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Issue: Zap Comix #0
Publication Date: January 1968
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Issues: #0 of 4 Issues (6 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagApex Novelties
Brand: Apex NoveltiesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: none
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 28
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.35 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 15 (13 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: Early printings by Apex Novelties. Later printings by Print Mint and Last Gasp with the Apex Novelty logo still on the cover. Indicia marked "© October 1967 - R. Crumb."

Underground Comix are known for using different prices, covers (art or color variations) and/or interior content to distinguish between printings.
1st-5th prints have 0.35 USD cover price.
1st has hairline mark in Z on front cover. Pages numbered upper right in interior.
2nd has no hairline mark or page numbers.
3rd-5th have scratches and retouching to guy's spine on cover.
6th print has 0.50 USD cover. 7th print has 0.60 USD cover. 8th print has 0.75 USD cover.
9th print has 1.50 USD cover. 10th print has 2.50 USD cover. 11th print has 2.95 USD cover.
12th? print has 3.95 USD cover. 13th print has 4.95 USD cover.

First edition is known to exist as untrimmed, with a 1/4-inch white bar around 3 sides that was never trimmed.

As stated in Mark James Estren's "A History of Underground Comics," this was actually published after Zap #2 came out in 1968. The artwork for this issue was lost after the publisher who had it moved to India. Luckily, Crumb had made xeroxes which he managed to locate months later. Crumb did get the original artwork back several years later.
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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:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
First Line: The Comic That Plugs You In!!
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Complete Zap Comix #1 published November 2014
In Content Item: FlagZap Comix #0 published January 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Zap Comix No. 0 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagZap Comix #[nn] published January 2003
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Mr. Sketchum Is at it Again!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mr. Sketchum
Character(s): Mr. Sketchum [Robert Crumb]; Kid
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagComix: A History of Comic Books in America #[nn] published January 1971
as Mr. Sketchum Is At It Again [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagComix: A History of Comic Books in America #[nn] published January 1971
as Mr Sketchum Is at It Again [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Mr. Sketchum Is at it Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Mr. Sketchum Is at it Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book #[nn] published January 1997
as Mr. Sketchum is at it Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sequence is on inside front cover. This page is signed by Crumb at the bottom and dated October 1967.
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Meatball

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mrs. Yahootie; Mrs. Knish; Machinist; Beatnik; Bertrand Russell; Kim Novak; Meatball
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagComix: A History of Comic Books in America #[nn] published January 1971
as Meatball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagComix: A History of Comic Books in America #[nn] published January 1971
as Meatball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Meatball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Meatball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Meatball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Sky-Hi Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Bill Ding
Character(s): Bill Ding; Wildman
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Sky-Hi Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Sky-Hi Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Sky-Hi Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Sky-Hi Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (January 12-17, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Itzy and Bitzy in "Cause and Effect"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Itzy and Bitzy
Character(s): Itzy; Bitzy
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBijou Funnies #2 published January 1969
as Itzy and Bitzy in "Cause and Effect" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBijou Funnies #2 [Third Printing] published November 1972
as Itzy and Bitzy in "Cause and Effect" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Cause and Effect [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Itzy and Bitzy in "Cause and Effect" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Itzy and Bitzy in "Cause and Effect" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from Yarrowstalks (David Auten and Brian Zahn, 1967 series) #3
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Yarrowstalks was a Philadelphia underground tabloid.
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Mr. Natural in Death Valley

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Mr. Natural in Death Valley [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Mr. Natural in Death Valley [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Book of Mr. Natural #[nn] published September 1995
as Mr. Natural in Death Valley [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagKlassiker der Comic-Literatur #19 published January 2006
as Mr. Natural im Tal des Todes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Book of Mr. Natural #[nn] published April 2010
as Mr. Natural in Death Valley [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Kozmic Kapers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagYellow Dog #6 [First Printing] published January 1968
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Kozmic Kapers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Kozmic Kapers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This originally was a Crumb sketchbook strip from 1967
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Freak-out Funnies Presents Those Cute Little Bearzy Wearzies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Bearzy Wearzies
Character(s): Bearzy Wearzies; Boopsy
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Freak-Out Funnies Presents Those Cute Little Bearzy Wearzies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Freak-out Funnies Presents Those Cute Little Bearzy Wearzies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Freak-out Funnies Presents Those Cute Little Bearzy Wearzies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Those Cute Little Bearzy Wearzies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (January 26-February 1, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.8
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Junior High & His Sidekick Judy Holiday

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Junior High; Judy Holiday
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Junior High & His Sidekick Judy Holiday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Junior High & His Sidekick Judy Holiday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Junior High & His Sidekick Judy Holiday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) #v3#7 (January 19-25, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.2
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"Ducks Yas Yas"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Cop; Crazy Mother Fucker; Teenage Ric; Beautiful Blonde High School Chick
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMister Sixties #[nn] published January 2011
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Ducks Yas Yas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Head Comix: Twenty Years Later #[nn] published January 1988
as Ducks Yas Yas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as "Ducks Yas Yas" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Ducks Yas Yas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Freak Out Funnies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Snoids; Spacemen; Angelfood McSpade
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Freak Out Funnies [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 Freak Out Funnies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Freak Out Funnies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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City of the Future

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Locomotive Engineer; Secret Agent; Whore; Jesus Christ; Clown; Babysitting Robot
Synopsis: Crumb's version of the future where everyone's needs are met, work is obsolete and machines enable one to be anything one wants to.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as City of the Future [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as City of the Future [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's America #[nn] published October 1995
as City of the Future [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Ol' Uncle Uh Uh & His Garbage Truck

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Uncle Uh Uh
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Ol' Uncle Uh Uh & His Garbage Truck [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Ol' Uncle Uh Uh & his Garbage Truck [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Help Build a Better America!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as Help Build a Better America! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as Help Build a Better America! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Help Build a Better America! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sequence on inside back cover.
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I'll Bet This Happened to You When You Were a Kid!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
In Content Item: FlagLove to Ten #[nn] published January 1985
as I'll Bet This Happened to You When You Were a Kid! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #4 [First Printing] published September 1989
as I'll Bet This Happened to You When You Were a Kid! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: in The Spectator #v1#17 (January 25-31, 1979)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. This is reprinted twice in the Complete Crumb vol. 4., once in b&w, once in color.

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