Overview
A pair of iconic 'headshop' posters featuring the foundational characters of the underground comix movement.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Vintage 'Keep on Truckin' Counterculture Posters, c. 1970-1975
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
In 1968, a single page in Zap Comix #1 featured a group of men with oversized feet strutting to a Blind Boy Fuller blues lyric, and a cultural wildfire was lit.
Maker / Origin
Robert Crumb (top) is the undisputed 'Godfather of Underground Comix,' known for his cross-hatched, obsessive detail and subversive social commentary.
Condition & Value
The top poster shows significant rippling/waving, suggesting it may have been exposed to moisture or humidity. Value depends heavily on the printing edition and condition.
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