H. Bunch Associates

The inaugural issue of cOZmic comics clearly knows who it's readers are going to be. From the over-emphasised 'OZ' in cOZmic - hinting at the underground alternative magazine of that name; to the cover image of topless young ladies a la R. Crumb. There can be no doubt of its intended readership.

Here is a list of the stories and artists involved, and whenever possible I've also put where they first appeared:

Street Corner Daze - Robert Crumb (Zap Comix 1968)
Lame Lem's Love - Richard Corben (reprinted from Skull Comics #2)
Head Before Tail - Greg Irons " (reprinted from Skull Comics #1)
Dealer McDope visits Mexico - Dave Sheridan
Moose Mouse - John Fawcett (Funny Worlds)
Pete the Plumber - Robert Crumb (from Your Hytone Comix)
and now a word from our sponsor - Greg Irons
The Wall - Greg Irons (scripted by Tom Veitch)
Love-Nest for Three! - Bill Griffith's (reprinted from Young Lust #1)
Ebony Eyes - Ron Beddall

The debut of cOZmic Comics is made up of 90% American artists, with only Ron Beddall representing Great Britain. But, thanks to these giants of underground comix setting the standard, H. Bunch were able to introduce more and more native comic artists in following issues.… (mehr)