by John | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Today’s art comes from Pin-Up Pete, a one-shot comic that collected many of the Pin-Up Pete pages that appeared in various early 1950s comics published by Toby. The feature was nominally about a soldier with the moniker “Pin-Up Pete” who told tales about his encounters with various vivacious fems. But, as you no-doubt guessed, it was mainly an excuse to post some pin-up drawings.
Because it may be hard to decipher the text in the original art, I’ve re-typed it below:
When the Earth is harder than a pawnbroker’s heart…when the icicles hang from a man’s nostrils like lace from a Spanish shawl…when the words freeze in a Marine’s throat before the first syllable is formed…
What’s to do about it?
Pin-up Pete has the answer. “Gather around yer Uncle Pete,” he calls out to his half frozen buddies, “an warm the cockles o’ yer hearts wit’ the hamburger-hot details o’ me adventures wit’ the opposite sex—-dames to you—-which make their livin’ doin’ men’s jobs in the daytime…but who, at night, is one hunnert percent female!!
Art by Jack Sparling from Pin-Up Pete, 1952. Published by Toby. Click link to read the entire vintage comic book for free.
Transcript:
Three male soldiers in combat gear. Two of them are smoking. One of the soldiers blows out a puff of smoke that is in the form of a shapely woman.
CAPTION: Sometimes even a wisp of smoke can stir the imagination and lift weary hearts!
SOLDIER #1: Wow! so many curves! reminds me of my girlfriend!
SOLDIER #2: Keep your pants on, Junior! That’s my mom!
Happy Veterans Day
1952 Artist: Jack Sparling New Dialogue: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptThree male soldiers in combat gear. Two of them are smoking. One of the soldiers blows out a puff of smoke that is in the form of a shapely woman.
CAPTION: Sometimes even a wisp of smoke can stir the imagination and lift weary hearts!
SOLDIER #1: Wow! so many curves! reminds me of my girlfriend!
SOLDIER #2: Keep your pants on, Junior! That’s my mom!
Happy Veterans Day
1952 Artist: Jack Sparling New Dialogue: John Lustig
Pin-Up Pete_8
by John | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Art by Nick Cardy from Fight Comics #22, Dec. 1942.
Transcript:
SCENE: A smiling woman in a U.S. Navy uniform (a WAVE) salutes: Don’t be shy! You can salute back!
CAPTION: Happy Veterans Day!
1942 Art: Nick Cardy Restoration & New Dialogue: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A smiling woman in a U.S. Navy uniform (a WAVE) salutes: Don't be shy! You can salute back!
CAPTION: Happy Veterans Day!
1942 Art: Nick Cardy Restoration & New Dialogue: John Lustig
Fight_Comics_#22_33
by John | Nov 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Happy Veterans Day!
Art by Mac Raboy from Master Comics #30, 1942.
Transcript:
SCENE: A superhero (Captain Marvel Jr.) holds a large American flag as he leads American soldiers into battle.
CAPTION/TITLE: Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
Happy Veterans Day
1942 Art: Mac Raboy Captain Marvel Jr. © & ™ DC Comics
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A superhero (Captain Marvel Jr.) holds a large American flag as he leads American soldiers into battle.
CAPTION/TITLE: Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
Happy Veterans Day
1942 Art: Mac Raboy Captain Marvel Jr. © & ™ DC Comics
by John | Nov 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sincere thanks and a digital smoosh to the roughly 20 million U.S. veterans who’ve served—often at great risk and sacrifice.
Art by Lee Elias from First Love Illustrated #35, Dec. 1953.
Transcript:
SCENE: Young woman kissing a sailor on Veteran’s Day.
WOMAN (thinking): One vet thanked! 20 million to go!
1953 Art: Lee Elias Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Code: DJP.lk484
Art by Lee Elias from First Love Illustrated #35, Dec. 1953.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman kissing a sailor on Veteran's Day.
WOMAN (thinking): One vet thanked! 20 million to go!
1953 Art: Lee Elias Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Code: DJP.lk484
Art by Lee Elias from First Love Illustrated #35, Dec. 1953.
by John | Nov 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy Veteran’s Day. And a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has served.
My thanks to my friend Donald Flowers who encouraged me to add some missing details to the U.S. Air Force uniform in today’s comic. And a special thank you to my pal Robert Zailo who added those details to the art. We’ll be seeing more of Robert’s work in the future.
Artist unknown. From the cover of Comic Media’s ALL TRUE ROMANCE #2, 1951. Click image to enlarge.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman in camouflage outfit is in the arms of a male U.S. Air Force officer.
WOMAN: I’ve dated the Army, Navy and marines! So it’s your turn!
OFFICER: Thank you for your service!
1951 Artist Unknown Emblems: Robert W. Zailo Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk268
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman in camouflage outfit is in the arms of a male U.S. Air Force officer.
WOMAN: I’ve dated the Army, Navy and marines! So it’s your turn!
OFFICER: Thank you for your service!
1951 Artist Unknown Emblems: Robert W. Zailo Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk268
