by John | Feb 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s Day from the amazing Mike Pascale (and the lovely, but talented me.)
Once again Mike has taken old romance art from my archive—(see original below)—and turned it into something cool. And, let’s face, kinda creepy.
In fact, this may be the creepiest Last Kiss Valentine character comic since my dirty, old mail carrier. Hmm. Okay, he’s even creepier.
Way to go Mike!
Art from First Kiss #32 (1963.) Artist unknown.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A penthouse exterior looking out over a city. A man is dressed up as Cupid---wearing a diaper and carrying a bow and arrow. A woman in a cocktail dress looks on alarmed.
MAN: But it’s Valentine’s Day!
WOMAN: You know I don’t date men in diapers…anymore!
Original artist unknown.
Color: Allen Freeman Cupidization: Mike Pascale
©2013 Last Kiss Inc
by John | Dec 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Panel as it first appeared in First Kiss #21 (1961.)
Anyone can get on Santa’s Naughty or Nice List. Santa’s Party List, however, is exclusive.
Kim Kardashian, Nancy Grace, the Octomom, most politicians and all of your in-laws are just a few of the billions of people who DON’T make Santa’s Party List.
As a Last Kiss fan, however, you automatically qualify for Santa’s guest list. (Plus a $2-discount at North Pole Valet Parking.)
Just remember to bring your own bottle (Santa prefers rum.) And watch out for the elves.
They’ve been working for 364 straight days. So they’re horny and most of ’em are about as tall as your crotch.
Think about it. Or, better yet—try not to.
Happy holidays from me and magical Mike Pascale!
Art as previously colored by Allen Freeman for another Last Kiss project.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman talking to Santa.
WOMAN: So…which list am I on?
SANTA: My party list!
1961 inks: Dick Giordano 2012 Holiday Magic: Mike Pascale
©2012 Last Kiss Inc
by John | Dec 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here’s the latest installment of holiday hilarity from the brilliant Mike Pascale!
Every Christmas (and quite a few other holidays), Mike comes up with new takes on my old romance art.
Before he revamps the art, Mike usually pitches gags to me. Sometimes I fine tune the dialog a bit, but the gags are Mike’s. And I love ’em!
Original art from First Kiss #30 (1963.)
Allen Freeman's coloring (for a different Last Kiss gag) served as the foundation for Mike's Christmas art.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Female and male elves are talking.
FEMALE ELF: According to the Mayans, The world ends today! So...
MALE ELF: Finally! We get Christmas Eve off!
Original art: Luis Dominguez Elfication: Mike Pascale
©2012 Last Kiss Inc
by John | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Original art from First Kiss #12 (1960.)
My favorite holiday tradition?
It could tell you that it’s when my wife wears a Santa hat (other clothing optional) and belly dances to the tune of “Santa Baby” under the mistletoe in my office.
But I’d be lying because…hey, that hasn’t happened—yet. (Shelagh, there’s still time.)
But it you want something that’s actually based in reality…
Then one of my favorite holiday traditions is when Mike Pascale takes my old romance art and transforms it into zanny Christmas-themed gags. Today’s comic is the first of three 2012 Christmas comics from Mike.
Next up? A Christmas gag that’s been 5,125 years in the making!
The art as originally colored by Allen Freeman for a different Last Kiss gag.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Guy in an elf hat and a woman in a Santa hat are kissing.
MAN (thinking): Mistletoe?
WOMAN: (thinking): Drunk!
Original Inks: Dick Giordano Holiday Treats: Mike Pascale
©2012 Last Kiss Inc
by John | Nov 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
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Another great gag from guest genius Mike Pascale.
Original art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani from First Kiss #1 (1957.)
↓ TranscriptPilgrim man talking to an Indian/Native American woman.
PILGRIM MAN: It’s over! I want my ring back!
INDIAN WOMAN: Pilgrim giver!
Gag & Pilgrim-ification by Mike Pascale
Thanksgiving
©2012 Last Kiss Inc
