Dan O'Neill

American, born 1942

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This is a drawing of a cartoon character piloting an aircraft through the sky. The character, resembling a famous mouse, wears vintage pilot goggles and is seated on a bright red aircraft. Smoke clouds and mountains are visible in the background, suggesting high altitude flight. The title "MICKEY MOUSE MEETS THE AIR PIRATES Funnies" appears at the top against a blue sky. The text "NIX KID'S - ADULTS ONLY!" and a price tag "$1" are included. The overall composition is vibrant with a playful and rebellious tone.
Various Artists, Dan O'Neill, Gary Hallgren, Ted Richards, Bobby London, Hell Comics, Mickey Mouse Meets the Air Pirates Funnies, Vol. 1, No. 1, published 1971, 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.5

Mickey Mouse Meets the Air Pirates Funnies, Vol. 1, No. 1

Various Artists, Dan O'Neill, Gary Hallgren, Ted Richards, Bobby London, Hell Comics · published 1971 · 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.5

This is a drawing of a scene with cartoon characters and a menacing figure. Two characters are riding horses in a desert-like landscape with a large rock formation in the background. They encounter a dark, winged figure holding a gun and a pouch labeled "DOPE." The drawing is colorful and stylized, reminiscent of satirical comic art. The title "AIR PIRATES FUNNIES" and the text "ADULTS ONLY" on the cover suggest it is for mature audiences.
Various Artists, Bobby London, Ted Richards, Dan O'Neill, Gary Hallgren, Hell Comics, Air Pirates Funnies, Vol. 1, No. 2, published 1971, 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.4

Air Pirates Funnies, Vol. 1, No. 2

Various Artists, Bobby London, Ted Richards, Dan O'Neill, Gary Hallgren, Hell Comics · published 1971 · 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.4

This is an illustration of an anthropomorphic duck character and a human-like figure in a room with a purple brick wall. The duck character has exaggerated cartoon features and is embraced by the blond figure. Yellow hearts float around them. The floor is cluttered with various items, including broken glass and discarded cans. Bold text at the top reads "San Francisco Comic Book."
Various Artists, Gary Arlington, Greg Irons, Rick Griffin, Willy Murphy, Robert Williams, Kim Deitch, Jim Osborne, Spain Rodriguez, Trina Robbins, Robert Crumb, Dan O'Neill, Larry Welz, Mervinius, S. Clay Wilson, The Print Mint, Inc., San Francisco Comic Book Company, San Francisco Comic Book #2, 1970, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.111

San Francisco Comic Book #2

Various Artists, Gary Arlington, Greg Irons, Rick Griffin, Willy Murphy, Robert Williams, Kim Deitch, Jim Osborne, Spain Rodriguez, Trina Robbins, Robert Crumb, Dan O'Neill, Larry Welz, Mervinius, S. Clay Wilson, The Print Mint, Inc., San Francisco Comic Book Company · 1970 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.111

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.
Various Artists, Gary Arlington, Apex Novelties, Rory Hayes, Willy Murphy, Larry Welz, Jack Jackson, Jim Osborne, Robert Crumb, R.K. Sloane, S. Clay Wilson, Dan O'Neill, Leonard Rifas, Dave Sheridan, Spain Rodriguez, Mervinius, Rick Griffin, Robert Dougherty, San Francisco Comic Book Company, San Francisco Comic Book #1, 1970, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.110

San Francisco Comic Book #1

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