by John | Apr 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yes, taken out of context, the original 1960s romance art and dialog (below) may seem really suggestive. But that’s just because you have a dirty mind.
Shame on you!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Suggestive? You bet?
Art by “Chasal” (Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani) from “My Silent Love” in First Kiss #21, July 1961. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
WOMAN (talking to a man): I like you! You’re not like other men! You’re more like other women!
1961 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Character Color: Allen Freeman
Not Like Other Writers: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN (talking to a man): I like you! You’re not like other men! You’re more like other women!
1961 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Character Color: Allen Freeman
Not Like Other Writers: John Lustig
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by John | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
More Last Kiss fun from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta from the story “A One-Sided Love” in Romantic Story #45, Sept. 1959. Charlton Comics. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Beautiful woman in the foreground. A handsome man in a tux is in the background.
CAPTION: She hated hurting Bartholomew that way…
CAPTION: …but she had to break up with him.
CAPTION: The frequent hickeys on her neck were tolerable…
CAPTION: …but those bowtie burns made her skin crawl.
1959 Art: Vince Colletta New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Beautiful woman in the foreground. A handsome man in a tux is in the background.
CAPTION: She hated hurting Bartholomew that way...
CAPTION: ...but she had to break up with him.
CAPTION: The frequent hickeys on her neck were tolerable...
CAPTION: ...but those bowtie burns made her skin crawl.
1959 Art: Vince Colletta New Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Mar 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Alternative Version:
I went through several different versions of this gag. Below is an earlier version which I decided was a little too wordy and a little too negative. Plus, I didn’t think the punchline was as strong.
Original Vintage Art & Text
Inks by Vince Colletta from the story “A Forgotten Kiss” in Brides in Love #9, 1958. Charlton Comics. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
WOMAN: I don’t dislike all men…just the ones I’ve married! And the ones I’ve dated! And the ones I’ve met! I’m sure the rest are fine!
1958 Inks: Vince Colletta Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Out of the Dating Pool: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN: I don’t dislike all men...just the ones I’ve married! And the ones I’ve dated! And the ones I’ve met! I’m sure the rest are fine!
1958 Inks: Vince Colletta Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Out of the Dating Pool: John Lustig
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by John | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Lou Fine from SMASH #30, 1942. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Bucky—a red-headed boy smiles and speaks.
BUCKY: Girls are icky! Except the ones who hate me! I kinda like them!
1942 Art: Lou Fine Restoration & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Bucky created by Jack Enyart & John Lustig
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Life According to Bucky™
It’s Always Bucky™
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Bucky—a red-headed boy smiles and speaks.
BUCKY: Girls are icky! Except the ones who hate me! I kinda like them!
1942 Art: Lou Fine Restoration & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Bucky created by Jack Enyart & John Lustig
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Life According to Bucky™
It’s Always Bucky™
by John | Jan 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Bill Ward from the story “I Danced with Heartbreak” in DIARY LOVES #9, 1951. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: A woman smoking a cigarette in front of the Eiffel Tower.
WOMAN: I’m an old-fashioned girl! I don’t date married men…‘til after they get divorced!
1951 Art: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Background Photo: Alex Azabache Marriage Counselor: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A woman smoking a cigarette in front of the Eiffel Tower.
WOMAN: I’m an old-fashioned girl! I don’t date married men…‘til after they get divorced!
1951 Art: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Background Photo: Alex Azabache Marriage Counselor: John Lustig
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