together, I didn’t even like you!
1964 Inks: Dick Giordano Figure Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptMAN (talking to woman): Gee, until we slept together, I didn’t even like you!
1964 Inks: Dick Giordano Figure Color: Allen Freeman
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