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.
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SCENE: 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
FK36.2.3.3
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
FK36.2.3.3
That outfit.. High fashion in ’64. She’ll be sure to attract Jack Orcutt, receiver for the St. Louis Cardinals NFL team. Happiness and a romance made for some 60 years in the future.
That happiness needed a dress that isn’t a sack. I vaguely remember those from LIFE magazine. A fashion trend that lasted a week or two.
Sometimes things appear a half hour too late. Sole/Soulmate…
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Bad link today. Here’s a correction:
https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/soulmate-4
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If a shoe was a decent fit but not “stylish” (whatever that means to you), would you wear it?