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  • This is a drawing of a monster figure eating a planet-like object. The image shows a purplish creature with wide, yellow eyes and a gaping mouth filled with sharp teeth. Its head resembles city buildings. The monster has long arms reaching towards a cracked green sphere leaking substance. The background is deep blue with a hint of turbulence. The drawing is framed with a red border, and the text "SLOW DEATH FUNNIES" is visible at the top.

    Slow Death Funnies #1

    Fred Schrier, Last Gasp Eco Funnies, Last Gasp Eco Funnies, Tony Auth, Robert Crumb, Kim Deitch, Jack Jackson, Ron Cobb, Jeffery Hayes, Rory Hayes, Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Randy Tuten, Jim Evans, Jim Osborne, Dave Sheridan, Gary Grimshaw, Willy Mendes, Greg Irons

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.119

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features a title "YELLOW DOG" in bright yellow letters with an orange and black outline at the top. Below the title, the space is divided into panels with various colorful cartoonish characters. The central character resembles a famous cartoon mouse and is dressed in orange and red, with an oversized black shoe in the foreground. Surrounding this character are various fantastical beings with exaggerated and diverse expressions, including blue, green, yellow, and pink hues. In the lower right corner, there is a figure resembling a duck holding a token or coin with the number 50 on it. The drawing uses a vivid color palette and dynamic composition.

    Yellow Dog #18

    Various Artists, Greg Irons, Jim Evans, Jim Gardner, Patrick Cosgrove, Larry Welz, Roger Brand, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, J. Freeman, J. Gaccione, John Thompson, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1970

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.160

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  • This is a painting depicting a surreal scene with a figure. The figure is characterized by exaggerated eyes and mouth, appearing distressed. The figure seems to be in a state of panic, engaged in what looks like prayer or pleading. A speech bubble from its mouth contains a plea for divine intervention amidst references to vices such as "dope, crime, smut." Surrounding the figure are various objects like cigarette butts, pills, brass knuckles, and abstract shapes. In the background, there is a religious figure with antlers and a crown holding a staff. A yellow border on the left reads "JESUS NEVER FAILS." An open book with strange illustrations is present, adding to the chaotic atmosphere. The painting is created in a vibrant and exaggerated comic style.

    All Stars, No. 2

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Barbara Mendes, Gary Arlington, San Francisco Comic Book Company, Rick Griffin, Gerald W. Page, Jeff Jones, Roger Brand, Al Williamson, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Johnny Chambers

    published 1970

    78-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on variously colored wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.7

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Skull Comics". The cover features a central scene with a skeletal figure wearing a vest and holding a pistol while leaning against a stylized motorcycle. Another skeletal figure is on the motorcycle. The background shows a desert setting with cacti and signs for "The Dancin' Dog Burgers, Shakes, Chili" and "Beer". Insets on the left show other artworks: a skull wearing a helmet, a hooded figure, and a stylized nun. The drawing uses vibrant colors and bold lines typical of comic book art.

    Skull Comics #2

    Various Artists, Greg Irons, Richard Corben, Jack Jackson, Gilbert Shelton, Dave Sheridan, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.116

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  • This is a drawing of a fantastical and surreal landscape featuring cartoon monsters. The cover artwork of a comic book, titled "San Francisco Comic Book No.1," showcases a colorful and bizarre scene with three animated monsters. The central figure is a large blue-green creature with large ears, wide-open pink eyes, and a menacing mouth full of teeth. In the foreground, two smaller creatures are rendered in a similarly exaggerated cartoon style: one with a long nose and large ears, appearing shocked or startled, and the other crawling out of the ground with elongated arms. The background is a vivid mix of blues and pinks with a dotted pattern reminiscent of classic comic book art. Distant, stylized cityscape elements are also visible on the lefthand side, adding to the intriguing, dreamlike quality of the illustration.

