by John | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Art from “The Love That Failed” in FIRST KISS #25, 1962.
Transcript:
Woman crying as a man tries to kiss her.
WOMAN: It’s not fair!
Why didn’t someone tell us…sex
isn’t an Olympic sport?
1962 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptWoman crying as a man tries to kiss her.
WOMAN: It’s not fair!
Why didn’t someone tell us...sex
isn’t an Olympic sport?
1962 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk382
by John | Dec 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Instead of showing the original, vintage panel art, I’m posting the opening, splash panel from that same story. Frankly there’s a lot more going on it and I thought it’d be more fun! —John
Artist unknown. From the Glory Forbes story in Ranger Comics #39, Feb. 1948. Fiction House.
Transcript:
SCENE: Young woman skiing rapidly and out of control down a mountain.
CAPTION: Dear Santa:
Thank you for the skis!
I didn’t see any instructions. But I’m sure I’ll figure it out!
WOMAN: Where the %$#@ are the brakes?!!
1948 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
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↓ TranscriptSCENE: Young woman skiing rapidly and out of control down a mountain.
CAPTION: Dear Santa:
Thank you for the skis!
I didn’t see any instructions. But I’m sure I’ll figure it out!
WOMAN: Where the %$#@ are the brakes?!!
1948 Artist Unknown Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk583
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 | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story “One Too Many Heartbreaks” in FIRST KISS #39, 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE: bowling alley
MAN #1 (to Man #2): I’m rolling gutter balls, but I’ll bet I can still score!
WOMAN WITH BOWLING BALL: I’ll take that bet!
1964 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Art Codes: DJP.lk408 FK39.1.1.2
↓ TranscriptSCENE: bowling alley
MAN #1 (to Man #2): I’m rolling gutter balls, but I’ll bet I can still score!
WOMAN WITH BOWLING BALL: I’ll take that bet!
1964 Art: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
DJP.lk408 FK39.1.1.2
Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia from the story "One Too Many Heartbreaks" in FIRST KISS #39, 1964.
