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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FK05.3.5.1
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
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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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FM1.3.3.2
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.
by John | Nov 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
My thanks to my pal Robert W. Zailo for the clean up art assist on this and some other upcoming Last Kiss art.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Office Party” in FIRST KISS #16, 1960.
Transcript:
SCENE: Woman opens office door and is surprised to find a man and a woman kissing.
WOMAN #1: My husband!
WOMAN #2: My sister!
MAN: My first threesome?
1960 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
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Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Office Party” in FIRST KISS #16, 1960.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Woman opens office door and is surprised to find a man and a woman kissing.
WOMAN #1: My husband!
WOMAN #2: My sister!
MAN: My first threesome?
1960 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman
16.5.4.5
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "Office Party" in FIRST KISS #16, 1960.