Charles Burns BIG BABY strip Featuring DOG BOY! (1989)

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Title:	Charles Burns BIG BABY strip Featuring DOG BOY! (1989)
Artist:	Charles Burns (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	276
Likes on CAF:	15 16
Comments:	11
Added to Site:	2/12/2025
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Description

Drinky Winkys anyone!?

The Heritage write up described this strip by saying it evoked the "decay of a humanity corrupted by fear and frustration. Burns' clinically precise art excels at creating a sense of dread and unease."

While I agree that Burns' work often does those things, I didn't feel one iota of any of those dark emotions when I read this one. I felt no dread or unease at all!

Instead this Dog Boy example is light and quirky and fun, which are all also things that Burns' comics can be as well. It is that juxtaposition of humor and anxiety that really makes his work quite fascinating.

This strip originally ran as a serialized strip in alternative newspapers, and was later compiled into a graphic novel by Fantagraphics.

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J. Lim
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 2/12/2025

Man, this looks amazing! I'm going to use the phrase "drinky winky" this weekend lol

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 2/12/2025

pretty funny story (def light and fun like you say) and the bold beautiful art shines, really nice strip

Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/12/2025

Nice Burns piece. Not fimilar with the strip but I need to see more... very cool. CONGRATS!!!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/12/2025

I'm with you --- this is a charming piece that screams Charles Burns but doesn't induce unease. Takes me back!

John Voytek
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/13/2025

Incredible, iconic Burns imagery!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/13/2025

Rondy's so down to Earth and a go getter! She's like Flo from the Alice TV show with Linda Lavin and Vic Tayback. There are no signs of decay here with every stroke of ink made to last.

Toni S
Member Since 2019

Posted on 2/13/2025

Incredibly beautiful!

Stephen F
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/13/2025

Oh this is a great one! Can't wait for SDCC and some more Drinky Winkys with you and the gang.

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/13/2025

Okay...be honest. How much did the term 'Drinky Winkys' have to do with procuring this piece? :)

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 2/13/2025

Absolutely superb example of the work of Charlie Burns. The art is so slick and clean and free of extraneous detail, it's almost the opposite of Robert Crumb's work. The lighting is offbeat as well, The blackground are black, the figures are all backlit, but the faces are fully lighted. Burns uses simple camera angles,nothing quirky or tilted or anything odd, it's all pretty straightforward. I'm not sure where the storyline is going, although I suspect, given the obvious naiveté of the lead male, that's its going to get rather kinky. Makes me want to read more, that's for sure. Great pick-up, congrats!

Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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Posted on 2/14/2025

I love this, unease or not!!!

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