by John | Dec 27, 2015 | Uncategorized

Art by Nina Albright from the story “My Hotel Romance” in CINDERELLA LOVE #1, 1950.
Transcript:
SCENE: Blonde maid comforts a crying brunette maid.
BRUNETTE MAID: I wanted to say “yes!” But he requested turn down service!
1950 Art: Nina Albright Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Blonde maid comforts a crying brunette maid.
BRUNETTE MAID: I wanted to say “yes!” But he requested turn down service!
1950 Art: Nina Albright Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Dec 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for collaborating on this holiday treat. Merry—or even Marry—Christmas, everyone!

Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Involuntary Bride” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
Transcript:
SCENE: A groom (in a Santa hat) and a bride kiss. In the background is a Christmas tree.
BOTH THINKING: Marry Christmas
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Preliminary Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Christmas Pizzaz & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A groom (in a Santa hat) and a bride kiss. In the background is a Christmas tree.
BOTH THINKING: Marry Christmas
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Preliminary Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Christmas Pizzaz & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s the first of this year’s two Christmas collaborations with my pal Mike Pascale. And for Christmas day? Mike and I have cooked up something sweeter than a Christmas sugar plum!

Art by Luis Dominguez from the story “Reckless Romance” in FIRST KISS #30, 1963.
Transcript:
SCENE: Male Christmas elf talking to a female Christmas elf.
MALE ELF: Sex? for Christmas? Gee, that’s what I got you too!
1963 Art: Luis Dominguez Facial Color: Allen Freeman
Elf Haute Coutre & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Male Christmas elf talking to a female Christmas elf.
MALE ELF: Sex? for Christmas? Gee, that’s what I got you too!
1963 Art: Luis Dominguez Facial Color: Allen Freeman
Elf Haute Coutre & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Unlike almost every other piece of Last Kiss art, today’s comic isn’t based on vintage comic art. Instead, it’s a gorgeous original by longtime Last Kiss colorist Allen Freeman. Thank you, Allen!
Transcript:
SCENE: Beautiful woman dressed in skimpy Santa costume.
WOMAN: I’ve seen what I get for “nice!” How about “naughty?”
Art & Color: Allen Freeman Dialogue: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Beautiful woman dressed in skimpy Santa costume.
WOMAN: I’ve seen what I get for “nice!” How about "naughty?"
Art & Color: Allen Freeman Dialogue: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized

Art by unknown artist. From CRIMES BY WOMEN #6, 1949.
Transcript:
MAN (smoking a joint): Hold my calls! I’m getting high…on life!
1949 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptMAN (smoking a joint): Hold my calls! I’m getting high…on life!
1949 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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