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Collection of 13 Underground Comix including Zap, Freak Brothers, and Mr. Natural
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Hello, collectors! Today we're looking at a fantastic time capsule from the counterculture era: a collection of 13 underground comix featuring seminal titles like Zap, The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, and Mr. Natural. These raw, uncertified copies take us right back to the late 1960s through the 1980s, a time when artists like R. Crumb and Gilbert Shelton were breaking all the rules of traditional comic publishing.
These aren't your typical superhero stories; they're gritty, satirical, and often controversial reflections of the times. The collection includes a solid run of Zap Comix, from issue 0 through 5, plus issue 7. Now, when evaluating these, the specific printing is key. While we'd need to see the indicia to be certain on all of them, the visible cover prices—like 50 cents on Zap 0 and 1, and $1.25 on Mr. Natural #1—tell us that several of these are later printings, which is very typical for collections like this.
Condition-wise, we're looking at copies that have been read and enjoyed, which is exactly what you'd expect. We see typical wear for the era—some creases, edge wear, and spine stress—putting them generally in the Good to Very Good range. They're authentic pieces of pop culture history, printed on the standard newsprint of the day.
Given the mix of titles, the later printings, and the visible condition, a conservative auction estimate for this lot of 13 comics would be between $150 and $300. It's a great starter kit for anyone looking to dive into the wild world of underground comix. Keep on truckin'!
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Item Report
Collection of 13 Underground Comix including Zap, Freak Brothers, and Mr. Natural
By:Various artists including Robert Crumb, Gilbert Shelton, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Robert Williams, Spain Rodriguez
Style:Underground Comix
Origin:United States
Materials:Paper, ink
Age:Late 1960s - 1980s
Condition:Good to Very Good (raw copies, varying wear including creases, edge wear, and some spine stress)
Value:150 - 300
Peer-Reviewed Market Values
Dating Range
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Auction Liquidation
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Fair Market Value
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Replacement Value
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Research Confidence
Insufficient Data
Peer review completed, but this run did not return structured market value ranges.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Various titles, issue numbers, prices, and creator signatures printed on covers.
Date:2026-08-25 21:47:57.046927
Description:
A collection of 13 underground comic books from the late 1960s through the 1980s. The lot includes issues of Zap Comix (Nos. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7), The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers (Nos. 2, 3, 6, 7), and Mr. Natural (Nos. 1, 3). These comics are seminal works of the underground comix movement, featuring art by notable creators such as R. Crumb, Gilbert Shelton, and Spain Rodriguez. The comics are raw, uncertified copies, showing varying degrees of wear typical of read copies from this era.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a solid representative collection of classic underground comix. While the lot features iconic titles, visible cover prices (such as 50¢ on Zap #0 and #1, and $1.25 on Mr. Natural #1) indicate that several of these are later printings rather than the highly sought-after first printings. The condition appears to be generally Good to Very Good, with some issues showing more wear than others.
Individual Images:
overview of all 13 comics
front cover Zap Comix No. 0
front cover Zap Comix No. 1
front cover Zap Comix No. 2
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Good to Very Good (raw copies, varying wear including creases, edge wear, and some spine stress)
Identification Score: 95%
The titles, cover art, and general appearance are clearly identifiable as classic underground comix from the era.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The wear, paper quality, and printing style visible in the photos are consistent with authentic vintage comic books. There is no obvious evidence of modern reproduction.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Underground Comix, Zap Comix, R. Crumb, Gilbert Shelton, Freak Brothers, Mr. Natural, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Counterculture, Comic Books, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
Fair Market Value
Pending structured market values
Replacement Value
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Archived Matches
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Research Confidence
Insufficient Data
Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The provided images show 13 comic books, not 11 as stated in the report. The collection includes Zap Comix Nos. 0-5 and 7, four issues of The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers (Nos. 2, 3, 6, 7), and two issues of Mr. Natural (Nos. 1 and 3). Additionally, visible cover prices on several issues (e.g., 50¢ on Zap #0 and #1, $1.25 on Mr. Natural #1, and $2.00 on Freak Brothers #7) definitively identify them as later printings, contradicting the report's implication that exact printings cannot be determined without seeing the indicia.
Market and Source Support
Reference guides and auction records confirm that first printings of Zap Comix #0 and #1 carried 35¢ and 25¢ cover prices, respectively, while Mr. Natural #1 debuted at 50¢. Furthermore, Freak Brothers #6 ('Six Snappy Sockeroos') and #7 ('Several Short Stories') were published in 1980 and 1982, respectively, indicating the collection spans into the 1980s rather than just the 'late 1960s and 1970s.'
Needs Verification
['Images of the indicia and back covers are still required to determine the exact printing generation for the issues that share cover prices across multiple printings (e.g., Zap #2-5).']
Audit Conclusion
The report is partially supported regarding the general identification of the titles but contains significant factual errors. It miscounts the collection (13 items, not 11), omits Zap #7 and specific Freak Brothers issues, and fails to recognize that visible cover prices definitively identify several issues as later printings from the 1970s and 1980s.
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