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Issue: The Complete Crumb Comics #8
Publication Date: April 1992
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Issues: #8 of 18 Issues (40 Printings)
Title: The Death of Fritz the Cat
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagFantagraphics
Brand: Fantagraphics BooksView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
On Sale Date: 1992
Volume: 8
Pages: 152
ISBN: 1560970766
UPC/EAN: 978156097076751695
Price: $25.95 CAD
$18.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 46 (29 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Second printing: July 1997 (18.95 USD; 25.95 CAD); ? 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:  
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reprinted 2 times from some/all in other Issues.
reprinted 33 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fritz the Cat; Andrea Ostrich
First Line: Ha ha ha... stoopid @*MW!! female... what a royal pain in the ass.. lemme outa here!
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The Complete Crumb volume 8- The Death of Fritz the Cat

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Subject Matter
Synopsis: The front cover flap includes an excerpt from the book introduction. A panel from "The Confessions of R. Crumb" story is included. Two blank pages; Title and publisher page; Indicia page with production and reprint credits; table of contents
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hello young lovers, where ever you are...
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Reprint Notes: Sixteen photos of Robert and Aline Kominsky from the early to mid-70s.
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Pages: 1
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Robert Crumb (photo); Aline Kominsky-Crumb (photo)
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: The introduction is signed "Yoko Buncho, Sauve, France 1991." Preceded by a page of sixteen photos from the early to mid-70s.
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[untitled]

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Stinko's New Car

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Stinko the Clown
Character(s): Stinko the Clown
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From Content Item: FlagYour Hytone Comics #[nn] [unnamed variant] published February 1971
was Stinko's New Car [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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Maryjane

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Maryjane
Character(s): Maryjane; Blaire
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From Content Item: FlagHome Grown Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was Maryjane [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Backwater Blues

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Angelfood McDevilsfood
Character(s): Angelfood McDevilsfood; Snoid
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From Content Item: FlagHome Grown Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was Backwater Blues [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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Whiteman Meets Bigfoot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Whiteman
Character(s): Whiteman; Yetti [Bigfoot]; Louise; Al; Lt. Bremer; Dr. Greyface
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From Content Item: FlagHome Grown Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was Whiteman Meets Bigfoot [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Let's Be Realistic Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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From Content Item: FlagHungry Chuck Biscuits Comics and Stories #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was Let's Be Realistic Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: The second edition of The Complete Crumb volume 8 (July 1997 printing) only lists Jay Lynch, Jay Kinney, Bruce Walthers and Crumb as the artists for this jam.
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Kumquat Jam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMom's Homemade Comics #3 [unnamed variant] published February 1971
was Kumquat Jam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Perdido, Part One

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Projunior
Character(s): Projunior; Harmon; Tons-of-Fun Tess
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From Issue: FlagProJunior #1 published October 1971
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Pages: 1
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Perdido, Part Two

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Projunior
Character(s): Projunior; Lu Ann; Angie
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From Issue: FlagProJunior #1 published October 1971
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Pages: 1
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Jumpin' Jack Flash!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Gary Arlington's Thrilling Murder Comics
Character(s): Jack Flash; Geechee
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From Content Item: FlagGary Arlington's Thrilling Murder Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was Jumpin' Jack Flash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Nostalgic Books catalog cover

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Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From Summer/Fall 1971. The catalog cover comprises of a series of tiny drawings arranged in a rectangle surrounding the ad type. Some of the figures depicted include The Marx Brothers, Mickey Mouse, Carmen Miranda, Frankenstein, a "The Shadow" comic book, a box of shredded wheat, Howdy Doody, a copy of Collier's magazine, Betty Grable, Bela Lugosi as Dracula, Al Jolson, Milton Berle, a Hoover vacuum, a dirigible, a Flash Gordon book and a Superman comic book.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
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.
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From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Eggs Escapes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Eggs Ackley
Character(s): Eggs Ackley; The Vulture Demonesses
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From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was Eggs Escapes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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A Gurl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): The Gurl
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From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was A Gurl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Anal Antics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Mr. Snoid; Landlady
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From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was Anal Antics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Jesus
First Line: He who shits on the road will meet flies on his return
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Reprint Notes: from Last Supplement to the Whole Earth Catalog, The (Stewart Brand, 1968 series) #1150 (March 1971)
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): The Snoid; Kilroy; Angel McFood; Maryjane
First Line: It's back to nature with...
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From Content Item: FlagHome Grown Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Desperate Character Writhes Again!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): The Desperate Character
Character(s): The Desperate Character
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From Content Item: FlagHome Grown Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was The Desperate Character Writhes Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Little Guys Fight it Out With Big Women!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Eggs Ackley
Character(s): Eggs Ackley; Sally Blubberbutt; Ruth Schwartz; The Vulture Demonesses
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From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was Little Guys Fight it Out With Big Women! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont; Big Baby
First Line: Don't mean sheeit...
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont
First Line: Here they come!! It's your favorite comic characters, Mr. Natural and Flakey Foont
Synopsis: Three sided ready-for-cutout diagram of an automobile with Mr. Natural and Flakey Foont in it.
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was [untitled] [Activity on Interior Page(s)]back cover
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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First Line: I...I...guess I just don't...er...didn't have enough respect for women...
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From Content Item: FlagBijou Funnies #6 published January 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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A Comic for the Broad Masses!

