Crumb family

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The Crumb family of artists is an American family, several of whom are notable cartoonists. The family includes:

• Robert Crumb (b. August 30, 1943) - better known as R. Crumb. Creator of such characters as Fritz the Cat and Mr. Natural;
• Charles Crumb (1942 - 1994) - Robert's eldest brother, he never achieved the level of success his sibling did and eventually committed suicide.
• Maxon Crumb (b. 1945) - another brother of Charles and Robert's. He has achieved a cult following as a street person and artist.
• Aline Kominsky-Crumb (b. August, 1948) - known for her underground autobiographical comix;
• Sophie Crumb (b. 1981) - daughter of Robert and Aline, whose work at an early age appeared in her parents' comix magazines;