Dave L. Herring

active 1970s

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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.
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 an image of a chaotic scene with various cartoon-like characters holding objects. The illustration shows a cluttered and intense confrontation where several individuals wield weapons like a baseball bat, a knife, and a hammer. Some characters appear angry or distressed, and their exaggerated expressions contribute to the atmosphere. A blonde figure in the foreground seems to be singing or shouting. The background features vibrant colors, mainly pink and orange, enhancing the composition. The title "SNARF" is displayed at the top in large blue letters, labeled as the first issue with a price of 50 cents. The signature "Kitchen" is visible in the bottom left corner.
Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Ed Goodman, Tim Boxell, Evert Geradts, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Don Glassford, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Snarf #1, 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, 2014.126.125

Snarf #1

Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Ed Goodman, Tim Boxell, Evert Geradts, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Don Glassford, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.125

This is a comic cover showing a confrontation between a robed figure and military officers. The title "Weirdom Comix" is displayed in bold, stylized letters with illustrations inside each letter against a vibrant yellow background. A long-haired individual in tattered robes points towards a group of four figures, including one in a military uniform and the rest in suits. The composition is set against yellow concentric circles, with the phrase "Immature adults only" to the left and the text "I realize you know not what you are doing, but I refuse to die for your sins!" at the bottom.
Various Artists, Dennis Cunningham, Richard Corben, Martin Russell, Omar Torres, John A. Williams, Dave L. Herring, Dave Wilson, Chuck Rodgers, Dave Ludwig, Weirdom Publications, Weirdom Comix #14, 1971, 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and in full color with cover in color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.147

Weirdom Comix #14

Various Artists, Dennis Cunningham, Richard Corben, Martin Russell, Omar Torres, John A. Williams, Dave L. Herring, Dave Wilson, Chuck Rodgers, Dave Ludwig, Weirdom Publications · 1971 · 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and in full color with cover in color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.147