$2/32 pages/Half size
by Tom
The majority of this issue was created in a comic zine style, there are two sections where Tom writes about the death of a friend and being monogamous. I enjoyed the comics that dealt with relationships, silly but realistic conversations with friends, interactions with family & dumpster diving.
$1/10 pages/Half size
by Tom
Issue 8 is not quite as long as Tom's past issue of Attack of the Zombie Soy Bot but his humor is still alive & well nonetheless. Tom draws comics representing an ordeal at a store that was resolved in his favor & his experience during party week which involved lots of dancing and karaoke.
$2/16 pages/Half size
by Tom
I absolutely love the cover of this issue! Along with an awesome cover comes a fun twist for Attack of the Zombie Soy Bot readers. Ker-bloom writer, Artnoose, has drawn all of the comics in this issue except for two postcards that are drawn by Tom. It's a lively issue & I dig the collaboration.
$2/28 pages/Half size
by Tom
I laughed out loud a lot while reading this issue. In his usual comic style, Tom shares adventures of road trips, bee attacks, spin-the-bottle, awkward moments, Judge Joe Brown, kids & other interesting adventures.
$2/20 pages/Half size
by Tom
Maybe I have become a nerdy fan of Tom's but the comics rule in this issue. Tom shares in detail his dream girl and what they would do together, a conversation with Artnoose, hairy muffins, bike spandex in bed, his dad's adventurous doctor visit and a few other stories.
$7.50/30 pages/Half size
by Sarah Sorg
Bangor is a photography zine by Sarah Sorg. Sarah documents a few of the changes in commercial spaces that occured in Bangor, Maine during 2009 and 2010. There are 22 color photographs of various construction sites, abandonment, the downtown area and waterfront of Bangor.
Sarah's photography can be viewed on her website.
$6/48 pages/Half size
by Birdsong Micropress
This zine is a beautiful collaborative project by the Birdsong Micropress in Brooklyn, NY. Issue #14 is themed anew. I am fond of the thick covers portraying bird artwork, text heavy literary pieces, and the colorful art submissions. I love the mix of talent that makes up this issue of Birdsong.
Excerpt from Volcano by Max Steele, "Our eruptions and disasters. Despite these-- really, trust me-- we can't be beat. Set us up and watch us blow. Now and then we fail, and admit defeat."
$6/ 54 pages/ Half size
by Birdsong Micropress
Issue 15 is themed Turn: to cause to move around; to reverse the position or placement of; to render or make some change. Birdsong Micropress has created yet another satisfying and visually appealing compilation zine. With over 18 contriubtors, this text heavy issue contains a wonderful variety of literary, art and interview submissions.
$4/28 pages/Half size
by D. Patrick
"Places that are magical with two become less enchanting when you're alone on a Snday afternoon."
That line alone would make the entire zine worth it for me - that is, if it wasn't already filled with fantastic stories accompanied by raw drawings that pull you into the author's story. This zine is packed full of stories from real life events. They contain recollections from childhood, walks down memory lane as well as instances that will leave the reader chuckling with empathy. Who doesn't have memories that seem average at first but end up being the ones that stand out the most? This zine is a collection of exactly those type of stories. The tidbits on observations are absolutely wonderful as well. My favorite was the one where the observation took place in the library! It made me want to take an even closer look at the people around me. I recommend this zine to anyone who enjoys comics and content related to true life.
Review by Celia Medrano
$4/32 pages/Half size
by D. Patrick
"30 years old & I'm drawing comics at the library! Should I be taking a child to swimming lessons or shopping at Rona?"
Another wonderful line that encompasses my introspection when looking at others from the outside in. This zine collection contains another set of often comical, but an entirely real point of view from the author's life. This volume contains observations of visiting a corner store with an interesting selection in reading material, an afternoon spent zine-making in the library, the legend of the economy cookies and so much more. The author brings about another array of memories (in the form of comics) to get lost in.
Review by Celia Medrano
$3/16 pages/Half size
by Janet Jackson
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Janet's collection of 20 poems.
Janet, from Australia, seeks poems that work whether declaimed loudly or whispered in the mind. Below is a sneak peek of her poetry:
My mother said not
to put my identity in the dryer
but I did
and it came up
fluffy and gorgeous
...
