Robert Crumb

American, born 1943

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  • This print is a comic book cover with exaggerated, cartoonish characters. The central image shows a lanky male character with large feet, brown pants, and a patterned blue vest who is interacting nervously with a woman who has long brown hair and wears short, striped shorts, a green shirt, and tall, heeled boots. They both have pale skin and dark hair. The man is on the left, and his arm is raised to touch the chest of the woman on the right. A drop of liquid appears to be dripping from his large nose. The background of the central scene is an orange sky with a purple city skyline. Surrounding the central image are smaller depictions of other characters on a red background. The title "XYZ comics" is displayed at the top in yellow letters.

    XYZ Comics

    Robert Crumb, Kitchen Sink Enterprises

    1972

    28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.152

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with exaggerated features and expressions. The main scene shows a man with a cigarette in his mouth embracing a woman with bright yellow hair and a red dress. The woman is holding a green toy-like gun while the man holds a folder or document. In the background, a guard in a blue uniform is yawning. The cover is designed with vibrant colors and bold outlines. It contains speech bubbles with phrases such as "Yer a lifesaver, doll..." and "Wotta man!" The title reads "Don Dohler's Projunior," and there are various text elements and embellishments typical of comic book covers.

    Projunior

    Peter Poplaski, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Don Dohler, Bill Griffith, Joel Beck, Skip Williamson, Dale Kuipers, Bruce Walthers, Dave L. Herring, Wendell Pugh, Dave Dozier, Denis Kitchen, Ned Sonntag, Various Artists, Peter Loft, Trina Robbins, Jim Mitchell, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Jay Kinney, Evert Geradts, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Crumb, Joe Pilati, Jay Lynch

    1972

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.100

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The image shows a central character in patched pants holding a comic book against a backdrop of urban buildings. Surrounding the character are lively cartoon figures engaged in humorous poses and activities. The design features vibrant colors, exaggerated expressions, and playful elements, with bold retro typography at the top and bottom of the image.

    Promethean Enterprises #4

    Robert Crumb, Promethean Enterprises, John Thompson, Albert Hurter, Tom Bird, Johnny Chambers, Rob Brown, Victor Moscoso, Robert Inwood, Neil Passey, John Fawcett, Doug Wildey, R. L. Tubbesing, Keith Kleespies, Various Artists, Roger Brand, Jim Osborne, Parley Holman, George Metzger, Vincent Davis, Dennis Nolan, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Bob Zoell, Bud Plant, Al Davoren, Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

    1971

    80-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color and centerfold on card stock  Accession ID  2014.126.102

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "MOM'S HOMEMADE COMICS No. 3". The image features a group of cartoonish characters, each with a distinct appearance and expression, rendered in a bold and caricatured style. The characters include a police officer, a man wearing an "H" emblazoned sweatshirt holding a football, a man in a vest holding a basketball, a woman with long hair, among others. The color palette is bright, dominated by greens, yellows, and pinks. The cover prominently displays the title of the comic at the top, with additional text advertising "MORE Vitriolic, Belly-splitting Humor for ADULTS Only." There is a distinctive stylistic choice to the characters and background, emphasizing exaggerated facial features and mischievous expressions. The publisher's mark, "KITCHEN SINK ENTERPRISES," appears in the top-right corner with a circular logo featuring a cat's face.

    Mom's Homemade Comics

    Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Skip Williamson, Don Glassford, Wendell Pugh, Jim Mitchell, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Peter Poplaski, Robert Crumb, Jay Lynch, Dave Dozier, Dennis Brulc, Kitchen Sink Enterprises

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.87

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  • This is a drawing of a cartoonish figure in a room filled with filing cabinets. The character at the center has an exaggerated expression, surrounded by filing cabinets with open drawers. The background is red-orange. The figure wears casual attire and appears overwhelmed. Above the character are comic-style symbols. The image also includes the words "PROMETHEAN ENTERPRISES" and a dollar sign with a 1 indicating a comic pricing feature. The drawing features bold outlines and humorous exaggerations.

    Promethean Enterprises #3

    Roy G. Krenkel, Promethean Enterprises, Johnny Chambers, Al Metter, Bob Zoell, Wilhelm Busch, Raymond Wong, Bhob Stewart, Anne Vadeboncoeur, Robert Inwood, Dennis Nolan, Rob Brown, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Valadez, Various Artists, Marty E. Rice, Bill Henry, Kenneth Smith, George Metzger, John Fawcett, Emil Pataja, Rick Griffin, Richard Corben, Robert Crumb, Bud Plant, Al Davoren, Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

    1971

    68-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in red and black  Accession ID  2014.126.101

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  • This is a painting of a humorous comic book cover. The image depicts an exaggerated cartoon-style bathroom setting where a figure is using a toilet. The figure is drawn in a caricature style, with exaggerated facial features and body proportions. Next to the figure, there is a cabinet with a bottle labeled "BRE" and a pink towel hanging. Above the figure, a speech bubble coming from a framed picture on the wall says "STRICKLY UPPA CRUST!!" The floor is wooden, and a plunger rests nearby. This is in the style of Robert Crumb, known for his unique comic illustrations. The cover prominently features bold, colorful text, including "YOUR Hytone COMIX" at the top.

