XOW Logo
  • Location
    • Home
    • Issue Detail, List Content Items
in for
   
by
Twitter Logo Facebook Logo
Report a Bug Ask for Support Review Site Apply to be an Editor
Issue: The Best of The Rip Off Press #1
Publication Date: January 1973
Next Issue Variant Next Base Issue
 
Disclose Detail
Issues: #1 of 4 Issues (6 Printings)
Title: Comix
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagRip Off Press
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Rip Off Press, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 132
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: none entered
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 42 (27 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: No price or ISBN listed. Later(?) printing with 3.50 USD cover price; not marked as later printing.
  Does this data need corrections? Become an editor.
Disclose Format
Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Covers, Black & White Interior
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Softcover
Publishing Format:  
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
Disclose Reprinted From33
reprinted from some/all another Issue.
reprinted 32 times from Content Items in other Issues.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets0
 
spacer
Disclose Content Items (42 total)
Disclose Issue Images
Comix

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Best of the Rip Off Press volume I

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: title page, indicia page, table of contents
Disclose
Out of the Ashes

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Gilbert Shelton (photo); Jack Jackson [as Jaxon] (photo); Robert Crumb (photo); Fred Schrier (photo); Dave Sheridan (photo); Spain Rodriguez (photo); Greg Irons (photo); Robert Williams (photo); Jim Franklin (photo); S. Clay Wilson (photo); Foolbert Sturgeon [Jesus Christ]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Foreword dated San Francisco, October 1972.

A two-page intro is accompanied by eleven photo head shots of the artists with a small S. Clay Wilson illustration. Right after the first intro page there is a full-page illustration which is indexed just below.
Disclose
[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: If this is what happened to your old man's head when he finally read one of the comics
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMother's Oats Comix #[nn] [unnamed variant] published October 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Code of the Comics Magazine Association of America, Inc.

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: Reprints the Comics Code Authority's code in its entirety
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Lester Prong
First Line: We sit... in patience
Synopsis: Lester Prong from the Comics Code Authority is attacked by zombies who have risen from the sewer.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagGothic Blimp Works #8 published October 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: This also appeared in the East Village Other vol. 4 #22 (April 30, 1969)
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Robert Crumb
Character(s): Robert Crumb
First Line: The fact of the matter is, I know they're trying to get me because I bring you the TRUTH!
Synopsis: A satirical paranoid rant from Crumb, as he suspects fumes from his ink bottle is actually poison gas planted by a government agent.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Lenore Goldberg; Bob
First Line: Viva la Revolucion!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The very last panel from the following story blown up to full-page size
Disclose
Lenore Goldberg and Her Girl Commandos

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Lenore Goldberg
Character(s): Lenore Goldberg; Janet Jones; Muncie; Bob
Synopsis: Lenore and the commandos barge into a gathering of intellectuals to make a statement on female liberation.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was Lenore Goldberg and her Girl Commandos [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose
And Now, A Word to You Feminist Women

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Robert Crumb
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was And Now, A Word to You Feminist Women [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Never Bite Off More Than You Can Chew!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Policeman
Synopsis: An armadillo grows on a cop's head and consumes him.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArmadillo Comics #2 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was "Never Bite Off More Than You Can Chew!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose
Wonder Wart-Hog and the Invasion of the Pigs From Uranus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Wonder Wart-Hog
Character(s): Wonder Warthog [Philbert Desanex]; Editor; The Emperor; James; Richard Milhous Nixon (death); Spiro T. Agnew
Synopsis: The Emperor of Uranus sends his army to invade Earth after he hears that it's being riddled by conservationists.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was Wonder Wart-Hog and the Invasion of the Pigs From Uranus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Dated April 1970
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: If I should DIE 'fore the REST of you should,E
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was If I Should Die 'fore the Rest of You Should [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Sweet Funk

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArmadillo Comics #2 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was Sweet Funk [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
U.S. Armydillo

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: A group of soldiers transform to armadillos after being ordered to go “at ease.”
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArmadillo Comics #2 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was U.S. Armydillo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Raw War Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: political, war
Character(s): Slugger McCord; Ace Johnson; Joe Spence; Major “Tuck” Pucker; Quan Hoy
Synopsis: Five soldiers meet their untimely end in this anti-war story.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was Raw War Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose
Space Age Shanannyguns

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Speedy Spivac & Tomorrow Topkins
Character(s): Speedy Spivac; Tomorrow Topkins
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was Space Age Shanannyguns [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose
[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Gad
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Likely a Fred Schrier panel but not from any story from this book.
Disclose
Word Salad

