Leslie Cabarga

Carbaga, Zavier Leslie

American, born 1954

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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.
Various Artists, Trina Robbins, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, Robert Cavey, Patrick Cosgrove, Dave Hereth, Rick Pflug, Trina Robbins, Joe Roberts, The Print Mint, Inc., Yellow Dog #25, 1973, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.158

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

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.
Various Artists, Jim Evans, Leslie Cabarga, Robert Cavey, Willy Mendes, Marty Nelson, Chris Pelletiere, Trina Robbins, Joe Roberts, The Print Mint, Inc., Yellow Dog #23, 1972, 44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.156

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

This is a drawing of a comic book cover scene. The cover reads "REAL PULP COMICS," with the issue priced at fifty cents and labeled for adults only. At the center of the illustration, a woman in a green bikini is depicted floating or falling in a dynamic pose across an alien landscape or outer space setting. Her legs are extended towards the viewer, suggesting movement. Above her, a spacecraft hovers, with a cartoonish creature visible in one of the windows. The surface below her features unusual terrain with vegetation or rock formations, and to the right, a small octopod-like creature is present. The color palette is bold, with vibrant blues and reds indicating a dramatic environment in line with the pulp theme.
Various Artists, Roger Brand, Art Spiegelman, Kim Deitch, Ron White, S. Clay Wilson, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, The Print Mint, Inc., Real Pulp Comics #1, 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, 2014.126.104

Real Pulp Comics #1

Various Artists, Roger Brand, Art Spiegelman, Kim Deitch, Ron White, S. Clay Wilson, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, 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  2014.126.104