"Pulp Fission: Classic Comics Reconstructed"
Each piece in the Pulp Fission series is constructed from countless individual comic panels, titles and captions, curated and categorized from the pages of thousands of public domain comic books. Taken out of their original context, these elements present stories and fresh narratives replete with the violent and sexist messaging of the time. These new storylines tell queer or risqué stories that were implied but not permissible in Mid-century America. On newer pieces, the number in the lower-right corner indicates how many comic books were used to create each piece.
If you’re interested in an original that has sold, you can purchase a print. Contact me for details.
“I was so impressed… Julie Lipa’s art transforms old cartoon panels into something entirely fresh and unexpected. By skillfully cutting and remixing classic comics, they create new narratives that are clever, nostalgic, and sexy! It’s like flipping through a familiar childhood book only to discover secret messages that were always there—just waiting for grown-up eyes.
What makes the work especially fascinating is how it reveals something we often forget: sexy, suggestive themes have been woven into cartoons for decades. Through smart recontextualization, Julie brings that subtext to the surface—not by adding anything new, but by rearranging what was already there.
Whether you’re a fan of vintage comics, visual storytelling, or cultural archaeology, this is the kind of work that sticks with you. It’s not just playful—it’s a subtle, subversive commentary on how much (and how little) has changed.”
— a visitor at the StARTup Art Fair in San Francisco 2025
