by John | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy & Hopeful Juneteenth!
If you want to read Obama’s full remarks about Juneteenth, they’re here.
↓ TranscriptJuneteenth has never been a celebration of victory…
It’s a celebration of progress.
It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, things do get better. America can change.
--Barack Obama, 2015
Adapted from a photo by Abhishek Koli
by John | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy Father’s Day!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “Good Ole Joe” in First Kiss #1, 1957.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 28.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A father looking shocked as a young man and woman kiss.
Father: Stop! One of you might get pregnant!
1957 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani
Color: Allen Freeman Pregnant Pauses: John Lustig
Happy Father’s Day!
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by John | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s been a long time since I wrote a new Bucky gag. I’m glad to have the scamp back!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Lou Fine from Smash #30, Jan. 1942. Published by Quality.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 3.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Bucky (a young boy) is in bed smiling as his pipe-smoking dad looks on.
BUCKY: Dad, when I grow up, I wanna be just like you!Except I won’t marry a girl! They’re icky! Instead, I’ll marry Mom!
1942 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
“Bucky” Created by Jack Enyart & John Lustig
Happy Father’s Day!
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by John | Jun 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Artist unknown. From the story “Kidnapped Kisses” in First Kiss #31, April 1963. Published by Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 16.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man kissing a woman who has her eyes closed and seems to be enjoying it. She may be holding a bouquet of flowers.
WOMAN (thinking): I never know what to say to men on a first date! Not that they seem to mind!
1963 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Mindless Mirth: John Lustig
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by John | Jun 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Girl Meets Boy” in First Kiss #11, 1959. Published by Charlton.
Curious to see more? Click this link to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com’s presentation of the comic. The story begins on Page 3.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: In a kitchen a younger woman (seen from behind) is talking to a smiling, older woman (in an apron) who is holding a big bowl or pan.
YOUNGER WOMAN: I wanted to help clean up! isn’t anything still dirty?
OLDER WOMAN: Just my mind, Sweetie!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Chief Cook & Bottle Washer: John Lustig
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