by John | Feb 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
This is about 180 degrees away from what I was originally planning to do for President’s Day. I thought I’d feature an inspiring quote about leadership or courage or patriotism or some such. But for some reason I kept coming back to this quote by Abe Lincoln that doesn’t seem to fit any of my expected categories at all.
But we live in difficult times. Depression and anger are rampant. So I thought something clearly and strongly upbeat might be more appropriate. And maybe looking for good things does have something to do with leadership, courage and maybe even patriotism after all.
Transcript:
SCENE: A rose garden.
CAPTION: “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns…or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
–Abraham Lincoln
Adapted from a photo by Heidi Kaden
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A rose garden.
CAPTION: “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns...or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
--Abraham Lincoln
Adapted from a photo by Heidi Kaden
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by John | Feb 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s Day from me, Tony Isabella & Allen Freeman!
By the way, have you ever wanted to meet Last Kiss contributor (and all-around swell guy) Tony Isabella? Then you’re in luck. Tony will be a guest at Pensacon (Feb. 18-20.) So drop by Tony’s Artist Alley table and tell him how much you enjoy his work. Rumor has it that he’s written a few thousand other brilliant comics besides Last Kiss!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Lucky Liz” in FIRST KISS #9, 1959. (The rest of this comic isn’t online. So there’s no link this time.)
Transcript:
MAN: We have to do something different for Valentine’s Day.
WOMAN: But it’s our tradition to cosplay as Cupid…
WOMAN: …and shoot love-arrows at people.
MAN: That got a little out of hand last year.
WOMAN: Pshaw! That woman is barely limping now.
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Character Color: Allen Freeman
Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptMAN: We have to do something different for Valentine’s Day.
WOMAN: But it’s our tradition to cosplay as Cupid...
WOMAN: ...and shoot love-arrows at people.
MAN: That got a little out of hand last year.
WOMAN: Pshaw! That woman is barely limping now.
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Character Color: Allen Freeman
Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s weekend!
Many thanks to manly and mischievous Mike Pascale for the crazy Cupid gag and art changes! We’ll have another Valentine’s treat on Monday—this one by Tony Isabella!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Condemned” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: A female nurse (or doctor) in medical scrubs and a mask is holding a newly born, winged Cupid. In the background the mother of the baby is lying in bed, sweating profusely.
NURSE/DOCTOR: You gave birth to…Cupid?!
MOTHER: You think that’s amazing? imagine passing Those $#@&! wings!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman
Way-Out, Winged Wackiness: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A female nurse (or doctor) in medical scrubs and a mask is holding a newly born, winged Cupid. In the background the mother of the baby is lying in bed, sweating profusely.
NURSE/DOCTOR: You gave birth to…Cupid?!
MOTHER: You think that’s amazing? imagine passing Those $#@&! wings!
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Color: Allen Freeman
Way-Out, Winged Wackiness: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Pencils (and possibly inks) by Gill Fox in a story from Torchy #4, May 1950. Quality Comics.Curious about the original vintage comic book? Click the link to read the entire issue for free.
Transcript:
TORCHY: New Year’s Resolution #1: No more sex with strangers. #2: Always introduce myself first. #3: Never use my real name.
1950 Pencils: Gill Fox Dialogue & Art Renovation: John Lustig
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↓ TranscriptTORCHY: New Year’s Resolution #1: No more sex with strangers. #2: Always introduce myself first. #3: Never use my real name.
1950 Pencils: Gill Fox Dialogue & Art Renovation: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy (and Healthy) Holidays!
Original Vintage Art & Text
Vince Coletta inks from the story “This Gamble Called Love” in BRIDES IN LOVE #9, 1958. Click the link to read the entire issue for free
Transcript:
SCENE: Santa Claus and a woman are talking in the foreground. In the background, we can see the silhouette of a reindeer flying through the sky.
SANTA: You’re asking for a Christmas miracle?
WOMAN: Yes! A big one! I want everyone to be happy and healthy in 2022!
Santa-fication and Character Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira Writer: John Lustig
Merry Christmas!
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Santa Claus and a woman are talking in the foreground. In the background, we can see the silhouette of a reindeer flying through the sky.
SANTA: You’re asking for a Christmas miracle?
WOMAN: Yes! A big one! I want everyone to be happy and healthy in 2022!
Santa-fication and Character Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira Writer: John Lustig
Merry Christmas!
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