by John | Jun 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
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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↓ TranscriptWOMAN: Gay isn’t a choice...but happy is!
1960 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Happy Humor: John Lustig
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by John | Jun 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
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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↓ TranscriptSCENE: 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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by John | Apr 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
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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↓ TranscriptWOMAN (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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by John | Jan 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
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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↓ TranscriptScene: 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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by John | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
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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↓ TranscriptSCENE: 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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