I think the violence
and starvation
and the melting
are happening
because someone told me
and continues to tell me
I need a five-dollar toothbrush
$1/24 pages/Half size
by Billy
A literary zine by Billy that explores the relationships between a couple, friends and strangers, as well as the protocol followed at a dinner. An intimate and slightly messed up tale that makes you feel grateful for frozen pizza.
"The Dinner" was written and printed in April 2011. It was inspired by the nice man who keeps stopping by Billy's cabin in the woods to talk about God.
Review by Kris
December 2012
$3/40 pages/Quarter size
by Ayun
This zine is loaded with funny and awesome motherhood stories. In this issue, Ayun writes about embarking on a homeschooling adventure with her son. Along with telling us about the good, bad, and the ugly, Ayun illustrates their journey in comic form. As a parent who used to homeschool, I loved this zine and could relate to so much. Don't worry, you don't need to be a parent or homeschooler to enjoy this issue.
April 2013
$3/40 pages/Quarter size
by Ayun
Goodness, Ayun Halliday is hilarious. In comic style, she shares stories about living in NYC over the past 18 years. Read about the Hare Krishna carnie kid's hand injury, bumping into David Schwimmer, interactive theatre experiences, a bloody massage client, and my personal favorite - Ayun's obsession with places where horrible events occurred.
$3/24 pages/Quarter size (sewn binding)
by Nicci
This art zine contains artwork portraying the 22 Major Arcana cards of the tarot deck. Each card was created in a different medium, varying from simple to detailed artwork. There is a total of thirteen artists who are a part of this collaboration. Each card contains the symbolic meaning, too.
A Literary Garden
$5.95/64 pages/Full size
By Sandra Knauf & contributors
If you enjoyed Sandra's zine, Greenwoman, then you are going to go bananas over Greenwoman Magazine. Sandra's team of contributors have written smart, educational and entertaining articles and stories. The topics range from living organic, garden lessons, raising chickens to sustainability. The pieces are as diverse as the writers. You'll enjoy a wonderful mix of fiction, creative nonfiction, commentary, poetry comics & more!
Sandra writes, "Great garden writing explores
these connections and the ways gardening relates to science, fashion politics,
history spirituality, relationships-everything. It gives voice to that
transformative power."
A Literary Garden ~ Winter 2011/Spring 2012
$5.95/64 pages/Full size
By Sandra Knauf & contributors
The Greenwoman tribe have produced another sensational issue of Greenwoman Magazine. Inside are articles regarding creating simplicity, growing locally, a creature feature on beetles, a text heavy feature on George Washington Carver, and other creative nonfiction. There is an interview with musician Christa DeCicco of Christobel and the Jons, poetry, art & comics!
"We share a deep love and respect for nature and gardening, and we share a strong sense of responsibility that we are the ones who must help heal our planet. Our serious quest for a better life is enriched by an outrageously divine sense of humor and a neverending delight in fun."
A Literary Garden ~ Summer/Fall 2012
$5.95/76 pages/Full size
By Sandra Knauf & contributors
It's no surprise that this issue of Greenwoman Magazine is completely brilliant. How do I define brilliant? Smart, entertaining, and informative writing al rolled up into one, along with colorful photos and beautiful artwork. That's what I think of issue #3.
Inside this issue, you'll find stories about building brick pathways, the happiness from an out-of-control garden, the history of WWII Victory Gardens, a chapter from the book, Folks, This Ain't Normal, and an interview with author and artist, Jane Gates.
Plus, artwork, comics, essays & columns, and plenty more.
From Editor and Publisher, Sandra Knauf, "Here's a summertime toast to us all. To enjoying a fertile, rambunctious, thoughtful, and abundant growing and harvest season -- both in and out of the garden."
$1/16 pages/4.25 x 7
by Jim8Ball
Kris says, "A children's bedtime story for adults on the dangers of alien lifeforms, farms and being lactose intolerant."
Sage says, "This comic is laugh out loud funny. Unexpected visitors arrive on Farmer Farmer's farm but the clever Farmer Farmer handles the situation."
