by John | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog
She’s a romantic–looking for a change. And him? He desperately wants to be changed!
We’re a few days early, but Happy Valentine’s Day from me and master of romantic mirth Mike Pascale! More Valentine fun coming next week–after our post Super Bowl comic on Monday.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Dream Along with Me” in First Kiss #32, June 1963. The story begins on Page 3.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A man dressed like Cupid (with diapers and a bow, but no wings) is on a rooftop in the city. He's talking to a woman who's wearing a fancy dress and who doesn't look pleased.
MAN: Your dating profile said, “Waiting for Cupid’s Arrow!”
WOMAN: And yours said, “casual but fashionable!”
MAN: Baby, this diaper is Gucci!
1965 Art: Hal Grauer? & Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman Cupid Makeover & Stylish Humor: Mike Pascale
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by John | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “That Lonely Sound” in First Kiss #36, Feb. 1964. Charlton. The story begins on Page 14.
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Synopsis of the original 1964 story courtesy of comicbookplus:
People say the haunting quality of Bonnie Rand’s voice was what sold records. But the heartbreak in her voice was not feigned. Bonnie would like to quit, but the people whose livelihood depends on her success keep her working. The exception to those people is Jack Orcutt, who sees how her career is ruining her chance for happiness.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman walking alone down a city street at night (or dusk or very early dawn) in red high heels and a long red & yellow coat.
WOMAN: Men are like new shoes. Some pinch and are big heels. But I keep hoping for a sole mate...or at least a decent fit!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Bigfoot: John Lustig
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by John | Feb 4, 2024 | Blog
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Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Dick Giordano from Sweethearts #77, June 1964. (Scanned from the publisher’s black & white stat—made in preparation for the printed color cover.)
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↓ TranscriptCRYING WOMAN: I started out as the bubbly happy girl. Now I’m the heartbroken woman. Too soon, I’ll be the stern-faced old shrew...passing judgment on young lovers. Time passes quickly when you’re a...romance comic-book cover model.
1964 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
So…fake it ’til you make it?
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Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by John Tartaglione from “My Confidence Man” in First Kiss #5, 1958. Charlton. The story begins on Page 13.
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman looking very serious and somewhat depressed together.
MAN: it’s okay! I’ve been faking my orgasms too!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Orgasmic Gag: John Lustig
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