Collection: Underground Comix

American underground comix of the 1960s and 1970s emerged as a rebellious countercultural movement, challenging the mainstream comic industry’s conventions. Characterized by their often explicit content, these comix tackled taboo subjects such as sex, drugs, and politics. Pioneering artists like Robert Crumb, with his creation “Zap Comix,” and Gilbert Shelton, known for “The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers,” played crucial roles in defining the genre. The movement was heavily influenced by the era’s social upheavals, including the civil rights movement, anti-Vietnam War protests, and the broader counterculture, making underground comix a vibrant reflection of the period’s radical spirit.