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Colorist(s): ?
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From Content Item: FlagThe People's Comics #[nn] [50¢ Cover Price] published September 1972
was A Comic for the Broad Masses! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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And Now, A Word to You Feminist Women

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Robert Crumb; Snoid
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From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was And Now, A Word to You Feminist Women [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Sally Blubberbutt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Feature(s): Sally Blubberbutt
Character(s): Sally Blubberbutt; Bum #1; Bum #2
Synopsis: Two bums repeatedly try to overpower Sally without success.
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From Content Item: FlagBig Ass Comics #2 published August 1971
was Sally Blubberbutt [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Mr. Natural Does the Dishes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was Mr. Natural Does the Dishes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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A Gurl in Hotpants

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont
Synopsis: The tormented Flakey Foont asks Mr. Natural several deep questions about life. Frustrated by his nonchalance, Flakey then tries to pull a prank on him.
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was A Gurl in Hotpants [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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Sittin' Around the Kitchen Table

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mr. Natural and Flakey Foont
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was Sittin' Around the Kitchen Table [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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The Girlfriend

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont; Ruth Schwartz
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was The Girlfriend [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Asper Oggus
First Line: Have you seen 'um lately?
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Snoid
First Line: I am the greatest!
Synopsis: Members of the Cult of Mr. Natural get into a street fight with members of The Cult of the Snoid.
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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On the Bum Again, part two

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Salty-Dog Sam; Big Baby; The Guard
Synopsis: Mr. Natural, imprisoned, manages to break out with Salty Dog Sam and Big Baby.
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From Content Item: FlagMr. Natural #2 [unnamed variant] published October 1971
was On the Bum Again, part two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Projunior
Character(s): Projunior; Honeybunch Kaminski; Shoestore Boss; Madame; Sally; Lady
First Line: Projunior, our welfare's been cut again!!!
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From Content Item: FlagBijou Funnies #6 published January 1971
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Hef's Pad

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Joey Tissue as "Hef"
Character(s): Pat; Mr. Natural; Snappy Sammy Smoot; Peter Max; Nard; Ragtime Billy; Hugh Hefner [Joey Tissue]
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From Content Item: FlagBijou Funnies #6 published January 1971
was Hef's Pad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Goes Surfin'!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Salty Dog Sam
Character(s): Salty Dog Sam; Surfer #1; Surfer #2; Girl #1; Girl #2
Synopsis: Salty Dog Sam wants to go surfing. Another one of Crumb's questionable comics, to put it mildly.
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From Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Carload O'Comics #[nn] published January 1996
was Goes Surfin'! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Zap #7 mini comix cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Robert Crumb; Bigfoot; Big Baby; Snoid
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover to the mini-comic published by Gary Arlington. Not to be confused with Zap Comix #7 (Print Mint, 1974). The price on the cover is seven cents. The drawing shows Crumb standing alongside two female Bigfeet.
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Nostalgia Press Book Service catalog cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From Spring 1972. The catalog cover comprises of a series of tiny drawings arranged in a rectangle surrounding the ad type. Some of the icons depicted include Harpo and Groucho Marx, Popeye, Charlie Chan, a Planet Comics cover, Clark Gable, Donald Duck, a Weird Tales comics cover, Marilyn Monroe, a Lucky Strike cigarette pack, Humphrey Bogart, FDR and Myrna Loy.
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The Confessions of R. Crumb

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Robert Crumb; Gummo; Mommy #1; Mommy #2
Synopsis: Crumb sends up right wing patriotism and then is kicked out by a long lost Marx brother. He then changes into a fetus and is born again.
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From Content Item: FlagThe People's Comics #[nn] [50¢ Cover Price] published September 1972
was The Confessions of R. Crumb [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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The R. Crumb $uck$e$$ Story

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Robert Crumb; Miss MacIntyre; Wu Chung-Hua
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From Content Item: FlagThe People's Comics #[nn] [50¢ Cover Price] published September 1972
was The R. Crumb $uck$e$$ Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Fritz the Cat "Superstar"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Fritz the Cat; Abigail; Bruno Bear; Stevie; Ralphy; Johnny Giraffe; Andrea Ostrich
Synopsis: The death of Fritz the Cat.
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From Content Item: FlagThe People's Comics #[nn] [50¢ Cover Price] published September 1972
was Superstar [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
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[untitled]

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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Synopsis: Back cover flap lists of all the Complete Crumb volumes to date. The page includes a panel from the "Whiteman Meets Bigfoot" story. The Back cover includes a 1987 painting of Crumb by Alice Kominsky Crumb. Also included is a small excerpt from Aline's intro.
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Pages: 2

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