Does anyone besides me, remember Underground Comix?

One of the reasons for the blog is to keep alive great art by great artists – even if they weren’t exactly pin-up artists… Zap Comix is probably the most famous of the Underground Comix which featured a lot of work of Robert Crumb. But other comix included: “Slow Death,” “Godnose,” “TrashMan,” “Captain Guts,” and “Clown Conspiracy Comics.”

These featured artists like Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, and S. Clay Wilson. Amongst my favorite characters were the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Mr. Natural, the Checkered Demon, Fat Freddy's Cat! And I would be remiss if I did not mention Vaughan Bode’s Cheech Wizard

Mr. Natural Comics 1970 Video

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Will Robert Crumb's return to America (beginning in October), spark a revived interest in his art?

It is purely a speculative personal opinion, but it seems that this eminent artist’s return to the U.S. would arouse interest in his work here. Back “home,” Robert Crumb would be more accessible and so would his work.

I would love to see him be invited to the White House. Maybe a short session in the Rose Garden, where Robert and his wife, Aline Crumb, could both do a quick sketch of President Obama. The sketches could be printed and the proceeds could go to foster Jazz or fight climate change…

My suggestion: Mr. Natural greets the President…

Robert Crumb on modern culture

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