by John | Nov 28, 2023 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” in First Kiss #5, 1958. Published by Charlton. The story begins on Page 28.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman are sitting at a desk or table and he is pointing to a piece of paper on the desk. She looks on dubiously. In the background we see the silhouette of a stork flying to deliver a baby.
MAN: And that's how babies are born!
WOMAN: ?
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Allen Freeman
Baby Face: John Lustig
05.5.3.5Tall
by John | Mar 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Well, at least it isn’t quadruplets this time.
Meanwhile, back in 1957…
See the original 1957 art and dialogue for today’s Last Kiss webcomic here.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A young man and woman are embracing as they face an older woman.
YOUNG MAN: Good news! We’re moving back in with you!
YOUNG WOMAN: And I’m having triplets...Again!
Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Color: Allen Freeman
©2015 Last Kiss Inc
1.6.4.1
by John | Jun 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m giving myself an early Father’s Day present. I’m taking the week off to recharge my batteries and work on some other projects.
So, today and the rest of the week, I’ll be running father-themed gags from my archive. I hope you enjoy them!
Original art from First Kiss #13, 1960. Click on image to enlarge.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman talking to a her pipe-smoking father.
DAUGHTER: Dad, I was wondering...where do babies come from?
FATHER: Beats me! I keep asking your mom...but she won’t tell me!
Art: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
©Last Kiss Inc. 2013
13.1.3.4
by John | Sep 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Years ago, my wife and I went to break the big news to her parents: They were going to become grandparents for the first time.
To my astonishment, my overjoyed mother-in-law ignored my wife. Instead she hugged me and gushed, “Oh thank you, John!”
My response?
“Hey! My pleasure!”
↓ TranscriptMAN: Having kids will be easy! We'll split all the work!
WOMAN: Great! You give birth first! I'll go second!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio
by John | Jun 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Happy Father’s Day!
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman holding a bald baby.
WOMAN: Sure, you’re the father! Look! Same hairline!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio
