by John | Nov 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
(Left to right) Jack Enyart , John Lustig, Shelagh Lustig, Kay Enyart during a meal in L.A. last year.
I recently learned that my pal and sometimes co-conspirator in silliness Jack Enyart died. He passed away from pancreatic cancer on Oct. 13.
A writer, artist and occasional actor-performer, Jack had a long career in comics (Disney, Warner-DC, Marvel); cartooning (Penthouse, Playgirl among others) and animation (DuckTales, Fraggle Rock and many others.)
I’d known Jack for a dozen or more years and for the last several I’d gotten to know him better because we had been working—on and off—on a pet project that we were hoping to turn into an animated series, It’s Always Bucky. As an offshoot of that project, red-headed Bucky had numerous appearances in Last Kiss comics.
Jack and I came close to getting an animated deal a couple of times, but after awhile the project became secondary to me. What was more important was the pleasure of working with Jack and getting to know him better.
Jack was—for lack of a better term—a character. Charming, quick-witted, always upbeat and very funny. I will miss him and his stories!
If you’re interested in knowing more, there’s a nice remembrance of Jack on Mark Evanier’s site. Plus here a link to a great video interview with Jack.
Transcript:
SCENE: Bucky smiles. In the background we see his dog—and a lot of broccoli.
BUCKY: I’m thankful for the people who love me…Mom, dad and my dog! I know my dog loves me…’cause he always eats my broccoli!
1942 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
In Loving Memory of Jack Enyart,
Bucky’s Alter Ego & Co-creator
DJP.lk74A
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Bucky smiles. In the background we see his dog---and a lot of broccoli.
BUCKY: I’m thankful for the people who love me...Mom, dad and my dog! I know my dog loves me...’cause he always eats my broccoli!
1942 Art: Lou Fine Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
In Loving Memory of Jack Enyart,
Bucky’s Alter Ego & Co-creator
DJP.lk74A
by John | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving! As often happens on the holidays, today’s Last Kiss humor is a collaborative gag cooked up by me and my pal Mike Pascale. Unless, of course, you don’t like it. Then it’s all Mike’s fault!
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “I Chose Heartbreak” in FIRST KISS #37, 1964.
Transcript:
SCENE: Bald-headed man looks through the kitchen doorway as a younger woman washes dishes and an older woman carries dishes.
MAN: Want me to stuff your bird?
OLDER WOMAN: Sure! And afterwards you can stuff the turkey!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Overstuffed, Gluten-Free Humor: John Lustig & Mike Pascale
Art Code: DJP.lk509
Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “I Chose Heartbreak” in FIRST KISS #37, 1964
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Bald-headed man looks through the kitchen doorway as a younger woman washes dishes and an older woman carries dishes.
MAN: Want me to stuff your bird?
OLDER WOMAN: Sure! And afterwards you can stuff the turkey!
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Overstuffed, Gluten-Free Humor: John Lustig & Mike Pascale
Art Code: DJP.lk509
37.1.4.6
by John | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving from me and Pilgrim punster Mike (“I’ want the drumstick!”) Pascale.
Artist Unknown. From the story “The Love that Failed” in FIRST KISS #25, 1962
Transcript:
SCENE: Pilgrim man and woman talking. He’s wearing a tall hat with a buckle on the front. She’s buried her head in her hand in disbelief.
PILGRIM MAN: You know what I’m thankful for? This hat will never go out of style!
1962 Artist Unknown Facial Coloring: Allen Freeman
Master of Buckles & Bonnets: Mike Pascale
Art Code: 25.1.4.1
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Pilgrim man and woman talking. He's wearing a tall hat with a buckle on the front. She's buried her head in her hand in disbelief.
PILGRIM MAN: You know what I’m thankful for? This hat will never go out of style!
1962 Artist Unknown Facial Coloring: Allen Freeman
Master of Buckles & Bonnets: Mike Pascale
Art Code: 25.1.4.1
by John | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for today’s Thanksgiving special effects. See below to see how it looked before Mike worked his magic. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Perplexed” in First Kiss #38, 1964.
Transcript:
PILGRIM: So, what are you thankful for?
NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIAN WOMAN: Casinos!
Pilgrim-ification: Mike Pascale Extra Stuffing: John Lustig
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Skintones: Allen Freeman
38.2.4.3
Art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Perplexed” in First Kiss #38, 1964.
↓ TranscriptPILGRIM: So, what are you thankful for?
NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIAN WOMAN: Casinos!
Pilgrim-ification: Mike Pascale Extra Stuffing: John Lustig
1964 Art: Vince Colletta Studio Skintones: Allen Freeman
38.2.4.3
Art by the Vince Colletta Studio from the story “Perplexed” in First Kiss #38, 1964.
by John | Nov 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving!
And many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for today’s tasty gag!
Inked by Dick Giordano in the story “My Foolish Heart” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.
Transcript:
SCENE: Man getting a picnic basket out of the truck of a car as a woman looks on.
MAN: As a Vegan, I’m setting the turkey free!
WOMAN: After it’s roasted?
1961 Art: Inked by Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
Calorie-Free-Dialogue and Art Changes: Mike Pascale
21.5.6.4
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Man getting a picnic basket out of the truck of a car as a woman looks on.
MAN: As a Vegan, I’m setting the turkey free!
WOMAN: After it’s roasted?
1961 Art: Inked by Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
Calorie-Free-Dialogue and Art Changes: Mike Pascale
21.5.6.4