Homos in Herstory
19th Century Edition
$3/16 pages/Half size
by Elvis Bakaitis
This is the first issue of the queer history series comic, Homos in Herstory. Elvis covers gender non-conformity and homo relationships in the 19th century. Elvis also includes fun facts about Susan B. Anthony, Jane Addams, Eleanor Roosevelt and others!
When researching this zine, I was blown away by what seemed to be true; throughout the 19th century, it was totally ok to be a huge homo, if you were female-bodied. I wondered ... why isn't there a trace of this homo-positive feeling within the larger culture, in 2011.
Homos in Herstory
1970's Edition
$5/52 pages/Half size
by Elvis Bakaitis
This edition of Homos in Herstory is text heavy, full of awesome illustrations and is all about queer, female-bodied people in the 1970's. Elvis writes about The Lavender Menace, the political lesbian, queer women of color, & the 70s experimentation with nouns. There is also a bonus quiz: Which 1960s-1970s Lesbian Feminist Are You? (along with the detailed answer key!) and bibliography.
"Being a female-bodied gay person was still scandalous, but became more normalized in certain circles. Homophobia had racked the country since the 1920's, but in the 70's, prejudices were being broken openly and publicly challenged by gay people."
Inaugural Issue - Winter 2012
$3/44 pages/Half size
by Amy & contributors
from Amy Kathleen Keller, Editor, "... though sometimes I ponder the thought of moving somewhere bigger or busier, when I go away, I miss the friendliness and character of home. There are many Lincoln, Nebraskas: each of us experience our city in a unique way. I hope that this magazine captures just a bit of that hometown pride."
The Lincoln Underground is a compilation literary magazine full of poetry visual art, and short fiction pieces. This issue contains submissions from thirteen different contributors.
From "a prayer for revolution" by David Frenzel
we are soulless wonders
connecting dreams to reality
we are the aftermath of darkness
alternative and independent casualties
where our light gleams
in beams outside of the systems
Spring 2012 - Both Sides of Love, Danger & Revolution
$3/56 pages/Half size
by Amy & contributors
from Amy Kathleen Keller, Editor, "When I put each issue together, I think in terms of a story, and try to weave a narrative from beginning to end, with connections between the diverse works, in content, feeling, or theme."
A text heavy compilation of various literary submissions, artwork, song lyrics, and photography. This issue contains fiction work from nineteen different contributors.
From "Typewriter Time Machine" by Amy Keller
Whene'er I sit at this vintage stool
Place my fingers 'pon unplugged keys
Indent my heart's thoughts on unopened page
I must - I insist - and I will travel
To any time I please.
Summer 2012 - We've All Got Our Stories To Tell
$3/72 pages/Half size
by Amy & contributors
A compilation zine showcasing literary talent from Lincoln, Nebraska. Making up the majority of the zine are poems and snippets of stories relating to a variety of subjects from homelessness to the everyday activities we take for granted. A thought-provoking publication that has been given depth with 31 contributors.
Review by Kris
*The Lincoln Underground is seeking submissions.
Autumn 2012 - Fearsome Tales & Warm Reassurance
$3/72 pages/Half size
by Amy & contributors
This issue of The Lincoln Underground offers up haunting tales and nostalgic returns to scenes from a variety of writers that drag you into the Autumn mood. Highlights include a reworking of the classic Snow White tale and a nod to the upcoming presidential campaign.
From "Oktoberfest" by Jeff Martinson
"Oktober is us, a collection of what came before. Respect it, revere it, understand where it is. Pile up the leaves, count the apples, store the wheat, the potatoes in the cellar. This is what we have, what we are and all we need."
Review by Kris
Winter 2013 - On Love, New Beginnings & the Creative Life
$6/88 pages/Half size
by Amy & contributors
Another hefty and beautiful issue full of poetry, photography, fiction, song lyrics and art - 51 submissions in all - AWESOME.
from "A Love Like Ours" by M. Jason Turner
I Love You .... Coffee.... And I always will
My spirit soars, My soul elated
My body is alive and invigorated.
