by John | Jul 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy Fourth of July! Today’s wacky whimsy and enhanced art are courtesy of my pal and freelance genius Mike Pascale! Thanks, Mike!
Pencils by Dick Giordano. Inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta. From the story “A Letter from Long Ago” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Young woman and Uncle Sam embrace as fireworks explode in the background.
WOMAN: You’re not sick about this election? How come?
UNCLE SAM: I’ve got a strong constitution!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Colletta
Special Effects & Eye-Poppin’ Optimism: Mike Pascale
6.1.7DarnSweater
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman and Uncle Sam embrace as fireworks explode in the background.
WOMAN: You’re not sick about this election? How come?
UNCLE SAM: I’ve got a strong constitution!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Colletta
Special Effects & Eye-Poppin’ Optimism: Mike Pascale
6.1.7DarnSweater
6.1.7.1
by John | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Hello, Beautiful” in FIRST KISS #12, 1950.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman with fireworks in the background.
WOMAN: Fireworks are like sex! I only like them in the dark…outside with large crowds!
Inks by Dick Giordano Color by Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman with fireworks in the background.
WOMAN: Fireworks are like sex! I only like them in the dark…outside with large crowds!
Inks by Dick Giordano Color by Allen Freeman
12.5.4.6
by John | Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “Elopement” in FIRST KISS #4, 1958.
Transcript:
YOUNG WOMAN: He’s an idiot! And only another idiot could love him!
OLDER WOMAN: So…you have a lot in common!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Foreground Color: Dan McConnell
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↓ TranscriptYOUNG WOMAN: He’s an idiot! And only another idiot could love him!
OLDER WOMAN: So…you have a lot in common!
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Foreground Color: Dan McConnell
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by John | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
And, after that, I’ll rename the Lincoln Memorial!
Lincoln was such a loser! I’m a winner ’cause I’ve never been assassinated. Plus, I’m way richer! And I marry and divorce hotter women too!
Artist unknown. From BRIDES IN LOVE #3, 1957.
Wow! Ted is really having fun!!! I’ll bet he’s a laugh riot at birthday parties and funerals.
Transcript:
CAPTION: The Secret Life of Ronald Rump
RONALD: First, I’ll change the name of the White House to the rump House! Big licensing fee for me, of course! Next, I’ll
rename the Washington Monument…and make it great too!
1957 Artist: Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptCAPTION: The Secret Life of Ronald Rump
RONALD: First, I’ll change the name of the White House to the rump House! Big licensing fee for me, of course! Next, I’ll
rename the Washington Monument...and make it great too!
1957 Artist: Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.LK170
by John | Jun 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Heartbreaker” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
Transcript:
STANDING WOMAN: Straight or gay? You have to decide!
WOMAN SMILING ON BED: Oh, shut up and let me be happy!
Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSTANDING WOMAN: Straight or gay? You have to decide!
WOMAN SMILING ON BED: Oh, shut up and let me be happy!
Inks: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
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