Kitchen Sink Enterprises

American, 1970 - 1999

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Richard Corben, Jan Strnad, John Adkins Richardson, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Fever Dreams, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.52

Fever Dreams

Richard Corben, Jan Strnad, John Adkins Richardson, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.52

This is an image of a chaotic scene with various cartoon-like characters holding objects. The illustration shows a cluttered and intense confrontation where several individuals wield weapons like a baseball bat, a knife, and a hammer. Some characters appear angry or distressed, and their exaggerated expressions contribute to the atmosphere. A blonde figure in the foreground seems to be singing or shouting. The background features vibrant colors, mainly pink and orange, enhancing the composition. The title "SNARF" is displayed at the top in large blue letters, labeled as the first issue with a price of 50 cents. The signature "Kitchen" is visible in the bottom left corner.
Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Ed Goodman, Tim Boxell, Evert Geradts, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Don Glassford, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Snarf #1, 1972, 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, 2014.126.125

Snarf #1

Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Ed Goodman, Tim Boxell, Evert Geradts, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Don Glassford, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.125

The drawing shows a comic book cover with bold and vibrant colors. At the top, it reads "Super Soul Comix No. 1" with a price of 50 cents. Below the title is an illustrated action scene. On the left, a character in a white suit and hat is pointing a gun at the viewer, with "CHWOW!" next to them. They are saying, "Take this, you muthas!" Next to them is another figure in a dark blue and red outfit saying, "Give it to 'em good, Eric, baby!" In the foreground, a group of distressed individuals is shown with various expressions of fear in a green hue.
Richard "Grass" Green, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Super Soul, 1972, 132-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, 2014.126.130

Super Soul

Richard "Grass" Green, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · 132-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.130

Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Tim Boxell, Richard "Grass" Green, Daniel Clyne, Wendell Pugh, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Bizarre Sex #1, published 1972, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.22

Bizarre Sex #1

Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Tim Boxell, Richard "Grass" Green, Daniel Clyne, Wendell Pugh, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · published 1972 · 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  2014.126.22

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.
Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Projunior, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.100

Projunior

Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.100

This is a drawing of a comic book cover with various panels depicting exaggerated and humorous scenarios. The image features the title "Bijou Funnies" prominently at the top in large red letters against a yellow background. Below the title, there are three comic panels showcasing a consistent theme of expressive dramatics and satire. The first panel shows a cloaked figure wielding a dagger near a frightened character. The second panel depicts a quirky character lecturing another on ecological issues while the other character reacts with surprise. The third panel presents a humorous situation involving a recognized silhouette character from comics. The style is bold and cartoonish, with strong outlines and vivid colors adding to the retro comic appeal.
Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Art Spiegelman, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Evert Geradts, Justin Green, Daniel Clyne, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Bijou Funnies #7, published 1972, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.21

Bijou Funnies #7

Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Art Spiegelman, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Evert Geradts, Justin Green, Daniel Clyne, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · published 1972 · 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  2014.126.21

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.
Robert Crumb, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, XYZ Comics, 1972, 28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.152

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

Various Artists, Richard Corben, Tim Boxell, John M. Pound, Peter Poplaski, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Various Artists, Death Rattle Vol. 1 #1, Published 1972, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.38

Death Rattle Vol. 1 #1

Various Artists, Richard Corben, Tim Boxell, John M. Pound, Peter Poplaski, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Various Artists · Published 1972 · 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  2014.126.38

This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features the title "O.K. COMICS #1" in large, bold, and colorful letters with the tagline "THEY'RE O.K." below it. The letters "O.K." are designed with a three-dimensional, cartoonish style and filled with vibrant colors, including yellow, pink, blue, and red, with a white and black outline. The background consists of horizontal blue lines creating a gradient from a darker blue at the bottom to lighter hues and eventually green towards the top right. The bottom left corner of the cover has a logo for "KITCHEN SINK ENTERPRISES," and the bottom right corner states "ADULTS ONLY" and "50¢" in colorful, bold letters. The drawing style is playful and reminiscent of classic comic book aesthetics.
Bruce Walthers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, O.K. Comics #1, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.98

O.K. Comics #1

Bruce Walthers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.98

Robert Crumb, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Home Grown Funnies, 1971, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.65

Home Grown Funnies

Robert Crumb, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1971 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.65