Easter Basket Case

Easter Basket Case

Original art by Vince Colletta Studio from First Kiss #4, 1958.

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CAPTION: It’s a sad Easter for Esther Thinshell. Her husband Humpty Dumpty--a good egg to the end--has dyed!

WOMAN (thinking): Out of respect, today’s comic is humor free! Seriously, folks...we’re not yoking!

Art by Vince Colletta Studio
Color by Allen Freeman with some Easter color adjustments by John Lustig

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4.2.3.4

Too Old for You

Too Old for You

Original art from First Kiss #21 (1961.) Penciller unknown. Inked by Dick Giordano.

Original art from First Kiss #21 (1961.) Penciller unknown. Inked by Dick Giordano.

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SCENE: Man and woman in a car. Man is driving. Woman reacts with extreme fear at something the man says.

MAN: You’re right! I’m too old for you! So I’ll marry your mom instead!

Inked by Dick Giordano Color by Allen Freeman

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21.5.2.4

Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can

George (right) beats people up for a living. No, he’s not not an insurance salesman.

He’s a boxer!

He’s a tough guy. He might even be the champ someday.

But does he stand a chance against his toughest opponent–his girlfriend?

Original art: First Kiss #2, 1958
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SCENE: Woman talking to a man.

WOMAN: No, I’m not cheating on you! But it’s your fault…if I am! Especially if you catch me!

Art Cleanup: Heather Chestnut
Color: Dan McConnell
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Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia
2.1.2.4

I Want to Sleep With…

I Want to Sleep With…

Original art from First Kiss #1, 1957.

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SCENE: A man and someone with a cigarette are talking.

PERSON SMOKING: Men? Women? I don’t know whom to sleep with!

MAN (not smoking): Do you take requests?

Art: Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani
Color: Allen Freeman

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01.6.2.5

No, I Can’t Keep a Secret

No, I Can’t Keep a Secret

I’m only telling you that I can’t keep a secret because I trust you. Don’t tell anyone or you’ll be irresponsible and unreliable like me.

Original art from First Kiss #3, 1958. Click on art to enlarge.

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SCENE: Two women---shown in silhouette---outside talking.

WOMAN: No, I can’t keep a secret! But neither can you! So...talk!

Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
©2013 Last Kiss Inc
3.2.4.6

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