R. Crumb Draws the Blues

Robert Crumb’s love for early blues and ragtime music takes center stage in this single-issue comic from Last Gasp, first published in 1993. The legendary cartoonist illustrates classic song lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown, pairing his distinctive, dense linework with the raw energy of the music. It’s a niche but heartfelt tribute that shows Crumb’s deep, scholarly passion for the blues, making it a unique artifact for fans of both underground comix and American roots music.