The Complete Crumb Comics #7
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis seventh volume in Fantagraphics' comprehensive series covers Robert Crumb's work from 1970 to 1971, a period marked by his move to San Francisco and a deepening of his satirical, often provocative style. It collects a range of material including the complete XYZ Comics and Big Ass Comics, along with strips from underground papers like The East Village Other and Zap Comix, showcasing his evolving narrative and artistic techniques.
In "Pud," Robert Crumb delivers a surreal, darkly comic journey as Pete, overwhelmed by debt and regret, takes a drastic step—only to find himself tumbling through a fantastical labyrinth of pipes and emerging into a world that defies logic. Drawn entirely by Crumb, with his signature blend of raw line work and biting humor, this story stands out as a rare, self-contained oddity in his vast body of work. The cover, also by Crumb, captures the tale’s off-kilter spirit with a stark, hand-drawn intensity.
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Despondent over unpaid bills and an accident caused by one of his repairs, Pete attempts suicide by flushing himself down the toilet. After passing through a jungle of pipes, he winds up in a very unusual place.
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