Patriotic Passion

Patriotic Passion

Original Vintage Art & Text

Artist unknown. From the story “Green Eyes” in Bride’s Secrets #7, April 1955. Published by Ajax-Farrell-Excellent Pub.

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Scene: Woman appears uncomfortable. As a smiling man embraces her, she looks back over her shoulder at something behind her.

WOMAN: I wonder when the fireworks start!

MAN: Right now, Babe! My rocket of pleasure is ready to blast off...and light up your life!

CAPTION: Alas, his plans for patriotic pleasure fizzled. Like many a man before him, he launched his missle...prematurely!

1955 Artist Unknown Restoration: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Pyrotechnic Specialist: John Lustig

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High Seas Honeymoon

High Seas Honeymoon

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Dick Giordano in Romantic Story #72, June 1964. Charlton Comics.

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SCENE: A moonlight cruise. In the background a man in a captain's hat and a redheaded woman embrace and are about to kiss. In the foreground, a beautiful brunette woman looks on with longing.

WOMAN IN FOREGROUND: Oh, darling, did you forget we’re on our honeymoon…again!


Adapted from Dick Giordano’s 1964 art New Color: Allen Freeman
Sea Sick: John Lustig

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Spicy Burritos

Spicy Burritos

More fun from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Jill Elgin in the Girl Commandos in Speed Comics #29, Nov. 1943. Published by Harvey Comics.

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And, in response to a reader query, here’s the panel immediately before today’s comic panel.

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SCENE: Four women lying in beds next to each other--like a barracks. There is a foul, poisonous could have stench coming from one sleeping woman's bed.

AWAKE WOMAN NEXT TO STINKY WOMAN: Eww! If Merriam doesn’t cut way back on the spicy burritos......she’s gonna need to get her own tent!

1943 Art: Jill Elgin Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella

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The Sex Was Incredible, But…

The Sex Was Incredible, But…

More fun from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Jill Elgin in the Girl Commandos in Speed Comics #29, Nov. 1943. Published by Harvey Comics.

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SCENE: Woman lying in bed at night thinking. Next to her is another woman in bed--sleeping.

WOMAN: The sex was incredible! But when I wanted to cuddle...she rolled over and went to sleep! I might as well start dating men again!

1943 Art: Jill Elgin Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella

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Let’s Pretend

Let’s Pretend

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in New Romances #14, Dec. 1952. Published by Standard.

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SCENE: Man talking to a woman who appears to be stunned by what he says. She reacts with shock.

MAN: Instead of arguing, how about if I just pretend I’m sorry...and you pretend to forgive me?

1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Still Pretending to Be A Cartoonist: John Lustig

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