The Complete Crumb Comics #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis twelfth volume of Fantagraphics' comprehensive series collects Robert Crumb's work from 1982 to 1984, a period marked by his move to California and a sharpening of his satirical edge. It includes the complete run of his Weirdo magazine issues #1-4, along with strips from The New Yorker, Playboy, and other publications, showcasing his evolving style and increasingly personal subject matter. The title, taken from a Crumb strip, reflects the ironic commentary on American consumer culture that permeates this era of his career.
In "A Fantasy," Robert Crumb delivers a sharp, surreal take on power and pressure, following the U.S. President as he reaches a breaking point and devises an unexpected, high-stakes solution to save his image. With Crumb’s signature style and unflinching eye, the story unfolds in a tone that’s equal parts absurd and deeply human. The full creative vision—written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Crumb—comes to life on a cover also crafted entirely by him.
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The President of the U.S.A. feels overwhelmed to the point of being at the end of his rope. In order to save face, he decides to employ a drastic solution.
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