Underground comix are small press or self-published comic books which are often socially relevant or satirical in nature. They differ from mainstream comics in depicting content forbidden to mainstream publications by the Comics Code Authority, including explicit drug use, sexuality and violence. They were most popular in the United States between 1968 and 1975, and in the United Kingdom between 1973 and 1974.
Near Myths
Near Myths Only Printing / 1978 / 44 pages / Galaxy Media Distribution _ On the table of contents of its first issue, Near Myths declares itself to be "A Science Fiction and Fantasy Comic for Adults." This is similar to the declaration from Brainstorm Comix (1975) that it is an "Adult Fantasy" comic series, but Brainstorm's content was clearly underground in nature. Near Myths, on the other hand, really is more like a sci-fi/fantasy series, akin to Heavy Metal. Near Myths is indeed a science…
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I never got to read any of these! I led such a sheltered life! Or was it the fact that I was spending all of my money on the recreational use of illegal substances? LOL! Anyway, thank you for the invitation! Larry
Awesome Group Addition To #Timespast ....
I have never heard of these. Oh, what a sheltered life I led, I am willing to try anything at least once. This sounds like fun. Thanks Rick for the chance to try these...........................Elaine
I have a few dvd's of digitized comix. Also many original issues I bought from the late 60's through the 70's.
Thanks for the invite. Brings back a lot of memories - then again if you can remember the sixties...
Thanks for the invite, Rick.
What really interested me is when I went to post this is that many of the comix have been revived and new ones drawn and some that were originally Black and white have been colorized. Will wonders never cease. --------------------- R
I sure spent plenty of time reading these--I'd love to look them over again. Thanks for the invite.