Larry Welz

Welz, Lawrence

American, born 1948

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  • The image displays the word "Monolith" in bold, angular shapes in a three-dimensional geometric style. It is set against a vibrant, abstract background filled with swirling clouds, radiating lines, and a stylized sun. In the foreground, there is an ornate, colorful structure resembling a jukebox with luminous buttons and a semi-circular glass panel with star motifs. The composition is characterized by psychedelic colors and intricate patterns, creating an otherworldly ambiance.

    Monolith

    Larry Welz, Larry Sutherland, Larry S. Todd, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1972

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.88

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  • This is a painting of a surreal comic book cover. Enormous stylized letters spelling "Full Shit COMICS" dominate the top half of the image, rendered in a reflective and distorted chrome appearance. Above this title, a ribbon with the text "Rude Chuckles with a Negative Charge!" arcs across. The bottom half of the painting features a large stone statue reminiscent of a gargoyle with a muscular humanoid form, clutching a club and perched on a plinth that reads "GLORY TO THE HIGHEST." Below the statue, a skeletal figure wearing blue pants and sporting a red nose is leaning against the plinth, holding a bottle, and imagining a question mark. Dark, stormy clouds fill the background, with a striking contrast between light and shadow, while the skyline of a distant city can be seen silhouetted against a dull orange glow at the horizon. The words "ADULTS ONLY!" in vibrant green and yellow letters are prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.

    Tuff Shit

    Various Artists, Robert Williams, Jim Osborne, Trina Robbins, Robert Crumb, Larry Welz, Patrick Cosgrove, Justin Green, John Flaherty, Roger Brand, Bill Griffith, Link Foos, Rick Foos, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1972

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black with front and back cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.143

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    Captain Guts Comix No. 3

    Larry Welz, The Print Mint, Inc.

    Published 1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.32

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  • This is a painting of a comic book cover with a vivid and dynamic design. The cover features two green-toned figures, rendered in a muscular style, wielding large firearms that are prominently shooting with bright, explosive blasts. The background is a fiery red-orange gradient, accentuated by dark, smoky clouds. The title "Slow Death" is displayed at the top in pink, dotted letters, with additional text indicating that this is issue number 3 from a publisher named "Last Gasp." The overall style is reminiscent of underground comic art, with exaggerated expressions and dramatic lighting.

    Slow Death #3

    Various Artists, Ron Turner, Richard Corben, Dave Sheridan, Jim Osborne, Jack Jackson, Larry Welz, Greg Irons, Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.121

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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 fantastical and surreal landscape featuring cartoon monsters. The cover artwork of a comic book, titled "San Francisco Comic Book No.1," showcases a colorful and bizarre scene with three animated monsters. The central figure is a large blue-green creature with large ears, wide-open pink eyes, and a menacing mouth full of teeth. In the foreground, two smaller creatures are rendered in a similarly exaggerated cartoon style: one with a long nose and large ears, appearing shocked or startled, and the other crawling out of the ground with elongated arms. The background is a vivid mix of blues and pinks with a dotted pattern reminiscent of classic comic book art. Distant, stylized cityscape elements are also visible on the lefthand side, adding to the intriguing, dreamlike quality of the illustration.

    San Francisco Comic Book #1

    R.K. Sloane, San Francisco Comic Book Company, Robert Dougherty, Rick Griffin, Mervinius, Spain Rodriguez, Dave Sheridan, Leonard Rifas, Dan O'Neill, S. Clay Wilson, Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jack Jackson, Larry Welz, Willy Murphy, Rory Hayes, Apex Novelties, 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  2014.126.110

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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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  • 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 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 comic book cover named "Yellow Dog Comics." The central image shows exaggerated cartoon characters, one resembling a bipedal duck tugging on the clothing of a large figure wearing brown leggings and red shoes. The large figure has smaller cartoon characters clinging to it. The cover is brightly colored with blues, browns, reds, and yellows, displaying the comic's title in bold letters at the top. On the left are panels showcasing characters named "Li'l Cute," "Absorbine Jr.," "Skutch," and "The Daily Duck."

    Yellow Dog #13 / 14

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Greg Irons, Jim Osborne, Ronald Lipking, Larry Welz, Richard Carse, Jay Lynch, Hak Vogrin, Gill Smitherman, Kay Rudin, S. Clay Wilson, Andy Martin, Peter Almasy, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1969

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.159

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