I turned this image into a fridge magnet for sale at the Prism Comics booth at the San Diego Comic-Con last week.
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But I couldn’t decide what color the background should be. So, before the show, I posted four variations on Facebook and asked friends for their opinions.
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This one above was the favorite, but a strong second was this one with the rust brown background. (See below.)
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And the magnet? It sold well. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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And here’s the original art from 1955:
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Transcript:
SCENE: Guy in background is lying on the lower level of a bunk bed. Guy in foreground is taking off his shirt.
GUY IN FOREGROUND: If this is a mistake…let’s make sure it’s a big one!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Dan McConnell & John Lustig
FM1.3.7.7
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
↓ Transcript
SCENE: Guy in background is lying on the lower level of a bunk bed. Guy in foreground is taking off his shirt.
GUY IN FOREGROUND: If this is a mistake...let’s make sure it’s a big one!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Dan McConnell & John Lustig
FM1.3.7.7
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story "Ordeal by Fire" from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
GUY IN FOREGROUND: If this is a mistake...let’s make sure it’s a big one!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Dan McConnell & John Lustig
FM1.3.7.7
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story "Ordeal by Fire" from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Size queen.
In a strange twist, the original is more homoerotic than John’s version…