Shark Tanked

Shark Tanked

Yes, this is a revamp of a Last Kiss comic I did years ago. I’m running it so that I have time to go on a family vacation (with my wonderful wife.) No sharks involved…I assume.

Inks by Sal Trapani from the "The Ugly One" in FIRST KISS #23, 1961.

Inks by Sal Trapani from the “The Ugly One” in FIRST KISS #23, 1961.

Transcript:

SCENE: Knife-wielding swimmer is below the water line about to confront a hungry shark.

MAN: Thank God! It’s just a shark. For a moment, I THOUGHT it was my ex-wife!

1961 Inks: Sal Trapani Color: Allen Freeman

23.2.2.1

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SCENE: Knife-wielding swimmer is below the water line about to confront a hungry shark.

MAN: Thank God! It's just a shark. For a moment, I THOUGHT it was my ex-wife!

1961 Inks: Sal Trapani Color: Allen Freeman

23.2.2.1

Gold Medal Sex

Gold Medal Sex

Olympic sex trials beginning now…in your bedroom. And maybe the dining room and the kitchen.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Made for Romance" in FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Made for Romance” in FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Transcript:

WOMAN: If sex were an Olympic sport…who’d win?

MAN: Me! ‘CauseI always finish first!

1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman

4.2.3.1

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WOMAN: If sex were an Olympic sport...who'd win?

MAN: Me! ‘CauseI always finish first!

1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman

4.2.3.1

An Offer You’ll Want to Refuse

An Offer You’ll Want to Refuse

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story "The Necklace" in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story “The Necklace” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.

Transcript:
MAN (to woman): Sure, I’m a lowlife, two-timing jerk! But, what if I told you, I could be…your lowlife, two-timing jerk?

1960 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Allen Freeman

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MAN (to woman): Sure, I’m a lowlife, two-timing jerk! But, what if I told you, I could be...your lowlife, two-timing jerk?

1960 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Allen Freeman

12.2.6.2

Breakfast Bar?

Breakfast Bar?

Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story "How He Came to Kiss Me" in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.

Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “How He Came to Kiss Me” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.

Transcript:

SCENE: Woman in front of a background filled with alcohol symbols.

WOMAN: Sure! I’d love a drink! I haven’t had one since breakfast!

1961 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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SCENE: Woman in front of a background filled with alcohol symbols.

WOMAN: Sure! I’d love a drink! I haven’t had one since breakfast!

1961 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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I Feel Pretty

I Feel Pretty

Hey, me too! I’m “prettier,” taller and smarter than I look. Funnier too!

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story "Plain Jane" in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story “Plain Jane” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Woman looking in a pocket mirror.

WOMAN (thinking): I’m so much prettier than I look!

1958 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Dan McConnell

6.3.2.1DM

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SCENE: Woman looking in a pocket mirror.

WOMAN (thinking): I’m so much prettier than I look!

1958 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Dan McConnell

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