Trina Robbins

Perlson, Trina

American, born 1938

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  • This is a drawing of a scene featuring a woman, a large dog, clowns, and colorful comic book style elements. The woman is riding a large yellow dog, wearing a spike collar, and dressed in a pink outfit with fishnet stockings. She appears to scold, as indicated by a speech bubble saying, "I TOLD YOU AND I TOLD YOU: QUIT KICKIN' MY DOG AROUND!!" Other characters in the scene include a clown, a man in a suit, and another surprised character. The background is vibrant blue with bold yellow text including the title "YELLOW DOG," pricing information, publisher's emblem, and issue number. The piece is signed "Irina" in the bottom right corner.

    Yellow Dog #25

    Various Artists, Trina Robbins, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, Robert Cavey, Patrick Cosgrove, Dave Hereth, Rick Pflug, Trina Robbins, Joe Roberts, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1973

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.158

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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 drawing of a comic book cover for "The Yellow Dog Comic Book." The cover features an eclectic and surreal scene inside what appears to be a dungeon or otherworldly chamber. A central figure is bound and wrapped, positioned inside a vibrant pink capsule that is strapped vertically above a fiery pit. The walls are a checkered pattern of brown and yellow tiles. Surrounding the capsule are various bizarre creatures and objects, including a blue and red robot with a protruding tentacle, an unusual green entity with exaggerated facial features, and chains affixed to the walls. The title "Beelzebub's Banquet" is displayed at the bottom of the cover, while a text bubble references "The Black Priests of Bombay." The cover is vivid, combining elements of surrealism and cartoonish horror.

    Yellow Dog #23

    Various Artists, Jim Evans, Leslie Cabarga, Robert Cavey, Willy Mendes, Marty Nelson, Chris Pelletiere, Trina Robbins, Joe Roberts, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1972

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.156

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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

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

    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 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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  • The image shows bold, jagged zig-zag lines and the text "SWIFT COMICS" at the top. It includes abstract shapes and exaggerated figures resembling smiling humanoid characters and a cartoonish typography. One character holds a beer mug, another reads a comic book. A whimsical pink and blue face hovers above, and a woman-like figure in a yellow dress and bonnet appears to drink from a bottle. A small mouse with a question mark above its head sits in front. The composition is bordered in vibrant yellow.

    Swift Premium Comics

    Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Kim Deitch, Alan Shenker, Spain Rodriguez, Bantam Books, Inc.

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.131

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  • Illuminations

    Various Artists, Willy Mendes, Rory Hayes, Julie Wood, Trina Robbins, Robert Williams, Jim Evans, Bill Griffith, Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Justin Green, Arcee Cone, Alan Shenker, S. Clay Wilson, Jim Osborne, Pettitt, 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  2014.126.71

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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 an illustrated fantasy scene with animated creatures in a surreal environment. The image features comical creatures in quirky outfits with bird-themed helmets moving across rocky terrain. In the background, there is a medieval castle or city under a large sun or moon, set against a unique landscape with colorful skies.

    Tales of the Armorkins

    Various Artists, Larry S. Todd, Trina Robbins, Company and Sons

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.135

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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

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

    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 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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