Bruce Walthers

von Alten, Bruce

American, born 1944

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This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features the title "O.K. COMICS #1" in large, bold, and colorful letters with the tagline "THEY'RE O.K." below it. The letters "O.K." are designed with a three-dimensional, cartoonish style and filled with vibrant colors, including yellow, pink, blue, and red, with a white and black outline. The background consists of horizontal blue lines creating a gradient from a darker blue at the bottom to lighter hues and eventually green towards the top right. The bottom left corner of the cover has a logo for "KITCHEN SINK ENTERPRISES," and the bottom right corner states "ADULTS ONLY" and "50¢" in colorful, bold letters. The drawing style is playful and reminiscent of classic comic book aesthetics.
Bruce Walthers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, O.K. Comics #1, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.98

O.K. Comics #1

Bruce Walthers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.98

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.
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, Projunior, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.100

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

This is a drawing featuring two animated mice and a bottle. The central focus is a large green bottle of Boone's Farm apple wine, with one mouse on top and another standing on the ground. The setting includes a vibrant pink and white checkerboard floor, and the background showcases a gradient from white to blue. The border features vine and leaf motifs, as well as stylized lettering spelling “SMILE” on the left and “No. 3” on the right. The mice exhibit exaggerated expressions and poses, contributing to a lighthearted theme.
Various Artists, Jim Mitchell, Peter Loft, Denis Kitchen, Bill Lee, Rick Thrun, Bruce Walthers, Krupp Comic Works, Inc., Smile #3, 1972, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.124

Smile #3

Various Artists, Jim Mitchell, Peter Loft, Denis Kitchen, Bill Lee, Rick Thrun, Bruce Walthers, Krupp Comic Works, Inc. · 1972 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.124

This painting features a Pegasus, two female figures, and fantastical foliage. The Pegasus is leaping out of a pool, creating splashes of water. Two female figures are near the water's edge. The background includes oversized mushrooms, vibrant greenery, and a tree with glowing orbs. The colors in the foreground and background are rich and contrasting. The text "SMiLE" and a price of 50 cents are in the upper right corner. This is in the style of an American counterculture, underground comic aesthetic from the 1960s and 70s.
Various Artists, Jim Mitchell, Bill Lee, Bruce Walthers, Denis Kitchen, Don Glassford, Wendell Pugh, Alan Rose, Peter Loft, Krupp Comic Works, Inc., Smile #2, 1972, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.123

Smile #2

Various Artists, Jim Mitchell, Bill Lee, Bruce Walthers, Denis Kitchen, Don Glassford, Wendell Pugh, Alan Rose, Peter Loft, Krupp Comic Works, Inc. · 1972 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.123

This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "MOM'S HOMEMADE COMICS No. 3". The image features a group of cartoonish characters, each with a distinct appearance and expression, rendered in a bold and caricatured style. The characters include a police officer, a man wearing an "H" emblazoned sweatshirt holding a football, a man in a vest holding a basketball, a woman with long hair, among others. The color palette is bright, dominated by greens, yellows, and pinks. The cover prominently displays the title of the comic at the top, with additional text advertising "MORE Vitriolic, Belly-splitting Humor for ADULTS Only." There is a distinctive stylistic choice to the characters and background, emphasizing exaggerated facial features and mischievous expressions. The publisher's mark, "KITCHEN SINK ENTERPRISES," appears in the top-right corner with a circular logo featuring a cat's face.
Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Skip Williamson, Don Glassford, Wendell Pugh, Jim Mitchell, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Peter Poplaski, Robert Crumb, Jay Lynch, Dave Dozier, Dennis Brulc, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Mom's Homemade Comics, 1971, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.87

Mom's Homemade Comics

Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Skip Williamson, Don Glassford, Wendell Pugh, Jim Mitchell, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Peter Poplaski, Robert Crumb, Jay Lynch, Dave Dozier, Dennis Brulc, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1971 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.87

This is a drawing of a comic book cover with various cartoon characters and humorous dialogue. The title of the cover is "Hungry Chuck Biscuits." The illustration features several scenes and characters drawn in a vibrant and exaggerated cartoon style. One character stands out with a large face and a speech bubble encouraging readers to have a laugh. Surrounding this character are other cartoon characters with comical expressions. Speech bubbles throughout the cover contain exaggerated, humorous statements in typical comic book style. The illustration is colorful with bold blues, yellows, and other bright colors.
Various Artists, Daniel Clyne, Skip Williamson, Denis Kitchen, Jim Mitchell, Joel Beck, Bruce Walthers, Robert Crumb, Jay Kinney, Jay Lynch, Don Glassford, Dave Dozier, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Hungry Chuck Biscuits Comix & Stories #1, 1971, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.67

Hungry Chuck Biscuits Comix & Stories #1

Various Artists, Daniel Clyne, Skip Williamson, Denis Kitchen, Jim Mitchell, Joel Beck, Bruce Walthers, Robert Crumb, Jay Kinney, Jay Lynch, Don Glassford, Dave Dozier, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1971 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.67