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Issue: The Complete Crumb Comics #1
Publication Date: October 1987
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Issues: #1 of 18 Issues (40 Printings)
Title: The Early Years of Bitter Struggle
Variant: First Printing
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Publisher: FlagFantagraphics
Brand: Fantagraphics BooksView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Inc.
On Sale Date: 1987
Volume: 1
Pages: 152
ISBN: 0930193423
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $27.95 CAD
$19.95 USD
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Content Items: 51 (28 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: 1st printing: October 1987 (12.95 USD); Second printing: May 1996 (19.95 USD; 27.95 CAD); Third printing: May 2003 (19.95 USD)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Black & White with some Color
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" (21.59 cm x 27.94 cm)
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Softcover
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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Disclose Reprinted In28
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Robert Crumb
Character(s): Robert Crumb
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
In Issue: FlagCrumb Comics #1 published ?
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Disclose Notes: The illustration is dated 1987
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Synopsis: This is the front cover flap. It includes an excerpt from the book introduction. Continued on the back cover flap.
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[untitled]

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The Complete Crumb

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Synopsis: Title page
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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The Complete Crumb volume 1: The Early Years of Bitter Struggle

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Synopsis: Book title plus publisher logo
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Synopsis: Indicia plus production and reprint credits
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Pages: 1
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Contents

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Right Up to the Edge

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Marty talks in depth about Crumb's early work, detailing his influences and interests up to the year 1962.
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Pages: 6
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Report from the Brussels World's Fair!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Foo
Character(s): R. Crumb [Robert Crumb]; Harry
Synopsis: Correspondent R. Crumb finds nothing but chaos at the Brussels World's Fair.
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From Issue: FlagFoo! #1 published September 1958
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Foo was Robert & Charles Crumb's self-published fanzine.
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My Encounter With Dracula

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Foo
Character(s): O.O.P.S. Morrison; Bently Flud; Dracula
Synopsis: O.O.P.S. and his friend are going to a ball. While on the way, a mishaps occurs and he finds himself being chased by a bat.
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From Issue: FlagFoo! #2 published October 1958
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Pages: 5
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The Clod Award of the Month

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Richard Nixon
Synopsis: Illustration shows a group of six men throwing rocks and carrying signs.
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From Issue: FlagFoo! #2 published October 1958
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Dedicated to "Those Who Threw Rocks At Vice President Nixon!"
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Khrushchev Visits U.S. !!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Foo
Character(s): Nikita Khrushchev; President Eisenhower
Synopsis: The story details how bodyguards will protect Khrushchev everywhere he goes.
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From Issue: FlagFoo! #3 published November 1958
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Pages: 2
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Noah's Ark

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Foo
Character(s): Doctor Limehart; Doctor Noah; Rover's Owner; Zelda's Owner
Synopsis: Doctor Limehart tends to animals while Doctor Noah works on a secret project.
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From Issue: FlagFoo! #3 published November 1958
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Pages: 5
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Treasure Island Days

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Squire; Doctor Livesay; Jim; Long John Silver; Hans; Captain Smollet; George; Israel; Island Chief
Synopsis: Squire goes to the South Pacific to improve his health, while Long John Silver conspires against him.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: A self-made comic from 1959.
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Cat Life

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Fred; Fritz; Yimmy; Robert; Sandra; Mammy Chotta; Pappy; Inky
Synopsis: Fred the Cat hunts a bird, gets fed by his owners and goes out at night.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Complete Fritz the Cat #[nn] published January 1978
was Cat Life [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Disclose Notes: A privately made comic from September 1959 to February 1960
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Robin Hood

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Fritz the Cat [Robin Hood]; Big John; Minerva the Chick [Maid Marian]; Blacky Crow [Sheriff of Nottingham]; Nero the Pig [Prince John]; Fuzzy the Bunny [A Merryman]; Big Louie [Little John]
Synopsis: The Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John plan to capture Robin Hood while Marian is imprisoned in the castle.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Signed and dated March 12, 1960
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Feature(s): Animal Town
Character(s): Fritz the Cat; Harry; Mabel; Colonel Pickwick; Wiley Weasel; Blacky Crow
First Line: Darn! That last town I got chased out of didn't have a train to New York
Synopsis: Fritz is wanted by the law. A farmer who takes him in ties him up for the authorities. Fritz tries to bribe his way out before they get there.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: Signed March 22 to April 3, 1960.
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Fuzzy the Bunny and Brombo the Panda, 1953

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fuzzy the Bunny; Brombo the Panda
Synopsis: The duo pose in a photo booth.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration from 1960
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R. Crumb Almanac

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Drawing of a drunk man leaning to his right.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A letter sent to Marty Pahls from June 22, 1959
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R. Crumb Goes to New York

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): R. Crumb Almanac
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Synopsis: A drawing of a cartoon bespectacled Robert Crumb, suitcase in hand in front of a hazy New York background.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Disclose Notes: A letter sent to Marty Pahls from July 9. 1959
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): R. Crumb Almanac
Character(s): Robert Crumb
First Line: More Records! More Money!
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A letter sent to Marty Pahls from July 22, 1959
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R. Crumb Almanac no. 22 cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Synopsis: Cartoon of a seated plump cat blowing bubbles from his tuba.
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From Content Item: FlagPrime Cuts #2 published March 1987
was R. Crumb Almanac no. 22 cover [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: An illustration Crumb made for one of his journals when he was seventeen. Not published until 1987. The date on the cover is August 1, 1959
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): R. Crumb's Note to M. Pahls
First Line: At last! Our work is done! It was worth it, don't you think?
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From September 5, 1959
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Arcade #4 - 1960

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: The image shows a shirtless fat man sitting on several sacks of money, surrounded by several dozen men brandishing swords. It is titled "The American Revolution of 1960"
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From Content Item: FlagPrime Cuts #3 published May 1987
was Arcade #4 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Arcade #5 - 1960

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Synopsis: The image is of an almost completely sunken ship with several people on the topmost point. The ship's name is "Bigotry and Racial Prejudice."
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From Content Item: FlagPrime Cuts #3 published May 1987
was Arcade #5 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Madison Ave.

