by John | May 24, 2018 | Uncategorized

Art by Vince Colletta from the story “Lucky Liz” in FIRST KISS #9, 1959.
Transcript:
WOMAN AT AIRPORT (carrying luggage): I don’t sleep with strangers! But I’m sure we’ll be old friends…by the end of the flight!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio Color by Allen Freeman
Art Code: 9.4.3.1
↓ TranscriptWOMAN AT AIRPORT (carrying luggage): I don’t sleep with strangers! But I’m sure we’ll be old friends…by the end of the flight!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio Color by Allen Freeman
9.4.3.1
by John | May 15, 2018 | Uncategorized

Pencils and possibly inks by Jack Kirby from the cover of HI-SCHOOL ROMANCE #55, 1956.
Transcript:
COED (to male and female students): Unlike her, my bra isn’t training! it’s straining!
1956 Pencils: Jack Kirby Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Code: DJP.lk433
↓ TranscriptCOED (to male and female students): Unlike her, my bra isn’t training! it’s straining!
1956 Pencils: Jack Kirby Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk433
Pencils and possibly inks by Jack Kirby from the cover of HI-SCHOOL ROMANCE #55, 1956.
by John | May 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

Pencils by Dick Giordano (with inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta) from the story “Letter from Long Ago” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.
↓ TranscriptMAN (to crying woman he's holding): Cheer up! Once we’re married...maybe sex won’t be disgusting anymore!
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Vince Colletta Color for Characters: Allen Freeman
6.1.2.2
Pencils by Dick Giordano (with inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta) from the story "Letter from Long Ago" in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.
by John | Apr 26, 2018 | Uncategorized

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “A Moment to Remember” in FIRST KISS #21, 1962.
Transcript:
WOMAN TALKING ON THE PHONE: My first obscene call? Well, that depends…making or receiving?
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
Art Code: 21.1.4.6
↓ TranscriptWOMAN TALKING ON THE PHONE: My first obscene call? Well, that depends...making or receiving?
Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
21.1.4.6
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “A Moment to Remember” in FIRST KISS #21, 1962.
by John | Apr 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many thanks (but none of my tax dollars) to Mike Pascale for the gag and the terrific Uncle Sam art.

Pencils by Dick Giordano (with inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta) from the story “Letter from Long Ago” in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.
Transcript:
UNCLE SAM: What do you think about my new tax package?
WOMAN: I want less tax and more “package!”
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Vince Colletta
Patriotic Imagery & Wicked Wit: Mike Pascale
6.1.7.4_TaxDay_MP.tif
↓ TranscriptUNCLE SAM: What do you think about my new tax package?
WOMAN: I want less tax and more “package!”
1958 Pencils: Dick Giordano Inks: Giordano or Vince Colletta
Patriotic Imagery & Wicked Wit: Mike Pascale
6.1.7.4_TaxDay_MP.tif
Pencils by Dick Giordano (with inks by either Giordano or Vince Colletta) from the story "Letter from Long Ago" in FIRST KISS #6, 1958.