by John | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Make Believe” in First Kiss #7, 1959. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
↓ TranscriptWOMAN: Make-up sex? Sure! I’ll get the lip gloss!
1959 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Door-to-Door Cosmetics: John Lustig
7.1.3.6
by John | Dec 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “A Moment to Remember” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
↓ TranscriptWOMAN: I’m sure being horny won’t kill you!
MAN: Why take a chance?
1961 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Risky Business: John Lustig
21.1.3.3
by John | Dec 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
I need a bit of time to re-charge my creative batteries and get caught up on life. So for the next two weeks I’m re-running some “classic” Last Kisses! I hope you enjoy them!
–John
Original Vintage Art & Text

Pencils (and possibly inks) by Charles Nicholas from the story “Nursing–A Career” in Nurse Betsy Crane #13, Oct. 1961. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
↓ TranscriptFEMALE NURSE: Good news! The hospital bought a new sponge! Time for a bath!
1961 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Restoration & Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Sponge Bob’s Second Cousin: John Lustig
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by John | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story Heartbreaker in First Kiss #12, 1960. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Image of a pair of woman’s high-heeled, red shoes.
CAPTION: Foxy LeTrotsky was kicked off Dancing with the Stars for using the rhythm method–without any music! But she never lost her passion for fancy footwork!
SCENE: In the foreground, a man is having a drink at a party. Behind him, a woman and a man are dancing.
WOMAN: Let’s sit this one out! I just spotted someone…uh, something I’ve got to do!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano
New Color: Allen Freeman
Melody: John Lustig
12.3.3.1
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Image of a pair of woman's high-heeled, red shoes.
CAPTION: Foxy LeTrotsky was kicked off Dancing with the Stars for using the rhythm method--without any music! But she never lost her passion for fancy footwork!
SCENE: In the foreground, a man is having a drink at a party. Behind him, a woman and a man are dancing.
WOMAN: Let’s sit this one out! I just spotted someone...uh, something I've got to do!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano
New Color: Allen Freeman
Melody: John Lustig
12.3.3.1
by John | Nov 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “Honeymoon Continued” in First Kiss #24, Jan. 1962. Curious to see more? Click the link to read the entire vintage comic book.
Transcript:
SCENE: Middle-aged woman is talking to a younger woman. The younger woman is drinking from a teacup.
MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN: Y-You’re sleeping with my son?
YOUNGER WOMAN: I’m not sure! Can you describe him?
1962 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Color: Allen Freeman
24.3.2.3
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Middle-aged woman is talking to a younger woman. The younger woman is drinking from a teacup.
MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN: Y-You’re sleeping with my son?
YOUNGER WOMAN: I’m not sure! Can you describe him?
1962 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Color: Allen Freeman
24.3.2.3