Here’s the first of two Tony Isabella-written comics (both hilarious!) that I’m running this week. The second will appear this Friday.
I mention this because the last time I ran two of Tony’s comics—instead of the usual one-a-week—I had a reader ask about my health. I appreciated that. And it was understandable. After all, when I announced Tony’s Last Kiss involvement back in mid-Sept., I also made a vague announcement about my having some health issues. And I explained that Tony was helping out because of this.
So, let me re-assure everyone that I’m doing okay. While I haven’t wanted to get into medical details (maybe later), I’m not suffering from anything life-threatening. And I’m probably doing slightly better than when I brought Tony into the Last Kiss fold.
The fact that I’m using one, two, three or none of Tony’s gags in any given week has nothing to do with the ups or downs of my health.
Plus, I’m totally enjoying Tony’s take on Last Kiss. While he’s embracing the spirit of what I’ve done over the last couple of decades, he’s also bring his own unique approach. And I think that just makes Last Kiss stronger and better.
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman kissing.
MAN (thinks): Now that I finally have a girlfriend…I wonder if my hand will go back to its normal size.
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
MAN (thinks): Now that I finally have a girlfriend...I wonder if my hand will go back to its normal size.
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story "My Confidence Man" in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
No words were spoken…none were needed…mostly because they had both figured out how to tap out ‘I love you’ in Morse code with their tongues…
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“So did you find your contact lens?”
“No. But I’m sure it’s in there. Let me try putting in something stickier this time…”
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“Okay. I’ve inflated her to upwards of 30 psi. Now the manual says I need to insert the batteries…oh. Now that’s a clever place to put the battery pack.”
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While Abigail appreciated the gesture, she just thought there must be less awkward ways John could help her eat her chicken noodle soup.
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As a dentist, Ed went above and beyond when it came to checking for plaque deposits.
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“Great! She’s distracted! Now I just need to position her closer to the part of the guardrail I weakened this morning…”
I like Tony’s gags. Especially his eye for detail. That guy’s hand is huge. So no complaints here John. Hope things are well.
My hand never did. But I have big hands to start with.
Or maybe I need longer relationships….
Guy: “Uhh, that’s not my hand”