by John | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Well, this is unusual—a Last Kiss using new art. How new? So new that it’s part of a current Kickstarter project.
Let me be clear, I have no financial stake in Paul Kupperberg’s Secret Romances anthology. All the stories were written by Paul. Sure, I wrote the book’s introduction. But I get paid the same amount (nothing!) whether the book gets published or not.
But I really like the project and in addition to Paul’s great stories, it features some of my favorite artists—including my pal Joe Staton. Joe and I have been talking about working together for years, but somehow it never happened—’til now.
This was great fun for me. And it’s not over. I’ve re-dialogued some additional art from other stories in the book (by other great artists.) And between now and when the Kickstarter ends, they’ll be running here.
↓ TranscriptSCENE, PANEL 1: Through binoculars, we see a man looking back with binoculars.
VOICE OVER BY WOMAN FROM OFF-PANEL: The only thing I like better than a Tom boy…
SCENE, PANEL 2: is a peeping Tom boy!
Text ©2019 Last Kiss Inc
Art @2019 Joe Staton
Art from the romance anthology Paul Kupperberg’s Secret Romances
Being funded on Kickstarter thru April 17, 2019 at: http://kck.st/2FT9Vn3
by John | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano from the story “Plain Jane” in First Kiss #6, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman talking as they drink coffee—probably in a restaurant, diner, bar or coffee shop.
WOMAN: I can’t marry you! I’m so sorry!
MAN: I’ll survive! Hey, don’t you have some sisters?
1958 Art: Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
ORIGINAL ART CODE: 6.3.3.1
Art by Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano from the story “Plain Jane” in First Kiss #6, 1958.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman talking as they drink coffee---probably in a restaurant, diner, bar or coffee shop.
WOMAN: I can’t marry you! I’m so sorry!
MAN: I'll survive! Hey, don’t you have some sisters?
1958 Art: Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
ORIGINAL ART CODE: 6.3.3.1
Art by Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano from the story "Plain Jane" in First Kiss #6, 1958.
Art by Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano from the story "Plain Jane" in First Kiss #6, 1958.
by John | Mar 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Bill Ward from a Torchy story in Doll Man #12, 1947.
Transcript:
SCENE: A beautiful woman (April) sitting up in bed.
WOMAN: Hi! I’m April! Wanna fool around?
BOTTOM CAPTION: Best April Fool’s Day…Ever!
1947 Art: Bill Ward Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Bill Ward from a Torchy story in Doll Man #12, 1947.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A beautiful woman (April) sitting up in bed.
WOMAN: Hi! I’m April! Wanna fool around?
BOTTOM CAPTION: Best April Fool’s Day...Ever!
1947 Art: Bill Ward Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Bill Ward from a Torchy story in Doll Man #12, 1947.
by John | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sorry, no original art this time.
Transcription:
TEXT: Dear Mr. Last Kiss:
The billionaires I date all need more tax cuts and can barely afford to pay my blackmail and breast enhancement bills!
But I hear comics are a great investment! So I know comic fans must all be super rich!
And it breaks my heart to think of them being all alone…when they spend all
that money!
So please tell your readers to contact me right away…while I’m still in near mint condition!
I’m looking forward to falling hopelessly in love with at least one of them!
Smooches,
Lotta Von Tramp
77 Bigbucks St.
Sleazeville,
NV 89135
Art Codes: 12.2.6.4 & 12.2.6.2
↓ TranscriptTEXT: Dear Mr. Last Kiss:
The billionaires I date all need more tax cuts and can barely afford to pay my blackmail and breast enhancement bills!
But I hear comics are a great investment! So I know comic fans must all be super rich!
And it breaks my heart to think of them being all alone…when they spend all
that money!
So please tell your readers to contact me right away…while I’m still in near mint condition!
I’m looking forward to falling hopelessly in love with at least one of them!
Smooches,
Lotta Von Tramp
77 Bigbucks St.
Sleazeville,
NV 89135
Art Codes: 12.2.6.4 & 12.2.6.2
by John | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.(The story was published in color, but this scan is from the original, black and white art.)
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman and man about to kiss.
WOMAN: What could be worse than meeting your parents?
MAN: Meeting my wife!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Code: DJP.lk295
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman and man about to kiss.
WOMAN: What could be worse than meeting your parents?
MAN: Meeting my wife!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Code: DJP.lk295
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story "Kiss and Run" in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
