Skull Comics #2

1970

Various Artists, Greg Irons (editor, artist, author), Richard Corben (artist, author), Jack Jackson (artist, author), Gilbert Shelton (artist, author), Dave Sheridan (artist, author), Last Gasp Eco Funnies (publisher)

Associated Names
Greg Irons

Artist, American, 1949 - 1984

Richard Corben

Artist, American, born 1940

Jack Jackson

Artist, American, 1941 - 2006

Gilbert Shelton

Artist, American, born 1940

Dave Sheridan

Artist, American, 1943 - 1982

Last Gasp Eco Funnies

Publisher, American, founded 1970

This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Skull Comics". The cover features a central scene with a skeletal figure wearing a vest and holding a pistol while leaning against a stylized motorcycle. Another skeletal figure is on the motorcycle. The background shows a desert setting with cacti and signs for "The Dancin' Dog Burgers, Shakes, Chili" and "Beer". Insets on the left show other artworks: a skull wearing a helmet, a hooded figure, and a stylized nun. The drawing uses vibrant colors and bold lines typical of comic book art.
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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

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.116


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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