by John | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio in the story “Made for Romance” in FIRST KISS #4, 1958. Click link to read the entire issue of the original comic–for free.
Note: The expression on the woman’s face in the original art didn’t match the gag. So I replaced her face with another image of her from elsewhere in the story. With Photoshop almost all things are possible!
Transcript:
WOMAN talking while she thinks about—seen in a thought balloon—herself kissing a man. In the background is a green mistletoe pattern.
WOMAN: I hung mistletoe in every room. So, Merry Christmas to me!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Character Color: Allen Freeman
Writer: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN talking while she thinks about---seen in a thought balloon---herself kissing a man. In the background is a green mistletoe pattern.
WOMAN: I hung mistletoe in every room. So, Merry Christmas to me!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Character Color: Allen Freeman
Writer: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Please join me in saying Happy Birthday to frequent Last Kiss contributor and living legend Tony Isabella. He turns 70 on Dec. 22!
Tony must’ve started writing comics when he was a mere embryo because 70 years doesn’t seem long enough for his impressive list of credits. He’s worked for every major comic book company and been an innovator in this business (whenever his publishers have been wise enough to let him.)
I’m a longtime fan of his work (and his sense of humor.) So I’m thrilled to have him help write Last Kiss.
Although today’s gag wasn’t written by Tony, I’ll be posting two of his Last Kiss comics next week. Thanks, Tony!
Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella
Transcript:
SCENE: Cat looking up at a Christmas tree.
CAT: This year I’m reaching the top…in one leap! Christmas Star…you’re mine!
Photo: Laura Adai on Unsplash
Dialogue: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Cat looking up at a Christmas tree.
CAT: This year I’m reaching the top...in one leap! Christmas Star…you’re mine!
Photo: Laura Adai on Unsplash
Dialogue: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
This week I’ll be posting Last Kiss comics every day through Christmas. I hope you enjoy the extra comics!
Santa appears here courtesy of part-time Christmas elf and full-time nice guy Mike Pascale.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Dick Giordano from the story “Fooling with Love” in FIRST KISS #7, 1959. Read the entire issue for free by clicking the link.
Transcript:
SCENE: Close up of a woman kissing Santa Claus on the cheek. She has one hand on his other cheek.
SANTA: Ready to get off my naughty list?
WOMAN: Nope!
1959 Art: Dick Giordano Santa-fication: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Close up of a woman kissing Santa Claus on the cheek. She has one hand on his other cheek.
SANTA: Ready to get off my naughty list?
WOMAN: Nope!
1959 Art: Dick Giordano Santa-fication: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Transcript:
SCENE: Two dogs looking out the window at a snowy scene outside. There’s a Christmas wreathe hanging above them on the window.
BLACK DOG: Look! A snowman! And a snow woman! %$#@! I was hopin’ for a snow dog!
TAWNY-COLORED DOG: I was hoping for a snow fire hydrant!
Photo: Laura Beth Snipes on Unsplash Dialogue: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two dogs looking out the window at a snowy scene outside. There's a Christmas wreathe hanging above them on the window.
BLACK DOG: Look! A snowman! And a snow woman! %$#@! I was hopin’ for a snow dog!
TAWNY-COLORED DOG: I was hoping for a snow fire hydrant!
Photo: Laura Beth Snipes on Unsplash Dialogue: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
A new tale of torrid lust from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “One Stolen Kiss” from FIRST KISS #1, 1957. Curious about the original vintage comic book? Click the link to read the entire issue for free.
Transcript:
SCENE: A man and woman in a pasture. The man is standing behind the woman with his hands on her shoulders. There are cattle in the background.
MAN: My dear, I’d never leave you for a younger woman…at least not for more than a day or two. Three, tops.
WOMAN: You can have the blondes and brunettes…but the redheads are mine!
1957 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Foreground Color: Dan McConnell
Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man and woman in a pasture. The man is standing behind the woman with his hands on her shoulders. There are cattle in the background.
MAN: My dear, I’d never leave you for a younger woman...at least not for more than a day or two. Three, tops.
WOMAN: You can have the blondes and brunettes...but the redheads are mine!
1957 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Foreground Color: Dan McConnell
Writer: Tony Isabella
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