Rip Off Press

American, founded 1969

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  • This is an image of a comic book cover with horror-themed elements. The cover features the title "SKULL COMICS" prominently at the top in bold, orange letters with a textured, blocky design. The tagline "100% HORRID! NO. 1" is displayed in bright green font below the title. The central image is a stylized depiction of a skull with bulging eyes and an open mouth, set against a psychedelic background of colorful, layered profiles in pinks and yellows. To the left, there are several circular vignette illustrations featuring various grotesque and monstrous characters, each labeled with names like "Chicken Fizz," "The Wino Pervert," "The Boogieman," and "The Brighton Axe Murderer."

    Skull Comics #1

    Various Artists, Greg Irons, Dave Sheridan, Jack Jackson, Fred Schrier, Rory Hayes, Rip Off Press

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.115

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  • This drawing is a cover of a comic book titled "Subvert Comics No.1". The image features a retro comic book style reminiscent of underground comics from the 1970s. The top displays the title "SUBVERT COMICS" in large, stylized letters with a color scheme of pink, blue, and yellow. A circular emblem to the right reads "FIGHT THE OPPRESSOR" with a clenched fist illustration. In the foreground are two muscular figures, one holding a knife with visible blood. In the background are industrial settings with towers marked with the number 8. The scene includes dynamic elements like speech bubbles or sound effects reading "SAD SAD GIRL HE STOLE YOUR HEART" with musical notes. The art conveys themes of rebellion and satire, typical of countercultural comic art, with a vibrant palette and exaggerated character designs.

    Subvert Comics #1

    Spain Rodriguez, Rip Off Press

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.129

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  • Hydrogen Bomb and Biochemical Warfare Funnies

    Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Crumb, Dave Sheridan, Kim Deitch, Jack Jackson, Greg Irons, Robert Williams, Fred Schrier, Frank Stack, S. Clay Wilson, Rip Off Press

    1970

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.68

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  • This image features a chaotic and crowded scene with police officers and civilians. The clash shows officers armed with guns and a diverse group of distressed civilians in a building labeled "Love Peace." The artwork is detailed with bold colors, typical of underground comix. It is the cover of "Motor City Comics No. 2" published by Rip Off Press, featuring a character named "Lenore Goldberg and the Girl Commandos."

    Motor City Comics No. 2

    Robert Crumb, Rip Off Press

    1970

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.93

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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 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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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover with a psychedelic theme. The cover features swirling patterns in varied colors in the background. In the foreground, there is a scene where a person is at a table with another character. The speech bubble says "I SAID EAT GODDAMIT!" and there are sound effects like "SPABIT" and "MMMPH!". The comic's title "MOTHER'S OATS COMIX" is displayed at the top.

    Mother's Oats Comix No. 1

    Dave Sheridan, Fred Schrier, Rip Off Press

    1969

    28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.90

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  • This is a drawing of a scene outside a store. An individual in a robe holds a staff and is accompanied by a fluffy dog. They stand in front of a window display showcasing "HALO SHAMPOO." The store's signage reads "discount DRUG." The drawing includes the title "the new adventures of JESUS" in medieval-esque lettering. The cover has a vibrant turquoise background with a yellow shop exterior. A small comic inset in the corner invites readers to enjoy the "new improved testament."

    The New Adventures of Jesus

    Frank Stack, Rip Off Press

    1969

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.96

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  • Happy Endings Comics

    Jack Jackson, Rip Off Press

    1969

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.59

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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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