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Issue: The Complete Crumb Comics #6
Publication Date: January 1991
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Issues: #6 of 18 Issues (40 Printings)
Title: On the Crest of a Wave
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagFantagraphics
Brand: Fantagraphics BooksView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 6
Pages: 162
ISBN: 1560970561
UPC/EAN: 978093019391151695
Price: $20.95 CAD
$18.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 88 (42 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: First printing: January 1991; Second printing: December 1996 (18.95 USD); Third printing: September 2004 (18.95 USD); Fourth printing: October 2013 (19.99 USD)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Black & White with some Color
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" (21.59 cm x 27.94 cm)
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Softcover
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants4
Disclose Reprinted In1
Disclose Reprinted From60
reprinted 7 times from some/all in other Issues.
reprinted 53 times from Content Items in other Issues.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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On the Crest of a Wave

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Robert Crumb
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: This is the front cover flap. It includes an excerpt from the book introduction. The excerpt is continued in the back cover flap.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
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The Complete Crumb

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Title page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Complete Crumb volume 6- On the Crest of a Wave

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Title and publisher page; production, copyright and indicia credits; table of contents with reprint credits
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Lela (photo); ? (photo)
Inker(s): Lela (photo); ? (photo)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Robert Crumb (photo); Kathy (photo); Lela (photo); Jesse Crumb (photo)
Synopsis: Four photographs of Crumb and his then girlfriends Kathy and Lela; a two page Crumb introduction; Six photographs- pictured are Crumb, his then girlfriend Kathy and his son Jesse.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Smelly Old Cat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Smelly
Character(s): Smelly; Pete
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was Smelly Old Cat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Why Oh Why Oh Why the Hell Am I In Motor City?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was Why Oh Why Oh Why the Hell am I in Motor City? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Hi-Lites of Detroit

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was Hi-Lites of Detroit [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Like to Ride? Then Climb Aboard the Big Ass

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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
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Eggs Ackley Among the Vulture Demonesses

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Eggs Ackley
Character(s): Eggs Ackley; Vulture Demonesses
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was Eggs Ackley Among the Vulture Demonesses [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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Dale Steinberger the Jewish Cowgirl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Dale Steinberger
Character(s): Dale Steinberger; Gloria Nord
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was Dale Steinberger the Jewish Cowgirl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Big Baby the Infant Terrible

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Big Baby
Character(s): Big Baby
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was Big Baby the Infant Terrible [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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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
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Mrs. Quiver- She Shivers & Shakes Just Like Jelly on a Plate

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Mrs. Quiver
Character(s): Mrs. Quiver
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was Mrs. Quiver- She Shivers & Shakes Just Like Jelly on a Plate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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R. Crumb Presents Artsy Fartsy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Artsy Fartsy
Character(s): Artsy Fartsy; Asper Oggus
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was R. Crumb presents Artsy Fartsy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): King Bee
First Line: We Dare to Show 'Doing it' Right on the Front Page!!!
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagKing Bee #1 published January 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Reel Jam

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Jam strip with the listed artists.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagKing Bee #1 published January 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Joe Blow

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Joe Blow
Character(s): Joe Blow; Lois; Joe Jr.; "Sis"
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #4 [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Joe Blow [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Mr. Natural Takes a Vacation

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Groupie; Flakey Foont
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #4 [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Mr. Natural Takes a Vacation [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Horny Harriet
Character(s): Horny Harriet
First Line: Hmm... that gives me an idea!! I can get that ol' cow workin' for me!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #4 [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Sparky Sperm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Sparky Sperm
Character(s): Sparky Sperm
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #4 [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Sparky Sperm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Jam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #4 [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Jam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Ooga Booga

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagZap Comix #4 [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Ooga Booga [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Snatch Comics Writhes Again!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSnatch Comics #3 published August 1969
was Snatch Comics Writhes Again! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Mr. Doggie
Character(s): Mr. Doggie; Weenie; Bun
First Line: You got the weenie, she's got the bun...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSnatch Comics #3 published August 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Don't Touch Me!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Luscious Brunette; Huge Brute
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSnatch Comics #3 published August 1969
was Don't Touch Me! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: Pump Those Peddles, You Little Brat!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSnatch Comics #3 published August 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Jiz Comics

