Beauty Sleeps

Beauty Sleeps

And here’s an alternative universe version of reality–the original romance art and text from the early 1960s…

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SCENE: Someone talking to an unhappy man.

SPEAKER: Great first date! But I need a nap…before my sex change tomorrow!

Art by Vince Colletta Studio

Smooch Emergency

Smooch Emergency

And here’s the original romance art. Click to enlarge.

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SCENE: Woman standing in a doorway, looking wide-eyed at a man kissing another woman (or man?)

WOMAN IN DOORWAY: So, it’s not a kiss? it’s mouth-to-mouth resexitation?

Pencils by Vince Colletta Inks by Dick Giordano


The it’s Too-Late, Birth Control Plan

The it’s Too-Late, Birth Control Plan

And here’s the original romance art—before it got the Last Kiss update:

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SCENE: A woman looks sad.

WOMAN (thinking): I’ll say it’s a miracle! Another virgin birth!

Art by Vince Colletta Studio

Tonight’s Special…a Man!

Tonight’s Special…a Man!

And here’s the original romance art. A woman goes to a restaurant—hoping to woo one of the waiters. But he’s not there. Obviously, she shouldn’t leave a tip.

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SCENE: Woman talking to waiter or maitre d'.

WOMAN: Table for two! Preferably with a single man attached!

Art by Vince Colletta Studio

Sextra Credit

Sextra Credit

The story for the original 1960’s romance art (below) has a very different theme. Why study when you can get married?

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SCENE: Two young women in a bedroom. One of them is sitting on a bed. The other is on the floor writing in a book.

WOMAN ON BED: They put you in an advanced class? What subject?

WOMAN WITH BOOK: Sex Ed!

Art by Vince Colletta Studio

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