by John | Jun 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here’s the first of this year’s two Fourth of July comics courtesy of magical Mike Pascale. As usual, Mike has “holidazed” some of my old romance art. And, as often happens, the gag is a joint Pascale-Lustig effort.
You can see more of Mike’s Last Kiss holiday gags here.
Here’s the art from First Kiss #6 back in 1958. In his notes to me about First Kiss, the late Dick Giordano said that he either drew this story on his own or collaborated with Vince Colletta.
First Kiss #6, 1958.
And below is the art after it was colorized and modified by Allen Freeman several years ago. I’ve used this art for several gags over the years. This is the version which Mike Pascale “holidazed” for the Fourth of July.
The art as colored and extended by Allen Freeman.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman with Uncle Sam. Fireworks in background.
WOMAN: That was spectactular! What’s your secret?
UNCLE SAM: I’ve had 237 years to learn foreplay!
Original Pencils: Dick Giordano Uncle Sam SPX: Mike Pascale
©2013 Last Kiss Inc
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by John | Jul 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
(In case you’re wondering, the Martha StewTart saga will resume Friday.)
My pal Mike Pascale is on a mission His goal is to revamp my Last Kiss art for as many holidays as possible. He started with Halloween—turning starry-eyed sweethearts into zombies.
Next came Christmas—turning lovers into elves and Santa. Then Valentine’s Day—Cupid.
And now, for the Fourth of July—Uncle Sam.
What’s next? Beats me. But…no. Stop! Mike, don’t even think about…Columbus Day!
The Last Kiss art---prior to Mike's modifications. Color by Allen Freeman.
Below is the original First Kiss romance art from the 1960s.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man dressed as Uncle Sam smiles at woman. In background, fireworks are going off.
MAN: I’m a Yankee Doodle! A big pole, flag-waving, randy dandy!
WOMAN: Really? You look more like a "fruited plain!”
Art patriotized by Mike Pascale
Gag by Pascale & Lustig
by John | Jul 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Happy Fourth! (Even happier with a Fifth!)
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two people driving in a big car at night.
DRIVER: Darn! the fireworks are over!
PASSENGER: Not if we move to the backseat!
Art by Art Cappello & Dick Giordano
by John | Jul 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
Happy Don’t-Blow-Yourself-Up Day, everybody!
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman surrounded by flashing lights.
WOMAN: Fireworks are like sex! I only like them in the dark…outside with large crowds!
