Candy or Medicine Vol. 2
$1/16 pages/Quarter 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." A witty mix of mini-comics. 

Candy or Medicine Vol. 3
$1/16 pages/Quarter size
by Josh & contributors  

In his review of this third volume, Nick Marino (AudioShocker) writes, "Bottom line, this mini comic is a thoughtful and eccentric collection of comic strips that puts any daily newspaper to shame. It's definitely a grouping of creative content that would best be served to the indie set, but that doesn't mean it's any less poignant than something more mainstream."   I personally adored Dan Taylor's illustrations of 'things in his kitchen'. He sketched various items from his grandma's cookie jar to his big can of java!   When you order Candy or Medicine Vol 3., you will receive an 8 page comic that was printed for the Free Comic Book Day Special ... it's shown above.

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!

Ditmas 2
Nowhere To Go But Up
$3.50/40 pages/5.5" x 8.5"
by Waffle Butt Press

Here is the 2nd issue of the comics anthology that Sheldon Grubs released with his press Waffle Butt. Artists included in this issue include: Brandon Zamora, Sarah Glidden, Charmaine Wheatley, Thomas Pitilli, Aaron Fitzwater, Edowyn Vazkez, Justin Melkmann and John Sutton.   The theme of this issue is nowhere to go but up. Stories about starting at the bottom. I am totally loving the artwork in color on the cover of this issue, awesome job!

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!

 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

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...

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.

Sometimes Things Get Confusing When You're MENTALLY ILL
$1/8 pages/Half size
by redguard

Redguard created mini comics that deal with his depression, PTSD, marriage and fatherhood. He begins with a personal timeline and ends the zine with a current update of his life dealing with his struggles and mental illness. The content could possibly be triggering but I think many will find comfort in his zine; comfort that you are not alone ...   An excerpt, "I'd suffered a crash at the end of 2002 as all the symptoms of post-traumatic stress bubbled to the surface. I was virtually unable to leave my apartment for months. Therapy and medication had failed miserably, even when I could afford them."

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."

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...

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!

We'll Never Have Paris
fictional nonfiction Volume 2, May 2008

SOLD OUT!!
$3/22 pages/Half Size
by Andria  

"Coming-of-age stories typically report teenage rites of passage, but this New York City–based zine collects seven authors' stories of maturing in the awkward years of the characters' late twenties and early thirties. The references to the web and shared apartments root the tales in a postcollege, semiprofessional lifestyle. Subjects such as travel, cat-sitting, creative destruction, parenting, Scientology, and divorce populate sophisticated narratives of loss and redemption. The zine is crafted on heavy résumé paper with a color cover that will appeal aesthetically to readers of both YA and adult fiction." —Courtney Bennett, Brooklyn P.L., NY