Name: Poddy Rules The World: Gilbert Shelton's Underground Comix & Art
Start: 2026-06-07T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-19T17:00:00-05:00
Location: 506 Congress Avenue

Poddy Rules The World: Gilbert Shelton's Underground Comix & Art

Dive into Gilbert Shelton’s wild underground comix at Poddy Rules The World—art, laughs, and rebellion live!
About this Event

Poddy Rules The World: Gilbert Shelton's Underground Comix & Art

Get ready to dive into the wild and wonderfully weird world of Gilbert Shelton's underground comix! This in-person event celebrates the legendary artist's rebel spirit and iconic creations. Join us for an afternoon of vibrant art, hilarious stories, and creative vibes that only Shelton can deliver. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the scene, this is your chance to experience the magic of underground comix up close. Don't miss out!

The exhibit is free to the public Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Sundays feature ticketed events with short films, panel discussions, and refreshments.

These Sundays include:

June 7, 2026 - GILBERT SHELTON'S UNDERGROUND COMIX: WHO THE HECK IS PODDY - Panel Discussion featuring Jason Mellard, Gavin Shelton, Leea Mechling, Katie Salzman

June 14, 2026 - GILBERT SHELTON'S COMIX AND THE UNDERGROUND SCENE - Panel Discussion featuring Joe Nick Patoski, Jason Mellard, Danny Garrett, Danny Garrett, Kerry Awn, Guy Juke

June 21, 2026 - GILBERT SHELTON: THE TIMES THEY WERE A CHANGING - Panel Discussion featuring Jason Mellard, Spencer Perskin, Perry Lorenz, Dave Moriaty, Tommy B

June 28, 2026 - GILBERT SHELTON'S MUSIC POSTERS/ MOTORING TIPS - Panel Discussion featuring Joe Nick Patoski, Gavin Shelton, Jim Franklin, Billy Perkins, Tommy B

July 5, 2026 - GILBERT SHELTON'S MUSIC POSTERS AND WHAT CAME NEXT - Panel discussion featuring Jason Mellard, Billy Perkins, Ed Guinn, Sam Jackson, Terry Raines

July 12, 2026 - FAT FREDDY'S CAT - Panel Discussion featuring Sam Hurt, Katie Salzman, Alan Schaefer, Bob Simmons

July 19, 2026 - GILBERT SHELTON: THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE EXHIBIT! - Panel Discussion featuring Joe Nick Patoski, Katie Salzman, Leea Mechling, Gavin Shelton, Jason Mellard

This project is supported in part by an Austin Live Music Fund Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Humanities Texas.

NO REFUNDS