by John | Mar 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy Easter! And many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for the Bunny art!
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “To Stella with Love” in FIRST KISS #3, 1958.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman talking to a tall guy in an Easter Bunny outfit.
WOMAN: My husband’s coming! Quick! Pretend you’re the plumber!
Magical Mystery Bunny Art: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman talking to a tall guy in an Easter Bunny outfit.
WOMAN: My husband’s coming! Quick! Pretend you’re the plumber!
Magical Mystery Bunny Art: Mike Pascale
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by John | Mar 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
CONFESSION:
I can’t take credit for today’s St. Patrick’s Day comic.
The gag as well as the amazing modifications to the 1959 art (see original version below) sprang from the nimble mind and fingers of my pal Mike Pascale. I just had the good sense to say, “That’s brilliant! Go for it, Mike!”
Thanks, Mike!
However, I will happily take credit for one thing.
This St. Pat’s Day is my 32nd wedding anniversary. Okay, I also have to give a wee bit of credit to Shelagh for taking the matrimonial plunge with me and putting up with me all these years. (Frankly, even I didn’t feel like putting up with me sometimes during those 32 years.) So…
Thanks, Shelagh!
Artist unknown (but I suspect it’s Vince Colletta.) From the story “You Can Never Tell” in FIRST KISS #10, 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Leprechaun is marrying a woman and they are kissing. In the background, several people look on—including one woman who is disgusted.
DISGUSTED WOMAN: Pot o’gold digger!!
1959 Artist Unknown
Modern Mischief & Magical Modifications: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Leprechaun is marrying a woman and they are kissing. In the background, several people look on---including one woman who is disgusted.
DISGUSTED WOMAN: Pot o’gold digger!!
1959 Artist Unknown
Modern Mischief & Magical Modifications: Mike Pascale
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by John | Feb 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s Day! And a big, heartfelt thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for today’s lustful, love comic.
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Dream Along with Me” in FIRST KISS #32, 1963. Click image to enlarge.
Transcript:
WOMAN: Ohh! I love a man with a big heart on!
1963 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Sweet Valentine Lovin’ & Special Effects: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptWOMAN: Ohh! I love a man with a big heart on!
1963 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Sweet Valentine Lovin’ & Special Effects: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for collaborating on this holiday treat. Merry—or even Marry—Christmas, everyone!
Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Involuntary Bride” in FIRST KISS #40, 1965.
Transcript:
SCENE: A groom (in a Santa hat) and a bride kiss. In the background is a Christmas tree.
BOTH THINKING: Marry Christmas
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Preliminary Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Christmas Pizzaz & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: A groom (in a Santa hat) and a bride kiss. In the background is a Christmas tree.
BOTH THINKING: Marry Christmas
1965 Art: Vince Colletta Preliminary Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Christmas Pizzaz & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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by John | Dec 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s the first of this year’s two Christmas collaborations with my pal Mike Pascale. And for Christmas day? Mike and I have cooked up something sweeter than a Christmas sugar plum!
Art by Luis Dominguez from the story “Reckless Romance” in FIRST KISS #30, 1963.
Transcript:
SCENE: Male Christmas elf talking to a female Christmas elf.
MALE ELF: Sex? for Christmas? Gee, that’s what I got you too!
1963 Art: Luis Dominguez Facial Color: Allen Freeman
Elf Haute Coutre & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Male Christmas elf talking to a female Christmas elf.
MALE ELF: Sex? for Christmas? Gee, that’s what I got you too!
1963 Art: Luis Dominguez Facial Color: Allen Freeman
Elf Haute Coutre & Holiday Spirit: Mike Pascale
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