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Weirdo was an American alternative comics anthology magazine founded by Robert Crumb and published by Last Gasp of San Francisco from 1981 to 1993, running for a total of 28 issues. Over the course of its publication, editorial duties shifted among Crumb, Peter Bagge, and Aline Kominsky-Crumb. The magazine published work from a range of underground comix artists and emerging alternative cartoonists. Weirdo served as a venue for outsider and confessional autobiographical comics during its twelve-year run.
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Who published the Weirdo magazine?
Weirdo was published by Last Gasp, a notable underground comic book publisher based in San Francisco. The anthology ran from 1981 to 1993, serving as a major platform for alternative and underground comics.
Who was the editor of Weirdo magazine?
Underground comix legend Robert Crumb founded Weirdo and served as its primary editor for its first ten issues. Peter Bagge and Aline Kominsky-Crumb later took over editorial duties, shifting the magazine's focus to different underground subcultures.
What kind of comics were in Weirdo magazine?
The anthology showcased a mix of confessional art, outsider cartoonists, and raw, punk-inspired underground comics. It provided a platform for artists who didn't fit into the mainstream superhero or established alternative comic scenes of the 1980s.
How many issues of Weirdo were published?
Last Gasp published a total of 28 issues of Weirdo magazine between 1981 and 1993. The publication went through three distinct editorial phases under Crumb, Bagge, and Kominsky-Crumb during its long print run.
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