by John | Jul 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Art thought to be by Jack Sparling. From the story “Bottled Heartache” in GREAT LOVER ROMANCES #11, 1953.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman drinking a cocktail as a man looks on.
WOMAN: My new diet plan? Booze!
MAN: Lost any weight?
WOMAN: Who the #@&* cares?
1953 Art: Jack Sparling? Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman drinking a cocktail as a man looks on.
WOMAN: My new diet plan? Booze!
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MAN: Lost any weight?
WOMAN: Who the #@&* cares?
1953 Art: Jack Sparling? Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
by John | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Noel Neill’s 2015 Christmas card. Pictured with her friend Jack (Jimmy Olsen) Larson.
Noel Neill died last Sunday (July 3, 2016) at the age of 95. Although she made a film star long before she ever played Lois Lane, it was as Superman’s girlfriend that she became best known. Indeed, no actress—and some of them were quite good—was ever as closely associated with the Lois Lane character—or played her in as many different screen versions—as Noel.
Rerunning this comic might seem like a strange way to honor her. But I know Noel enjoyed the comic when it first appeared and it ended up being the reason I first met her. And later had a wonderful dinner with her in 2009.
My deepest thanks to Noel’s friend and biographer Larry Ward for taking care of her for some many years and making Noel—and countless fans—happy with her many convention appearances over the years.
Transcript:
PANEL #1, CAPTION: The Adventures
of Snooperman
(The Lost Episode):
Snooperman’s pals Jimminy Oldson and Lois Loon are investigating a story! But…
PANEL #2 (Lois Lane/Lois Loon and Jimmy Olsen/Jimminy Oldson are in a car talking.)
JIM: Gosh, Miss Loon, FOLLOWING A KILLER INTO A HAUNTED HOUSE IS ALWAYS FUN! BUT WHAT IF
it’s a trap?
LOIS: it better be! Nobody’s tied me up in days!
PANEL #3:
LOIS: Now Let’s go, Jimminy! And don’t forget…when Snooperman rescues us…
PANEL #4:
LOIS: I’m the only one who gets to thank him with a kiss!
JIM (thinking): ???
I’m re-running this 2009 comic in memory of the
wonderful Noel Neill who passed away on July 3, 2016
at the age of 95. Many actresses have played Lois Lane. But none will ever claim and personify the role as
thoroughly as Noel. –John Lustig
ART CODES: LoisLanePanel1 LoisLanePanel2 LoisLanePanel3
↓ Transcript
PANEL #1, CAPTION: The Adventures
of Snooperman
(The Lost Episode):
Snooperman's pals Jimminy Oldson and Lois Loon are investigating a story! But...
PANEL #2 (Lois Lane/Lois Loon and Jimmy Olsen/Jimminy Oldson are in a car talking.)
JIM: Gosh, Miss Loon, FOLLOWING A KILLER INTO A HAUNTED HOUSE IS ALWAYS FUN! BUT WHAT IF
it’s a trap?
LOIS: it better be! Nobody’s tied me up in days!
PANEL #3:
LOIS: Now Let’s go, Jimminy! And don’t forget...when Snooperman rescues us…
PANEL #4:
LOIS: I’m the only one who gets to thank him with a kiss!
JIM (thinking): ???
I’m re-running this 2009 comic in memory of the
wonderful Noel Neill who passed away on July 3, 2016
at the age of 95. Many actresses have played Lois Lane. But none will ever claim and personify the role as
thoroughly as Noel. --John Lustig
ART CODES: LoisLanePanel1 LoisLanePanel2 LoisLanePanel3
by John | Jul 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy Fourth of July! Today’s wacky whimsy and enhanced art are courtesy of my pal and freelance genius Mike Pascale! Thanks, Mike!
Pencils by Dick Giordano. Inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta. From the story “A Letter from Long Ago” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Young woman and Uncle Sam embrace as fireworks explode in the background.
WOMAN: You’re not sick about this election? How come?
UNCLE SAM: I’ve got a strong constitution!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Colletta
Special Effects & Eye-Poppin’ Optimism: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman and Uncle Sam embrace as fireworks explode in the background.
WOMAN: You’re not sick about this election? How come?
UNCLE SAM: I’ve got a strong constitution!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Colletta
Special Effects & Eye-Poppin’ Optimism: Mike Pascale
6.1.7DarnSweater
6.1.7.1
by John | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Hello, Beautiful” in FIRST KISS #12, 1950.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman with fireworks in the background.
WOMAN: Fireworks are like sex! I only like them in the dark…outside with large crowds!
Inks by Dick Giordano Color by Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman with fireworks in the background.
WOMAN: Fireworks are like sex! I only like them in the dark…outside with large crowds!
Inks by Dick Giordano Color by Allen Freeman
12.5.4.6
