by John | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
How to throw a wrench into your love life!
More fun from Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.
Artist unknown, but it may be Matt Baker. From the story “Dungaree Doll” in First Love Illustrated #89, Nov. 1962.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman in overalls and a baseball cap holds a wrench as she and a man talk. In the background are a convertible car and a gasoline pump.
MAN: Hey, sweetness, that seems like a mighty big tool for a little girl like you.
WOMAN: Don’t fret, mister. I know how to use a wrench. in fact, I’m gonna use it right now to tighten the nuts on another tool.
1949 Artist unknown, but might be Matt Baker Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman in overalls and a baseball cap holds a wrench as she and a man talk. In the background are a convertible car and a gasoline pump.
MAN: Hey, sweetness, that seems like a mighty big tool for a little girl like you.
WOMAN: Don’t fret, mister. I know how to use a wrench. in fact, I’m gonna use it right now to tighten the nuts on another tool.
1949 Artist unknown, but might be Matt Baker Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Worst pick up line of all time?
More fun from Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella.
Pencils by Mike Sekowsky from the story “Date with Scandal” Pencils in Intimate Love #28, Aug. 1954.
Transcript:
SCENE: An African American woman crying with a crumbled handkerchief or piece of paper in her hand. She may be running away. In the background, a caucasian man looks towards her.
WOMAN (thinks): Please don’t say it…please don’t say it…
MAN: You know…I don’t see color. We should totally hook up!
CAPTION: And then she screamed…
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1954 Art: Mike Sekowsky Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
↓ TranscriptSCENE: An African American woman crying with a crumbled handkerchief or piece of paper in her hand. She may be running away. In the background, a caucasian man looks towards her.
WOMAN (thinks): Please don’t say it...please don’t say it...
MAN: You know...I don’t see color. We should totally hook up!
CAPTION: And then she screamed...
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1954 Art: Mike Sekowsky Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
by John | Feb 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcript:
MAN (to woman): I’m decluttering my love life! From now on I only date women who bring me joy…and put out! No pressure, though!
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
↓ TranscriptMAN (to woman): I’m decluttering my love life! From now on I only date women who bring me joy...and put out! No pressure, though!
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
by John | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
More fun from my talented pal Tony Isabella!
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “One Too Many Heartbreaks” in FIRST KISS #39, 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman & man smiling at each other. In the background are large, glowing globe.
WOMAN: OMG! That cute scientist is staring at me!
MAN: What a woman! She’s not the least bit terrified…by these giant mutant fireflies!
1964 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptTranscript:
SCENE: Woman & man smiling at each other. In the background are large, glowing globe.
WOMAN: OMG! That cute scientist is staring at me!
MAN: What a woman! She’s not the least bit terrified...by these giant mutant fireflies!
1964 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
This Nightmare on Woke St. episode is by Black Lightning creator Tony Isabella!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Girl Meets Boy!” in FIRST KISS #11, Nov. 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Caucasian man talking to a woman of color.
MAN: We should get together, girl! I’m so woke I have insomnia!
WOMAN (thinks): Dear Jesus…Let me wake up…from this nightmare!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Caucasian man talking to a woman of color.
MAN: We should get together, girl! I’m so woke I have insomnia!
WOMAN (thinks): Dear Jesus...Let me wake up...from this nightmare!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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