by John | Mar 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a few days early, but Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
If you enjoy today’s Last Kiss then all credit goes to my pal Mike Pascale. (And, if you don’t like it, then what the %$#@ is wrong with you?!!)
Check out the amazing job he did transforming the original art! (See both panels below.)
Art by Jack Keller from the story “World Champion” in Teenage Hotrodders #7, May 1964.
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Does He Love Me?” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.
Transcript:
SCENE: Startled woman looks on in the background of a gay leprechaun bar as four leprechauns smile and drink.
WOMAN: A leprechaun gay bar?
LEPRECHAUN: What did you expect to find at the end of a rainbow?
Underlying 1960s Art: Jack Keller male characters.
Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia female character.
Leprechaun Humor, Makeover & Green Beer: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Startled woman looks on in the background of a gay leprechaun bar as four leprechauns smile and drink.
WOMAN: A leprechaun gay bar?
LEPRECHAUN: What did you expect to find at the end of a rainbow?
Underlying 1960s Art: Jack Keller male characters.
Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia female character.
Leprechaun Humor, Makeover & Green Beer: Mike Pascale
DJP.lk426_StPats2020gaybar_400ppi-Pointy Ears_MP 22.1.6.1
by John | Dec 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
More fun from guest writer Tony Isabella.
Art by Art Capello from the cover of Just Married #114, 1976.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman in foreground looks with concern as a man and a woman in the background cuddle.
WOMAN IN FOREGROUND (thinks): Amber has another new beau. If only she could be mine! I hope this one…is as “accident-prone” as the last!
1976 Art: Art Capello Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman in foreground looks with concern as a man and a woman in the background cuddle.
WOMAN IN FOREGROUND (thinks): Amber has another new beau. If only she could be mine! I hope this one...is as "accident-prone" as the last!
1976 Art: Art Capello Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
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by John | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I turned this image into a fridge magnet for sale at the Prism Comics booth at the San Diego Comic-Con last week.
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But I couldn’t decide what color the background should be. So, before the show, I posted four variations on Facebook and asked friends for their opinions.
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This one above was the favorite, but a strong second was this one with the rust brown background. (See below.)
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And the magnet? It sold well. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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And here’s the original art from 1955:
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Transcript:
SCENE: Guy in background is lying on the lower level of a bunk bed. Guy in foreground is taking off his shirt.
GUY IN FOREGROUND: If this is a mistake…let’s make sure it’s a big one!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Dan McConnell & John Lustig
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Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Guy in background is lying on the lower level of a bunk bed. Guy in foreground is taking off his shirt.
GUY IN FOREGROUND: If this is a mistake...let’s make sure it’s a big one!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Dan McConnell & John Lustig
FM1.3.7.7
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story "Ordeal by Fire" from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
by John | Jul 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Matt Baker from Canteen Kate #2, Aug. 1952.
by John | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Change of Heart” in First Kiss #37, May 1964.
Transcript:
WOMAN: Stop asking me out! I’m gay!
MAN: Still? OK, I’ll check back later!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Change of Heart” in First Kiss #37, May 1964.
↓ TranscriptWOMAN: Stop asking me out! I’m gay!
MAN: Still? OK, I’ll check back later!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
37.2.5.2
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Change of Heart" in First Kiss #37, May 1964.
