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Title: Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land
Post by: Reverend on July 18, 2008, 01:03:13 PM
While searching for something else, I came across an LP released in 1981 by a band named Spirit entitled, "The Adventures of Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land." The LP included a 16-page comic book by the same name. I don't have a copy, so I can't vouch for its content, but the artwork has an underground feel to it. Anyone have a copy of this? I'd be curious to hear some opinions regarding it.

Images of slipcase and comic pages below.
Title: Re: Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land
Post by: dr_s on July 18, 2008, 01:20:19 PM
So that is what it's from. Will try to locate my copy when I get back.
Title: Re: Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land
Post by: Brother J on July 30, 2008, 03:27:17 PM
I bought a copy of this (album and comic both). As a matter of fact, I'm listening to the record right now on my turntable! The comic is really a quick read. It seems basically like a fantasy story by hippies. Lots of use of the word "man". Nothing adult oriented in it. The art is pretty good, but it's not something I would recommend as a must have underground comix. My biggest quandry now is whether I should bag and board it and put it with my comix or just put it back in with the record and store it with my other records...
Title: Re: Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land
Post by: Reverend on July 30, 2008, 03:40:07 PM
Thanks for the update! I suppose it could be categorized as an early independent, inspired by the underground movement, at the very least, judging by your review.
Title: Re: Kaptain Kopter & Commander Cassidy in Potato Land
Post by: Brother J on July 30, 2008, 03:46:29 PM
Here's a bit more information on it. Apparently the comic is still available, albeit now in a CD booklet size.

http://cdbaby.com/cd/i100_10409/