Slow Death #3

1971

Various Artists, Ron Turner (editor), Richard Corben (artist, author), Dave Sheridan (artist, author), Jim Osborne (artist, author), Jack Jackson (artist, author), Larry Welz (artist, author), Greg Irons (artist, author), Kim Deitch (artist, author), Spain Rodriguez (artist, author), Last Gasp Eco Funnies (publisher)

Associated Names
Ron Turner

Editor, active 1970s

Richard Corben

Artist, American, born 1940

Dave Sheridan

Artist, American, 1943 - 1982

Jim Osborne

Artist, American, 1943 - 2001

Jack Jackson

Artist, American, 1941 - 2006

Larry Welz

Artist, American, born 1948

Greg Irons

Artist, American, 1949 - 1984

Kim Deitch

Artist, American, born 1944

Spain Rodriguez

Artist, American, 1940 - 2012

Last Gasp Eco Funnies

Publisher, American, founded 1970

This is a painting of a comic book cover with a vivid and dynamic design. The cover features two green-toned figures, rendered in a muscular style, wielding large firearms that are prominently shooting with bright, explosive blasts. The background is a fiery red-orange gradient, accentuated by dark, smoky clouds. The title "Slow Death" is displayed at the top in pink, dotted letters, with additional text indicating that this is issue number 3 from a publisher named "Last Gasp." The overall style is reminiscent of underground comic art, with exaggerated expressions and dramatic lighting.
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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: 25.4 × 17.78 cm (10 × 7 in.)
    sheet: 25.4 × 35.56 cm (10 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.121


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names


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