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJiz Comics #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Jiz Comics [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Unused cover idea? The title page for this issue.
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The End Funnies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mrs. Smith
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (September 30, 1969)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.94
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Afterwards Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (September 30, 1969)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.06
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The Adventures of Dicknose

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Dicknose
Character(s): Dicknose; Eloise; Miss Updyke
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJiz Comics #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was The Adventures of Dicknose [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Gary Arlington & His Comic-Book Store

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Gary Arlington
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: An ad for the San Francisco Comic Book Company from January-February 1970.
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On the Bus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Edgar & Maryjane Crump
Character(s): Edgar Crump; Maryjane Crump
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Meatball (Lone Ranger Biology Press, 1969 series) #1
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.3
Disclose Notes: Meatball was a mimeographed poetry magazine from San Francisco.
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Fantasy 62157 the All-American 13-Year Old Nymphet / Lenore Goldberg

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Lenore Goldberg
Synopsis: Two drawings of females by Crumb.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The Village Voice (?, 1955 series) (October 30, 1969)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.3
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Sit right down and have yerself a... Meatball

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Meatball (Lone Ranger Biology Press, 1969 series) #2
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Signed and dated November 1969.
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Sunny Side of the Street

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Meatball (Lone Ranger Biology Press, 1969 series) #2
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The title is given in the table of contents.
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Workers of the World Arise!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was Workers of the World Arise! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lenore Goldberg
Character(s): Lenore Goldberg
First Line: Join the world-family revolution or DIE!!!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Eggs Ackley Among the Vulture Demonesses

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Eggs Ackley
Character(s): Eggs Ackley; Vulture Demonesses
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was Eggs Ackley Among the Vulture Demonesses [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Don't Be a Straggler! Step on the Gas!! Lecher self go! get behind the BIG ASS
Synopsis: ad parody
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #[nn] published June 1969
was Don't Be a Straggler! Step on the Gas!! Lecher self go! get behind the BIG ASS [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Snatch Comics
First Line: So "Hot" It Runs a Close Second to the Real Thing
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSnatch Comics #3 published August 1969
was So "Hot" It Runs a Close Second to the Real Thing! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Snatch Comics
First Line: The New All-Time Low in Smut!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSnatch Comics #3 published August 1969
was The New All-Time Low in Smut! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Snoid
Character(s): Snoid
First Line: Mmm... very tasty indeed I must say!!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJiz Comics #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
First Line: Down the Old "Jissom Trail!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJiz Comics #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Down the Old "Jissom Trail!" [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Despair
First Line: See if there's anything good on...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Gothic Blimp Works
First Line: Dis is da stuff! ... sez Mr. Goodbar!
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagGothic Blimp Works #1 published January 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Gothic Blimp Works LTD. no. 2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagGothic Blimp Works #2 published January 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ab Normal; Mal Adjusted
First Line: Hello... my name is 'Ab Normal'!
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagGothic Blimp Works #3 published April 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Desperation Blues

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Flakey Foont
Character(s): Flakey Foont; Mr. Natural; Susie; Kathy; Barby
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagGothic Blimp Works v1 #6 published July 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Everyday Funnies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Helicon (?, ? series) #v6#1 (Spring 1969)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mr. Natural
First Line: C',mere kid!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Helicon (?, ? series) #v6#1 (Spring 1969)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Twas Ever Thus says Mr. Natural

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Changes (Harbinger University Press, ? series) #3 (April 1969)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Yellow Dog vol. 2 #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Yellow Dog
Character(s): Li'l Cute; Absorbine Jr.; Skutch; The Daily Duck; Yellow Dog (in logo)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagYellow Dog v2 #2 [13/14] published July 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Motor City Comics #2 Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lenore Goldberg and Her Girl Commandos
Character(s): Lenore Goldberg
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(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
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Burned Out
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) #v5#10 (February 11, 1970)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The New Comix Exhibition Poster Jam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSex, Rock & Optical Illusions #[nn] published January 2005
as The New Comix Exhibition Poster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A comics collage piece Moscoso created using cutouts from underground tabloids and comix. The New Comix exhibition was a show held at the Phoenix Gallery in Berkeley in 1969. From October-November 1969.
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Come the Revolution

