Underground Comics

I really appreciate the full artistic expression that underground comics made possible for artists of that time. I find it really interesting how such powerful works of art are often produced at times of the most artistic oppression, these comics are perfect example of this since they were born at the time when mainstream comics were under the Comics Code with strict rules and guidelines enforced.

My friend saw the Underground Comics section on the course resource page and was ecstatic when he saw The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers since he saw it as a child and forgotten what it was called. He found it stashed somewhere in his house and like any little boy, was amazed to see bad words and naked ladies in a comic book. He didn't tell anyone about this until seeing it again with me.

I think it's really neat how just like when the Pulp magazines were fazed out and brought about the birth of comics, the dying off of Underground comics was then followed by Graphic novels coming into being. They helped pave the way and shaped the following generation of graphic novel creators and readers by demonstrating unhindered self expression with artistic experimentation as well  as showing that any topic and subject Whether it be humorous or serious is fair game.