Skull Comics #1

1970

Various Artists; Greg Irons (author, artist), Dave Sheridan (author, artist), Jack Jackson (author, artist), Fred Schrier (author, artist), Rory Hayes (author, artist), Rip Off Press (publisher)

Associated Names
Greg Irons

Artist, American, 1949 - 1984

Dave Sheridan

Artist, American, 1943 - 1982

Jack Jackson

Artist, American, 1941 - 2006

Fred Schrier

Artist, American, born 1945

Rory Hayes

Artist, American, 1949 - 1983

Rip Off Press

Publisher, American, founded 1969

This is an image of a comic book cover with horror-themed elements. The cover features the title "SKULL COMICS" prominently at the top in bold, orange letters with a textured, blocky design. The tagline "100% HORRID! NO. 1" is displayed in bright green font below the title. The central image is a stylized depiction of a skull with bulging eyes and an open mouth, set against a psychedelic background of colorful, layered profiles in pinks and yellows. To the left, there are several circular vignette illustrations featuring various grotesque and monstrous characters, each labeled with names like "Chicken Fizz," "The Wino Pervert," "The Boogieman," and "The Brighton Axe Murderer."
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.04 × 17.78 cm (10 1/4 × 7 in.)
    open: 26.04 × 35.56 cm (10 1/4 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.115


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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