by John | Jul 22, 2012 | Blog
Several years ago when I was doing my Last Kiss comic for The Seattle Times, I found a way to work local kids TV show host J.P. Patches into one of the gags. (See right.)
Of course, it being Last Kiss is was somewhat sarcastic/flip. But I really admired Chris Wedes (J.P.’s alter ego who passed away today–July 22, 2012.)
If Chris wasn’t the funniest man on TV—not just local TV, but TV in general—he was darn close.
His shows with sidekick Bob Newman (Gertrude, Ketchikan the Animal Man, Boris S. Wort—the second meanest man in the world) performed live on TV twice a day every weekday (plus Saturday mornings) and it was mostly unscripted.
Chris and Bob would discuss what they were going to do before the show and then just wing it.
As a kid, I thought they were extremely funny. But their genius was that they were funny to adults too. In fact, in some ways, they were even funnier to adults. They were doing a kids show, but there would be all these extra little references and jokes that only adults would understand.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Chris many times and he was hilarious offstage. And very kind.
Last Kiss couldn’t be more different than the J.P. Patches show. But I suspect that some of his whimsy is an influence on my approach to humor.
One thing I can say—without a doubt—no one in Seattle has ever been more loved than J.P. Patches.
by John | Jul 20, 2012 | Blog
No, you aren’t hallucinating from the heat. Sleigh bells are ringing…because NobleWorks is have a “Christmas In July” greeting card sale!
Stock up on any NobleWorks Christmas cards now—especially the Last Kiss Christmas cards, of course—and save 40% off your order of $40 or more. Use coupon code XMASINJULY when you check out to take advantage of this great deal!
The sale ends on July 25th. So act now…and avoid Santa’s naughty list!
by John | Jul 14, 2012 | Blog
I’ll mostly be at the Last Kiss booth (2302) the rest of the con. But I will be at the World Famous Comics booth (5560) from 3:30-5:30 Saturday (July 14) and 1-3 p.m. Sunday (July 15.) Come see me if you can. And get a free Last Kiss tattoo.
by John | Jul 4, 2012 | Blog
Comic-Con International is early this year—July 12-15. But the Last Kiss Entertainment booth is the same as last year—Booth #2302. It’s near the middle of the con floor, close to one of the front doors. So it’s easy to find.
I’ll be at the Last Kiss booth roughly 39,000 hours a day…eagerly waiting to talk to you…and any other unwary souls who wander by. So come by.
We’re giving away Last Kiss (temporary) tattoos this year. They’re free to members of my Last Kiss mailing list. (Three times a week, I e-mail Last Kiss comics to list members.) Join now or at the convention.
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by John | Jul 3, 2012 | Blog
How much merchandise will I have at my booth (#2302) at Comic-Con International?
A truckload of Last Kiss T-shirts. A mountain of Last Kiss tote bags. And a huge heap of other goodies such as Last Kiss sticky notebooks, art prints, mugs, magnets and more.
In short, a lot!
Even so, I can’t take everything. So if you’d like any of the following wonderful things, contact me by this Saturday, July 7, 9 p.m. PDT. Otherwise, I may not be taking them to San Diego.
Last Kiss #2
My favorite issue (#2) from my Last Kiss comic book series. It’s the “Dick Giordano issue” and it leads off with all-new Giordano art for “Widow Ms. Muffet” – the story of a little girl who wants to grow up and become a rich widow. The issue also features reprints of two Giordano stories from the 1950’s-60’s (with hilarious new dialogue by John Lustig). Plus an interview with Giordano about why doing romance comics is so difficult; the winning stories in the reader writing contest; and the ultimate story of amnesia, archeology and runaway lust “Remember to Forget Me” 48 pages of fun! Cover by Giordano.
I only have a few copies left. $14. (Autographs free.) E-mail me here.
The Virgin Project
Creators 
Kevin Boze and Stasia Kato often sell copies of The Virgin Project at my booth. They’re not coming this year, but if you want a signed copy (by Kevin) at a great price $17 for either Volume 1 or Volume 2. $30 for the set. I can’t recommend these books highly enough. It’s absolutely amazing stuff—true tales, told as short comic book stories. Some of these are hilarious. Some of them of them are horrifying. You can read more about VP, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on Amazon. On Amazon they sell for $22.95 each. So this is a great chance to pick up autographed copies. E-mail me here.
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by John | Jul 1, 2012 | Blog
Think Last Kiss is outlandish fun? Well, so were many of the original romance comics.
“Flip” Landers is spoiled worse than last month’s milk. Men are eager to give her everything she wants–and she despises them because of it. “I wanted a man…strong enough to make me want to let him have his way!” She’s the girlfriend from Hell that your mother warned you about.
“I had to be Tamed!” was originally printed in UNTAMED LOVE, 1950.
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