by John | Aug 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
The original First Kiss art and dialogue (right) were published back in the good ol’ days—1961!
Back then, real men went to college. And less desirable creatures drove trucks for a living.
Nowadays?
Hey, given a choice between a college guy (Your student loan is how much?) and a truck driver (OMG! You make how much?), it might not seem so bad to keep on trucking.
↓ TranscriptAn older woman is holding a knitting needle and smiling at a younger woman who is her daughter.
MOM: I know you’re a virgin! But I’m knitting booties...just in case!
by John | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
There are actually two versions of the original art. Here’s the art is as it appeared on the splash page of “The End of Summer” in First Kiss #34 (drawn by the Vince Colletta Studio):
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And here it is—slightly repositioned and reworked by Dick Giordano—for use on the issue’s cover:
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To save time—and especially money—Charlton Comics often used elements of the interior art for its covers.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman tearfully watches as her husband and her mom walk on the back with their arms around each other.
WOMAN (thinking): Maybe taking mom on our honeymoon was a mistake!
Art: Vince Colletta Studio & Dick Giordano
Color: Allen Freeman
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
