Robert Crumb

American, born 1943

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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 is a drawing of a comic book cover for "Motor City Comics" featuring Lenore Goldberg and her Girl Commandos. The cover depicts a scene where a woman in a white top and red skirt is confronting a uniformed figure, likely a police officer, by grabbing their shirt collar. Behind the central figure, another woman charges forward with a weapon in hand, and in the background, a third figure is visible on the ground. Above, a character named Boingy Baxter is featured in a circle saying, "Join the World-Family Revolution or Die!!!" The illustration is characterized by exaggerated features and bold colors typical of underground comics of the time, with heavy outlines and pop art influences.

    Motor City Comics No. 1

    Robert Crumb, Rip Off Press

    1969

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.92

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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 an electric-themed comic book cover. The cover features a title, "ZAP," written in large yellow letters with a black outline. Below the title, there is an image of a stylized human-like figure in a fetal position, surrounded by a yellow aura. The figure appears to be connected to a wall socket via an electrical cord. The background is a gradient of blue to green, with simple interior space elements. Text elements include "No. 0" and "35 cents" indicating the issue number and price.

    Zap, no. 0

    Robert Crumb, Apex Novelties

    1968

    24-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.167

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover featuring a city scene. The cover presents a blend of intricate line art and vivid colors in a comic style. The top half of the cover displays the text "Zap Comix" and a warning stating "For Adult Intellectuals Only!" Below the text, a scene unfolds: a cartoonish vehicle is being driven through a cityscape. The vehicle has exaggerated, expressive eyes and a face. It is piloted by a fantastical figure wearing a long hat and robe. The skyline in the background is stylized with blocky buildings under a bright sun. The drawing includes speech bubbles with humorous remarks and phrases like “If you don’t know by now, lady, don’t mess with it.” The comic is titled "Mr. Natural Visits the City" and mentions special content with "Kitchen Kut-Outs." The style is illustrative and playful, with an irreverent, counterculture tone.

    Zap, no. 1

    Robert Crumb, Apex Novelties

    1968

    28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.168

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  • This is a drawing of a cartoonish character with a long nose and bulging eyes amidst a comic-style explosion of words and graphics. The cover art features bold primary colors and 60s style. The text "ZAP COMIX" is at the top in large, stylized red letters against a yellow background. Below this, a chaotic scene unfolds on a split blue and yellow ground, featuring an exaggerated character with a comical expression. The character's features are heavily contoured, with pronounced cheeks, ears, and a protruding tongue, illustrating a sense of absurdity and humor. Words like "BOING!", "TILT", "SPLAT!" and "ZONK!" erupt from the background among stars and bolts. The announcement of contents at the bottom promises "GAGS, JOKES, KOZMIC TRUTHS" with "52 BIG ACTION-PACKED PAGES".

    Zap, no. 2

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

    1968

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.169

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  • This is a stylized comic book cover featuring a colorful illustration of a figure with exaggerated proportions wearing a pink mini-skirt, fishnet stockings, and knee-high boots. The background shows a simplified crowd scene in silhouette with hands raised. The title "SNATCH COMICS" is displayed at the top in bold letters with a red circular 60¢ price tag next to it. A speech bubble reads "What do those hippy chicks do when they do their thing??" The image uses a bright palette and dynamic lines to convey movement and energy, reflecting a playful and retro aesthetic typical of 1960s underground comics.

    Snatch #1

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Apex Novelties

    1968

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.126

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Bijou Funnies". The cover features two characters, one on the right with a long nose, a large hat, a pink bow tie, and a purple blazer. This character's eyes are large and gazing to the side. The character on the left is a blue creature with large yellow eyes, an elongated nose, and long whiskers. The background consists of swirling green lines that emphasize the characters' expressions and forms. Speech bubbles indicate a dialogue between the characters. The cover uses vibrant colors and playful text designs with phrases like "All New!" and "More fun than a barrel of monkeys!" reminiscent of underground comix style.

    Bijou Funnies #1

    Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Jay Kinney, The Bijou Publishing Empire

    published 1968

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and white on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.15

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  • This print depicts a woman seated on a red stool with her legs spread apart and her forearms resting on her thighs. She has long, curly red hair, eyes that appear to be closed, and a round face with red lips set in a neutral expression. She is wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt over a green-blue shirt, a pink skirt with a reddish-brown belt, and she is barefoot. Small, cartoon-like orange creatures are climbing up the rungs of the stool between her legs, the ones at the top appearing to be going into or coming out of her skirt. The background is beige with bold comic-style text at the top reading "R. Crumb's Comics and Stories" with "April 1964 Number One 35¢" on the right.

    R. Crumb's Comics & Stories

    Robert Crumb, Rip Off Press

    1964

    12-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.106

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  • Despair

    Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc.

    28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.41

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