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Synopsis: The drawing is of a fox in suit and tie sitting next to a tree named "Madison Ave." The fox is sitting with an open book.
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From Content Item: FlagPrime Cuts #3 published May 1987
was Arcade #6 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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A Christmas Tale

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Character(s): Fritz the Cat; Husband; Wife; Little Boy
Synopsis: Christmas caroler Fritz knocks on the front door of a married couple.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Signed December 10, 1960
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[untitled]

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Feature(s): Arcade
Character(s): Jack; Jean
First Line: When you come to think of it, it's a lonely world.
Synopsis: Jack is too despondent to talk to Jean while sitting in the soda shop.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A strip from December 1960-May 1961.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Man Wearing a Cap; Man Wearing Glasses
First Line: Hey, fella, looka that! Hot engine, willa! Cheez! Looka there!
Synopsis: A bespectacled man considers another man's enthusiam for cars to be a sign of ignorance.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A strip from December 1960-May 1961.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Three Little Boys
First Line: Wow! Lookit that one, wotta build! Wotta shape!
Synopsis: Three boys looking at a men's magazine are approached by an elderly woman.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A strip from December 1960-May 1961.
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The Admirer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Man; Woman
Synopsis: A man admires a woman by using flowery language.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A strip from December 1960-May 1961.
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On Movie Mags

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Young Guy; Young Gal
Synopsis: A young guy is disgusted by a girl's keen interest in movie magazines.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A strip from December 1960-May 1961.
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The Art Museum

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Two sophisticated art patrons and a less knowledgable one look at paintings in the Museum of Modern Art.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A strip from December 1960-May 1961.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: For Chrissake! A test today! I forgot all about it!
Synopsis: A male student is surprised by a test he completely forgot about.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Disclose Notes: Dated May 3, 1961
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Lemme tell ya 'bout girls, fella! Lemme tell ya! You gotta keep 'em in line, see...
Synopsis: A man tells a boy exactly how women should be treated in order to get his way with them.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Disclose Notes: From May 4, 1961
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[untitled]

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Character(s): Roy; Teenaged Girl
First Line: An observation on the nature of teenage females, which is possibly wrong.
Synopsis: A female teenager is weary after making out with a boy for several hours.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From May 12, 1961
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[untitled]

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First Line: If the Russians ever drop a bomb on this town...
Synopsis: A boy is terrified with the idea of a nuclear bomb exploding in his town.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 0.64
Disclose Notes: From May 12, 1961
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[untitled]

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First Line: Solitude is good for the soul...
Synopsis: A small cartoonish figure sits by himself crouched against the wall.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 0.36
Disclose Notes: From May 12, 1961
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Well, back ta school for another whole week! I always hate it th' most on Monday!
Synopsis: While two school kids walk to school, one of them talks about what happened after a teacher beat him during recess.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Disclose Notes: From May 13, 1961
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Animal Town
Character(s): Fritz the Cat; Sniffikins; Boy
First Line: Well, sir, after nine years of isolated study and meticulous labor
Synopsis: Fritz unveils a "synthetic man" and gives it the name "Adam II."
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Disclose Notes: From May 1961
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Animal Town
Character(s): Fritz the Cat
First Line: Attention, ladies and gentlemen! Your attention please!
Synopsis: The "synthetic man" is unveiled to a crowd of people. However, the demonstration doesn't go as planned.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: From May 22, 1961
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Animal Town
Character(s): Fritz the Cat
First Line: What's going on here? What is this congregating on the streets?
Synopsis: Fritz comes across some communist demonstrators on a street corner.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From June 8, 1961
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R. Crumb's Animal Town Comics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
Character(s): Fritz the Cat; Sniff the Panda; Mr. Denny; Flossy the Panda; Mae
Synopsis: Fritz and his married friends were planning to have a picnic. Unfortunately, the couple's arguing puts a damper on it. Later on, Fritz gets into some trouble when he grabs a bunch of helium balloons.
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From Content Item: FlagPrime Cuts #3 published May 1987
was R. Crumb's Animal Town Comics [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: The story is dated May 4, 1961.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mabel
First Line: Mabel! Mabel!
Synopsis: A little boy wakes up Mabel becase he had a bad dream.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From June 11, 1961
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A Sad Comic Strip

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Synopsis: A man lying on his back goes from feeling depressed to feeling extremely alive to feeling depressed once again.
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In Issue: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] published March 2012
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Signed and dated "St. Patrick's Day, 1962."
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Pages: 4
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: This back cover flap continues the excerpt from the introduction. Also included is a photograph of Crumb from 1959.
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Pages: 0
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Robert Crumb
Synopsis: Includes a 1987 painting of Crumb by Alice Kominsky-Crumb. Also included is a brief quote from the introduction.
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Pages: 1

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