S. Clay Wilson

American, born 1941

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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 drawing of two exaggerated cartoonish figures in a humorous interaction. The image features a stylized red text spelling "Pork" with a white border on a blue background. Below the text, one figure with exaggerated facial features and tattoos is engaged with another figure with long blonde hair. Both figures have strong limbs and expressions, and the artwork is full of dynamic lines and exaggerated proportions typical of cartoon or comic art. The bright colors, over-the-top detail, and humorous execution suggest a satirical or parody style reminiscent of underground comix or alternative comics. The composition is busy and chaotic, with overlapping forms and wild expressions, creating a playful and irreverent atmosphere.

    Pork

    S. Clay Wilson, Cartoonist's Co-op Press

    1974

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.99

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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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  • Insect Fear No 3

    Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, S. Clay Wilson, Justin Green, Rory Hayes, Kim Deitch, Roger Brand, Charles Dallas, Larry S. Todd, Jack Jackson, Joe Schenkman, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1973

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.74

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with exaggerated features and expressions. The main scene shows a man with a cigarette in his mouth embracing a woman with bright yellow hair and a red dress. The woman is holding a green toy-like gun while the man holds a folder or document. In the background, a guard in a blue uniform is yawning. The cover is designed with vibrant colors and bold outlines. It contains speech bubbles with phrases such as "Yer a lifesaver, doll..." and "Wotta man!" The title reads "Don Dohler's Projunior," and there are various text elements and embellishments typical of comic book covers.

    Projunior

    Peter Poplaski, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Don Dohler, Bill Griffith, Joel Beck, Skip Williamson, Dale Kuipers, Bruce Walthers, Dave L. Herring, Wendell Pugh, Dave Dozier, Denis Kitchen, Ned Sonntag, Various Artists, Peter Loft, Trina Robbins, Jim Mitchell, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Jay Kinney, Evert Geradts, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Crumb, Joe Pilati, Jay Lynch

    1972

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.100

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover scene. The cover reads "REAL PULP COMICS," with the issue priced at fifty cents and labeled for adults only. At the center of the illustration, a woman in a green bikini is depicted floating or falling in a dynamic pose across an alien landscape or outer space setting. Her legs are extended towards the viewer, suggesting movement. Above her, a spacecraft hovers, with a cartoonish creature visible in one of the windows. The surface below her features unusual terrain with vegetation or rock formations, and to the right, a small octopod-like creature is present. The color palette is bold, with vibrant blues and reds indicating a dramatic environment in line with the pulp theme.

    Real Pulp Comics #1

    Various Artists, Roger Brand, Art Spiegelman, Kim Deitch, Ron White, S. Clay Wilson, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.104

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  • This is a drawing of a chaotic scene with comic-style characters and text. The image features the word "BENT" in large blue letters above a colorful, crowded scene with fantastical and surreal characters. The characters have exaggerated features and are engaged in aggressive actions. There are sound effects like "CLUD" and "WHANG" and speech bubbles with phrases like "SHUT YOUR FOUL TRAP." The scene is brightly colored with various hues and patterns, reminiscent of underground comics.

    Bent

    S. Clay Wilson, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.12

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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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  • 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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  • 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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