Roger Brand

American, 1943 - 1985

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  • This is a drawing of a comic-style social scene in a bar setting. The image features a group of cartoon-like characters engaged in conversation, displaying various expressions ranging from disinterest to relief. Speech bubbles capture snippets of their dialogues. The vibrant use of color emphasizes the playful yet critical nature of the illustration, and the bar is decorated with ornate lamps and tropical plants, contributing to a lively and retro atmosphere. The cover's design, including the bold title "Young Lust," suggests themes of love, relationships, and humor, all packaged in a comic-book format.

    Young Lust #4

    Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1974

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper  Accession ID  2014.126.165

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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 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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  • This is a vintage comic book cover featuring the title "Young Lust" and a tagline about the eradication of pornography. The cover showcases colorful and dramatic scenes with various characters engaging in interpersonal drama and romantic situations. The art style is reminiscent of 1970s underground cartoon art, with bold colors and thick lines. Notable elements include two women embracing and discussing morality, a distraught man wiping a tear, and a small dog playfully depicted in the scene. The cover is created by Bill Griffith, known for a distinct narrative and illustrative style in comics.

    Young Lust #3

    Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Spain Rodriguez, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1972

    32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper  Accession ID  2014.126.164

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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 comic book cover titled "Yellow Dog Comics." The cover features a yellow dog dressed as a superhero, complete with a purple cape and a futuristic laser gun emitting a yellow beam. The dog is energetically leaping into action. Below the dog, there is a scene depicting a blonde figure in a red outfit, who appears to be entangled with a green, tentacled creature. The background showcases a mix of colors, including purple, blue, and yellow. The comic’s title is displayed in bold, three-dimensional yellow and red letters, and there is a circular logo in the upper right corner that reads "THE PRINT MINT" with "No 20, 50¢" noted beside it.

    Yellow Dog #20

    Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Greg Irons, Roger Brand, Trina Robbins, Joe Roberts, Mervinius, Norman Quebedeau, Bob Riggs, Jim Gardner, D. Wood, David Webster, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1971

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.154

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Young Lust." The cover features a couple embracing in the foreground. They are shown without clothing and the comic book is labeled as "adult material." In the background, various characters comment on the couple's display. The setting includes urban elements like a fruit stand, a uniformed officer, and buildings in a neighborhood scene. The cover uses bold colors and speech bubbles to convey its narrative, blending satire with romance genre tropes.

    Young Lust #2

    Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Justin Green, Jay Kinney, Roger Brand, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1971

    32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.163

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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 comic book cover. The image shows a central character in patched pants holding a comic book against a backdrop of urban buildings. Surrounding the character are lively cartoon figures engaged in humorous poses and activities. The design features vibrant colors, exaggerated expressions, and playful elements, with bold retro typography at the top and bottom of the image.

    Promethean Enterprises #4

    Robert Crumb, Promethean Enterprises, John Thompson, Albert Hurter, Tom Bird, Johnny Chambers, Rob Brown, Victor Moscoso, Robert Inwood, Neil Passey, John Fawcett, Doug Wildey, R. L. Tubbesing, Keith Kleespies, Various Artists, Roger Brand, Jim Osborne, Parley Holman, George Metzger, Vincent Davis, Dennis Nolan, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Bob Zoell, Bud Plant, Al Davoren, Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

    1971

    80-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color and centerfold on card stock  Accession ID  2014.126.102

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  • Tales of Sex and Death #1

    Various Artists, Roger Brand, Justin Green, Kim Deitch, Simon Deitch, Bill Griffith, Paul Rodgers, Rory Hayes, S. Clay Wilson, Michelle Brand, 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  2014.126.134

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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 painting depicting a surreal scene with a figure. The figure is characterized by exaggerated eyes and mouth, appearing distressed. The figure seems to be in a state of panic, engaged in what looks like prayer or pleading. A speech bubble from its mouth contains a plea for divine intervention amidst references to vices such as "dope, crime, smut." Surrounding the figure are various objects like cigarette butts, pills, brass knuckles, and abstract shapes. In the background, there is a religious figure with antlers and a crown holding a staff. A yellow border on the left reads "JESUS NEVER FAILS." An open book with strange illustrations is present, adding to the chaotic atmosphere. The painting is created in a vibrant and exaggerated comic style.

    All Stars, No. 2

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Barbara Mendes, Gary Arlington, San Francisco Comic Book Company, Rick Griffin, Gerald W. Page, Jeff Jones, Roger Brand, Al Williamson, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Johnny Chambers

    published 1970

    78-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on variously colored wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.7

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