Spain Rodriguez

American, 1940 - 2012

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  • This is a drawing of a surreal and humorous scene featuring a cartoon sleigh chase. There is a brightly colored yellow title "DARK" surrounded by tiny "ha", "ho", and "hee" letters. To the left, a scared Santa Claus is being driven in a sleigh by a determined, anthropomorphic blue dog character. The sleigh is pulled by reindeer. To the right, a police helicopter labeled "P.D." is shooting at the sleigh. Below the scene, there is a cartoonish bogeyman character urging the viewer to "give the man four bits and bring it on home."

    Laugh in the Dark

    Various Artists, Kim Deitch, Rory Hayes, Spain Rodriguez, Bill Griffith, S. Clay Wilson, Justin Green, Larry Fuller, George Metzger, Michael McMillan, Willy Mendes, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1971

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.81

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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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  • This is a vintage comic book cover titled "Spaceways". The illustration features a theatrical design often seen in adult-themed comic art. The background is a blend of red and blue, with the title "Spaceways" at the top. In the center, there is a scene depicting a large monstrous figure clutching a small nude humanoid figure. The style of the figures is cartoonish and exaggerated, reflecting the darkly humorous tone typical of underground comics. Surrounding the central image, there are smaller circular illustrations with captions "Trashman", "Saturn Women", and "Funny Nazis". The cover advertises "Adult Comix".

    White Lightning Spaceways Comix #1

    Various Artists, Charlie Muggles, Alan Shenker, F. Martin, W. A. Bradley, Various Artists, R. Lewis, M. Pogostin, Bruce Roberts, Spain Rodriguez, East Coast Comix

    1971

    24-page newspaper tabloid with halftone and offset lithograph illustrations in color and black  Accession ID  2014.126.148

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  • Illuminations

    Kim Deitch, The Print Mint, Inc., Pettitt, Jim Osborne, S. Clay Wilson, Alan Shenker, Arcee Cone, Justin Green, Spain Rodriguez, Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Jim Evans, Robert Williams, Trina Robbins, Julie Wood, Rory Hayes, Willy Mendes

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.71

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  • This is a drawing of a cartoonish figure in a room filled with filing cabinets. The character at the center has an exaggerated expression, surrounded by filing cabinets with open drawers. The background is red-orange. The figure wears casual attire and appears overwhelmed. Above the character are comic-style symbols. The image also includes the words "PROMETHEAN ENTERPRISES" and a dollar sign with a 1 indicating a comic pricing feature. The drawing features bold outlines and humorous exaggerations.

    Promethean Enterprises #3

    Roy G. Krenkel, Promethean Enterprises, Johnny Chambers, Al Metter, Bob Zoell, Wilhelm Busch, Raymond Wong, Bhob Stewart, Anne Vadeboncoeur, Robert Inwood, Dennis Nolan, Rob Brown, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Valadez, Various Artists, Marty E. Rice, Bill Henry, Kenneth Smith, George Metzger, John Fawcett, Emil Pataja, Rick Griffin, Richard Corben, Robert Crumb, Bud Plant, Al Davoren, Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

    1971

    68-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in red and black  Accession ID  2014.126.101

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Insect Fear". The cover depicts a vibrant and chaotic scene featuring giant insects. The title "Tales from the Behavioral Sink INSECT FEAR" is displayed in bold, colorful, jagged lettering. The cover includes a large, menacing insect hovering above a human form on a bed. The background features various items and text bubbles, with phrases like "FEED ME" and "FOR ADULT INTELLECTUALS ONLY". The color palette consists of green, yellow, pink, and red. The design evokes classic horror comic book aesthetics.

    Insect Fear No 2

    Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Kim Deitch, Roger Brand, Justin Green, Jim Osborne, Rory Hayes, Willy Mendes, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.73

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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 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 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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  • 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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  • 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 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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