This is an updated version of a comic I did in the early 2000s for Comics Buyer’s Guide—where Last Kiss originated. Back then rare comics (like Action Comics #1) were relatively cheap. You probably could’ve gotten a nice condition copy for a few hundred thousand dollars!
To see the original 1959 comic panels, jlick on the “LIFE WITH LIP” button on this page. Once you’re on the blog, just click the “comments” link below today’s comic.
I can remember reading a nice Action Comics #1 from cover-to-cover when it was only worth a few thousand dollars (around 1980, I think). But I was extremely careful with how I turned the pages. Good times.
William Randolph Hearst was famous for buying art in Europe and then leaving it crated up in his castle. And don’t get me started on that rich idiot with the banana.
More people are going to remember and bless the lady who decided to make a medical school education free than the clown who brought the comic book he can’t touch.
After reflecting on his life….Andrew Carnegie sponsored local libraries as a “Fire escape” (as my History Prof said). I dinna think $6M comic or banana classify as a ’fire escape."
I recently paid $450 for the entire 61 editions of a comic book I liked as a kid, but never owned more than about 12. I will read every one of them, although with the cotton gloves I used for handling film negatives. Not sure what I’ll do with them when I’m done, it’s somewhat obscure so maybe no one else has the entire series.
My only memory of a “#1” Comic, was one I thought was called “Combat”, but when I looked it up, the cover art doesn’t match what I remember. The one one that does resemble what I remember is “G.I. Combat”, which is the rarest and most valuable one. Unfortunately, my mother threw all of my comic books out. Thanks, mom…
We had a copy of Action #1 at my grandma’s – where it has been since my dad was 7; to us it was just a cool comic (because of it I know Superman couldn’t fly; he actually leapt tall buildings, and to some place in a hurry he’d jump up on the then-mostly-new electric lines and run really fast) that we read and reread until she finally tossed it.
The buyer will be able to read the comic, with the help of a nuclear physics lab that he probably can afford. Check out the tech used to scan papyrus rolls from Pompeii.
Well Darling, just go over there and click the “unfollow” button and you won’t have to read Last Kiss ever again. Now for telling you that, I want you to leave $1,000,000 in bitcoin in a paper bag behind the third toilet in the “gents” down at the Greyhound depot.
When I was young, and even when I was still sort-of young, the only way to read the comics of an earlier era, or even the comics of a few months ago that I hadn’t bothered to pick up at the time, was to buy the back issues, if you could manage to track them down and afford them. It’s so nice that so much is now available in reprints, and kind of curious how little difference that availability makes to the price of the collectible originals.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator about 19 hours ago
This is an updated version of a comic I did in the early 2000s for Comics Buyer’s Guide—where Last Kiss originated. Back then rare comics (like Action Comics #1) were relatively cheap. You probably could’ve gotten a nice condition copy for a few hundred thousand dollars!
To see the original 1959 comic panels, jlick on the “LIFE WITH LIP” button on this page. Once you’re on the blog, just click the “comments” link below today’s comic.
GreasyOldTam about 19 hours ago
Some how, I knew that was coming, and laughed anyway. Guess that makes John a genius.
Imagine about 19 hours ago
It was probably bought by the Six Million Dollar Man…
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 19 hours ago
If only I had enough money.
macky87 about 19 hours ago
I can remember reading a nice Action Comics #1 from cover-to-cover when it was only worth a few thousand dollars (around 1980, I think). But I was extremely careful with how I turned the pages. Good times.
blunebottle about 19 hours ago
Well, I couldn’t avoid the joke, so it’s good thing I don’t have to pay for it.
Jayalexander about 18 hours ago
Come on babe everybody has a price, now we’re just negotiating.
nosirrom about 15 hours ago
Is the winning bidder illiterate?
Differentname about 15 hours ago
William Randolph Hearst was famous for buying art in Europe and then leaving it crated up in his castle. And don’t get me started on that rich idiot with the banana.
More people are going to remember and bless the lady who decided to make a medical school education free than the clown who brought the comic book he can’t touch.
Dobby53 Premium Member about 14 hours ago
After reflecting on his life….Andrew Carnegie sponsored local libraries as a “Fire escape” (as my History Prof said). I dinna think $6M comic or banana classify as a ’fire escape."
A# 466 about 13 hours ago
I’d settle for a green b’nanner …
scote1379 Premium Member about 13 hours ago
Tell me John how much is a First edition of Heavy Metal worth ( aka Metal Hurlant )
freshmeet2030 about 12 hours ago
jlick? Sounds kinky!
Teto85 Premium Member about 12 hours ago
Well, Action #1 does introduce Superman. THE Superhero.
Another Take about 11 hours ago
No one has to pay ME to read LAST KISS! It’s a pleasure and a privilege!
SofaKing Premium Member about 10 hours ago
I recently paid $450 for the entire 61 editions of a comic book I liked as a kid, but never owned more than about 12. I will read every one of them, although with the cotton gloves I used for handling film negatives. Not sure what I’ll do with them when I’m done, it’s somewhat obscure so maybe no one else has the entire series.
ChessPirate about 10 hours ago
My only memory of a “#1” Comic, was one I thought was called “Combat”, but when I looked it up, the cover art doesn’t match what I remember. The one one that does resemble what I remember is “G.I. Combat”, which is the rarest and most valuable one. Unfortunately, my mother threw all of my comic books out. Thanks, mom…
Calvins Brother about 10 hours ago
All of the Last Kiss comics on my computer are dog-eared.
Cozmik Cowboy about 9 hours ago
We had a copy of Action #1 at my grandma’s – where it has been since my dad was 7; to us it was just a cool comic (because of it I know Superman couldn’t fly; he actually leapt tall buildings, and to some place in a hurry he’d jump up on the then-mostly-new electric lines and run really fast) that we read and reread until she finally tossed it.
davewhamond creator about 9 hours ago
I read this comic… but it was worth every penny!
MartinPerry1 about 8 hours ago
The buyer will be able to read the comic, with the help of a nuclear physics lab that he probably can afford. Check out the tech used to scan papyrus rolls from Pompeii.
mokspr Premium Member about 7 hours ago
Well Darling, just go over there and click the “unfollow” button and you won’t have to read Last Kiss ever again. Now for telling you that, I want you to leave $1,000,000 in bitcoin in a paper bag behind the third toilet in the “gents” down at the Greyhound depot.
oakie9531 about 7 hours ago
most excellent
Jefano Premium Member about 5 hours ago
When I was young, and even when I was still sort-of young, the only way to read the comics of an earlier era, or even the comics of a few months ago that I hadn’t bothered to pick up at the time, was to buy the back issues, if you could manage to track them down and afford them. It’s so nice that so much is now available in reprints, and kind of curious how little difference that availability makes to the price of the collectible originals.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 5 hours ago
Do not smudge the electrons.