Junk Comix

1971

American 20th Century (artist, author), Do City Productions (publisher)

Associated Names
Do City Productions

Publisher, active 1970s

This is a drawing of a comic book cover featuring three exaggerated and anthropomorphic characters. The cover title "JUNK Comix" is displayed in bold, colorful lettering at the top, with the subtitle "TALES OF LUST" near the bottom. The comic book is advertised as costing 50 cents and is produced by "Dog Yank Productions." The scene depicts three cartoon-like creatures dressed in suits and glasses, engaged in a conversation and gesturing with their hands. The left character has elements resembling a dog and a human, including a dog's ear and human-like features, with sweat beads on its face. The central figure has a long nose and a bow tie, appearing to be speaking or pointing towards the third character. The figure on the right has distinctive features resembling prickly hair, glasses, and a turtleneck. Behind them is a surreal background with rainbow colors, abstract mountain shapes, blue skies, clouds, and green structures resembling plants or alien-like forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.08 × 17.78 cm (9 7/8 × 7 in.)
    open: 25.08 × 35.56 cm (9 7/8 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.77


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William and Abigil Gerdts, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2014

Associated Names


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