by John | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ghostly fun from Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.

Art by Art Capello & Dick Giordano from the story “Campus Crush” in First Kiss #1, Dec. 1957.
Transcript:
SCENE: Shady couple in blue are watching another couple kiss on a bench. The watching man is wearing a letterman’s jacket.
CAPTION: The Bangerbilts of Bennington were known for their school spirit. When they passed, they became the school spirits!
WATCHING WOMAN: I do love our date nights, Reginald. But, this time…
WATCHING MAN: I know, Penelope. I’ll possess the girl. I just hope the prophylactic in this young stud’s wallet is in good condition.
1957 Art: Art Capello & Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Shady couple in blue are watching another couple kiss on a bench. The watching man is wearing a letterman's jacket.
CAPTION: The Bangerbilts of Bennington were known for their school spirit. When they passed, they became the school spirits!
WATCHING WOMAN: I do love our date nights, Reginald. But, this time...
WATCHING MAN: I know, Penelope. I’ll possess the girl. I just hope the prophylactic in this young stud’s wallet is in good condition.
1957 Art: Art Capello & Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “Dear Jilted” in BRIDES IN LOVE #8, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Bride and groom kissing.
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Bride and groom kissing.
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Mar 29, 2020 | Uncategorized

Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Castle on the Hill” in First Kiss #10, 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman brushing her hair as she looks in a mirror.
WOMAN: Mirror, Mirror on the wall…who has the best Boob job of them all?
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color by Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman brushing her hair as she looks in a mirror.
WOMAN: Mirror, Mirror on the wall...who has the best Boob job of them all?
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color by Allen Freeman
10.4.3.4
by John | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story Heartbreaker in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
Transcript:
SCENE: Young woman crying as her mother comforts her.
YOUNG WOMAN: Oh, Mom! He’s spending all his money on hookers!
MOTHER: That bum! I’ve been sleeping with him for free!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color on Characters: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman crying as her mother comforts her.
YOUNG WOMAN: Oh, Mom! He's spending all his money on hookers!
MOTHER: That bum! I've been sleeping with him for free!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color on Characters: Allen Freeman
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by John | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

Artist and series title unknown. I am no longer certain this originally appeared in 1954.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman putting on some stockings while a cat sits nearby on a chair licking his/her paw.)
CAT (thinking): Her legs look fabulous in those stockings. Should I claw them now…or hold off ‘til she and her date are walking out the door?
1954 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman putting on some stockings while a cat sits nearby on a chair licking his/her paw.)
CAT (thinking): Her legs look fabulous in those stockings. Should I claw them now...or hold off ‘til she and her date are walking out the door?
1954 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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