by John | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Obviously, this gag is worth at least $1 million. But would my mom approve of it? Probably not.
Original Vintage Art & Text

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Heartbreakers” in First Kiss #12, Jan. 1960. Published by Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 13.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A very dressed up man and woman are coming out of a building--possibly a night club.
WOMAN: I told mom I was marrying a millionaire! And guess what? She approves!
MAN: Me? A millionaire?! But I’m not...
WOMAN: And I’ll tell Mom that someday...after the wedding! But for now...she approves!!!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
Richie Rich’s Illegimate Brother: John Lustig
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by John | Sep 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “My Outlaw Lover” in FIRST KISS #20. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman and man in a semi-embrace. She has her right hand on her chest and is trying to reassure him. He looks very unhappy.
WOMAN: I hid the shotgun! But dad improvised! So now we’re having a brass knuckles & pea shooter wedding!
1961 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Brass Knucklehead: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptTranscript:
SCENE: Woman and man in a semi-embrace. She has her right hand on her chest and is trying to reassure him. He looks very unhappy.
WOMAN: I hid the shotgun! But dad improvised! So now we’re having a brass knuckles & pea shooter wedding!
1961 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Brass Knucklehead: John Lustig
DJP.lk119