Rewriting the Book of Love

Rewriting the Book of Love

More Last Kiss fun from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Artist unknown–although it might be Ernie Schroeder. From the story “Get Lost!” in Alarming Tales #3, Jan. 1958. Published by Harvey.

Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.

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SCENE: Old man looking at a large, old book. More old books behind him.

MAN (thinking): After a lifetime of study and wondering...I finally know who wrote...The Book of Love! Hmm...needs more sex.

1958 Artist Unknown New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella Librarian: John Lustig

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School Daze

School Daze

Today’s Last Kiss was written by my pal Dana Braziel-Solovy–TV writer and stand-up comedian! You can find her on Twitter at: @DanaBraziel

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Alex Toth & Mike Peppe from the story “Ring on Her Finger” in Thrilling Romances #24, Jan. 1954. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Woman facedown on the bed crying. She’s surrounded by books lying on the bed.

WOMAN: I thought I had an hour to work, but it turns out I had an hour to procrastinate!

1954 Art: Alex Toth & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Dana Braziel-Solovy @DanaBraziel

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SCENE: Woman facedown on the bed crying. She's surrounded by books lying on the bed.

WOMAN: I thought I had an hour to work, but it turns out I had an hour to procrastinate!

1954 Art: Alex Toth & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Dana Braziel-Solovy @DanaBraziel

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Their Romance is Booked

Their Romance is Booked

More Last Kiss fun from Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.

Vintage art & text.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story Love’s Lovely Mirage” in FIRST KISS #36, 1964.

 

 

Transcript:

SCENE: A woman and a man are talking outside. He is holding a book.

WOMAN: I know we’re social distancing, Carter, but, really…Reading
a book on our date?

MAN: I’m also practicing emotional distancing, Hortense! We shan’t be exchanging bodily fluids…until there’s a vaccine!

CAPTION: Romance was just another victim of the Covid-19.

1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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SCENE: A woman and a man are talking outside. He is holding a book.

WOMAN: I know we’re social distancing, Carter, but, really...Reading
a book on our date?

MAN: I’m also practicing emotional distancing, Hortense! We shan’t be exchanging bodily fluids...until there’s a vaccine!

CAPTION: Romance was just another victim of the Covid-19.

1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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Book Thrills

Book Thrills

Artist unknown. From the story “Thief of Hearts” in BROADWAY ROMANCES #1, 1950.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Man kissing a woman as a book flies out of her hand.

MAN: Hah! Can a mere book top this?

WOMAN (thinking): Yes!

1950 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Kirsten Wilson

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SCENE: Man kissing a woman as a book flies out of her hand.

MAN: Hah! Can a mere book top this?

WOMAN (thinking): Yes!

1950 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Kirsten Wilson

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Artist unknown. From the story "Thief of Hearts" in BROADWAY ROMANCES #1, 1950.



My Pulsing Passion

My Pulsing Passion

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Party Girl” in FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Transcript:

SCENE: Woman smiles and talks as someone reads a book.

WOMAN: I changed some names! But all the orgasms are real!

TITLE ON BOOK COVER: Tempest Von Tramp’s Pulsing Passion

1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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SCENE: Woman smiles and talks as someone reads a book.

WOMAN: I changed some names! But all the orgasms are real!

TITLE ON BOOK COVER: Tempest Von Tramp's Pulsing Passion

1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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