    San Francisco Comic Book #1

    R.K. Sloane, San Francisco Comic Book Company, Robert Dougherty, Rick Griffin, Mervinius, Spain Rodriguez, Dave Sheridan, Leonard Rifas, Dan O'Neill, S. Clay Wilson, Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jack Jackson, Larry Welz, Willy Murphy, Rory Hayes, Apex Novelties, Gary Arlington

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.110

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  • Hydrogen Bomb and Biochemical Warfare Funnies

    Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Crumb, Dave Sheridan, Kim Deitch, Jack Jackson, Greg Irons, Robert Williams, Fred Schrier, Frank Stack, S. Clay Wilson, Rip Off Press

    1970

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.68

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  • This is a drawing of a whimsical scene with a cartoon character, balloons, and a rainbow. The image shows a white, cartoonish character floating with balloons above a colorful landscape with clouds and a rainbow. In the landscape, there are grassy areas with flowers and a small blue bird flying. Two figures with exaggerated features stand in front of the backdrop, and the text prominently features the word "Smile" at the top. The style is playful and colorful, reminiscent of a comic book or cartoon. The drawing evokes a sense of nostalgia and imagination, likely appealing to viewers with its childlike wonder and vibrant colors.

    Smile #1

    Various Artists, Jim Mitchell, Denis Kitchen, Kitchen Sink Enterprises

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.122

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "3D Deep 3D Comix No. 1". The cover features a large ship sailing towards the edge of a waterfall, with speech bubbles exclaiming disbelief at encountering the "edge of the world in this day and age." The title "3D deep 3D" is displayed at the top in colorful typography. The left side contains the words "Three Dimensional Comix" with "Genuine Sinful Material" for "Adults Only" noted in a circular badge. The background features a textured gradient representing the sky and water, with stylized waves. A yellow ribbon informs readers that 3D viewers are included inside.

    3D Deep 3D, Vol. 1, No. 1

    Various Artists, Don Glassford, Denis Kitchen, Kitchen Sink Enterprises

    published 1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.3

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  • Honky Tonk

    Various Artists, Dave Geiser, Wink Boyer, Diana, Company & Sons

    1970

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.66

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  • This is an illustration of anthropomorphized cars in a humorous and surreal interaction. The image depicts two cars as living characters engaged in a lively scene where one car appears to be lifting another with expressions of effort. The drawing style is bold and cartoonish, with exaggerated expressions and movements. In the top-left corner is a character wearing a bee costume with a striped pattern. The background shows a cityscape in a simplified silhouette. The title "King Bee" is prominently placed in large stylized letters. Below the drawing, text reads, "A REVOLUTIONARY 'FIRST!' WE DARE TO SHOW 'DOING IT' RIGHT ON THE FRONT PAGE!!!". There is a speech bubble from a small figure observing the scene who exclaims, "EEK! I CAN’T LOOK!".

    King Bee

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Jeremy Marks, Peter Max, Dr. Flagstaff, Apex Novelties, Kerry Clark

    1969

    16-page newspaper tabloid with halftone and offset lithograph illustrations  Accession ID  2014.126.78

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "BOGEY MAN". The cover features bizarre, cartoonish characters with exaggerated features, predominantly in the foreground. The illustration is detailed, with grotesque textures and forms, giving an unsettling and surreal aesthetic to the scene. The main character at the center has a strange, distorted face and is surrounded by other equally bizarre figures. Speech bubbles on the cover add snippets of dialogue, enhancing the tone. The left side of the cover prominently displays the comic's series title "TALES OF TERROR". The color palette consists of blues, greens, yellows, and pinks, alongside intricate patterns contributing to a visually striking design.

    Bogeyman Comics #2

    Various Artists, Rory Hayes, Jay Lynch, Jim Osborne, Rick Griffin, Robert Crumb, Kim Deitch, S. Clay Wilson, Geoffrey Hayes, Goursau, San Francisco Comic Book Company

    Published 1969

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.24

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  • The image features various abstract shapes and lines. In the top left, there is a curved line next to a straight horizontal line. A large dark rectangle in the top right contains multiple horizontal and vertical lines. Below on the left, there is a geometric shape made of thick lines forming interlocking rectangles. In the center is a doodle with two oval shapes connected to a triangular base. On the bottom right, small angular lines form a grid-like pattern.

    Moon Museum

    Various Artists, Forrest Myers, Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, David Novros, Robert Rauschenberg, Forrest Myers

    1969

    Lithograph of tantalum nitride film on ceramic wafer  Accession ID  2021.45.1

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