by John | Mar 23, 2025 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Nina Albright from the story “My Hotel Romance” in Cinderella Love #1, Jan. 1950. Published by Ziff Davis.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
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ComicBookPlus Synopsis of the Original 10-Page Story: “My Hotel Romance”
(Spoiler Warning)
College student Joan takes a summer job as a waitress at a fancy resort hotel. Supervisor Miss Agness will fire anyone who speaks to a guest except in the line of duty.
Ross and Joan fall in love, even though he’s already engaged to wealthy Nikki. Nikki sees Ross and Joan together and has her dismissed.
Ross, a successful writer, buys a controlling interest in the hotel, dismisses the strict management, and will marry Joan.
Note from John about this story:This is what happens when writers become rich. They buy hotels to impress their dates. Alas, I can only afford individual motel rooms—one night at a time.
↓ TranscriptMan in tux embracing a French maid who seems either reluctant or distracted. Maybe both.
MAN: So you’ll sleep with me?
MAID: I-I guess so...as long as I don’t have to...make the bed afterwards!
1950 Pencils: Nina Albright Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Often Sleeps with Himself: John Lustig
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by John | Feb 9, 2025 | Blog
Big Announcement
Jenny Blake is now Tony Isabella’s preferred name. She’ll continue to write some of her Last Kiss comics, however, as Tony Isabella. I’m delighted to have both as guest writers here!
Original Vintage Art & Text
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↓ TranscriptWHITE HAIR: That’s my brilliant idea. What do you think, boys?
BLONDE HAIR: It’s brilliant, boss!
DARK HAIR: You’re the idea man, boss!
WOMAN: But I just said the same thing 15 minutes ago.
DARK HAIR: Sheesh! It’s not about you, Gladys!
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by John | Sep 29, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Sid Greene from the story “Betrayal for Love” in Diary Loves #2, Nov. 1949. Quality Comics..
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↓ TranscriptMAN: If my wife walks in, just pretend you’re my secretary!
WOMAN: Does this mean I get paid?
1949 Art: Sid Greene Color: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Pretends His Wife Is His Secretary: John Lustig
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by John | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Nina Albright from the story “My Hotel Romance” in Cinderella Love #1, 1950. Ziff-Davis. The story begins on Page 17.
Curious to see more? Click the link above to read the entire vintage comic book for free on ComicBookPlus.com.
↓ TranscriptSCENE: Two maids. One is crying and the other has her arm around her and is trying to comfort her.
CRYING MAID: I wanted to say “yes!” But he requested turn down service! So I turned him down!
1950 Pencils: Nina Albright Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira
Service with a Smile: John Lustig
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by John | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog
Original Vintage Art & Text

Art by Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano from the cover of First Kiss #25, April 1962. Charlton Comics. (No link to read the entire comic because it’s not online.)
↓ TranscriptSCENE: A male carpenter and a woman are kissing. In the background is a wooded field with some carpenter tools on the grass.
WOMAN (thinking): At last I’m getting nailed!
1962 Art: Charles Nicholas & Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman
Wood Be Stud: John Lustig
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