Robert Crumb

American, born 1943

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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 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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  • The image shows a cartoon character with a long white beard and robe being kicked by another character with blue pants and brown shoes. The kicker's legs are in motion, and the character being kicked shows a surprised expression with a speech bubble saying "UNH!" and impact lines. The left border includes symbols like stars, lightning bolts, and swirls, adding to the playful tone. The top of the image reads "Mr. Natural," featuring "Flakey Foont," with the artist R. Crumb and the year 1970 at the bottom right corner.

    Mr. Natural #1

    Robert Crumb, Gary Arlington, Apex Novelties

    1970

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.94

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  • This is a comic-style illustration on a magazine cover. The drawing features a large figure wearing a floral dress and blue slippers, holding a piece of paper ripped in half, while a smaller figure stands looking up at them with a perplexed expression. The magazine's title is "Scanlan's," with information indicating it is from August 1970. A speech bubble from the larger figure includes commentary on the magazine's content, highlighting topics such as 'pot,' 'dope smuggling,' 'Poon-Tang movies,' and 'Charlie Manson.' The background is in a vibrant blue with crosshatching texture, and the style is reminiscent of underground comix, characterized by bold outlines and exaggerated features. The artist is identified as R. Crumb.

    Scanlan's Monthly, Volume One, Number Six, August 1970

    Various Artists, Warren Hinckle III, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson

    1970

    72-page paperback bound volume offset lithograph illustrations in color and black and white on wove paper  Accession ID  2014.126.113

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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 an image of a surreal and bizarre comic cover. It features a large insect-like creature with human legs and hands, holding a can and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The creature stands in a tunnel made of organic, rounded forms, which is detailed with rich textures and shadows. In the background, a creature resembling a walking sun with a human face and limbs gestures expressively. Near it, round, eye-like creatures with tentacles congregate around a spilled body of liquid with eyeballs floating in it. There's also another creature holding a sign with "ME!" written. The cover is highly colorful and features a variety of vibrant hues. The title "Soap Comix" indicates it may belong to an adult-themed comic series, enhanced by the "Adults Only" label. The scene is chaotic, vivid, and embodies a psychedelic or surrealist atmosphere often associated with the underground comic movement.

    Zap, no. 3

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, Apex Novelties

    1969

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.170

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  • This drawing is of a comic book cover titled "Bijou Funnies" No.2. It depicts several cartoon-like characters in a humorous scene. The cover features the title "BIJOU funnies" displayed at the top against a blue background. The illustration includes characters with exaggerated features such as large eyes, prominent noses, and diverse hairstyles. One character in a striped outfit speaks from a speech bubble asking, "PARDON ME, BUT WOULD ANY OF YOU YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE READER'S DIGEST?" The image has a playful contrast between the vibrant attire of the characters and the speaker's formal question, creating a comedic effect. "Skip Williamson" is credited as the artist in the bottom right, giving the drawing an underground comix style. The text "ADULTS ONLY!" suggests mature themes typical of counterculture publications.

    Bijou Funnies #2

    Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Skip Williamson, Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Jim Osborne, Gilbert Shelton, John Thompson, Scott Minor, Camille Minor, Rory Hayes, Paul Filth, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, The Print Mint, Inc.

    published 1969

    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  2014.126.16

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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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  • This print appears to be the cover of a comic book cover depicting humanoid figures. The cover features large, bold lettering at the top with "Big Ass Comics" in vibrant colors such as orange and red against a blue background. Below the title, there is a depiction of muscular creatures wearing tight clothing, with exaggerated proportions and purple, bird-like faces, circling a humanoid character in the center. They are bending forward, their faces turned away from this character and their legs and backsides pressed up against him. Surrounding these creatures are various text elements, including the title "Eggs Ackley Among the Vulture Demonesses." The artist's name, "R. Crumb," is in the bottom right corner.

    Big Ass Comics #1

    Robert Crumb, Rip Off Press

    1969

    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  2014.126.13

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  • The cover comprises bold, sweeping lines creating a central blue, tentacled figure with exaggerated limbs, crossing a horizon filled with clouds and pyramids. This abstract character resembles an octopus, with a top hat in one arm. In the background, there are pyramids against a radial burst pattern of red and blue, along with green figures and a cityscape. The words "ZAP COMIX" are arched across the backdrop in yellow typeface.

    Zap, no. 4

    Various Artists, Victor Moscoso, Robert Williams, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, Rick Griffin, Apex Novelties

    1969

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.171

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The illustration features a bus stop scene with urban architectural details in the background. In the foreground, there is signage indicating the bus stop and exaggerated characters interacting humorously. The cover is bordered with bold lettering announcing the title "Snatch Comics," along with additional graphic elements. The colors are vibrant and the character styling is cartoonish, suggesting a humorous and possibly satirical theme.

    Snatch Comics #3

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Robert Williams, Rory Hayes, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1969

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.128

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  • This is a comic book cover featuring a stylized character with exaggerated features. The main subject of the cover is a cartoon character waving with a large hand, wearing hoop earrings and multiple bracelets, with a jovial expression marked by a large tongue sticking out, white eyes, and colorful attire. The character is set against a circular green background and wears a sleeveless top with blue and white circular patterns. The top section prominently displays the words "SNATCH COMICS" in bold, three-dimensional red and blue letters. The issue number "No. 2" and the publication date "January 1969" are written in the top corners. A red circular price marker indicates "60¢". The bottom of the cover features the message "HELLO '69!" in large, bold red letters. The artwork is credited to R. Scrum, dated 1968, at the bottom right corner.

    Snatch #2

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rory Hayes, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Apex Novelties

    1969

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.127

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