While doing Last Kiss I go through a lot of old comic art. Sometimes I come across something so unusual–and provocative–that I think readers will get a kick seeing it. So much so that there’s no need for me to add or replace any dialogue.
Today’s comic was one of those cases. My question for readers is: Would you like to see more wild comic art as is when I find something interesting. Let me know. Thanks!
(I’ve posted the original 1943 cover for this comic book on my site.)
One of my favorites is that The Blackhawks, a strip designed to show international cooperation against the Axis, used a bucktoothed Chinese character to represent Asia.
I know comics – going way back – are largely about fantasy, etc…but the He-She character might be as weird as it gets. EsPESHially being drawn in the 40’s???
There have always been and will always be cross dressers and female, and male, impersonators. There will always be gender dysphoria. There are — but VERY rarely — true hermaphrodites. But, contrary to fashionable thoughts and wishes, one cannot change one’s sex / gender at will.
This reminds me of the sideshow 1/2 man 1/2 woman that seems to have been a staple of carnivals. Never saw one myself (but by the time I came along, the sideshow was all but gone.)
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator 16 days ago
While doing Last Kiss I go through a lot of old comic art. Sometimes I come across something so unusual–and provocative–that I think readers will get a kick seeing it. So much so that there’s no need for me to add or replace any dialogue.
Today’s comic was one of those cases. My question for readers is: Would you like to see more wild comic art as is when I find something interesting. Let me know. Thanks!
(I’ve posted the original 1943 cover for this comic book on my site.)
GreasyOldTam 16 days ago
“How did He-She seduce so… without being discovered?”
I have’t the foggiest, but there were women who dressed as men and fought in the Civil War. How did that work? Did they never bathe?
Ubintold 16 days ago
Hokey smoke! Transgenders way back when.
Uncle Kenny 16 days ago
Yes, please!
blunebottle 16 days ago
Huh. I wonder if that was the inspiration for what they dressed me up as, for a costume for Sports Day at my elementary school, back in the ’50’s.
½ boy, ½ girl.
Jayalexander 16 days ago
So this is a THING?
PraiseofFolly 16 days ago
This seems like a Dick Tracy villain such as ‘Half-and-Half’. Did He-She have an accident in a pharmaceuticals lab?
Differentname 16 days ago
I love seeing the crazy old stuff.
One of my favorites is that The Blackhawks, a strip designed to show international cooperation against the Axis, used a bucktoothed Chinese character to represent Asia.
Dobby53 Premium Member 16 days ago
Clothes shopping must have been ……different. Probably got a lot of clothes at the 50% off sale.
Lee Taplinger 16 days ago
Which bathroom? Stand up or sit down?
IWannaBeLerxst 16 days ago
I know comics – going way back – are largely about fantasy, etc…but the He-She character might be as weird as it gets. EsPESHially being drawn in the 40’s???
fusilier 16 days ago
Go For It!
fusilier
James 2:24
MuddyUSA Premium Member 16 days ago
He-She……kind of fits in today……..holy crap!!
SofaKing Premium Member 16 days ago
I started wondering about male parts being split lengthwise, then I decided to try to NOT think about that.
Holden Awn 16 days ago
There have always been and will always be cross dressers and female, and male, impersonators. There will always be gender dysphoria. There are — but VERY rarely — true hermaphrodites. But, contrary to fashionable thoughts and wishes, one cannot change one’s sex / gender at will.
Mike Baldwin creator 16 days ago
Wonderfully confusing.
listmom 16 days ago
This reminds me of the sideshow 1/2 man 1/2 woman that seems to have been a staple of carnivals. Never saw one myself (but by the time I came along, the sideshow was all but gone.)
Another Take 16 days ago
He/She must’ve had a very strange walk. And which half would’ve won the “how to pee” battle? Stand or sit, stand or sit, stand or sit…uh oh. Too late…
oakie9531 16 days ago
i’m glad i missed that one
boniface22 16 days ago
Some busybody somewhere will find a reason to complain about this, only a matter of time.
Rich Douglas 16 days ago
“Don’t it make my brown hair blue….?” (Apologies to Crystal Gayle)
Surly Squirrel Premium Member 15 days ago
Reminds me of a tune by the Scorpions. He’s a Woman, She’s a Man.
Youtu.be/vFbgHPjFYvQ
PaulLeckner 15 days ago
Glen or Glenda
swanridge 15 days ago
But… Does He-She get to play in high school sports?
Jayalexander 14 days ago
Such a challenge a bi wouldn’t know where to start.
mistercatworks 14 days ago
I don’t think digging up this image is going to do anyone any favors in the civil rights area.
blahuciak 14 days ago
Yes definitely