From now through Dec. 31, I’m going to be running a ton of Halloween, monster and spooky-themed Last Kiss comics. And what better way to start than with this Gorgo panel written by my pal Tony Isabella?
Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta from the story “The Day Manhattan Died!” in Gorgo #5, Jan. 1962.
Transcript:
SCENE: Gorgo looks at a boat/ship in the water.
CAPTION: Discovered at last! The fabled lost episode of…The Love Boat!
VOICE FROM SHIP: Captain Stubing…you’re gonna need a bigger cruise ship.
1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta Restoration: John Lustig
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
Gorgo5_1141
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SCENE: Gorgo looks at a boat/ship in the water.
CAPTION: Discovered at last! The fabled lost episode of...The Love Boat!
VOICE FROM SHIP: Captain Stubing...you’re gonna need a bigger cruise ship.
1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta Restoration: John Lustig
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
Gorgo5_1141
CAPTION: Discovered at last! The fabled lost episode of...The Love Boat!
VOICE FROM SHIP: Captain Stubing...you’re gonna need a bigger cruise ship.
1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta Restoration: John Lustig
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
Gorgo5_1141
Wow! Art from the two greatest inkers of Jack Kirby’s work! I only knew Joe drew in his earlier years because of his obituary in Marvel Comics over the last month. I loved his inking! Vince added a more subtle and realistic edge to Kirby’s work. Made it less busy. R.I.P. these two talented artists.
There’s a book coming out late this year/early next about Vinnie by his son, Franklin (Frankie.) (With tons of illustrations.) I’ll try to remember to post a link to it when it’s published. I may be interviewing Frankie about it. Stay toned!
You’re going to run scary comics through the end of the year?
Not all. But most will have some sort of Halloween theme. I wouldn’t call ’em all scary, though.