Robert Crumb — Father of Underground Comix

Robert Crumb, 70 in 2014 attended the Comic Con in New Delhi in 2012.He admitted that he had taken innocence out of comics by introducing X into this genre. His cartooning style is instantly recognisable. His characters have become iconic — Fritz, a fast moving cool cat; Whiteman, a secretly sex-obsessed executive; Mr Natural, a materialistic guru and Devil Girl who spawned a range of candy bars. Despite those who find his work offending, he is considered a legend by his many fans. He has been inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame. He is hailed as the father of underground comix.

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