Greg Irons

American, 1949 - 1984

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  • This is a painting of a figure on the cover of a comic titled "Bogeyman." The image shows a creature with large eyes and sharp teeth, holding an insect in one hand. The creature's hair is electrified and it wears a tattered garment with a patch on the shoulder. The background features a surreal landscape with a graveyard, a twisted barren tree, and gravestones under a moonlit night sky. The top part of the image displays the title "BOGEYMAN" in yellow letters against an orange-red background. Additional text labels the book as "Soul Snatcher Comix." The illustration has a vintage horror style reminiscent of 1970s underground comic art.

    Bogeyman Comics #3 (red cover)

    Various Artists, Jack Jackson, Rory Hayes, Jay Lynch, Simon Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Geoffrey Hayes, San Francisco Comic Book Company

    Published 1970

    28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.26

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  • This is a drawing of a large cartoonish creature standing in a surreal landscape. The drawing features a giant creature with exaggerated features and a mischievous grin standing on an elevated grassy area overlooking a cityscape below. The creature appears to be unclothed and is gazing down at the bustling city filled with colorful buildings, numerous cars, and various commercial signs. Above the city, a sun with a face peers through a hole in the dark, cloud-filled sky. Details such as the text "Yellow Dog" and cartoon elements like a hydrant and a small dog are included in the drawing, adding to the scene's whimsical atmosphere. The drawing has a comic book art style with bold lines, vibrant colors, and an exaggerated sense of perspective and scale.

    Yellow Dog #17

    Various Artists, Larry Welz, Robert Dougherty, George Metzger, Rick Shubb, Ronald Lipking, Greg Irons, Assid Mic, J. Gaccione, Justin Green, Gill Smitherson, Trina Robbins, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1970

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.153

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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 drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features a title "YELLOW DOG" in bright yellow letters with an orange and black outline at the top. Below the title, the space is divided into panels with various colorful cartoonish characters. The central character resembles a famous cartoon mouse and is dressed in orange and red, with an oversized black shoe in the foreground. Surrounding this character are various fantastical beings with exaggerated and diverse expressions, including blue, green, yellow, and pink hues. In the lower right corner, there is a figure resembling a duck holding a token or coin with the number 50 on it. The drawing uses a vivid color palette and dynamic composition.

    Yellow Dog #18

    Various Artists, Greg Irons, Jim Evans, Jim Gardner, Patrick Cosgrove, Larry Welz, Roger Brand, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, J. Freeman, J. Gaccione, John Thompson, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1970

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.160

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  • 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."

    San Francisco Comic Book #2

    Spain Rodriguez, San Francisco Comic Book Company, The Print Mint, Inc., S. Clay Wilson, Mervinius, Larry Welz, Dan O'Neill, Robert Crumb, Trina Robbins, Various Artists, Jim Osborne, Kim Deitch, Robert Williams, Willy Murphy, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, 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  2014.126.111

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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 drawing of a comic book cover titled "Skull Comics". The cover features a central scene with a skeletal figure wearing a vest and holding a pistol while leaning against a stylized motorcycle. Another skeletal figure is on the motorcycle. The background shows a desert setting with cacti and signs for "The Dancin' Dog Burgers, Shakes, Chili" and "Beer". Insets on the left show other artworks: a skull wearing a helmet, a hooded figure, and a stylized nun. The drawing uses vibrant colors and bold lines typical of comic book art.

    Skull Comics #2

    Various Artists, Greg Irons, Richard Corben, Jack Jackson, Gilbert Shelton, Dave Sheridan, 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  2014.126.116

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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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  • The image depicts a monstrous creature on a comic book cover. The creature has large, hollow eyes, a gaping mouth, and stands in the foreground holding a glowing insect. There are buzzing flies or small creatures around it. In the background, there is a landscape with gravestones, a sun, and twisted trees. The title "BOGEYMAN" and additional text "Soul Snatcher Comix" are displayed prominently. The color palette is vivid and surreal, creating a nightmarish atmosphere typical of vintage horror or underground comics.

    Bogeyman Comics #3

    Various Artists, Jack Jackson, Rory Hayes, Jay Lynch, Simon Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Geoffrey Hayes, San Francisco Comic Book Company

    Published 1970

    28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.25

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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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  • 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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  • Heavy Tragi-Comics

    Greg Irons, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1969

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.60

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