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Issue: The Best of The Rip Off Press #1
Publication Date: January 1973
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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.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Covers, Black & White Interior
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Softcover
Publishing Format:  
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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reprinted from some/all another Issue.
reprinted 32 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Comix

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
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The Best of the Rip Off Press volume I

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: title page, indicia page, table of contents
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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]
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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.
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[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
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From Content Item: FlagMother's Oats Comix #[nn] [unnamed variant] published October 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Code of the Comics Magazine Association of America, Inc.

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: Reprints the Comics Code Authority's code in its entirety
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[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)
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[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.
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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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Lenore Goldberg; Bob
First Line: Viva la Revolucion!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The very last panel from the following story blown up to full-page size
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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.
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From Content Item: FlagMotor City Comics #1 [unnamed variant] published April 1969
was Lenore Goldberg and her Girl Commandos [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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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
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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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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.
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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)]
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Pages: 2
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Wonder Wart-Hog and the Invasion of the Pigs From Uranus!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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.
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Dated April 1970
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[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)]
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Pages: 1
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Sweet Funk

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagArmadillo Comics #2 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was Sweet Funk [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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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.”
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From Content Item: FlagArmadillo Comics #2 [unnamed variant] published January 1971
was U.S. Armydillo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Raw War Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, 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.
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From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was Raw War Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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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)]
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Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Gad
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Likely a Fred Schrier panel but not from any story from this book.
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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The Balloon Salesman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mean Mr. Mustard
Character(s): Mean Mr. Mustard; Kid #1; Kid #2
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From Content Item: FlagMother's Oats Comix #2 published August 1970
was The Balloon Salesman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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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)]
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Pages: 10
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[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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #1 [First Printing] published January 1971
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Theme Song From the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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 [First Printing] published March 1972
was Theme Song From The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.83
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Fat Freddy's Cat
First Line: I just love that shit-kickin' music!
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From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #2 [First Printing] published March 1972
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.17
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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
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From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #3 [First Printing] published January 1973
was Getting "Up" to Vote [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.88
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Don't Forget to Register and Vote

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fat Freddy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #3 [First Printing] published January 1973
was Don't Forget to Register and Vote [Public Service Announcement on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.12
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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)]
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Pages: 1
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
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Afterwards

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
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From Content Item: FlagHydrogen Bomb Funnies #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1970
was Afterwards [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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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)]
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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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)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This also appeared in The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #1 (Rip Off Press, 1971)
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The Freaks Pull a Heist!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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.
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From Content Item: FlagRadical America v3 #1 published January 1969
was The Freaks Pull a Heist! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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[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)]
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Pages: 1
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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)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Rip Off Press is Hot!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
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[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

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