High Times Magazine #27
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "High Times Interviews R. Crumb," Fat Freddy takes a break from his usual escapades to answer a job ad for a fire alarm salesman—his latest attempt to score food, cash, and his next high. Written by Shelton and Sheridan and illustrated by the duo with inks and letters also by them, this 1977 issue captures the countercultural spirit of the era with a surreal, deadpan edge. The cover by Shelton and Sheridan complements the story’s offbeat tone, making it a standout in the magazine’s run.
In this satirical 1977 gem from High Times Magazine #27, Fat Freddy takes a break from his usual pursuits to answer a job ad—this time as a fire alarm salesman—just as the brothers face another round of empty pockets and empty heads. The story follows his surreal, offbeat attempt to land the gig, blending absurd humor with the era’s countercultural edge.
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Reprinted in U-Comix #2 (1980), Thoroughly Ripped with the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers with Fat Freddy's Cat #[1981] (1981), Weirdo #1 (1981), The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #13 (1997), The Complete Crumb Comics #12 (1997), Klassiker der Comic-Literatur #19 (2006), The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers: Freak Comic Book Day 2023 #[nn] (2023)
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