Last Gasp Graphics is an independent publisher and distributor of comics, zines and art books based in San Francisco, California. The brand specializes in underground and alternative comics and also publishes works related to the counterculture, punk rock, and erotica.
Last Gasp was founded in 1970 by Ron Turner in Berkeley, California.
In the 1970s and 80s, the brand was associated with publishing the work of underground artists such as R. Crumb, Robert Williams, and Spain Rodriguez.
Last Gasp has published over 1000 titles, many of which have been critically acclaimed and award-winning.
In addition to its publishing activities, Last Gasp also operates a distribution business that distributes books, comics, and graphic novels from other publishers.
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Zap Comix is a series of underground comic books created by artist R. Crumb and published by Last Gasp. Zap Comix is considered one of the most important and influential series in the history of underground comics.
Slow Death is a series of ecological-themed comics anthologies published by Last Gasp. The series is known for its politically and socially charged content, featuring works by many important underground artists.
Devil Doll is a graphic novel published by Last Gasp, written and illustrated by Rick Trembles. The book is a surreal horror-comedy story about a ventriloquist and his possessed dummy.
Last Gasp publishes underground, alternative, countercultural, punk rock, and erotica-related comics and graphic novels, focusing on works by established and emerging artists.
Last Gasp comics and books are available for purchase on the company's website, as well as at many independent bookstores and comic book shops.
In addition to its publishing activities, Last Gasp operates a distribution business that distributes books, comics, and graphic novels from other publishers to retailers and libraries around the world.
Last Gasp's main competitors include other independent publishers of alternative and underground comics and graphic novels, such as Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, and Alternative Comics.
Some of Last Gasp's most popular titles include Zap Comix, Slow Death, and Devil Doll, as well as works by underground legends such as R. Crumb and Spain Rodriguez.