art & literary zines + comics

Poetic Justice #3 ONLY 2 LEFT!!

$2/28 pages/ Quarter size

by Stephanie

Stephanie writes in the introduction that this issue of Poetic Justice came to life after she went through major transitions in her life. She shares her vivid dreams, brief sectionsof her vibrant thoughts along with her poetry.

An excerpt from this issue:

"It is certainly intriguing how quickly I can spill my insides, as if overly prominent sexual energy makes up for the fact that we are strangers. Romance is the only thing in the world that brings me close to someone I'd probably never talk to."

Weird Muse Mini Comix no.2

$1/12 pages/ 1/4 legal

by Dan

Dan's second issue of Weird Muse is just as enjoyable as the first! There are mini comics dealing with topics like the fine art of aging, child advocacy and the daily routine. You'll also find Dan's page with 'tips, tricks and stuff' plus his entertaining artwork.

Hurricane Relief Comix

$1/12 page/Half size

by Morehouse Publishing House

Hurricane Relief Comix is a compilation project of cartoonists uniting against the forces of nature! There are seven mini comics about remembering the Florida hurricanes of 2004 as well as small bios of all of the artists. Included inside are "Fight Future Hurricanes", "Hurricane Shelter Homecoming", "Swamp Meat", "What'd I Miss...", "It'll All Blow Over", "An Orlando Christmas 2004" and "Done Reading This Comic?" All proceeds go to the Red Cross for disaster relief!

Twin Paradox #2

$1/14 pages/Half size

by Jeremy

This zine is one chapter from a fiction story written by Jeremy. The story begins on the morning of Feb. 6th where the main character, Bryan, wakes up and begins the day which is also his 18th birthday. After attending a few hours of school, Bryan leaves campus and heads home. His mother is home and makes him something to eat and then before Bryan realizes it, his mom reveals a family secret that he was unprepared to hear about...

A Safety Lesson With...Natural Gas Joe

The Greatest Ethanethiol-Scented Comic Ever!!!

$1/24 pages/Quarter size

by Christoph

Have you ever wanted to laugh your ass off while learning something important? If so, you are reading the description of a comic you need to purchase. This comic is extremely funny and it is full of information about natural gas safety. This comic also includes a Scratch 'N' Sniff of natural gas! Christoph is also the writer of 28 pages Lovingly Bound, The Heart Star & What God Has Revealed To Man. If you've enjoyed previous work by Christoph this will definitely be as gratifying.

An Unfortunate Mouse in our House

$2/16 pages/Half size

by Christoph

The title of this comic pretty much sums up the story within it's covers. It's the tale of a mouse who enters Christoph's home and encounter his cats, Meowy and Nuddy. These playful animals have good intentions and later in the morning Christoph stumbles upon a surprise. Christoph only printed a limited amount so grab one while you can. An Unfortunate Mouse in our House is fully illustrated by Christoph and is filled with his humor as well!

Stories About My Puma ONLY 1 LEFT!!

$2/40 pages/Quarter size

by Meg

Meg is brilliant and this zine is a must read. It is a fantastic mix of fiction and humor. Meg begins the zine with how she met her Puma. Puma and Meg have adventures that Thelma and Lousie would be terribly jealous of. You will read about Puma and Meg shopping, Puma's job interview, Puma Wins a Dance Contest, Puma Is Not a Hipster, Puma's revenge and more!

An excerpt, "For a moment I am afraid that Puma is going to make the same mistake Lindsay would have, that she is going to rip the shark straight off, that my face will be gone and I will earn petty cash by charging 11-year-old boys to watch me stick my tongue out of my cheek."

Sheldon Grubs

The Comix Issue #12

$1/24 pages/Quarter size

by Sheldon

Sheldon decided to do something a little different with his zine; he brings us his latest issue of Sheldon Grubs, the comix issue. He illustrates some daily activities including a trip to the local bagel shop. His drawings are fun additions to his stories and I especially liked the one about his fun at Peaks Island.

An excerpt,"In my haste to make it to the annual variety show I was careless + fell off my bike. I cracked a rib and smashed my glasses. Blood poured from above my eye. I felt like Rocky, except Rocky had Adriane..."

Squirrel Haiku Zine

$1.50/8 pages/ mini zine

by Brigitte

Brigitte writes,"This inaugural issue features haiku written from the perspective of that wondrous animal: the squirrel." This mini haiku zine is a must have for anyone who enjoys haiku, squirrels an/or has a sense of humor! Each page is adorned with squirrel art.

An excerpt:

"Housecat, full of pride;

Vanity: an ugly thing;

I fear you no more."

Ditmas

Comics by People, Summer 2007

$3.50/34 pages

by Waffle Butt Press

Ditmas is a comic anthology that was compiled by the wonderful Sheldon Grubs, writer of The Life and Times of Sheldon Grubs. Regarding this anthology, Sheldon writes, "This particular issue features four Brooklyn artists, one Canadian artist and one Steve Steiner(from Penn)."

I thoroughly enjoyed the eclectic mix of art & stories but found myself being drawn to the comic 'lost & found', completely great! Featuring the art of Max Gudmunson, Aaron Fitzwater, Chairmaine Wheatley, Justin Melkmann, Steve Steiner, James Kinnie and Hector Romero.

