Dale Kuipers

Kuipers, Dale M.

American, 1947 - 1996

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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 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 comic book cover with a cosmic theme. It features a large character reaching out into a starry sky with a distressed expression and a speech bubble that says "I'm lost!". The background resembles space with colorful specks resembling stars, and a planet is visible in the corner. The title "QUAGMIRE COMICS" is displayed at the top in bold yellow letters. The comic is tagged as "VIGOROUS ADULT STORIES." The phrase "HEAVY SPACED-OUT STUFF!" is at the bottom. The art uses vibrant colors including bright blues, reds, and yellows.
Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Peter Poplaski, Dale Kuipers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Quagmire Comics, 1970, 44-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, 2014.126.105

Quagmire Comics

Various Artists, Denis Kitchen, Peter Poplaski, Dale Kuipers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1970 · 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.105