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Publisher: San Francisco Comic Book Company
Years in Operation: 1969 - 1976
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Country: Flag United States Web Site: Brands: 1 Indicia Publishers: 3 Series: 20 Printings: 130 (21 Issues) Disclose Notes: Gary Arlington was a comics retailer, artist, editor, and publisher, who became a key figure in the underground comix movement of the 1960s and 1970s. As owner of one of America's first comic book stores, the San Francisco Comic Book Company, located in San Francisco's Mission District, Arlington's establishment became a focal point for the Bay Area's underground artists. He published comics under the name San Francisco Comic Book Company, as well as publishing and distributing comics under the name Eric Fromm.

Arlington was particularly devoted to the underground anthology San Francisco Comic Book, which featured the work of many of the region's top talents, including Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Rory Hayes, Willy Murphy, Jim Osborne, Trina Robbins, and Spain Rodriguez. Arlington published the first issue himself and the next two with the assistance of fellow Bay Area publisher the Print Mint.

As the San Francisco Comic Book Company, Arlington published comics sporadically from 1968–1972 and photocopied minicomics from 1970–c. 1980. Comix creators published by Arlington included Crumb, Spiegelman, Joel Beck, Roger Brand, John Burnham, Melinda Gebbie, Justin Green, Rory Hayes, Hank Kingfish, Chris Mettz, Larry Rippee, Dori Seda, Barry Siegel, Bruce Simon, Spain, Ron Turner, and S. Clay Wilson.

Arlington closed his store in 2002.
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Series Name Years in Print Issues (Printings)
All Stars {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: One-shot magazine sized comic, comprising individual different hued pages, held together (perfect bound) by clear tape on spine, which is visible on all copies. the indicia reads: 'Artwork (c) by the Artists All Stars (c) 1970 by MARTY ARBUNICH/BILL DUBAY Published by San Francisco Comic Book Co. 3339 23rd St. San Francisco, Calif. 94110' In his introduction, Gary Arlington refers to '... a first issue of All Stars. It was about the size of TV Guide. It is completely out of print' (Please see All Stars #1, 1965 published by: Golden Gate Features Inc)
1970 - 1970 1
Bogeyman Comics {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Cover indicia states "12 A.M. Publications". The first issue is smaller than the standard American comic. The second issue is slightly larger than the first.
1969 - 2
Buck Boy {Comic Books} 1976 - 1
Changes {Comic Books} 1972 - 1
The Compleat Mister Infinity {Comic Books} 1970 - 1970 1
Ebon {Comic Books} 1970 - 1
Gary Arlington's Thrilling Murder Comics {Comic Books} 1971 - 1 (2)
Man from Utopia {Comic Books} 1972 - 1
Modern Medical Romances {Comic Books} 1972 - 1972 1
Moonchild Comics {Comic Books} 1969 - 1
Mr. Natural {Comic Books} 1970 - 1971 2 (7)
The Nickel Library {Fanzines} Disclose
Note: This particular fanzine was published by G.E. Arlington.
1971 - 1973 100
No Matter How Thin You Slice It It's Still Baloney! {Comic Books} 1972 - 1
Reefer Madness {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Five hundred copies printed #1676 in the Jay Kennedy Underground Price Guide
1972 - 1
Ric Sloane Comics {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: The artist also went by the name "R. K. Sloane."
1969 - 1 (2)
San Francisco Comic Book {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: #1 by San Francisco Comic Book Company. #2 by The Print Mint for the San Francisco Comic Book Company. #3 by The Print Mint for the San Francisco Comic Book Company. #4 by The Print Mint. #5 by The Print Mint and Last Gasp. #6 by Last Gasp. Produced by San Francisco Comic Book Company. #7 by Last Gasp.
1970 - 1971 3
Self Destruct: Bulletin of the Suicide Liberation Front {Comic Books} 1973 - 1973 1
Stoned Picture Parade {Comic Books} Disclose
Note: Features work by Robert Crumb, Will Eisner, Rick Griffin, Rory Hayes, Edna Jundis, Spain Rodriguez, Becky Wilson and S. Clay Wilson. The cover states "Apex Novelties" ©1968.
1975 - 1
Zap {Comic Books} 1972 - 1972 1
Zip•a•Tunes and Moire Melodies {Comic Books} 1972 - 1972 1

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