by John | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog
This gag is a joint venture between fan “fine jams and jellies since 1982” and me. Thanks, Jams!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” from First Kiss #5, Sept. 1958. Published by Charlton.
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↓ TranscriptScene: Man and woman cuddling happily.
MAN: I have something I wanna give you!
WOMAN: I hope it’s not crabs...’cause I already have those!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Allen Freeman
Crabby Writers: John Lustig & “fine jams and jellies since 1982”
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by John | Oct 6, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Forced Meeting” in First Kiss #6, Nov. 1958. Charlton comics.
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN: It’d be wrong to cheat with Tom! So I’ll cheat with Dick...and Harry!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Character Color: Allen Freeman
Just Call Me “Dick”: John Lustig
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by John | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
If you enjoyed today’s Last Kiss, check out Alter Ego #19. That issue of the magazine features several Last Kiss jungle-themed comics that I’ve done. It’ll be in comic shops Dec. 18, 2024.
Original Vintage Art & Text
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: In the jungle, a Tarzan-like man is punching an ape as an upset woman looks on.
MAN: Simian, sex fiend! How dare you paw her?
APE: Hey! We were just monkeying around!
WOMAN: Stop hitting him, you brainless baboon! He’s more of a man than you’ll ever be...‘though, I admit, he does turn into a real beast......whenever
I eat a banana! But then...most men do!
by John | Sep 29, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Sid Greene from the story “Betrayal for Love” in Diary Loves #2, Nov. 1949. Quality Comics..
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↓ TranscriptMAN: If my wife walks in, just pretend you’re my secretary!
WOMAN: Does this mean I get paid?
1949 Art: Sid Greene Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Pretends His Wife Is His Secretary: John Lustig
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by John | Sep 22, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Inks by Vince Colletta from the cover of First Kiss #5, Sept. 1958. Published by Charlton.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman embracing, talking and probably about to kiss.
CAPTION: Never a social butterfly--or even a particularly likable caterpillar--Ron Redux doesn’t date! Or talk to women! Or even leave his house! But then, one day he’s struck by a magical bolt of comic book irony and becomes everyone’s favorite superhero...Major Success!
MAN: Nothing is impossible for me now! I can fly! turn time backwards! and bend men to my will!
WOMEN: What about women? Can you...bend me?
MAN: Honey, if you were anymore bendable, you’d be a puddle on the floor!
WOMAN: Then get a mop, baby! and kiss me quickly...because I‘m melting fast!
CAPTION: Remember, kids! Don’t try this at home...unless you’ve got flood insurance!
1958 Inks: Vince Colletta New Color: Allen Freeman
Have Mop, Will Travel: John Lustig
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