"Pulp Fission: Classic Comics Reconstructed"
Each piece in the Pulp Fission series is constructed from my own curated collection of over 35,000 comic book panels, titles, and captions, sourced from thousands of public domain comic books.
Taken out of their original context, these elements are reassembled to tell entirely new stories. Some works highlight the violent and sexist messaging of their time and others are updated to reflect life in the 21st Century. (Note: no physical comic books were harmed in the process.)
The original text is preserved, with slight edits to names, colors, or details for character continuity.
The works are images transferred onto wood panels. The number in the lower-right corner indicates how many comic books were used to create the story.
Some pieces feature a three-dimensional, comic book “spokesmodel,” mounted on plexiglass and coated in resin.
If you’re interested in an original that has sold, prints may be available.
Contact me for commissions.
“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
