Larry Welz
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Larry Welz is an American cartoonist and commercial artist, and the creator of Cherry Poptart (now known simply as Cherry
). He is a noteworthy early contributor to the underground comics movement based in the San Francisco area in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
In 1969 his work was published in Yellow Dog, a tabloid comic paper put out by the Print Mint
in Berkeley, California
. A partial list of additional comic books from the era featuring his work includes San Francisco Comic Book, Captain Guts, Funnybook, Bakersfield Kountry Komics, and American Flyer Funnies.
Evolving out of early prototype stories in Funnybook and Bakersfield Kountry Komics, Welz created Cherry
in the early 1980s. Cherry quickly became his most successful and well-known comic book character and series, with 22 issues to date and a variety of collections, posters, stickers, and even tattoos following.
Welz has collaborated with a variety of other well-known artists and authors on comic books and other projects over the years, including Mark Bode
, Neil Gaiman
, and Larry Todd.
After many years in the San Francisco Bay Area, Welz and his wife Sharon moved to Roswell, New Mexico
, where he continues his involvement in both comics and commercial artwork.
In 2006, Welz drew the cover for Jeff Walker
's album Welcome to Carcass Cuntry
.
Cherry (comics)
Cherry is an adult comic book with a protagonist of the same name, written and drawn by Larry Welz.-History:First published in 1982 the comic series was originally called Cherry Poptart, but the title was changed to Cherry beginning with Issue #3 following litigation or threats of litigation by...
). He is a noteworthy early contributor to the underground comics movement based in the San Francisco area in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
In 1969 his work was published in Yellow Dog, a tabloid comic paper put out by the Print Mint
Print Mint
The Print Mint was a major publisher of underground comics during the genre's heydey. Starting as retailer of psychedelic posters, it soon evolved into a publisher, printer, and distributor. It was "ground zero" for the psychedelic poster...
in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, California
Berkeley is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California, United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington...
. A partial list of additional comic books from the era featuring his work includes San Francisco Comic Book, Captain Guts, Funnybook, Bakersfield Kountry Komics, and American Flyer Funnies.
Evolving out of early prototype stories in Funnybook and Bakersfield Kountry Komics, Welz created Cherry
Cherry (comics)
Cherry is an adult comic book with a protagonist of the same name, written and drawn by Larry Welz.-History:First published in 1982 the comic series was originally called Cherry Poptart, but the title was changed to Cherry beginning with Issue #3 following litigation or threats of litigation by...
in the early 1980s. Cherry quickly became his most successful and well-known comic book character and series, with 22 issues to date and a variety of collections, posters, stickers, and even tattoos following.
Welz has collaborated with a variety of other well-known artists and authors on comic books and other projects over the years, including Mark Bode
Mark Bodé
Mark Bodé is an American comic book author and artist. Bodé is best known for his work on Cobalt-60, Miami Mice and The Lizard of Oz. Bodé has also worked on Heavy Metal Magazine, and on The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...
, Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman born 10 November 1960)is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book...
, and Larry Todd.
After many years in the San Francisco Bay Area, Welz and his wife Sharon moved to Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell is a city in and the county seat of Chaves County in the southeastern quarter of the state of New Mexico, United States. The population was 48,366 at the 2010 census. It is a center for irrigation farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing, distribution, and petroleum production. It is also...
, where he continues his involvement in both comics and commercial artwork.
In 2006, Welz drew the cover for Jeff Walker
Jeffrey Walker
Jeffrey Walker is a bass guitarist and vocalist from Windle, St Helens, UK. He is best known for his work with the death metal / grindcore band Carcass for which he is also the main lyricist. Before Carcass, he played in the punk band the Electro Hippies. After the demise of Carcass, he went on to...
's album Welcome to Carcass Cuntry
Welcome to Carcass Cuntry
Welcome to Carcass Cuntry is a country metal album by Jeffrey Walker, of the metal band Carcass. The instrumentation is performed by notable heavy metal musicians, including Faith No More’s Billy Gould, H.I.M.‘s Ville Valo, Anathema’s Danny Cavanagh and Carcass members Bill Steer and Ken Owen...
.