by John | May 31, 2015 | Blog
It seemed only fitting that when Diego came to visit that I wear a Last Kiss shirt with his art on it.
One of the joys of working in comics is that I get to work with some incredibly talented people. The downside is that I sometimes never get to meet them in person.
Fortunately, my good friend and frequent Last Kiss artist Diego Jourdan Pereira had a long layover in Seattle last week (on his way back from Japan to his home in Chile.) So we finally met.
Left to Right: Me, Diego and Shelagh in front of Casa Lustig
Shelagh, Diego and set a new record for nonstop talking at our house—5:30 p.m. ’til 1:30 a.m.
It was great finally meeting you, amigo!
by John | May 17, 2015 | Blog
My daughter Laura Lustig.
On June 9, 2013 I gave a talk at Seattle Children’s Hospital during an annual memorial service for parents who’ve lost a child. Because it was deeply personal, I didn’t plan to share this with anyone else. But in the nearly two years since, I’ve changed my mind.
Eventually, we all suffer losses. On the chance, this might help you deal with yours, I’m making this available. Also, it’s a way of honoring my daughter Laura (who would’ve turned 22 today) as well as some of the other dear people I’ve lost over the years. Happy Birthday, Laura.
As parents one of the first things we have to learn is patience. Patience because kids do things at their own speed. Patience because kids rarely do things when we want them to—which is immediately.
And patience because kids always expect us to do things for them when they want us to—which is immediately!
Patience—a different sort of patience—is even more important now.
I’ve been blessed to have had three children. Blessed even though two of them have died. (more…)
by John | May 12, 2015 | Blog
Art by Jimmy Maxwell from the story “Nitro Nellie: The Savage Safe Smashers” in CRIMES BY WOMEN #4, 1948.
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 10, 2015 | Blog
Art by Mort Meskin & Jerry Robinson from the story “Larceny in the Lighthouse” in THE BLACK TERROR #24, 1948.
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 7, 2015 | Blog
Last Kiss appeared twice on tonight’s episode of the Big Bang Theory. See poster in the background.
Last Kiss appeared in two scenes (and two sets) of tonight’s Big Big Bang Theory!
Huge thanks to the amazing John Fluke of http://www.placed4success.com/ for the product placement!
Original art color by Allen Freeman with new color and zombification by Mike Pascale!
In a Big Bang kitchen scene, check out the Last Kiss tote hanging on the wall. (Color by Allen Freeman.)
by John | May 7, 2015 | Blog
Artist unknown. From the story “Mary Spratchet” from CRIMES BY WOMEN #5, 1949.
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 5, 2015 | Blog
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Girl Meets Boy” in FIRST KISS #11, 1952.
What?!! The dance began and ended before dinner? Did they have drinks and sex before dinner too?
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 3, 2015 | Blog
I would like to say that Last Kiss is definitely, positively and absolutely going to be on the most popular comedy in America this week.
But I really won’t know until the season finale of THE BIG BANG THEORY airs this Thursday, May 7.
However, I can tell you that staff from the CBS show did contact my guy in Hollywood (John Fluke of Placed 4 Success) and request that I rush three pieces of Last Kiss art to them for this episode. So, we’ll see!
by John | May 3, 2015 | Blog
Art by Vernon Green from the story “Love is to Blame” from BEST ROMANCE #7, 1952.
Meanwhile, back in the present…
See the revamped version of this art and with new, funny dialogue in today’s Last Kiss Comic.
by John | May 2, 2015 | Blog
Writer-Cartoonist Marc Bilgrey has been a Last Kiss fan for many years and recently his enthusiasm burst out in the form of this wonderful post he did about me on his blog.
It’s always great when someone else in the business praises your work, but it’s especially nice when it’s someone as accomplished as Marc.
Marc has also written for comedians, nationally syndicated comic strips, and for TV. He’s also the author of fantasy-humor novels (And Don’t Forget To Rescue The Princess), numerous short stories, comic books (The New Tales from the Crypt) and a contributor to Mad Magazine.
Thanks, Marc!
