Prince – Rock ’N’ Roll Comics #21 Cover (February 1991)

Eye-catching cover of Rock ’N’ Roll Comics #21, an unauthorized illustrated biography featuring Prince alongside George Clinton. This issue is one of the most sought-after in the controversial Revolutionary Comics series.

PUBLICATION:

Date: February 1991 (Issue No. 21) Publisher: Revolutionary Comics Price: $2.50

Format: Comic Book Title: Prince / George Clinton

THE STORY

The cover depicts a dynamic, stylized illustration of Prince riding a custom black motorcycle adorned with his iconic Love Symbol (♀). Prince is shown in his early-90s rock-star look — long dark hair, leather jacket, intense expression — against a dramatic, smoky purple and yellow background. The issue presents a fully illustrated, unauthorized biography of Prince’s life and career up to that point.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Rock ’N’ Roll Comics was a popular (and often legally challenged) series in the early 1990s that told the stories of rock and pop stars through comic-book format. This Prince issue, paired with George Clinton, captured the Purple One at the height of his Graffiti Bridge / post-Nude Tour era. The bold, colorful artwork by Scott Jackson perfectly embodies the era’s comic-book aesthetic and Prince’s mythic status.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Era: Early 1990s / Graffiti Bridge period Tone: Bold, dynamic, comic-book energy Art Style: Vibrant, dramatic illustration with heavy line work and saturated colors

Key Design Elements: Prince on motorcycle, Love Symbol, bold “Prince” lettering in yellow script

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full front cover of Rock ’N’ Roll Comics #21

• Striking portrait of Prince in classic leather biker pose

• Period-accurate 1990s comic book design and typography

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince – The Face Magazine Cover (September 1990) “Graffiti Bridge”

• Prince – Birmingham NEC Souvenir (1990) “Nude Tour”

• Prince – Cat Glover Sky Magazine feature (1988)

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