The Complete Crumb Comics #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume kicks off Fantagraphics' comprehensive series reprinting the early work of R. Crumb, gathering his formative comics and illustrations from the 1960s. It covers his self-published efforts and early contributions to underground comix, showcasing the raw, evolving style that would define his career. The collection includes rare material and a biographical introduction, offering a deep look at Crumb's beginnings as a counterculture artist.
In "Report from the Brussels World's Fair!", R. Crumb delivers a sharp, offbeat slice of suburban absurdity as Fritz and his married friends head out for a picnic—only to be derailed by a simmering marital spat. Things take a surreal turn when Fritz, caught in the chaos, grabs a bunch of helium balloons, setting off a chain of awkward, unpredictable moments. Crumb’s distinctive art and deadpan storytelling shine throughout, with the full creative control evident in every line, from the interior pencils and inks to the cover by the artist himself.
Fritz the Cat is on the run, desperate to avoid the law, when a kind-hearted farmer offers him shelter—only to tie him up and prepare to turn him in. As the journey to the authorities begins, Fritz tries to talk his way out with a series of increasingly absurd bribes, testing the limits of his luck and the farmer’s patience.
Fritz the Cat and his friends—Sniff the Panda, Mr. Denny, Flossy the Panda, and Mae—set out for a picnic, but their good intentions quickly unravel amid marital squabbles. When Fritz impulsively grabs a bunch of helium balloons, things take a wild, wobbly turn in this sharp, satirical slice of Animal Town life.
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↩ Reprints Foo! #1 (1958), Foo! #2 (1958), Foo! #3 (1958), The Complete Fritz the Cat #[nn] (1978), Prime Cuts #2 (1987), Prime Cuts #3 (1987)
Reprinted in The Complete Crumb Comics #1 [Fourth Printing] (2012), Mein Ärger mit den Frauen #[nn] (2013), Crumb Comics #1
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