by John | Jan 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Original, Vintage Published Art
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Perplexed” in First Kiss #38, 1964.
Transcript:
Scene: Woman in bed looking out at readers.
WOMAN: You can rest later! Get back in bed!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio
Color by Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptScene: Woman in bed looking out at readers.
WOMAN: You can rest later! Get back in bed!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio
Color by Allen Freeman
38.3.2.1
by John | Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Another huge harvest of hilarity from the talented Tony Isabella!
Vintage, Published Art:
Art by Ken Rice originally appeared in Ten-Story Love #204, 1955.
Transcription:
WOMAN: I couldn’t stop staring. it was the smallest I’d ever seen. He said not to worry, that he was a grower.
VOICE FROM OFF PANEL: And…?
WOMAN: Let’s just say it was a *SWOON* bumper crop!
1955 Art: Tim Rice Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
↓ TranscriptWOMAN: I couldn’t stop staring. it was the smallest I’d ever seen. He said not to worry, that he was a grower.
VOICE FROM OFF PANEL: And...?
WOMAN: Let’s just say it was a *SWOON* bumper crop!
1955 Art: Tim Rice Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Guest Writer: Tony Isabella
by John | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Art possibly by Al Avison from True Brides’ Experiences #11, April 1955, Harvey Comics.
I actually used this gag before—back in 2012. But this time I used the dialogue with different art. (See below.) I think it works better this time.
I’d love to pretend that the success of Last Kiss comics is solely dependent on the writing. But having better art really improves most gags!
Transcript:
SCENE: Man and woman on a beach smiling at each other.
WOMAN: No, I don’t believe in sex without love either! So, uh…I guess we must be in love!
1955 Art: Al Avison? Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man and woman on a beach smiling at each other.
WOMAN: No, I don’t believe in sex without love either! So, uh…I guess we must be in love!
1955 Art: Al Avison? Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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by John | Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Original Vintage, Published Art
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “A Moment to Remember” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman in foreground looks on at a woman and man in the background. The woman in the background is holding onto one of the man’s arms.
MAN: Secret affair? Hardly! I’ve been bragging about it all night!
1962 Art by Vince Colletta Studio Color by Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman in foreground looks on at a woman and man in the background. The woman in the background is holding onto one of the man's arms.
MAN: Secret affair? Hardly! I’ve been bragging about it all night!
1962 Art by Vince Colletta Studio Color by Allen Freeman
FK21.1.2.1
by John | Dec 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “Kiss Me Tonight” in First Kiss #7, Feb. 1959.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman thinking in front of a Christmas tree with presents under the tree.
WOMAN: If I was a gift, I’d be expensive! Beautifully wrapped…and laid under the tree!
Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman thinking in front of a Christmas tree with presents under the tree.
WOMAN: If I was a gift, I’d be expensive! Beautifully wrapped…and laid under the tree!
Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
7.3.2.5
