Be Happy

Be Happy

If you like today’s Last Kiss comic and you live in southern California then you’re in luck. I turned it—and a bunch of other Last Kiss images—into fridge magnets and tote bags. Prism Comics is selling them at it’s booth at Q Con—a new LGBTQ comic con in LA on Saturday, June 18. Free admission.

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Playin’ It Cool” in FIRST KISS #12, 1960. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.

 

 

 

Transcript:

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

1960 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Happy Humor: John Lustig

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

1960 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Happy Humor: John Lustig

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Smooching Surprise

Smooching Surprise

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Involuntary Bride” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: A man is about to kiss a woman on her neck or ear. The woman looks out at us.

MAN: Wow! The guys were right! Kissing a woman is different!

1965 Art: Vince Colletta Different Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Same Ol’ Humor: John Lustig

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SCENE: A man is about to kiss a woman on her neck or ear. The woman looks out at us.

MAN: Wow! The guys were right! Kissing a woman is different!

1965 Art: Vince Colletta Different Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Same Ol’ Humor: John Lustig

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Other Men…or Other Women?

Other Men…or Other Women?

Yes, taken out of context, the original 1960s romance art and dialog (below) may seem really suggestive. But that’s just because you have a dirty mind.

Shame on you!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Suggestive? You bet?
Art by “Chasal” (Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani) from “My Silent Love” in First Kiss #21, July 1961. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.

 

 

 

Transcript:

WOMAN (talking to a man): I like you! You’re not like other men! You’re more like other women!

1961 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Character Color: Allen Freeman
Not Like Other Writers: John Lustig
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WOMAN (talking to a man): I like you! You’re not like other men! You’re more like other women!

1961 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Character Color: Allen Freeman
Not Like Other Writers: John Lustig
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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

A new tale of love & lust from Tony Isabella & Allen Freeman!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta from the story “The Girl Next Door” in First Kiss #3, May 1958. Charlton Comics. Curious about the original vintage comic book? Click the link to read the entire issue for free.

 

 

 

 

 

Transcript:

Scene: Two women in silhouette talking outside in the dark.

WOMAN 1: Is that you, Danny?

WOMAN 2: No, it’s me, Sandy!

WOMAN 1: Have you seen my boyfriend Danny?

WOMAN 2: Have you seen my Jimmy?

WOMAN 1: It’s so dark! They probably got lost.

WOMAN 2: Because they wouldn’t ask for directions.

WOMAN 1: *giggle* Wanna make out?

WOMAN 2: Heck, yeah!

1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Writer: Tony Isabella

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Scene: Two women in silhouette talking outside in the dark.

WOMAN 1: Is that you, Danny?

WOMAN 2: No, it’s me, Sandy!

WOMAN 1: Have you seen my boyfriend Danny?

WOMAN 2: Have you seen my Jimmy?

WOMAN 1: It’s so dark! They probably got lost.

WOMAN 2: Because they wouldn’t ask for directions.

WOMAN 1: *giggle* Wanna make out?

WOMAN 2: Heck, yeah!

1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Writer: Tony Isabella

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Releasing Her Inner Desires

Releasing Her Inner Desires

A new tale of torrid lust from Tony Isabella & Diego Jourdan Pereira!

Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Make Believe” in FIRST KISS #7, 1959. Curious about the original vintage comic? Click the link to read it for free.

 

Transcript:

SCENE: A woman in the foreground has her eyes closed as if she’s concentrating on something as a woman in the background smiles at her.

FOREGROUND WOMAN thinks: With Nancy
in this trance, I can release her inner desires…and
have my way with her!

NANCY (the woman in the background) thinks: How long must I pretend to be in this trance…before Lucy finally has her way with me?

1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella

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SCENE: A woman in the foreground has her eyes closed as if she's concentrating on something as a woman in the background smiles at her.

FOREGROUND WOMAN thinks: With Nancy
in this trance, I can release her inner desires...and
have my way with her!

NANCY (the woman in the background) thinks: How long must I pretend to be in this trance...before Lucy finally has her way with me?

1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Writer: Tony Isabella

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