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (October 14, 1969)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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O-So-Kleen Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Bob Kleen
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBijou Funnies #3 published January 1969
was O-So-Kleen Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Conspiracy Stomp poster

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From November 1969. The poster promoted a benefit being held for the Chicago Eight.
Disclose
Freak #1 unpublished cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From Fall 1969.
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Krude Kut-Ups

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2.45
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
First Line: Guess I'm Just Neurotic
Synopsis: Mock advertisement promising to reveal the true nature of The Cosmic "Mind-Warp."
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagYellow Dog #6 [First Printing] published January 1968
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.55
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Ups and Downs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Chuck and Bob
Character(s): Chuck; Bob; Angelfood McSpade
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagYellow Dog v2 #2 [13/14] published July 1969
was Ups and Downs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Despair Unused Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An unused cover originally meant for Apex Novelties' Despair. From 1970.
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Morbid Sense of Humor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Morbid Sense of Humor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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It's Really Too Bad

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Ruth Schwartz
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was It's Really Too Bad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Lighter-Than-Air Boys

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Merciful Percival and Seymour "Sy" Klopps
Character(s): Merciful Percival; Seymour "Sy" Klopps
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was The Lighter-Than-Air Boys [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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It's the Ruff Tuff Creampuff

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Ruff Tuff Creampuff
Character(s): Ruff Tuff Cream Puff
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was It's the Ruff Tuff Creampuff [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Angelfood McSpade
Character(s): Angelfood McSpade
First Line: There she is, fellows! Ah! She'll be so grateful to us!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.88
Disclose Notes: This exact strip also appears in the Complete Crumb volume 5.
Disclose
Cum Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Spiegal & Schliegal
Character(s): Spiegal; Schliegal
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Cum Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.13
Disclose Notes: This exact strip also appears in the Complete Crumb volume 5.
Disclose
The Same Old Crap

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Feature(s): Fuzzy the Bunny
Character(s): Fuzzy the Bunny; Donny the Dog; Donny's Wife
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was The Same Old Crap [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose
Stickman Funnies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Stickman Funnies
Character(s): Stickman; Nasty McFilthy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Stickman Funnies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose
Caught in the grips of DESPAIR!?

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Caught in the grips of DESPAIR!? [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Drawing Cartoons Is Fun!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDespair #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1969
was Drawing Cartoons Is Fun! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The back cover to Despair.
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Lenore Goldberg and Her Girl Commandos
Character(s): Lenore Goldberg
First Line: Somewhere in a windowless air-conditioned room tucked away in the upper floors...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): The Simp and the Gimp
Character(s): The Simp; The Gimp; Nurse; Doctor; Asper Oggus; Big Bill
First Line: Another malevolent comic strip that will undermine all your good intentions
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose
The Barroom Bum

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Bo Bo Bolinski
Character(s): Bo Bo Bolinski; Gil; Lady
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was The Barroom Bum [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Potatoes Browning

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Potatoes Browning
Character(s): Potatoes Browning; Mr. Nelson; Tom
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was Potatoes Browning [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Disclose
Carl the Cartoon Character

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Carl the Cartoon Character
Character(s): Carl
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was Carl the Cartoon Character [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose
Jimmy the Jeep

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Jimmy the Jeep
Character(s): Jimmy the Jeep
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was Jimmy The Jeep [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Night of Terror

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Shuman the Human
Character(s): Shuman the Human; Snoid
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #2 published February 1970
was Night of Terror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3.5
Disclose
[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Excerpt from the introduction. Carried over from the front cover flap.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover includes a 1987 painting of Crumb by Alice Kominsky Crumb. Also included is a small excerpt from Robert Crumb's intro.

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