You get me so hot I percolated
A love like ours is never.... decaffeinated.
from the Afterword: We hope you've enjoyed our Winter 2013 Issue, with its theme, On Love, New Beginnings, and the Creative Life. As we begin the new year, we thought it's be a perfect time to think about new beginnings, love (just in time for Valentine's Day), and the creative life-including the sacrifices necessary to live such a life and let our creativity grow. Living in Nebraska, we knew we'd be remiss if we didn't devote lots of beautiful words to winter and how much we love it, hate it, or are inspired by it (or not).
Spring 2013 - Our Friends, Our Families, Ourselves
$5/80 pages/Half size
by Amy & contributors
From The Editors - (in this issue) You'll find celebrations and explorations of family relationships and friendships within its pages, with special sections recognizing strong, empowered women, ethical quandaries, odes to springtime and more.
From "You Will Find Yourself" by Morgan Mathis
You will find yourself
at a bedside holding a precious hand
that is fast receding into the night.
Something you have feared so deeply
that you never named it aloud.
And you will know that your spirit
is in the place it belongs
in the proper time.
$1/16 pages/3.5 x 5.5
by Jim8Ball
Kris says, "A heart-warming(ish) Christmas story about family. And how even Santa can't escape carnivorous appetites."
Sage says, "Little Lost Yeti is incredibly cute and loves to play with animal friends. Santa comes to Little Lost Yeti's rescue and is rewarded in an unfortuante way."
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
gallimaufry
$2/24 pages/Half size
by Virginia
gallimaufry:
*noun *a confused jumble or medley of things
Inside you'll find awesome drawings, diary page comics, and a few stories that Virginia has been working on. Topics include fun times in Austin, happenings at work, roommate adventures, a visit from an ex-partner, assumptions, and more!
$4/32 pages/ Half size
by Nicci
Nicci writes about the challenging job search after graduating with a dual degree. She describes crappy jobs and treatment that is intolerable, plus tips on ideal benefits businesses should offer employees. Nicci shares her feelings on family, love, and the odd stage of an early teen who loses themselves to the popular. The layout includes copies of journal & sketchbook pages.
mostlyHANDwritten #3
the mail art issue
$4/18 pages/ Half size
by Nicci
Nicci is an extremely creative artist and zine writer. She begins this mail art issue by listing almost a dozen different types of mail art. Nicci describes the ins & outs of Artist Trading Cards, art decos, chunky books, skinny fat books and lots more! I like how Nicci gives tips on sending/traing mail art. Sample projects and random acts of kindness ideas are also included.
$4/28 pages/ Half size
by Nicci
This issue of Mostly Hand written is perfect for anyone who may be searching for inspiration or motivation in starting their own creative project. Nicci writes about self-expression, trying silly things, self-portraits, items to use in your creations and trading art projects with your friends. She also includes images of an altered self-portrait book she made.
See Also: Fat Girl
$4/30 pages/ Half size
by Nicci
The focus on this issue of mostlyHANDwritten is self-recording and journaling. Nicci writes about visual journaling, using ephemera, and choosing a sketchbook. She includes many examples of her journal pages with hand drawn images & ephemera and describes the creation process.
The most important thing you can do is listen to yourself. LISTEN. do what you want in your journal because your heart tells you so - not because you think other people will like it. EXPERIMENT.
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...
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!
April 2009 Volume 4
$3/24 pages/Half size
by Andria Alefhi & contributors
We'll Never Have Paris is a wonderful literary collection by various contributors. The pieces contain diverse writing styles and subject matter. There is a great mix of nonfiction work, a comical submission about Facebook status messages, and an interview with Jeff Stark. I personally enjoyed the layout of "Living Under Water".
new to you
$4/40 pages/Quarter size
by Andria Alefhi & contributors
We'll Never Have Paris is a literary zine containing nonfiction stories by various contributors. The subject matter of each short memoir submission ranges from a hand-me-down 1969 Buick Riviera to a descriptive glimpse of NYC in 1986 to a fake mom phone service. There are a total of nine literary pieces.
From the Editor, "Because We'll Never Have Paris is a zine ... This zine is not so much a home as a hotel that you visit, perhaps again and again."
$1/12 pages/Quarter size
by Christoph
This comic is small but extremely fulfilling. A stick figure tracks down God to understand the meaning of it all. He finds God, who has a great sense of humor, and finally reveals the truth.
I was just wondering about, you know, the meaning of it all.













