I’ve done this joke before, but I wasn’t really happy with it. Back then I used a cropped version of the first panel of art below. But I thought the art was too cluttered, not terribly attractive and that it distracted from the joke.
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Dream Along with Me” in FIRST KISS #32, 1963.
So, this time, I put together two panels of art—adding in the art below. It is, I think, a great reaction shot and really helps sell the gag!
Art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Transcript:
SCENE: Two young guys. One is about to eat a hot dog and has it in his mouth. The other guy reacts startled.
GUY WITH HOT DOG: Phallic symbol? What’s that?
Vintage Art: Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia & Vince Colletta Studio
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GUY WITH HOT DOG: Phallic symbol? What’s that?
Vintage Art: Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia & Vince Colletta Studio
FM1.1.3.6Plus32.1.3.4TwoFigure
That Tom Bender. He’s a keeper alright.
Speaking of bending, from that hand gesture, it looks like Merriwell really was about to be ‘at’ Yale before the Manager surprised them both.