by John | Mar 16, 2025 | Blog
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
And—much more importantly—Happy Anniversary to my wife Shelagh Lustig. It seems impossible that it’s been 41 years. Oh, that’s right. We got married when we were in preschool during first recess. Instead of a honeymoon, we had nap time after lunch.
Also, Many thanks to Mike Pascale for the great gag—plus the art changes that created the leprechaun!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Gay Deception” in First Kiss #8, April 1959. Published by Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
Synopsis of the Original 1959 Story
(As described by ComicBookPlus)
Teased about not having a boyfriend by her engaged sisters, Gwen responds by telling them she is keeping company with Don Swanson. Don is actually dating Lola, but Lola is out of town so Don agrees to help fool Gwen’s sisters for a while.
↓ TranscriptLEPRECHAUN: Why is the government confiscating me pot o’ gold?
WOMAN: Why is the government confiscating me pot o’ gold?
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Mike Pascale & Allen Freeman
Leprechaun & Laughs : Mike Pascale
by John | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Dick Giordano from the story “The Serious Type” in First Kiss #13, March 1960. Charlton Comics. The story beings on Page 3.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A woman side-eyes a leprechaun in the background.
WOMAN (thinking): Sure he’s King of the Leprechauns tonight! But tomorrow he’ll just be Rory O’Hara, King of Burgers!
1960 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman & Mike Pascale
Leprechaun Transformation: Mike Pascale
Dialogue: Jennifer M. Contino
13.1.1.2.MP.StPats_Enlarged.tif
by John | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Alberta Tewks from the story “Private Affair” in All True Romance #19, Sept. 1954. Comic Media. The story begins on Page 19.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptBEAUTIFUL WOMAN: I’m not irish! Do you mind?
LEPRECHAUN: No, Lass! When it comes to women…I’m broadminded!
1954 Art: Alberta Tewks Color: Pereira & Pascale
Leprechaun Transformation: Mike Pascale
Dialogue: Jennifer M. Contino & John Lustig
DJP.lk273_StPats2018_MP_Flat
by John | Mar 10, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Gay Deception” in First Kiss #8, 1959. Charlton. The story begins on Page 3.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A leprechaun is facing away from us as it talks to a beautiful, young woman.
LEPRECHAUN: Good things come in small packages, lassie! He fooled me with that line last month—-dressed as Cupid! But he’s so cute! Maybe he won’t sleep with my sister this time!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Freeman & Pascale
Leprechaun Transformation: Mike Pascale
Dialogue: Jennifer M. Contino & John Lustig
8.1.9.5WiderTaller_StPat_NoGuitarEyesOpen2024_MP
by John | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy St. Patrick’s Day? Today? Absolutely!
Yeah. Yeah. I know Friday’s the actual holiday. But “The Loves of Abby Amour” mini-serial is running on Fridays. So, we’re celebrating the St. Paddy’s two days early! Or rather we’re starting to celebrate it two days early. I personally plan to still be celebrating on St. Pat’s Day since it’s also Shelagh’s and my wedding anniversary.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by William Tewkesbury from “Private Affair” in ALL TRUE ROMANCE #19, 1954. Published by Comic Media.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free. This panel is from Page 21 of ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 19.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Beautiful woman wearing a purple dress or top is talking to a leprechaun. She has one hand on her shoulder as if she'd just been pinched.
WOMAN: Hey! Don’t pinch me! I’m wearing green underwear!
LEPRECHAUN: Prove it!
1954 Art: William Tewkesbury Color: M. Pascale & D. Jourdan Pereira
Thong Squad: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
DJP.lk273_StPats2018_MP
