Fritz Bugs Out

Robert Crumb’s "Fritz Bugs Out" is a single-issue comic from Ballantine Books, published in 1972, that captures the counterculture icon Fritz the Cat in a typically anarchic, satirical adventure. Written and drawn entirely by Crumb, this installment follows the feline antihero as he abandons his urban milieu for a chaotic road trip, embodying the artist’s sharp-eyed critique of 1970s American mores. Though brief, it stands as a key moment in Crumb’s early career, showcasing his signature fusion of underground comix style, social commentary, and irreverent humor.