by John | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story “The Necklace” in First Kiss #12, Jan. 1960.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man (in a dinner jacket) and woman (in a party dress) are standing outside on a balcony or porch while inside a party is taking place.
WOMAN: Notables from every country are...here in your honor! This is a gala day for you!*
MAN: Well, a gal a day is enough for me.**
1960 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Color: Allen Freeman
*Margaret Dumont in the 1933 movie Duck Soup.
**Groucho Marx also in Duck Soup.
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Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story "The Necklace" in First Kiss #12, Jan. 1960.
Tag: Movie quotes
by John | Jun 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Pencils by Frank Frazetta from the story “Riddle in the Sawdust” in Circus Comics #1, Winter 1948-49.
Transcript:
CROSSED-EYED MAN: I can’t see straight since I met you!
Celebrating Gay Pride month
1948 Pencils: Frank Frazetta Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Pencils by Frank Frazetta from the story “Riddle in the Sawdust” in Circus Comics #1, Winter 1948-49.
↓ TranscriptCROSSED-EYED MAN: I can’t see straight since I met you!
Celebrating Gay Pride month
1948 Pencils: Frank Frazetta Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Pencils by Frank Frazetta from the story "Riddle in the Sawdust" in Circus Comics #1, Winter 1948-49.
by John | May 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today’s Last Kiss comic is an updated version of a comic that originally appeared in Comics Buyer’s Guide.
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “I Chose Heartbreak” in FIRST KISS #37, 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE, Panel 1: Airport scene. Woman talking to a man in a pilot’s uniform.
WOMAN: Let’s get married right away–before you change your mind!
MAN: Sure! But first I’ve gotta watch…
SCENE, Panel 2: Same man and woman in silhouette talking.
MAN: ..an Army training film! Apparently sex is more complicated when two people are involved!
WOMAN: Don’t worry, darling! You won’t be that involved!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio ©2012 Last Kiss Inc.
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Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “I Chose Heartbreak” in FIRST KISS #37, 1964.
↓ TranscriptSCENE, Panel 1: Airport scene. Woman talking to a man in a pilot's uniform.
WOMAN: Let’s get married right away--before you change your mind!
MAN: Sure! But first I’ve gotta watch...
SCENE, Panel 2: Same man and woman in silhouette talking.
MAN: ..an Army training film! Apparently sex is more complicated when two people are involved!
WOMAN: Don’t worry, darling! You won’t be that involved!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio ©2012 Last Kiss Inc.
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Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "I Chose Heartbreak" in FIRST KISS #37, 1964.
by John | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Involuntary Bride” from FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
Transcript:
SCENE: A smiling bride is preparing for her wedding ceremony and is being helped by an older woman with pins in her mouth.
BRIDE: Stuff in common? Sure! We both love sex!
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Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Involuntary Bride” from FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A smiling bride is preparing for her wedding ceremony and is being helped by an older woman with pins in her mouth.
BRIDE: Stuff in common? Sure! We both love sex!
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Art by Vince Colletta from the story "Involuntary Bride" from FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
by John | May 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
I like writing holiday-themed humor. But none is harder than Memorial Day.
So, I was happy when I found this old comic book cover art. Even in 1943, it was a sweetly naive, childish view of war. But sometimes reality is a little too real to bear.
Happy Memorial Day!
Art by Al Plastino from 4Most Vol. 2, #4, Fall 1943.
Transcript:
Two boys firing a sling shot and throwing a stone at pumpkins made up to look like Adolph Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Emperor Michinomiya Hirohito.
Caption: If only it was this easy! Memorial Day
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Art by Al Plastino from 4Most Vol. 2, #4, Fall 1943.
↓ TranscriptCaption: If only it was this easy! Memorial Day
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Art by Al Plastino from 4Most Vol. 2, #4, Fall 1943.
