Crumb's piece Black Angels is considered a commentary on..?
The Cold War
The Vietnam War
The Gulf War
World War II
Answer
The piece "Black Angels" is a commentary on the Vietnam War. It was written in 1966, at the height of the war, and it reflects the artist's horror and disgust at the violence and brutality of the conflict. The piece is a dark and brooding work, full of nightmarish images and sounds. It is a powerful indictment of the war and its terrible consequences.
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