by John | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
My thanks to Allen Freeman and model Felina Vie for the photo. (Yes, it’s a re-run, but seeing Felina again is always a good thing!) Lots of new Halloween gags on the way!
Transcript:
Woman (Felina Vie) holding a Jack-o-lantern and knife: I’m done practicing! Ready for your plastic surgery?
Text ©2016 Last Kiss Inc Photo ©2016 Allen Freeman
Model: Felina Vie Photo: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptWoman (Felina Vie) holding a Jack-o-lantern and knife: I’m done practicing! Ready for your plastic surgery?
Text ©2016 Last Kiss Inc Photo ©2016 Allen Freeman
Model: Felina Vie Photo: Allen Freeman
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by John | Jun 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Not sure what Juneteenth is or just want to learn more? One of the Smithsonian museum pages has an excellent, short piece. And for a longer, much more comprehensive overview, try this Wikipedia page.
Transcript:
SCENE: Our view is from what could be a cave or a home carved out of rock. A window opening has been carved out of the rock and is open to the outside. A bird is perched on the window sill and facing outward.
CAPTION:
“Juneteenth means so much to me.
“It represents the freedom that my ancestors fought so tirelessly for.
“But rather than focusing on the brutalization of my people then and now. I choose to focus
on hope.”
–-Mariah Cooley
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Our view is from what could be a cave or a rock house. A window opening has been carved out of the rock and is open to the outside. A bird is perched on the window sill and facing outward.
CAPTION:
“Juneteenth means so much to me.
“It represents the freedom that my ancestors fought so tirelessly for.
“But rather than focusing on the brutalization of my people then and now. I choose to focus
on hope.”
–-Mariah Cooley
Photo: Abhishek Koli
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by John | May 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Transcript:
SCENE: A raven is perched on top of a cross-shaped gravestone in a cemetery. On the gravestone are carved the words “War Dead.”
RAVEN: Nevermore!
Modified by John Lustig from an Unsplash photo by Matthias Mullner
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A raven is perched on top of a cross-shaped gravestone in a cemetery. On the gravestone are carved the words "War Dead."
RAVEN: Nevermore!
Modified by John Lustig from an Unsplash photo by Matthias Mullner
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by John | May 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Make Believe” in First Kiss #7, Feb. 1959. Charlton Comics. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman reading a newspaper.
WOMAN: Good news, Mom! We’re back in show business! The strip club is hiring again!
Happy Mother’s Day!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Professional Pole Polisher: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman reading a newspaper.
WOMAN: Good news, Mom! We’re back in show business! The strip club is hiring again!
Happy Mother’s Day!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Professional Pole Polisher: John Lustig
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by John | Apr 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Happy Tax Day—courtesy of Mike Pascale and me.
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Involuntary Bride” from FIRST KISS #40, 1965. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
MAN: Your CPA called! Your taxes are due…today!
WOMAN (hand to forehead as if she has a headache): <Groan!>CPA must stand for Constant Pain in the A**!
CAPTION: **Rhymes with “Class!” But we’re too classy to say it!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Taxing Humor: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptMAN: Your CPA called! Your taxes are due...today!
WOMAN (hand to forehead as if she has a headache): <Groan!>CPA must stand for Constant Pain in the A**!
CAPTION: **Rhymes with “Class!” But we’re too classy to say it!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Taxing Humor: Mike Pascale & John Lustig
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