Robert Crumb

For nearly four decades, Robert Crumb has shocked, entertained, titillated, and challenged the imaginations (and the inhibitions) of comics fans the world over. In truth, alternative comics as we know them today might never have come about without R. Crumb's influence — the acknowleged "Father" of the underground comics could also be considered the "Grandfather" of alternative comics. Mr. Natural, Angelfood McSpade, Flakey Foont, and most especially, the hedonistic anthropomorphic version of Crumb's childhood pet, Fritz (a cat), have become cult icons. His voluptuous, acid-inspired romps of the 1960s gave way to comparatively sober, introspective dialogues and biting indictments of American culture.

See also:
• Artist Bio
• Blog posts relating to Robert Crumb on FLOG! The Fantagraphics Blog