Hot Dog Surprise

Hot Dog Surprise

I’ve done this joke before, but I wasn’t really happy with it. Back then I used a cropped version of the first panel of art below. But I thought the art was too cluttered, not terribly attractive and that it distracted from the joke.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Dream Along with Me" in FIRST KISS #32, 1963.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Dream Along with Me” in FIRST KISS #32, 1963.

So, this time, I put together two panels of art—adding in the art below. It is, I think, a great reaction shot and really helps sell the gag!

Art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.

Art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.

Transcript:

SCENE: Two young guys. One is about to eat a hot dog and has it in his mouth. The other guy reacts startled.

GUY WITH HOT DOG: Phallic symbol? What’s that?

Vintage Art: Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia & Vince Colletta Studio

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SCENE: Two young guys. One is about to eat a hot dog and has it in his mouth. The other guy reacts startled.

GUY WITH HOT DOG: Phallic symbol? What’s that?

Vintage Art: Dick Giordano, Vince Alascia & Vince Colletta Studio

FM1.1.3.6Plus32.1.3.4TwoFigure

No Sex Please, I’m Straight

No Sex Please, I’m Straight

Artist unknown. From the story "You Can Never Tell" from FIRST KISS #10, 1959.

Artist unknown. From the story “You Can Never Tell” from FIRST KISS #10, 1959.

 
Transcript:

MAN TALKING TO WOMAN: I don’t mind gay marriage…as long as you don’t have gay sex!

1959 Artist Unknown Color: Allen Freeman

10.1.4.4.

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MAN TALKING TO WOMAN: I don’t mind gay marriage...as long as you don’t have gay sex!

1959 Artist Unknown Color: Allen Freeman

10.1.4.4.

No Gay Sex?

No Gay Sex?

Art by Nick Cardy for the story "Good-Time Girl" in MY REAL LOVE #5, 1952.

Art by Nick Cardy for the story “Good-Time Girl” in MY REAL LOVE #5, 1952.

 
Transcript:

SCENE: Young woman talking to a man.

WOMAN: Senator, you’re against gay sex?

SENATOR: For everyone else? Sure!

1952 Art: Nick Cardy Re-Creation: Allen Freeman

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SCENE: Young woman talking to a man.

WOMAN: Senator, you’re against gay sex?

SENATOR: For everyone else? Sure!

1952 Art: Nick Cardy Re-Creation: Allen Freeman

MyRL5.19.3

Kissing Women

Kissing Women

Art by Vince Colletta from the story "Involuntary Bride" in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.

Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Involuntary Bride” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.

 
Transcript:

SCENE: Man kissing woman.

MAN: Wow! The guys were right! Kissing a woman is different!
Art: Vince Colletta Restoration & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
©2015 Last Kiss Inc
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SCENE: Man kissing woman.

MAN: Wow! The guys were right! Kissing a woman is different!
Art: Vince Colletta Restoration & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
©2015 Last Kiss Inc
DJP.lk210


Be Happy

Be Happy

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Playin' It Cool" in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Playin’ It Cool” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.

 
Transcript:

WOMAN: Gay isn’t a choice…But happy is!

Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
©2014 Last Kiss Inc
12.1.5.4

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WOMAN: Gay isn’t a choice...But happy is!

Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
©2014 Last Kiss Inc
12.1.5.4

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