Gilbert Shelton, Rip Off Comix issue 1 cover (1977)

From ComixJoint:

"Rip Off Comix was the second-longest-running comic book title in the history of Rip Off Press, trailing only The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, and features the greatest volume of content of any Rip Off title. It lasted for 30 issues over 15 years, converting from a comic book to a magazine five years into its run, and featured some of the best American and European cartooning talent of its time. The story behind Rip Off Comix is inextricably linked to the entire adventure of Rip Off Press.

Despite their inexperience and setbacks, Rip Off Press had no need to worry as long as they had the gifted and prolific Gilbert Shelton. He had created the most profitable underground comic in the world with The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, which had been the best-selling underground comic since it debuted in 1971. The Freak Brothers' popularity also helped Rip Off begin its own cartoon syndicate for alternative and college newspapers in the early '70s. Led by Shelton, who hired and directed the other contributors, Rip Off's cartoon syndicate was quite successful and the content, led by the Freak Brothers, inspired the company to launch Rip Off Comix in 1977."