by John | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
I love Invisible Man gags. Next Halloween, though, I’m hoping that Mike Pascale and I come up with an Invisible Woman gag. Finding the right art—a woman wearing a hat (preferably a very ostentatious hat)—would be a good start.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Artist unknown. From the story “The Trouble with Love” in Thrilling Romances #20, 1952. Click link to read the entire vintage comic for free.
Transcript:
CAPTION: At first Lilly Luvlush thought The Invisible Man was cool–really outta sight! But then she had to face it. Something was missing! And soon…she couldn’t stand the sight of him!
WOMAN: It’s over! You’re never there for me! Frankly, I don’t know what I ever saw in you!
1952 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Dialogue & Special Effects: Mike (The Eraser) Pascale
Lettering & Extra Sarcasm: John (The Lover) Lustig
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↓ TranscriptCAPTION: At first Lilly Luvlush thought The Invisible Man was cool--really outta sight! But then she had to face it. Something was missing! And soon...she couldn’t stand the sight of him!
WOMAN: It’s over! You’re never there for me! Frankly, I don’t know what I ever saw in you!
1952 Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Dialogue & Special Effects: Mike (The Eraser) Pascale
Lettering & Extra Sarcasm: John (The Lover) Lustig
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by John | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
I think my title for Tony Isabella‘s gag about lizard romance is okay. But I came up with so many others that I sorta lost perspective. My second favorite was:
Jealousy (and Coke)—it’s the Real Thing!
—John
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta from the story “The Day Manhattan Died!” in Gorgo #8, Aug. 1962. Click link to read the entire vintage comic for free.
Transcript:
SCENE: In one paw, Gorgo is angrily holding a snarling polar bear. Below them on the snow or ice is a very upset young woman who is looking up and calling out to Gorgo.
CAPTION: Bonnie was terrified! She never realized how jealous her big beau could become!
WOMAN: No, sweetie, no! We were just having a Coke! He’s just a friend!
1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta
Restoration: John Lustig Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: In one paw, Gorgo is angrily holding a snarling polar bear. Below them on the snow or ice is a very upset young woman who is looking up and calling out to Gorgo.
CAPTION: Bonnie was terrified! She never realized how jealous her big beau could become!
WOMAN: No, sweetie, no! We were just having a Coke! He’s just a friend!
1962 Art: Joe Sinnott & Vince Colletta
Restoration: John Lustig Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Oct 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Frank Tinsley from SKYMAN #2, 1942. Click link to read the entire vintage comic book for free.
Transcript:
WOMAN: I don’t mind if a man is a little short or a little bald! But if he has a little (Censored)…That’s a little too much!
1942 Art: Frank Tinsley Re-creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN: I don’t mind if a man is a little short or a little bald! But if he has a little (Censored)...That’s a little too much!
1942 Art: Frank Tinsley Re-creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ode to Oktoberfest?
In the real world,
Oktoberfest was cancelled because of Covid.
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Here on planet Last Kiss, however, I’m carrying on with a mini-Oktoberfest salute so that we can all share a digital drink together.
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We conclude Monday with a monstrously funny gag from
Tony Isabella that fits the Oktoberfest theme perfectly and also launches us into the Halloween season. Cheers!
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Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from First Kiss #24, 1962. Click link to read the entire vintage comic book for free.
Transcript:
SCENE: A well-dressed woman is talking to a man (possibly a waiter or bar tender) who is standing next to a cash register.
WOMAN: But I’m adorable! Surely my drinks are free!
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A well-dressed woman is talking to a man (possibly a waiter or bar tender) who is standing next to a cash register.
WOMAN: But I’m adorable! Surely my drinks are free!
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Sep 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Pencils by Dick Giordano. Inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta. From the story “Letter From Long Ago” in First Kiss #6, Nov. 1958. Click link to read entire story and comic book for free.
Transcript:
WOMAN: I don’t care if the man I marry is rich or poor…tall or short! Having a pulse, though, would be nice!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Either Giordano or Vince Colletta
New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN: I don’t care if the man I marry is rich or poor...tall or short! Having a pulse, though, would be nice!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Either Giordano or Vince Colletta
New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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