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Issue: Despair #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1969
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue (2 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagThe Print Mint Inc
Brand: Print MintView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: none
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 28
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 18 (15 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: First printing circa 1969 has no copyright information. Second through fourth printings have copyright information at bottom on inside front cover. Second printing 1971. Third printing 1972. Fourth printing 1973. Apparently no differences between second and fourth printings. Fifth printing 1976 and probably $0.60 cover price. Sixth printing 1979 and probably $0.75 cover price.

Version with $0.50 cover price and "©1970 R. Crumb" on bottom on inside front cover exists; unclear how this fits into above printing history.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Covers, Black & White Interior
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S. - 6.75" x 9.75" (17.14 cm x 24.75 cm)
Paper Stock: Glossy Covers, Newsprint Interior
Binding: Saddle-Stitched
Publishing Format: One-Shot with Multiple Printings
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 8 times as/in other Issues.
reprinted 30 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue:
FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990 as Animal Antics and Udder Madness [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, drama, underground
First Line: See if there's anything good on....
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Morbid Sense of Humor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Synopsis: Crumb paints himself as being intensely sadistic in this satirical piece.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagR. Crumb's Carload o' Comics #[nn] published January 1976
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as Morbid Sense of Humor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Carload O'Comics #[nn] published January 1996
as Morbid Sense of Humor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
as Morbid Sense of Humor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Located interior front cover. No indicia information.
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It's Really Too Bad

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult
Character(s): Ruth Schwartz
Synopsis: An especially slight Crumb story where he ponders what the modern world is coming to.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe Apex Treasury of Underground Comics #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 1974
In Content Item: FlagThe Apex Treasury of Underground Comics / The Best of Bijou Funnies #[nn] published January 1981
as It's Really Too Bad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as It's Really Too Bad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's America #[nn] published October 1995
as It's Really Too Bad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Lighter-Than-Air Boys

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Merciful Percival and Seymour "Sy" Klopps
Character(s): Merciful Percival; Seymour "Sy" Klopps
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as The Lighter-Than-Air Boys [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book #[nn] published January 1997
as The Lighter-Than-Air-Boys [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Edgar & Maryjane Crump
Character(s): Edgar Crump; Maryjane Crump
First Line: Just think Edgar! To what great spiritual heights we will soar...
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (November 1, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.66
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Crime in the Streets

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The Manhole Maniacs
Character(s): The Manhole Maniacs
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Crime in the Streets introducing The Manhole Maniacs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (November 1, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Phonus Balonus Blues

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as The Phonus Balonus Blues [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book #[nn] published January 1997
as The Phonus Balonus Blues [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (September 27, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.88
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Where The Action Isn't

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Robert Q. Somebody
Character(s): Robert Q. Somebody
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book #[nn] published January 1997
as Where the Action Isn't [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (September 27, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.13
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It's the Ruff Tuff Creampuff

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Ruff Tuff Creampuff
Character(s): Ruff Tuff Cream Puff
Synopsis: Using his horn, the Ruff Tuff Cream Puff only gives people one chance to get out of his away.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagR. Crumb's Carload o' Comics #[nn] published January 1976
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as It's the Ruff Tuff Creampuff [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Carload O'Comics #[nn] published January 1996
as It's the Ruff Tuff Creampuff [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Sleezy Snot Comics - East Side Sorrows

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, anthropomorphic, humorous
Feature(s): The Old Pooperoo
Character(s): The Old Pooperoo
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Sleezy Snot Comics - East Side Sorrows [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) #v3#45 (October 11, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Sleezy Snot Comics
Character(s): Mr. Natural; Flakey Foont
First Line: Mr. Natural, I'm Horny...
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) #v3#45 (October 11, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Booger Buddies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Sleezy Snot Comics
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Booger Buddies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) #v3#45 (October 11, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Angelfood McSpade
Character(s): Angelfood McSpade
First Line: There she is, fellows! Ah! She'll be so grateful to us!
Synopsis: Three white men in suits tell Angelfood they want to help her be a part of modern society.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagR. Crumb's Carload o' Comics #[nn] published January 1976
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Carload O'Comics #[nn] published January 1996
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (October 18, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.88
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Cum Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Feature(s): Spiegal & Schliegal
Character(s): Spiegal; Schliegal
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagR. Crumb's Carload o' Comics #[nn] published January 1976
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #5 [First Printing] published July 1990
as Cum Comics featuring Spiegal & Schliegal [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as Cum Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagR. Crumb's Carload O'Comics #[nn] published January 1996
as Cum Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from The East Village Other (East Village Other, 1965 series) (October 18, 1968)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.13
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The Same Old Crap

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, anthropomorphic, humorous
Feature(s): Fuzzy the Bunny
Character(s): Fuzzy the Bunny; Donny the Dog; Donny's Wife
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagFuzzy le lapin et ses copains #[nn] published October 2002
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as The Same Old Crap [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Stickman Funnies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: adult, humorous
Character(s): Stickman; Nasty McFilthy
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as Stickman Funnies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Caught in the grips of DESPAIR!?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagThe R. Crumb Handbook #[nn] published January 2005
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as Caught in the grips of DESPAIR!? [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional advertisement for Despair Comics located in the interior back cover.
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Drawing Cartoons Is Fun!

Illustration  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: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #6 [unnamed variant] published January 1991
as Drawing Cartoons Is Fun! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover comical advertisement for aspiring underground artists.

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