Oz #2

Oz #2 was published in 1971 by Kitchen Sink Press, representing a significant artifact of the underground comix movement. The series was authored and illustrated by cult creator Frank Stack, who operated under the pseudonym Foolbert Sturgeon. Emerging from the counterculture scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the work was designed to subvert traditional narrative structures and aesthetic norms, utilizing a surreal and often transgressive lens to explore themes of Americana and societal critique.

Stack's visual style for the series drew heavily from the psychedelic and improvisational art styles prevalent in the San Francisco underground circuit. The work was received as a provocative example of independent publishing, gaining a dedicated following among readers interested in transgressive satire. By distancing itself from the sanitized output of mainstream publishers, the Oz series solidified its place as a staple of the underground press era, reflecting the era's intense drive toward artistic autonomy and stylistic experimentation.