Last Kiss Artist Diego Jourdan Pereira Drops by—from Chile (and Japan!)

It seemed only fitting that when Diego came to visit that I wear a Last Kiss shirt with his art on it.

It seemed only fitting that when Diego came to visit that I wear a Last Kiss shirt with his art on it.

One of the joys of working in comics is that I get to work with some incredibly talented people. The downside is that I sometimes never get to meet them in person.

Fortunately, my good friend and frequent Last Kiss artist Diego Jourdan Pereira had a long layover in Seattle last week (on his way back from Japan to his home in Chile.) So we finally met.

Left to Right: Me, Diego and Shelagh in front of Casa Lustig

Left to Right: Me, Diego and Shelagh in front of Casa Lustig

Shelagh, Diego and set a new record for nonstop talking at our house—5:30 p.m. ’til 1:30 a.m.

It was great finally meeting you, amigo!

Surviving Grief…and Holding onto Hope

Laura Lustig

My daughter Laura Lustig.

 On June 9, 2013 I gave a talk at Seattle Children’s Hospital during an annual memorial service for parents who’ve lost a child. Because it was deeply personal, I didn’t plan to share this with anyone else. But in the nearly two years since, I’ve changed my mind.

 Eventually, we all suffer losses. On the chance, this might help you deal with yours, I’m making this available. Also, it’s a way of honoring my daughter Laura (who would’ve turned 22 today) as well as some of the other dear people I’ve lost over the years. Happy Birthday, Laura.

As parents one of the first things we have to learn is patience. Patience because kids do things at their own speed. Patience because kids rarely do things when we want them to—which is immediately.

And patience because kids always expect us to do things for them when they want us towhich is immediately!

Patience—a different sort of patience—is even more important now.

I’ve been blessed to have had three children. Blessed even though two of them have died. (more…)

Nitro Nellie

Art by Jimmy Maxwell from the story "Nitro Nellie: The Savage Safe Smashers" in CRIMES BY WOMEN #4, 1948.

Art by Jimmy Maxwell from the story “Nitro Nellie: The Savage Safe Smashers” in CRIMES BY WOMEN #4, 1948.

See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.

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No Need to Gag Them

Art by Mort Meskin & Jerry Robinson from the story "Larceny in the Lighthouse" in THE BLACK TERROR #24, 1948.

Art by Mort Meskin & Jerry Robinson from the story “Larceny in the Lighthouse” in THE BLACK TERROR #24, 1948.

See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.

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Last Kiss Debuts on The Big Bang Theory

Last Kiss appeared twice on tonight's episode of the Big Bang Theory. See poster in the background.

Last Kiss appeared twice on tonight’s episode of the Big Bang Theory. See poster in the background.

Last Kiss appeared in two scenes (and two sets) of tonight’s Big Big Bang Theory!

Huge thanks to the amazing John Fluke of http://www.placed4success.com/ for the product placement!

Original art color by Allen Freeman with new color and zombification by Mike Pascale!

In a Big Bang kitchen scene, check out the Last Kiss tote hanging on the wall. (Color by Allen Freeman.)

In a Big Bang kitchen scene, check out the Last Kiss tote hanging on the wall. (Color by Allen Freeman.)