Subvert Comics #1

1970

Spain Rodriguez (artist, author), Rip Off Press (publisher)

Associated Names
Spain Rodriguez

Artist, American, 1940 - 2012

Rip Off Press

Publisher, American, founded 1969

This drawing is a cover of a comic book titled "Subvert Comics No.1". The image features a retro comic book style reminiscent of underground comics from the 1970s. The top displays the title "SUBVERT COMICS" in large, stylized letters with a color scheme of pink, blue, and yellow. A circular emblem to the right reads "FIGHT THE OPPRESSOR" with a clenched fist illustration. In the foreground are two muscular figures, one holding a knife with visible blood. In the background are industrial settings with towers marked with the number 8. The scene includes dynamic elements like speech bubbles or sound effects reading "SAD SAD GIRL HE STOLE YOUR HEART" with musical notes. The art conveys themes of rebellion and satire, typical of countercultural comic art, with a vibrant palette and exaggerated character designs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    36-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: 25.4 × 17.78 cm (10 × 7 in.)
    open: 25.4 × 35.56 cm (10 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.129


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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