Labor Day Now—Or Later?

Labor Day Now—Or Later?

Art by Harry Anderson & Bill Ward from the story "I Took the Wrong Road" in DIARY LOVES #7, 1950.

Art by Harry Anderson & Bill Ward from the story “I Took the Wrong Road” in DIARY LOVES #7, 1950.

Transcript:

SCENE: Man kissing woman on the neck.

MAN: Birth control? Too much work! it’s Labor Day!

WOMAN (thinking): And, in nine months, it might be again!

1950 Art: Harry Anderson & Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan

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SCENE: Man kissing woman on the neck.

MAN: Birth control? Too much work! it’s Labor Day!

WOMAN (thinking): And, in nine months, it might be again!

1950 Art: Harry Anderson & Bill Ward Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan

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Hope Springs Fourth

Hope Springs Fourth

Happy Fourth of July! Today’s wacky whimsy and enhanced art are courtesy of my pal and freelance genius Mike Pascale! Thanks, Mike!

Pencils by Dick Giordano. Inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta. From the story "A Letter from Long Ago" in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.

Pencils by Dick Giordano. Inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta. From the story “A Letter from Long Ago” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.


 

Transcript:

SCENE: Young woman and Uncle Sam embrace as fireworks explode in the background.

WOMAN: You’re not sick about this election? How come?

UNCLE SAM: I’ve got a strong constitution!

1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Colletta
Special Effects & Eye-Poppin’ Optimism: Mike Pascale

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SCENE: Young woman and Uncle Sam embrace as fireworks explode in the background.

WOMAN: You’re not sick about this election? How come?

UNCLE SAM: I’ve got a strong constitution!

1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Colletta
Special Effects & Eye-Poppin’ Optimism: Mike Pascale

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Fireworks Are Like Sex

Fireworks Are Like Sex

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story "Hello, Beautiful" in FIRST KISS #12, 1950.

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story “Hello, Beautiful” in FIRST KISS #12, 1950.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: Man and woman with fireworks in the background.

WOMAN: Fireworks are like sex! I only like them in the dark…outside with large crowds!

Inks by Dick Giordano Color by Allen Freeman

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SCENE: Man and woman with fireworks in the background.

WOMAN: Fireworks are like sex! I only like them in the dark…outside with large crowds!

Inks by Dick Giordano Color by Allen Freeman

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A Memorial Day Surprise

A Memorial Day Surprise

Art by Jon D’Agostino from the cover of FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Art by Jon D’Agostino from the cover of FIRST KISS #4, 1958.

Transcript:

SCENE: Woman crying behind a door as soldier leaves a taxi cab and is preparing to come inside.

WOMAN (thinking): He’s…alive?!! Oh, if only I’d known this before…I married at least three of his brothers!

Art: Jon D’Agostino Color: John Lustig

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SCENE: Woman crying behind a door as soldier leaves a taxi cab and is preparing to come inside.

WOMAN (thinking): He’s…alive?!! Oh, if only I’d known this before...I married at least three of his brothers!

Art: Jon D’Agostino Color: John Lustig

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Bullseye for Cupid

Bullseye for Cupid

St. Patrick’s Day

This gloriously goofy gag is courtesy of my pal and genius-at-large Mike Pascale.

Meanwhile, back in 1962…
See the original 1962 art and dialogue for today’s Last Kiss webcomic here.

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SCENE: Woman with an arrow in her head, smiling as she holds a smiling Cupid.

WOMAN: it worked! I love...myself!

Art: Vince Colletta Studio Cupidization & Gag: Mike Pascale
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