by John | Dec 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
I can’t remember which one of us wrote the gag, but the elfish revamp (piercings and more!) of the original romance art was all done by my pal Mike Pascale. Thanks, Mike.
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “His Future Bride” in BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958.
Transcript:
SEXY FEMALE CHRISTMAS ELF WITH PIERCINGS: At last! Santa’s transferring me to the ADULT toy department!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereirara
Elfin Makeover and Piercing Pioneer: Mike Pascale
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “His Future Bride” in BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958.
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↓ TranscriptSEXY FEMALE CHRISTMAS ELF WITH PIERCINGS: At last! Santa’s transferring me to the ADULT toy department!
1958 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereirara
Elfin Makeover and Piercing Pioneer: Mike Pascale
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "His Future Bride" in BRIDES IN LOVE #10, 1958.
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by John | Dec 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcript:
MAN (to woman): I know you don’t believe in cheap sex! But… what about reasonably priced sex?
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story “My Confidence Man” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
↓ TranscriptMAN (to woman): I know you don’t believe in cheap sex! But... what about reasonably priced sex?
1955 Art: John Tartaglione Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by John Tartaglione from the story "My Confidence Man" in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
by John | Dec 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Below is a scan—of a black & white photostat—of the original art.
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “The Hearty Welcomers” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Transcript:
Male college students in dark, peering forward.
MALE COLLEGE STUDENT: Darn! Cancel the panty raid! None of ‘em wear underwear!
1955: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
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Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “The Hearty Welcomers” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
↓ TranscriptMale college students in dark, peering forward.
MALE COLLEGE STUDENT: Darn! Cancel the panty raid! None of ‘em wear underwear!
1955: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Allen Freeman
FM1.2.4.3
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story "The Hearty Welcomers" from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
by John | Nov 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
I often try to come up with gags featuring people behaving in totally ridiculous ways. In theory, my characters are doing and saying things too absurd for real life.
Sigh. It’s getting harder every day.
Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
Transcript:
GUY WITH CIGAR: Sexual harassment? Total fake! I send women photos all the time! And I never receive nude pixs back from them!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story “Ordeal by Fire” from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
↓ TranscriptGUY WITH CIGAR: Sexual harassment? Total fake! I send women photos all the time! And I never receive nude pixs back from them!
1955 Art: Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Dick Giordano & Vince Alascia from the story "Ordeal by Fire" from FRANK MERRIWELL AT YALE #1, 1955.
by John | Nov 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “He’s Not Good Enough” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
Transcript:
MAN (to woman): I can’t sleep with both of you? Are you sure? It doesn’t have to be at the same time!
1958 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story “He’s Not Good Enough” in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
↓ TranscriptMAN (to woman): I can’t sleep with both of you? Are you sure? It doesn’t have to be at the same time!
1958 Art: Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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Art by Charles Nicholas & Sal Trapani from the story "He’s Not Good Enough" in FIRST KISS #5, 1958.