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Mr. Fibbing; Winslow
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMother's Oats Comix #2 published August 1970
was Word Salad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
The Balloon Salesman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mean Mr. Mustard
Character(s): Mean Mr. Mustard; Kid #1; Kid #2
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMother's Oats Comix #2 published August 1970
was The Balloon Salesman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Doings of Dealer McDope

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, humorous
Feature(s): Dealer McDope
Character(s): Stanley; Bus Driver; Frank; Dealer McDope; Petipoo; Ernie; The King; Shnitski
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMother's Oats Comix #[nn] [unnamed variant] published October 1969
was The Doings of Dealer McDope [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Tricky Prickears
Character(s): Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers [Fat Freddy; Freewheelin' Franklin; Phineas T. Freakears]; Tricky Prickears
First Line: Receiving orders by braille.
Synopsis: The police control board pull a prank on Tricky.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #1 [1st Printing, 50¢ Cover Price] published January 1971
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Theme Song From the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers
Character(s): Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers [Fat Freddy; Freewheelin' Franklin; Phineas T. Freakears]; Jesus Christ; Mao Tse-tung
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #2 [50¢] published March 1972
was Theme Song From The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.83
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Fat Freddy's Cat
Character(s): Fat Freddy's Cat
First Line: I just love that shit-kickin' music!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #2 [50¢] published March 1972
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.17
Disclose
Getting "Up" to Vote

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers
Character(s): Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers [Fat Freddy; Freewheelin' Franklin; Phineas T. Freakears]; Coontny Splatterfoont; Oat Willie
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #3 [unnamed variant] published January 1973
was Getting "Up" to Vote [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.88
Disclose
Don't Forget to Register and Vote

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fat Freddy
Character(s): Fat Freddy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #3 [unnamed variant] published January 1973
was Don't Forget to Register and Vote [Public Service Announcement on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.12
Disclose
The Origin of Trashman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, adventure, humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Trashman
Character(s): Trashman [Harry Barnes]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSubvert #1 [1st & 2nd Printing] published November 1970
was The Origin of Trashman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Trashman Meets the Fighting She Devils

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero, underground
Feature(s): Trashman
Character(s): Trashman [Harry Barnes]; Nasty Elaine; Dr. Eugene Cranker; Thelma; Odette; Betty Lou; Luciele; Emile Nitrate
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSubvert #1 [1st & 2nd Printing] published November 1970
was Trashman Meets the Fighting She Devils [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
Disclose
Afterwards

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was Afterwards [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Eyeball Kicks

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Eggs Ackley
Character(s): Eggs Ackley; Crow #1; Crow #2
Synopsis: A pair of crows steal Ackley's eyes.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was Eggs Ackley in Eyeball Kicks [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose
More Deep Meaning Gommigs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Jeannie and Her Friends
Character(s): Jeannie; Savannah Foomo
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was More: Deep Meaning Gommigs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
All Meat Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was All Meat Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose
Scenes from the Revolution: The Legendary Dope Famine of '69

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagRadical America v3 #1 published January 1969
was Scenes from the Revolution: Billy Graham Reaches the Dope Mystics [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This also appeared in The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #1 (Rip Off Press, 1971)
Disclose
The Freaks Pull a Heist!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers
Character(s): Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers [Fat Freddy; Freewheelin' Franklin; Phineas T. Freakears]; Grocery Store Clerk
Synopsis: Unable to buy any junk food because he's short on cash, Fat Freddy gets into a violent withdrawal state. The Bros. decide to pull a heist on a grocery store in order to get Freddy some food.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagRadical America v3 #1 published January 1969
was The Freaks Pull a Heist! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose
The Intruder

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Doctor; Antiques Dealer
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSkull #1 published March 1970
was The Intruder [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose
Jesus Meets the Armed Services

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Jesus
Character(s): Jesus Christ; Sarge; Maud Mae; Dr. Conscripto
Synopsis: Jesus is forcibly inscribed into the Armed Forces after being seen walking around in his robe.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJesus Meets the Armed Services [Jesus Comics] #[2] published July 1970
was Jesus Meets the Armed Services [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mr. Sketchum
Character(s): Mr. Sketchum
First Line: I got a million of 'em!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Like to Ride? Then Climb Aboard the Big Ass

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was Like to Ride? Then Climb Aboard the Big Ass [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Rip Off Press is Hot!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: Don't You Think It's Time to Stop Watching T.V.?
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover

Site designed and hosted by XOWTech, Inc..
Any questions or problems with this site should be directed to REMOVE-webmaestro-THESE@xowcomics.com.

XOW, XOWComics.com, XOWTech and XOWTech.com are registered trademarks of XOWTech, Inc.
© XOWTech, Inc., 2010 - 2024. All rights reserved.

Some data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database under a Creative Commons Attribution license.