by John | Aug 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
The original 1958 First Kiss art is to the right.
As usual, it’s from a story that provides clear romantic guidelines for young readers.
(Remember, guys, when you want to talk to a woman, siphoning her gas and marooning her in the middle of nowhere is always a good good way to start a conversation!)
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man and woman are outside. There's a Jeep or some other car behind them. The woman seems scandalized by what the man says.
MAN: To me, sex is like real estate! I want a great view…and good drainage!
Art by John Tartaglione
Color by Dan McConnell
by John | Jul 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Below is the original romance art…

↓ TranscriptWOMAN (crying): All those
years of training wasted! sex
isn’t an Olympic event!
Inked by Dick Giordano
Color by Allen Freeman
by John | Jun 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here’s the original 1960’s First Kiss romance art…

↓ TranscriptMAN: I’ve never had anyone scream “Thank God” so much during sex!
WOMAN: Well, I’m very religious!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio
Color by Dan McConnell
by John | Jun 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
And here’s the original 1960s romance art. The text is almost certainly by Joe Gill.

↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman studying at a desk.
TITLE OF BOOK #1: Human Sexuality 102
TITLE OF BOOK #2: Bizarre Sex
WOMAN: I choked on the last sex ed test! But I won’t blow the oral exam!
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani
Color by Allen Freeman
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by John | May 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Below is the original 1957 art from First Kiss #1. Yes, it’s very different from the finished Last Kiss art above.
Colorist Allen Freeman extended the art for use in a Last Kiss licensing presentation. And now…I’m happy to show it off here!

↓ TranscriptWoman talking to a man.
WOMAN: Sure, I like good, clean fun! But great, filthy sex is better!
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani
Color by Allen Freeman