by John | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Coffee and…a Kiss, Darling!” in FIRST KISS #8, 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Someone tries to hand a young woman a pastry.
CAPTION: The Super Model Diet!
WOMAN: No, thanks! I ate last year and I’m still full!
1959 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Someone tries to hand a young woman a pastry.
CAPTION: The Super Model Diet!
WOMAN: No, thanks! I ate last year and I’m still full!
1959 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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by John | Feb 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Have a mind-blowingly great Valentine’s Day!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Pencils by Charles Nicholas. From the story “Crime that Didn’t Occur!” in Zaza the Mystic #10, April 1956. Published by Charlton.Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
Transcript:
SCENE: A woman fortune teller looks shocked.
WOMAN: I predict mind-blowing sex on Valentine’s Day! Or better yet…chocolate!
1956 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A woman fortune teller who looks vaguely like a Gypsy.
WOMAN: I predict mind-blowing sex on Valentine’s Day! Or better yet...chocolate!
1956 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Jan 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by Bill Ward from the story “I Danced with Heartbreak” in DIARY LOVES #9, 1951. Click image to enlarge.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman smoking cigarette in front of he Eiffel Tower.
WOMAN: I’m an acquired taste! Like Brussels sprouts! Or cyanide!
1951 Art: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Background Photo: Sarah Neighbour
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman smoking cigarette in front of he Eiffel Tower.
WOMAN: I’m an acquired taste! Like Brussels sprouts! Or cyanide!
1951 Art: Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Background Photo: Sarah Neighbour
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by John | Dec 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for today’s “tasteful” gag!
1962 artist unknown. From the story “The Love that Failed” in FIRST KISS #25.
Transcript:
SCENE: Elf (or man made up as one) talks to woman dressed as Mrs. Claus who is holding her head in her hand in despair.
ELF: You mean I was supposed to feed the reindeer…and cook the turkey?
1962 Artist Unknown Holiday Magic & Elfish Wit: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Elf (or man made up as one) talks to woman dressed as Mrs. Claus who is holding her head in her hand in despair.
ELF: You mean I was supposed to feed the reindeer...and cook the turkey?
1962 Artist Unknown Holiday Magic & Elfish Wit: Mike Pascale
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by John | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Artist unknown. From the story “Infatuation” from FIRST KISS #4, 1958.
Transcript:
CAPTION: It’s the perfect diet! Eat everything you want! Never exercise! And feel great! Is it a scam? Probably. But to find out for sure, mail me a blank check and I’ll send you my new book…I Can’t Count Calories When My Mouth’s Full!
PANEL #1 SCENE: Man and woman sitting in a restaurant eating and drinking.
MAN: You’re ordering another bowl of ice cream? But…you’ve already eaten six!
WOMAN: Seven! But… so what? According to John Lustig’s book, calories don’t matter!
PANEL #2 SCENE: Closeup of the woman talking.
WOMAN: He’s shown me the truth about the inner, thinner me! Fat is a state of mind! And thanks to Lustig, I’ve moved across the border to…a new state of denial and double-fudge sundaes!
CAPTION: Remember: You’re not fat…as long as you can lie to yourself!
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↓ TranscriptCAPTION: It’s the perfect diet! Eat everything you want! Never exercise! And feel great! Is it a scam? Probably. But to find out for sure, mail me a blank check and I’ll send you my new book…I Can’t Count Calories When My Mouth’s Full!
PANEL #1 SCENE: Man and woman sitting in a restaurant eating and drinking.
MAN: You’re ordering another bowl of ice cream? But…you’ve already eaten six!
WOMAN: Seven! But... so what? According to John Lustig’s book, calories don’t matter!
PANEL #2 SCENE: Closeup of the woman talking.
WOMAN: He’s shown me the truth about the inner, thinner me! Fat is a state of mind! And thanks to Lustig, I’ve moved across the border to...a new state of denial and double-fudge sundaes!
CAPTION: Remember: You’re not fat…as long as you can lie to yourself!
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