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Issue: Zap Comix #1
Publication Date: November 1967
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Issues: #1 of 4 Issues (6 Printings)
Title:
Variant: 1st printing
Rating: For Adult Intellectuals Only!
Publisher: FlagApex Novelties
Brand: Apex NoveltiesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: none
On Sale Date: 02/25/1968
Volume: none
Pages: 24
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: For Adult Intellectuals Only!
Content Items: 11 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Published before Zap Comix #0. Actually released in February 1968.

The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing.

Underground Comix are known for using different prices, covers (art or color variations) and/or interior content to distinguish between printings.

Apex Novelties-
1st print has 0.25 USD cover and is dated November 1967, but actually released in February 1968. Marked in indicia "© November 1967 By R. Crumb" and "Printed by Charles Plymell" in small blue print on the back cover.
2nd print has 0.35 USD cover. Says 'Printed by Don Donahue' in blue on back cover.

Subsequent printings have four additional pages not included in this original edition.

The Print Mint-
3rd print has 0.35 USD cover. No printer name on back cover.
4th print has 0.50 USD cover. 5th print has 0.60 USD cover. 6th print has 0.75 USD cover.

The Print Mint & Last Gasp-
7th print has 1.50 USD cover.

Last Gasp-
8th print has 2.50 USD cover. 9th print has 2.95 USD cover.
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Disclose Format
Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Covers; Black and White Interior
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: Newsprint
Binding: Saddle-Stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants3
Disclose Reprinted In59
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mr. Natural
Character(s): Mr. Natural
First Line: I Wish Somebody Would Tell Me What Diddy-Wah-Diddy Means...
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Complete Zap Comix #1 published November 2014
In Content Item: FlagZap Comix #1 published January 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Definitely A Case of Derangement!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Robert Crumb
Character(s): Robert Crumb; Wife
Synopsis: Introduction to the series and issue.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968
as Definetly a Case of Derangement! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1970
as Definitely a Case of Derangement! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Definitely A Case of Derangement! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Definitely a Case of Derangement! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Definitely a Case of Derangement! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Definetly a Case of Derangement! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sequence on inside front cover.
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Whiteman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Whiteman
Character(s): Whiteman; Madame Too Too
Synopsis: Whiteman struggles to keep his rigid self from falling into a nervous breakdown.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968
as Whiteman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1970
as Whiteman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Whiteman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Whiteman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Whiteman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's America #[nn] published October 1995
as Whiteman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Whiteman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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I'm A Ding Dong Daddy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Freak-out Funnies Presents
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as I'm A Ding Dong Daddy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as I'm a Ding Dong Daddy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as I'm A Ding Dong Daddy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as I'm a Ding Dong Daddy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Abstract Expressionist Ultra Super Modernistic Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968
as Abstract Expressionist Ultra Super Modernistic Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1970
as Abstract Expressionist Ultra Super Modernistic Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Abstract Expressionist Ultra Super Modernistic Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Abstract Expressionist Ultra Super Modernistic Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Abstract Expressionist Ultra Super Modernistic Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Abstract Expressionist Ultra Super Modernistic Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Kitchen Kut-Outs!

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Bob Dill; Hotshot Manny Mustard; Clever Mr. Ketchup; Ed Egg; Solly Salt Shaker; Dick Tater; Beatrice Bread Slice; Sneezy Pete Pepper Shaker; Sammy Saucer; Conrad C. Cup; Bad Guy Billy Beercan
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968
as Kitchen Kut-Outs! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1970
as Kitchen Kut-Outs! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Kitchen Kut-Outs! [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Kitchen Kut-Outs! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Kitchen Kut-Outs! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Mr. Natural "Visits The City"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968
as Mr. Natural Visits the City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1970
as Mr. Natural Visits the City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Mr. Natural "Visits The City" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Mr. Natural Visits the City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Mr. Natural "Visits The City" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Book of Mr. Natural #[nn] published September 1995
as Mr. Natural "Visits The City" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagKlassiker der Comic-Literatur #19 published January 2006
as Mr. Natural kommt in die Stadt [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Book of Mr. Natural #[nn] published April 2010
as Mr. Natural "Visits The City" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Keep On Truckin'...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968
as Keep on Truckin'... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1970
as Keep on Truckin'... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Keep On Truckin'... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Keep on Truckin'... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Keep On Truckin'... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book #[nn] published January 1997
as Keep on Truckin'... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Keep on Truckin' [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First published appearance of the "Keep On Truckin" image.
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Just Us Kids!!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Bobby Trimble; Chuckie
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Just Us Kids!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Just Us Kids!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Just Us Kids!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Schuman the Human
Character(s): Schuman the Human
First Line: Better known as 'baldy' he goes forth with his mind to FIND GOD!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1970
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Crumb spelled Schuman's name inconsistently over the years, sometimes with a 'c,' sometimes without.
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Just Look at the Amazing Results

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Betty Doxie; Joel Deutsch; E. E. Pnakov
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagHead Comix #[nn] published January 1970
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Just Look at the Amazing Results [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Just Look at the Amazing Results [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Satire on before/after type ads on back cover of issue.

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