Cognitive Chaos #2

An art intensive 'zine: geishas and dragons

$.75/24 pages/Half size

by Christine

Christine has created geishas and dragons in different mediums and combined the images into this zine. There are some images hand sketched while others are produced in a digital format. All of the artwork is printed in black and gray. Some of the pages contain delicate pieces while others have a distinct raw feel to them. This issue is especially cool to check out if you are a fan of asian art or asian culture.

A Brief History of Bad Fashion and

Weight Obsession SOLD OUT!!

Feb. 2007

$2/24 pages/Half size

by Karen

Karen definitely has the art of cut & paste down! This zine shares a bit of our society's obsession with weight and fashion from around the 1940s to present day. Karen includes photos and interesting facts for people like Katharine Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy, Kirstie Alley, Farrah Fawcett, Jane Fonda and others! There is also a centerfold displaying the three years of Nicole Richie's weight loss. The facts were interesting and it is easy to see the pattern in which the majority of our society has fallen into.

Comicosmos

a non-fiction zine reviewing ideas, topics, & books

this issues's topic: William Blake's "The Marriage of Heaven & Hell"

$3.50/12 pages/Quarter size

by Elizabeth

This zine creation by Elizabeth really impressed me. I adored the layout, the fonts, the way she organized the bits and pieces of her subject matter. This issue's topic is about William Blake's "The Marriage of Heaven & Hell." Included is brief background info about "The Marriage of Heaven & Hell" along with a Wilkipedia summary. There is a visual interpretation of the cast of characters, a comic depicting a scene of the wedding, and a discussion between characters translated in a comic format. This is a very cool ensemble.

Comicosmos #2

a non-fiction zine reviewing ideas, topics, & books

this issues's topic: Shaker Philosophy...in the kitchen!

$3.50/12 pages/Quarter size

by Elizabeth

I found the topic of this issue to be quite appealing. Elizabeth writes about the Shaker Philosophy and adds some intriguing information about the development of the Shakers from the merging of the Quaker & French Huegonot beliefs. She includes a featured book, a comic relating to Shaker cooking and some tidbits about wild food foraging, edible garnishes, & local/seasonal food. Three recipes are included for Chilled Blueberry-Lavender Buttermilk Soup, Baked Sea Scallops and Apple-Custard Tart!

Dreading Spring

$2/16 page/Half size

by Ed

Ed created a fabulous comic about the torrid emotions between a robot and a snowman. He was able to capture the anguish of the robot and the strength of the snowman.

Click below to take a peek inside:

Mayflies & Slide Guitars

comics & poems

$5/36 pages/Full size

by Ed

This is a beautiful compilation, perfectly bound, full of comics & poems. I was clearly touched by the way Ed's artwork and writing flowed in unison together. Ed describes this book as, " A collection of short cartoon stories from the past couple of years; some autobiographical, some fictional. The title refers to memento-mori and pretty things.

Stories about a lonely paleontologist, two little girls who escape into the warm New Jersey night, my sculpture teacher, and other very important things."

What the people are saying:

"…Hardships in life [are] hard to conquer, yet they are eased into submission with the words and visuals of this book." – Gary Hornberger, Razorcake

"Moorman is definitely a talented writer, consistently interesting in each story… it whets the reader's appetite for what's to come next" – Sarah Morean, The Daily Crosshatch

Candy or Medicine Vol. 2

$1/16 pages/Half size

by Josh & contributors

Josh writes,"Candy or Medicine is a quarterly mini-comic anthology. It is a 16-page, quarter-sized comic featuring sketches by mini-comic legend Matt Feazell plus comics by 10 creators from 6 states and 3 countries."

This is definitely a witty mix of mini-comics. I was personally entertained by the collection and look forward to future issues.

Dear Princess Toadstool

$1/24 pages/3" X 8 1/4"

by Candace

If you know Nintendo then you know Princess Toadstool. Fictional character Maggie writes a lengthy and witty letter to the princess. Maggie inquires about a variety of things that she is curious about. The attire of the princess and whether or not she had sexual relations with Mario are two of the multiple questions that are being proposed.

Priceless.

An excerpt, "I guess I'm suspicious because there doesn't seem to be a real royal family in Mario Land or wherever it is you live. Did your family get ethnically cleansed by warlords when you were a child? Did you snap and kill them all and hide the bodies under the floorboards?"

publick occurances #10

$2/16 pages/Quarter size

by Danny

Danny writes,"I started this art zine in the summer of 05...I pick a different year for each issue. I am pretty darn interested in history on a microcosmic level..I usually use discarded books as references(thrift stores). The cover is a hand pulled lino-cut print (same process as a woodcut)."

Sad Robots

$3/20 pages/Half size

by Ali & Mikkie

The first page of the comic begins:

"The future brings war,

And after the massacre,

the Age of Robots,"

Once the robots take over the land previously inhabited by humans; they realize what a different place the world is. The sad robots even try to reenact "human moments" but are unsuccessful in obtaining the same results. In the end the sad robots learn a lesson...