The Idiot’s Guide to Romance

The Idiot’s Guide to Romance

Art by John Tartaglione from the story "Elopement" in FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “Elopement” in FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Transcript:

YOUNG WOMAN: He’s an idiot! And only another idiot could love him!

OLDER WOMAN: So…you have a lot in common!

1958 Art: John Tartaglione Foreground Color: Dan McConnell

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YOUNG WOMAN: He’s an idiot! And only another idiot could love him!

OLDER WOMAN: So…you have a lot in common!

1958 Art: John Tartaglione Foreground Color: Dan McConnell

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Welcome to the Rump House

Welcome to the Rump House

And, after that, I’ll rename the Lincoln Memorial!

Lincoln was such a loser! I’m a winner ’cause I’ve never been assassinated. Plus, I’m way richer! And I marry and divorce hotter women too!

Artist unknown. From BRIDES IN LOVE #3, 1957.

Artist unknown. From BRIDES IN LOVE #3, 1957.

Wow! Ted is really having fun!!! I’ll bet he’s a laugh riot at birthday parties and funerals.

  

Transcript:

CAPTION: The Secret Life of Ronald Rump

RONALD: First, I’ll change the name of the White House to the rump House! Big licensing fee for me, of course! Next, I’ll
rename the Washington Monument…and make it great too!

1957 Artist: Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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CAPTION: The Secret Life of Ronald Rump

RONALD: First, I’ll change the name of the White House to the rump House! Big licensing fee for me, of course! Next, I’ll
rename the Washington Monument...and make it great too!

1957 Artist: Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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Just Be Happy

Just Be Happy

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story "Heartbreaker" in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Heartbreaker” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.

Transcript:

STANDING WOMAN: Straight or gay? You have to decide!

WOMAN SMILING ON BED: Oh, shut up and let me be happy!

Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman

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STANDING WOMAN: Straight or gay? You have to decide!

WOMAN SMILING ON BED: Oh, shut up and let me be happy!

Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman

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I Can’t Count Calories When My Mouth Is Full

I Can’t Count Calories When My Mouth Is Full

Artist unknown. From the story "Infatuation" from FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Artist unknown. From the story “Infatuation” from FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Transcript:

CAPTION: It’s the perfect diet! Eat everything you want! Never exercise! And feel great! Is it a scam? Probably. But to find out for sure, mail me a blank check and I’ll send you my new book…I Can’t Count Calories When My Mouth’s Full!

PANEL #1 SCENE: Man and woman sitting in a restaurant eating and drinking.

MAN: You’re ordering another bowl of ice cream? But…you’ve already eaten six!

WOMAN: Seven! But… so what? According to John Lustig’s book, calories don’t matter!

PANEL #2 SCENE: Closeup of the woman talking.

WOMAN: He’s shown me the truth about the inner, thinner me! Fat is a state of mind! And thanks to Lustig, I’ve moved across the border to…a new state of denial and double-fudge sundaes!

CAPTION: Remember: You’re not fat…as long as you can lie to yourself!

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CAPTION: It’s the perfect diet! Eat everything you want! Never exercise! And feel great! Is it a scam? Probably. But to find out for sure, mail me a blank check and I’ll send you my new book…I Can’t Count Calories When My Mouth’s Full!

PANEL #1 SCENE: Man and woman sitting in a restaurant eating and drinking.

MAN: You’re ordering another bowl of ice cream? But…you’ve already eaten six!

WOMAN: Seven! But... so what? According to John Lustig’s book, calories don’t matter!

PANEL #2 SCENE: Closeup of the woman talking.

WOMAN: He’s shown me the truth about the inner, thinner me! Fat is a state of mind! And thanks to Lustig, I’ve moved across the border to...a new state of denial and double-fudge sundaes!

CAPTION: Remember: You’re not fat…as long as you can lie to yourself!

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A Cheer for Blondes

A Cheer for Blondes

Art by Dick Giordano from the story "The Proposal" in FIRST KISS #31, 1963.

Art by Dick Giordano from the story “The Proposal” in FIRST KISS #31, 1963.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Blonde woman and a man are embracing in a stadium.

MAN: Relax! I didn’t sleep with all the cheerleaders! Just the blondes!

1963 Art: Dick Giordano Foreground Color: Allen Freeman

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SCENE: Blonde woman and a man are embracing in a stadium.

MAN: Relax! I didn’t sleep with all the cheerleaders! Just the blondes!

1963 Art: Dick Giordano Foreground Color: Allen Freeman

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