by John | Jun 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Congrats to all the graduates—and their proud parents.
Art by Art Saaf & Mike Peppe from the story “Kiss and Run” in NEW ROMANCES #14, 1952.
Transcript:
SCENE: Female college graduate in commencement robes smiles as her proud father holds her by her shoulders.
FATHER/DAD: We’re so proud!
So proud!
FEMALE GRAD: I’m sure I’ll get tired of this…in a few hours!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Female college graduate in commencement robes smiles as her proud father holds her by her shoulders.
FATHER/DAD: We're so proud!
So proud!
FEMALE GRAD: I'm sure I'll get tired of this...in a few hours!
1952 Art: Art Saaf & Mike Peppe Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Party Girl” in FIRST KISS #4, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman smiles and talks as someone reads a book.
WOMAN: I changed some names! But all the orgasms are real!
TITLE ON BOOK COVER: Tempest Von Tramp’s Pulsing Passion
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman smiles and talks as someone reads a book.
WOMAN: I changed some names! But all the orgasms are real!
TITLE ON BOOK COVER: Tempest Von Tramp's Pulsing Passion
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Jun 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Unlike poor Bucky’s dad, I expect to have a great Father’s Day. For the first time in many years, my daughter Caitie and I won’t be in different states on Father’s Day and can spend the day together. Hoo haw!
Art by Reed Crandall in SMASH #25, 1941.
Transcript:
SCENE: Bucky holding a toilet plunger and pointing back to a wave of water on the hardwood floor that he’s standing on.
BUCKY: Hey, Dad! I fixed the toilet!
1941 Artist: Reed Crandall Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Bucky holding a toilet plunger and pointing back to a wave of water on the hardwood floor that he's standing on.
BUCKY: Hey, Dad! I fixed the toilet!
1941 Artist: Reed Crandall Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
It’s Always Bucky™
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by John | Jun 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Unlike most Last Kiss comics, this one isn’t based on vintage comic art. Instead, Diego Jourdan Pereira drew this from scratch and features Bucky—a character inspired by mid-20th Century TV shows such as LEAVE IT TO BEAVER.
Bucky—created by Jack Enyart and me for an animation project—has appeared many times before here. And he’ll be showing up again later this week in a special Father’s Day comic. (Hopefully, Bucky’s dad will survive his Father’s Day surprise.)—John
Transcript:
SCENE: Bucky in his scout outfit stands, salutes and flies an American Flag.
CAPTION: Happy Flag Day!
BUCKY: This flag’s even nicer than the one I made…out of
my sister’s underwear!
It’s Always Bucky™
Art: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Bucky in his scout outfit stands, salutes and flies an American Flag.
CAPTION: Happy Flag Day!
BUCKY: This flag’s even nicer than the one I made...out of
my sister’s underwear!
It’s Always Bucky™
Art: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Jun 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “His Future Bride” in BRIDES FOR LOVE #10, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Wonder Woman/Diana Prince with American Flag in the background.
WONDER WOMAN: I love tying men up ‘til they tell me the truth!
CAPTION: The Joy of Being Wonder Woman
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Wonder Woman/Diana Prince with American Flag in the background.
WONDER WOMAN: I love tying men up ‘til they tell me the truth!
CAPTION: The Joy of Being Wonder Woman
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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