California Comics #3 -Richard Corben/Larry Welz w/poster, (Last Gasp 1977) •NM+

$ 23.76

Unit Quantity: 1 Issue Number: 3 Vintage: Yes Genre: Underground Features: First Printing, Boarded, Collector's Edition Cover Artist: Richard Corben, Larry Welz Publication Year: 1977 Type: Comic Book Inscribed: No Grade: 9.6 Near Mint+ Personalized: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Tradition: US Comics Intended Audience: Mature Audience Language: English Artist/Writer: Dave Sheridan, Larry Welz, Richard Corben, Rory Hayes Style: Black & White Signed: No Format: Single Issue Era: Bronze Age (1970-83) Publisher: California Comics Country of Origin: United States Character: Corben’s fantasy/horror protagonists, Rory Hayes’ psychedelic horror characters, Larry Welz’s humor and counterculture figures, Dave Sheridan’s satirical characters Series Title: California Comics

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California Comics #3 -Richard Corben/Larry Welz w/poster, (Last Gasp 1977) •NM+. Larry Welz. Up for sale isCalifornia Comics #3, published byLast Gasp in1977. Richard Corben. A must-have forunderground comix collectors ,Richard Corben fans, and anyone seeking acomplete, high-grade Last Gasp classic. Here’s a collector-grade eBay description that emphasizes underground comix significance, the Corben poster, and condition—with shipping included: California Comics #3 (Last Gasp, 1977) ⭐ Richard Corben / Larry Welz | Includes Fold-Out Poster | NM+ ⭐ Up for sale is California Comics #3, published by Last Gasp in 1977. This copy is in NM+ condition and includes the original Richard Corben fold-out poster, a feature that is often missing and a major driver of collectibility for this issue. ⭐ What Makes This Comic Unique, Special, or Interesting 🖼 Includes the Richard Corben Fold-Out Poster The standout feature of this issue. Richard Corben posters are highly collectible, and many copies on the market are missing the insert. Having the poster present and intact significantly boosts desirability. 📰 Classic Last Gasp Underground Publication Last Gasp was one of the cornerstone publishers of the underground comix movement, alongside Rip Off Press and Kitchen Sink—making their 1970s output especially important to counterculture collectors. 📉 Low Print Run / High Attrition Underground comix were printed in tiny batches compared to mainstream comics and sold through head shops and alternative outlets. Surviving high-grade copies are scarce. ✍️ Early Work from Major Underground Artists Features contributions from: Richard Corben Larry Welz Spain Rodriguez Gary Panter All have strong, dedicated collector followings. 🌈 1970s Counterculture Snapshot This issue captures the psychedelic, anti-establishment, experimental tone of late-1970s underground comics—both visually and thematically. 📈 Hard to Find in FN/VF or Better Printed on cheap newsprint and rarely preserved, underground books are often found in low grades. FN+ and higher copies—especially with inserts—are increasingly desirable. 📌 Condition NM+ (conservative) Poster included and intact Clean pages, strong spine, excellent eye appeal (Please review photos to confirm condition and poster presence.) 📦 Shipping This comic will be carefully packaged and securely shipped in a Gemini comic mailer to ensure it arrives safely and in the condition shown. ✅ Combined shipping is available for multiple items purchased from my store—please request an invoice or message before checkout to save on shipping. A must-have for underground comix collectors, Richard Corben fans, and anyone seeking a complete, high-grade Last Gasp classic. 🌈 Poster-complete. Counterculture classic. Increasingly scarce.