by John | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

Pencils by Charles Nicholas from the story “The Necklace” in First Kiss #12, Jan. 1960.
SCENE: Man talking to woman.
MAN: Don’t worry! Except for the sex, I’m totally over her!
1960 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Background Photo: Fatih
Foreground Color: Allen Freeman
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man talking to woman.
MAN: Honest! Except for the sex, I'm totally over her!
1960 Pencils: Charles Nicholas Background Photo: Fatih
Foreground Color: Allen Freeman
FK12.2.1.2
by John | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Inks by Dick Giordano from the story Heartbreaker in FIRST KISS #12, 1960.
Transcript:
SCENE: Young woman crying as her mother comforts her.
YOUNG WOMAN: Oh, Mom! He’s spending all his money on hookers!
MOTHER: That bum! I’ve been sleeping with him for free!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color on Characters: Allen Freeman
12.3.5.5
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman crying as her mother comforts her.
YOUNG WOMAN: Oh, Mom! He's spending all his money on hookers!
MOTHER: That bum! I've been sleeping with him for free!
1960 Inks: Dick Giordano Color on Characters: Allen Freeman
12.3.5.5
by John | Mar 17, 2020 | Uncategorized

Inks (and possibly pencils) by Dick Giordano from the cover of Love Diary #33, June 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE: A bowling alley. A woman in the foreground is holding a bowling ball and smiling at a man who is holding her, showing her how to bowl. In the background, another woman looks on in a huff and with her hands on her hips.
WOMAN IN BACKGROUND (thinking): Look at her! Pretending she doesn’t know how to handle balls!
1964 Inks & Possibly Pencils: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Love Diary #33 Cover
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A bowling alley. A woman in the foreground is holding a bowling ball and smiling at a man who is holding her, showing her how to bowl. In the background, another woman looks on in a huff and with her hands on her hips.
WOMAN IN BACKGROUND (thinking): Look at her! Pretending she doesn’t know how to handle balls!
1964 Inks & Possibly Pencils: Dick Giordano Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk562
Love Diary #33 Cover
by John | Feb 23, 2020 | Uncategorized

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcript:
MAN (to woman): I’m decluttering my love life! From now on I only date women who bring me joy…and put out! No pressure, though!
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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FK05.3.5.1
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
↓ TranscriptMAN (to woman): I’m decluttering my love life! From now on I only date women who bring me joy...and put out! No pressure, though!
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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FK05.3.5.1
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
by John | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized

Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” from First Kiss #5, 1958.
Transcript:
WOMAN (talking to a man): My career goal? Trophy wife! But I’ll settle for trophy secretary…for now!
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” from First Kiss #5, 1958.
↓ TranscriptWOMAN (talking to a man): My career goal? Trophy wife! But I’ll settle for trophy secretary…for now!
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story “The Sea Green Eyes!” from First Kiss #5, 1958.