Bill Griffith

Griffith, William Henry Jackson

American, born 1944

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  • The image is a drawing of anthropomorphic toads in a cartoon cover illustration. It features a group of toad-like figures with humanoid bodies and toad faces. The main figure in the foreground has one fist raised and is depicted mid-stride. Behind this toad, other varied toad-like characters stand in a line with different attires. The cover is colorful with bold outlines and an exaggerated graphic style typical of cartoon comics. The title reads "Tales of Toad," with various text elements and visual motifs suggesting humor and anthropomorphism. The image has a playful and satirical tone.

    Tales of Toad #2

    Bill Griffith, 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  2014.126.137

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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 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. 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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  • The image shows a humanoid toad in a beach chair reading a book on a sandy beach with an ocean and sky in the background. The toad is dressed in a suit with a bow tie, pink pants, and colorful shoes. It is holding an open book titled "MY LIFE AS A TOAD" and gesturing with its right hand. Beside the chair is a bottle labeled "SUN TAN LOTION." The book cover is titled "TALES OF TOAD AND OTHER STORIES" with a price of 50 cents. The cover also includes the text "ADULTS ONLY!" and a circular emblem with the words "SEAL OF PURITY" and "THE PRINT MINT" inside. The artwork features strong outlines and vibrant colors typical of comic art.

    Tales of Toad #1

    Bill Griffith, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.136

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features a character wearing glasses and a helmet, surrounded by four small humanoid creatures in various poses. A crouched figure with an oval head is in the foreground. The background shows hills and a vibrant sky with stylized lines. The top of the cover displays the title "Yellow Dog Comics" and the tagline "TV. Channels and his Electric Time Spansules!!" in a separate box. The artwork style is indicative of vintage comic aesthetics, using strong colors and exaggerated features to create a lively scene.

    Yellow Dog #19

    Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Roger Brand, Trina Robbins, Greg Irons, The Print Mint, Inc.

    born 1944

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.161

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