What are the most popular/high sought Underground Comix? 3 3

[JollyComics]

Let's make the list here.  Make sure that you will include images and the editions (it can be 1st to 7th print).  For example, Zap Comix #0 1st Print, Zap Comics #1 2nd Print, etc.

Most popular and high sought Underground Comix were printed from 1967 to 1982. If any books are beyond 1982, it's fine but they must be popular and high sought.

[Pantodude]

I only dabbled in this cool genre, grabbing the few that came my way.  A couple are too salacious to post here [C_nt Comics #1 (Apex Novelties, 1969) and Snatch Comics #1 (Apex Novelties, 1968 NO DATE)].  I also have these: 

Bogeyman Comics #1 (San Francisco, 1969)

Flaming Carrot #1 (Aadvark-Vanaheim, 1984)

Mr. Natural #1 (4th Printing) (San Francisco Comic Book Co., 1971)

Edited April 27, 2022 by Pantodude
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[rjpb]

I can't imagine anything coming close to Crumb stuff in terms of lasting popularity, and probably Zap being the title most associated with him, even though it became a group title. I guess Zap #1 (1st) would be the most highly desired, the closest thing to an "Action #1" of undergrounds, in that other books preceded it, but none as influential. I wouldn't mind owning one, and have bid on a few, but admittedly the affordability of second and third prints, which are still pretty cool, may somewhat limit the quest for some collectors. I managed to amass a lot of undergrounds when they were cheap, mostly first prints, but haven't really felt that compelled to chase down first prints of those that I have a later print of, but that may be more out of laziness than anything else.

 

Respecting the request for images, even though I don't own one, here is a high grade copy coming up in a future Heritage auction.

Edited April 27, 2022 by rjpb

[Sauce Dog]

Even though this specific issue is just outside of your date range (being published in 1984) the actual series started in 1978 so I'm posting it

I find Dope Comix #5 is a cover that many love and sells pretty easily, and the print run of only 5,000 doesn't hurt. Not the most expensive book, but fun.

[jimjum12]

This issue has the first MAUS .... GOD BLESS....

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

 

[jimjum12]

This is an early underground from 1964 by Jack "Jaxon" Jackson, although this copy is the second print ... GOD BLESS....

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

 

[jimjum12]

The first appearance of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers is contained in this one, which is not the first print. GOD BLESS...

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

 

[october]

On 4/27/2022 at 6:20 PM, rjpb said:

I can't imagine anything coming close to Crumb stuff in terms of lasting popularity, and probably Zap being the title most associated with him, even though it became a group title. I guess Zap #1 (1st) would be the most highly desired, the closest thing to an "Action #1" of undergrounds, in that other books preceded it, but none as influential. I wouldn't mind owning one, and have bid on a few, but admittedly the affordability of second and third prints, which are still pretty cool, may somewhat limit the quest for some collectors. I managed to amass a lot of undergrounds when they were cheap, mostly first prints, but haven't really felt that compelled to chase down first prints of those that I have a later print of, but that may be more out of laziness than anything else.

 

Respecting the request for images, even though I don't own one, here is a high grade copy coming up in a future Heritage auction.

Pretty ridiculous that CGC doesn't list the printing on the label. 

[namisgr]

Crumb is a living legend, but so too is Gilbert Shelton.  While not the first appearance, this first printing of the popular title is a top 10 underground to my thinking:

[namisgr]

Among the great anthology titles, these two stand out to me for their many talented contributors.  First printings:

  

[rjpb]

On 4/28/2022 at 6:00 AM, october said:

Pretty ridiculous that CGC doesn't list the printing on the label. 

Yeah, but anyone interested knows what Plymell edition means. plus its the only one with a 25 cent cover price. 

[shadroch]

The only undergrounds I'm ever asked about are the Freak Brothers, and even then it is often about Fat Freddy and his cat. 

[rjpb]

On 4/28/2022 at 7:54 AM, shadroch said:

The only undergrounds I'm ever asked about are the Freak Brothers, and even then it is often about Fat Freddy and his cat. 

Was there an uptick of interest when the TV show came out? Unfortunately it's not very good, but I figure it probably more thoroughly introduced a lot of people to the characters that they may have vaguely heard about before. 

[Morganmi]

How Bout Zap #3 Early printings. First Ever Flip Comic?