by John | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
More goofy Last Kiss fun from the great Tony Isabella!
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958. (This scan is from the publisher’s black & white photostats. The published comic was in color.)
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman seated at a restaurant, holding a menu. Man across the table is standing, leaning towards her.
WOMAN (thinks): Quiet restaurant. Lovely flowers. He’s gonna pop the question.
MAN: My darling, I have something important to ask you…Star Wars or Star Trek?
NEXT: This is what it sounds like
when doves cry…
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman seated at a restaurant, holding a menu. Man across the table is standing, leaning towards her.
WOMAN (thinks): Quiet restaurant. Lovely flowers. He's gonna pop the question.
MAN: My darling, I have something important to ask you...Star Wars or Star Trek?
NEXT: This is what it sounds like
when doves cry...
1958 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Alex Toth & Mike Peppe from the story “Ring on Her Finger” in Thrilling Romances #24, Jan. 1954.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman with her head down, crying uncontrollably on a bed. There are several books on the bed with her.
WOMAN: School! Parents! Boys! They should all be illegal!
Art by Alex Toth & Mike Peppe from the story “Ring on Her Finger” in Thrilling Romances #24, Jan. 1954.
1954 Art: Alex Toth & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman with her head down, crying uncontrollably on a bed. There are several books on the bed with her.
WOMAN: School! Parents! Boys! They should all be illegal!
Art by Alex Toth & Mike Peppe from the story "Ring on Her Finger" in Thrilling Romances #24, Jan. 1954.
1954 Art: Alex Toth & Mike Peppe Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Oct 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Take Me Back” in First Kiss #38, July 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man clutching a woman who doesn’t look happy with him.
MAN: I need love!
WOMAN: Buy a dog!
1964 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man clutching a woman who doesn't look happy with him.
MAN: I need love!
WOMAN: Buy a dog!
1964 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Girl Meets Boy!” in FIRST KISS #11, Nov. 1959.
Transcript:
CAPTION: Ladies, what if Mr. Right doesn’t exist? Or he’s already married? Or he’s in Key West running a gay bar for all the other perfect guys who aren’t dating you? Well then, maybe it’s time for…Mr. Not-Quite-Right!
SCENE – PANEL 1: Man and woman kissing outside behind some bushes.
WOMAN: At first, I was only interested in the perfect man! Then, I was willing to settle for less! Actors!
lawyers! WEB CARTOONiSTS! My standards fell faster than a rock star’s attention span! Finally, I hit bottom!
SCENE – PANEL 2: Man and woman cuddling.
MAN: So, you’ll marry me?
WOMAN: Sure! HOW BAD CAN marrying A POLiTiCiAN be?
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptCAPTION: Ladies, what if Mr. Right doesn’t exist? Or he’s already married? Or he’s in Key West running a gay bar for all the other perfect guys who aren’t dating you? Well then, maybe it’s time for...Mr. Not-Quite-Right!
SCENE - PANEL 1: Man and woman kissing outside behind some bushes.
WOMAN: At first, I was only interested in the perfect man! Then, I was willing to settle for less! Actors!
lawyers! WEB CARTOONiSTS! My standards fell faster than a rock star’s attention span! Finally, I hit bottom!
SCENE - PANEL 2: Man and woman cuddling.
MAN: So, you’ll marry me?
WOMAN: Sure! HOW BAD CAN marrying A POLiTiCiAN be?
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
More high-flying humor from my pal Tony Isabella!
Art possibly by Al Avison. From First Love #52, May 1955.
Transcript:
SCENE: Male passenger is attempting to cuddle/smooch with a startled female flight attendant who is carrying a tray of food.
MAN: You smell of recycled air and tiny bottles of booze!
FLIGHT ATTENDANT: No man can resist me!
1955 Art: Al Avison? Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Male passenger is attempting to cuddle/smooch with a startled female flight attendant who is carrying a tray of food.
MAN: You smell of recycled air and tiny bottles of booze!
FLIGHT ATTENDANT: No man can resist me!
1955 Art: Al Avison? Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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