Gilbert Shelton

American, born 1940

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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 is a painting that depicts a surreal and chaotic comic book cover. The image features a dynamic composition with various bizarre and fantastical elements. These include a vibrant “ZAP COMIX” title in cartoonish bubble lettering, and a range of colorful characters. A combination of organic and mechanical forms populate the scene, such as a person-like broccoli figure, anthropomorphic trees, abstract characters, a castle, and flying creatures. The foreground is filled with a variety of objects and smaller scenes, contributing to the chaotic and whimsical nature of the illustration. The style is graphic and vibrant, utilizing a saturated color palette and bold outlines typical of underground comix art.

    Zap, no. 5

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

    1970

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.172

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  • Feds 'n' Heads

    Gilbert Shelton, The Print Mint, Inc.

    published 1970

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.51

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  • This is a drawing of a skeletal astronaut in a dark environment. The drawing features a figure in a space suit with a skull for a head. The background is predominantly black, with speckles of light indicating a deep space setting scattered with stars. The space suit includes cables and equipment. The figure's posture suggests it is floating or drifting in space. The scene is detailed with bright contrasting colors like whites and blues that illuminate the figure against the dark backdrop. Above, the title "SLOW DEATH" is written in a gradient from bright yellow to red.

    Slow Death #2

    Various Artists, Jack Jackson, Dave Sheridan, Jim Osborne, Richard Corben, Gary Grimshaw, Robert Crumb, Stephen Vincent, Gilbert Shelton, Greg Irons, Trina Robbins, Fred Schrier, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.120

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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

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

    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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  • The cover comprises bold, sweeping lines creating a central blue, tentacled figure with exaggerated limbs, crossing a horizon filled with clouds and pyramids. This abstract character resembles an octopus, with a top hat in one arm. In the background, there are pyramids against a radial burst pattern of red and blue, along with green figures and a cityscape. The words "ZAP COMIX" are arched across the backdrop in yellow typeface.

    Zap, no. 4

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

    1969

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.171

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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 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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