    Your Hytone Comix

    Robert Crumb, Apex Novelties

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.69

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover, titled "Thrilling Murder Comics," features bold red letters with the word "Murder." The background is bright yellow. On the right side, a figure is depicted holding a knife. The figure’s forehead bears a star symbol. The subtitle is "Terrifying Tales of Total Paranoia." The cover is designed with vivid colors and shocking imagery typical of vintage horror comic aesthetics.

    Thrilling Murder Comics

    Various Artists, Simon Deitch, Greg Irons, Jim Osborne, S. Clay Wilson, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, San Francisco Comic Book Company

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and red on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.140

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  • This is a comic book cover named "Bijou Funnies No.6." The cover is colorful with a bold title at the top and a circular border that contains two cartoon characters at a table with dialogue above their heads. The scene shows an interior space with a house outdoors visible through a window on the left. Items on the table include a coffee cup and a jar labeled "100% Pure Honey." The artistic style is detailed with bold outlines and rich colors, typical of underground comix. At the bottom, two comic strips are introduced: "Nard 'n' Pat" by Jay Lynch and "The Kiss-Off" by Justin Green.

    Bijou Funnies #6

    Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Skip Williamson, Kitchen Sink Enterprises

    published 1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.20

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover with various cartoon characters and humorous dialogue. The title of the cover is "Hungry Chuck Biscuits." The illustration features several scenes and characters drawn in a vibrant and exaggerated cartoon style. One character stands out with a large face and a speech bubble encouraging readers to have a laugh. Surrounding this character are other cartoon characters with comical expressions. Speech bubbles throughout the cover contain exaggerated, humorous statements in typical comic book style. The illustration is colorful with bold blues, yellows, and other bright colors.

    Hungry Chuck Biscuits Comix & Stories #1

    Various Artists, Daniel Clyne, Skip Williamson, Denis Kitchen, Jim Mitchell, Joel Beck, Bruce Walthers, Robert Crumb, Jay Kinney, Jay Lynch, Don Glassford, Dave Dozier, Kitchen Sink Enterprises

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.67

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  • Big Ass Comics #2

    Robert Crumb, Rip Off Press

    published 1971

    28-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.14

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  • This is a drawing of a bearded figure on a scooter with a background fence and onlookers. The image features a cartoonish figure, Mr. Natural, riding a small scooter on a sidewalk, dressed in a yellow robe. To the left, behind a wooden fence, two characters are peering over; one with a surprised expression asks a philosophical question in a speech bubble which reads, "Mr. Natural! What does it all mean??" The figure on the scooter responds with another speech bubble, saying, "Don't mean sheeit..." The top of the image displays the bold title "Mr. Natural" in red with a whimsical style. The left side displays a price and issue number, "No. 2, 50¢" as well as vibrant green patterning with the words "YIPAY!" The upper right corner has a yellow badge noting "A Member of THE UNITED CARTOON WORKERS OF AMERICA."

    Mr. Natural

    Robert Crumb, Gary Arlington, Apex Novelties

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.95

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  • Three monstrous faces with gaping jaws lined with sharp teeth are stacked in this vertical lithograph. The creatures are canary yellow shaded heavily with pale and grass green. The bottom face, which is the largest and closest to us, has beads of sweat running down each side of the furrowed forehead. This creature’s lips are pulled up into a cavernous smile, and liquid drips from the lower lip. A ruffle around the neck could be a collar, and the creature is flanked to each side by scale-patterned forms that could be the body of the creature behind. This middle creature’s pale blue eyes slope down, and the bottom corners of the open mouth pull down, too. This creature has horns and gill-like forms around the mouth. The third creature, at the top and farthest away, leans back with taloned hands reaching to each side. The drooping eyes appear to look up, and wings spread from the creature’s back. The background is sky blue dotted with white.

    Fits No. 1

    Les Gottesman, Simon Deitch, John Giorno, Greg Irons, John Brown, Dick Cogswell, Peter O'Keefe, Judy Grahn, Lewis Marsh, Anne Waldman, Tom Veitch, David Anderson, Britt Wilkie, Hilton Obenzinger, Alice Codrescu, Andrei Codrescu, Various Artists, Mitch Sisskind, George Schneeman, Ron Padgett, Downtown Peace Coalition, Tom Clark, Kenneth Greene, Charlie Vermont, Cynthia Meyer, Jon Meyer, Alan Senauke, Robert Crumb, Rory Hayes, Fits Collective, 7 Freds Press

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.53

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