Omo Bob Rides South, Zap #6 , page 1 of 5 Splash

Artist: Rick Griffin (All)

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Omo Bob Rides South, Zap #6 , page 1 of 5 Splash Comic Art

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Title:	Omo Bob Rides South, Zap #6 , page 1 of 5 Splash
Artist:	Rick Griffin (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,720
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	3/29/2014
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Epic art by Rick Griffin...This is the title splash from the 6 page story published in Zap #6 from 1978. I've coveted this art for a Loooooooooooong time. and it's a real pleasure to finally say it's mine. 8.5 x 14 inches.

As you may know, the Omo Bob Rides South story, as featured in Zap #6, 1978, was originally a six page story. As it exists today, and has for the last 30 years or so, it is only a five page story. And here's what happened as relayed to me by underground comix expert and publisher Glenn Bray:

"The story as I recall, some (30) years ago?:
Rick had an art show at a college. That last page from OMO BOB was stolen right off the walls, and never seen again.
This was told to me by Rick. I have no reason to doubt it. He had plenty of other art to sell for whatever he wanted, and I don�t see him splitting up that story.
BTW: I was the first outside of his family to see that story in the flesh. A mindblower."

Interestingly the remaining pages (all 5 in a row) still tell this "story" in a complete way: The last owners discovered the following info about the art...."Until recently it was believed that the sixth, missing page was the only signed page. I was taking a look at the story and noticed that the fifth page is indeed signed and inscribed �to be continued.� I contacted Glenn Bray again about it and he said this:

"INDEED an uncovery! And VERY Griffin-esque if I may add.
As you know the story was printed in ZAP as a 6-pager. If I can enter the mindset of Griffin, my conjecture would be that he got up to page 5 and hit a wall. His signature & TO BE CONTINUED was blacked out when the 6th page came to mind. Or maybe the ZAP guys just didn�t want a �to be continued� story in the book, and forced his hand. But I�ve never heard otherwise. Knowing this, I don�t feel so bad that the 6th page is missing..although I have a feeling that someday it may arise.

It is what it is!

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About the Owner

	Scott Eder ( 1 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	December 2006
Last Login:	August 2025
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Website:	http://www.scotteder.com
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
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1 - Posted on 3/29/2014

mind blowing and fantastic!!!

Max Magnus
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/29/2014

Wow! Now I understand:-) Incredible art! Congratulation.

Benno Rothschild
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 3/29/2014

Ahhh, the griffin lettering is simply second to no one. Thanks for sharing this incredible art.

Eric F
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/30/2014

What a fantastic page!

Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/19/2023

I'm just so amazed by this Scott,incredible to say the least,congrats !!!

Corey Rust
Member Since 2023

Posted on 8/21/2025

This is absolutely mind blowing art!

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