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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by John | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by John Celardo from the story “Stand-In for Love” in Intimate Love #24, Sept. 1953. Standard Comics. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Closeup of a woman talking on an old-fashioned telephone.
WOMAN: A wrong number? Not necessarily! Are you married? And, if not, how soon can you get here?
1953 Art: John Celardo Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Romance God: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Closeup of a woman talking on an old-fashioned telephone.
WOMAN: A wrong number? Not necessarily! Are you married? And, if not, how soon can you get here?
1953 Art: John Celardo Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Romance God: John Lustig
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by John | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ladies, please don’t be afraid to lie to me. Thank you!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “The Terrible Stranger” from BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958.Curious about the original vintage comic book? Click the link to read the entire issue for free.
Transcript:
SMILING MAN: Women always say it’s not my fault when we break up!
SKEPTICAL WOMAN: And you believe them?
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-ink & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Dialogue, Lettering and Excuses: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSMILING MAN: Women always say it’s not my fault when we break up!
SKEPTICAL WOMAN: And you believe them?
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-ink & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Dialogue, Lettering and Excuses: John Lustig
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