Gilbert Shelton

American, born 1940

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  • Arcade, The Comics Revue #1

    Justin Green, The Print Mint, Inc., Victor Moscoso, Diane Noomin, Robert Armstrong, George Kucher, Aline Kominsky, Michael McMillan, Curt McDowell, Bill Fowler, S. Clay Wilson, Harrison Cady, Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Jay Kinney, Kim Deitch, Paul Krassner, Spain Rodriguez, Willy Murphy, Jay Lynch, Jim Osborne, Robert Crumb, Bill Griffith, Art Spiegelman

    1975

    44-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.9

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  • The image displays a robot-like figure against a bright background with a blue sky and pink clouds. The figure is in profile facing right, showing its upper body. It has detailed mechanical components instead of human facial features, including bolts and metallic surfaces. The "face" includes circular eyes, a nose, and a mouth made of industrial elements. The figure wears a helmet with a star and goggles, and has a wing motif emblem. It appears to be a mix of yellow and blue machinery with ostrich-like feathers. Detailed line artwork creates wire and circuit textures on the body. The background has stylized clouds, giving a surreal and graphic style. The name "ZAP" is in red letters at the top, along with pricing information and an "Adults Only" label.

    Zap, no. 7

    Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, Rick Griffin, Robert Crumb, Robert Williams, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1974

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.174

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  • This is a painting depicting a surreal, cartoon-like scene in a desert. The artwork includes various imaginative characters in vibrant colors. A humanoid broccoli with a smokey head stands in the center with a jar labeled "ZAP JAM" nearby. Next to it is a tall, thin, purple creature. In the foreground, there is a character resembling a pirate with a saber and striped pants. A griffin-like creature sits near a large ink bottle with a quill in its mouth. The background features a minimalistic desert setting with two palm trees. The painting resembles a comic book cover with a title and a price marking, created in the style reminiscent of Robert Crumb.

    Zam

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, Robert Williams, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1974

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.166

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  • This is a drawing of a creature holding a comic book. The creature has exaggerated features, including a large nose, multiple eyes, tusks, and a broad grin. The comic book is titled "CONSUME" and "BOREDOM ILLUSTRATED," with outlandish lettering and graphics on the cover. The background is bright pink. The creature is surrounded by a spiral of objects, including household items and food. The artwork may be inspired by underground comix and satirical pop art, with a critique of consumer culture.

    Zap, no. 6

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

    1973

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.173

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  • This is a drawing of a fantastical scene featuring a superhero on a motorbike. The image shows an anthropomorphic character dressed in a green superhero costume with a "W," who has the head of a wart hog and is riding a motorbike with the number "69" on the front. The background features a dusty terrain with loose rocks and clouds of smoke being kicked up by the motorbike's movement. Another character is attached to the side of the motorbike. The drawing captures a sense of speed and action typical of comic book covers. The scene is set against a frame with a vibrant yellow border, featuring textual elements indicating it's a cover for "The Best of Wonder Wart-Hog, Volume III."

    The Best of Wonder Wart-Hog, Volume III

    Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Tony Bell, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1973

    34-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.151

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover featuring a whimsical scene at a barbershop. There is an empty barber's chair in the center, with a barber standing by holding scissors and a comb. On the left, two characters in military clothing are flanking another character with a halo above their head, who is holding a document referencing "Jesus Meets the Armed Services." They are being directed to the barber's chair by the military personnel. In the background, three more figures in military uniforms are watching the scene with amused expressions, as indicated by laughter bubbles. The title of the comic book, "Jesus Meets the Armed Services," is written at the top in a playful, bold typeface. The color scheme includes red, yellow, and blue, enhancing the comic's lively and humorous tone.

    Jesus Meets the Armed Services

    Frank Stack, Gilbert Shelton, Rip Off Press

    1972

    28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.76

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  • Further Adventures of those Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers

    Gilbert Shelton, Dave Sheridan, Ted Richards, Bobby London, Rip Off Press

    1972

    Paperback bound volume in black with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove peper, cover in full color with blue ink inside front and back covers  Accession ID  2014.126.48

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  • The Collected Adventures of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers

    Gilbert Shelton, Rip Off Press

    1971

    52-page paperback bound volume with halftone and offset lithograph illustrations, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.47

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  • Funnybook

    Various Artists, Rick Pflug, Gilbert Shelton, Larry Welz, Trina Robbins, Almighty Publishing Company

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.56

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  • Funnybook

    Various Artists, Rick Pflug, Gilbert Shelton, Larry Welz, Trina Robbins, Almighty Publishing Company

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.55

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  • This is a comic book cover featuring cartoonish, exaggerated figures in a stylized manner typical of underground comix. The cover depicts characters with distinctive exaggerated features in a suburban setting under a bright, yellow sky. The title "San Francisco Comic Book" is displayed prominently at the top with additional text indicating "Adults Only." Various effects like stars and a lightning bolt are included in the artwork, resembling Robert Crumb's satirical style.

    San Francisco Comic Book #3

    Willy Mendes, The Print Mint, Inc., Jack Jackson, Jeffery Hayes, Jay Lynch, Joel Beck, Robert Williams, Rory Hayes, Gilbert Shelton, Mervinius, Spain Rodriguez, Larry Welz, Various Artists, S. Clay Wilson, Jim Osborne, Justin Green, Trina Robbins, Willy Murphy, George Metzger, Greg Irons, Kim Deitch, Robert Crumb, 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  2014.126.112

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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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