by John | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Wild west woman sheriff (or deputy) close up.
SHERIFF: Dang!
Thet Sabrina Carpenter is one cute little filly! Shame I got to go and arrest her…...fer stealing muh heart!
CAPTION: Wild West Romance...as you like it!
1949 Pencils: King Ward? Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Jenny Blake
Original Art: From the story
“Sheriff Sal’s Last Stand” in Western Love Trails #7.
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Original art's text:
SHERIFF SAL: OH, NO, MEN! FLASH ISN'T THAT BREED! WE'RE FIGHTING EACH OTHER-BUT HE WOULDN'T TURN OUTLAW JUST TO OUTSMART ME AND PUT ME IN A BAD LIGHT.
Voice from Off Panel: YUH CAN'T TELL.IT'S WORTH THINKING ABOUT!
by John | Apr 28, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Ted Galindo & Ray Osrin from the cover of Cowboy Love #29, April 1955. Charlton Comics.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Cowboy and cowgirl cuddling by a campfire.
COWBOY: My horse died! Now I don’t have anyone to kiss good night!
COWGIRL: Neigh! Nicker! Snort!
1955 Art: Ted Galindo & Ray Osrin Art Clean Up: Lustig
Horse Whisperer: John Lustig
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by John | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
More fun from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Al Williamson & Frank Frazetta from the story “The Weeping Walloper” in John Wayne Adventure Comics #8, March 1951. Toby Press. The story begins on Page 3.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Cowboys John Wayne and Dusty are riding their horses.
JOHN WAYNE: I love being a cowboy! I love riding the open range! I love my horse! And I love you, Dusty!
DUSTY: Aw, shucks, Johnny. Tonight, I’m gonna shave and...we kin play sheriff...and saloon gal!
1951 Art: Al Williamson & Frank Frazetta Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Another tale of misplaced love & lust from my comic collaborators and pals Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by King Ward from the Sheriff Sal story “The Gila Monster Murders” in Western Adventures #6, 1949. (Click link to read entire story.)
Transcript:
A cowgirl sheriff shoots a gun out of a man’s hand.
SHERIFF: Ain’t you ever gonna learn, sugah? Refined fillies like me are more impressed…by
respect and thoughtful-
ness…than the size of your gun!
BA-SHING!
1949 Art: Ward King Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptA cowgirl sheriff shoots a gun out of a man's hand.
SHERIFF: Ain’t you ever gonna learn, sugah? Refined fillies like me are more impressed...by
respect and thoughtful-
ness...than the size of your gun!
BA-SHING!
1949 Art: Ward King Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Mar 12, 2017 | Uncategorized

Artist unknown, but may be King Ward. From WESTERN LOVE TRAILS #7, 1949. Click comic to see larger version.
To read full story, go to: http://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=24041
Transcript:
SCENE: Cowboy and cowgirl cuddling outside under a full moon and surrounded by rocks.
COWGIRL: Don’t forget! Next time we make out, it’s my turn to wear the spurs!
1949 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
John Lustig’s Last Kiss ©2017 Last Kiss Inc.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Cowboy and cowgirl cuddling outside under a full moon and surrounded by rocks.
COWGIRL: Don't forget! Next time we make out, it’s my turn to wear the spurs!
1949 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
John Lustig’s Last Kiss ©2017 Last Kiss Inc.