Cover: Robert Crumb

Weirdo #5

Apr 1982 · Last Gasp · 2.50 USD

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In "Unsung Heroes in the History of Humour," Robert Crumb turns his singular, deadpan wit to reimagining classic song lyrics with delightfully absurd twists. From the streets of a fictional city to a surreal courtship, Crumb’s signature blend of dry humor and offbeat art brings new life to "On the Street Where You Live," "My Guy," "Purple Haze," and "When You Go a Courtin'." A 2.50 USD comic from 1982, this issue features Crumb’s complete creative hand—writing, art, inking, and lettering—on every page, with a cover by Crumb that matches the interior’s quirky spirit.

Contains 11 stories

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Bud AbbottJoe DeRitaOliver HardyFred QuimbyDoodles WeaverJimmy NelsonDanny O'DayFarfel

Unsung Heroes in the History of Humour

4 pp · Humor

Professor Brainard Admonishes His Nephew Maynard

2 pp · Humor

Maynard

The Space Case

1 pp · Humor

Professor Brainard Encounters Lemurman

1 pp · Humor

Lemurman

The Hucksters

1 pp · Humor

A Dissertation On Creation

1 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Peter Makes the Scene

2 pp · Humor

Angela

Ricky Dickner's Manic Activity Book

4 pp · Humor

Ricky DicknerCrazy ManLittle Meredith Gruber

The Old Songs are the Best Songs

8 pp · Humor

A young woman finds herself hilariously out of place at a retro-themed party when her attempts to sing along to classic tunes go wildly off-script. With lyrics twisted into absurd new meanings, the old songs take on a life of their own—especially when "Purple Haze" becomes a literal, smoky predicament and "On the Street Where You Live" turns into a bizarre real-estate pitch.

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5 pp · Biography