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  Wow. This zine has blown me away. Kathy describes her years in college and describes it in such detail with moments she's with her friends, moments of feeling loneliness and uncertainity of what to do, feeling life as beautifully or in a dark, lonely way. It really encapulates what college can do and has done to people. She makes being scared of the future, something easily relatable. In no way it's brooding, it is really human, what she talks about, the things that no one really says but think about. excerpt: " Ash is riding ahead of me and she says that she gets scared sometimes. I see her silhouette and the way that the streetlights light up the spokes of her bike. I think about the way that her voice carries through the darkness and the way that our tires sound spinning against the pavement and for a minute, for just a minute, I think that the world is beautiful and that there's nothing for me to be afraid of." $2.00 40pgs 2 oz Number of copies: 6 |
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  This zine is possibly triggering because it discusses abuse and anxiety. Kathy discusses the parallels between her and her grandmother, some small yet so specific like living in the area she once lived, how they address their own abuse from each other and to each other and within their family members, how they navigate their depression and anxiety and discusses her fear of growing old and becoming like her. I find these issues are important to discuss because rather living in fear of these memories, it is better to make them valid and understand them. excerpt: "My grandmother used to hold my hand in hers and say, "You remind me so much of myself." I found these rare moments of physical closeness alternately comforting and terrifying, worried that she could somehow see the abuse I south to conceal from those around me, that she would expose me to the rest of my family." $1.00 square sized 20pgs 1 oz Number of copies: 6 |
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 This was a treat to receive in the mail. Redguard explains the absent cause as, "the 'Real' that cannot be acknowledged, especially in the U.S., at the cost of exposing to the working class the exploitative (and unnecessary) nature of the whole system." Redguard interviews people who have something important to say like Velocity of Vulgaras, Tina Elshalakany, who is an Arab-American student and a leader of New Jersey Solidarity - Activists for the Liberation of Palestine, Empress Nightshade who empowers autistic children and educates society, Vampiress Jessika who is a fat-positive model and has a DIY model approach that comes as a natural pleasure to her, and Jessica Mills who wrote My Mother Wears Combat Boots: A Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us. There are also several other articles touching on many subjects and even sprinkled with dark art from the other contributors. This is what makes it a treat for those who are survivors, those who are struggling and for those who love things that are dark and morbid. This is for you. $3.00 full sized 3 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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 an undead persona by mae white cardstock cover, 54 pgs $2 (us) $3 (international) this issue is about exploration, reevaluation, making connections and the ability to heal myself. It contains: - Moving out of San Jose to San Francisco - SF Zine Fest 2007 and the death of my grandpa - Beauty standards, jealousy and race - Observations throughout the year - Thoughts on death, horror films and "Mae Undead" + more This is a great review from Ainsley: I was about to partake in pure laziness and just say that if you don’t read this zine then you suck, but I figured I may as well get into the reasons why I love this zine. Mae has a way of being open about herself. I’ve admired her for having that ability, especially since I lack any degree of it. Mae addresses her amazing super-power of honesty in the very beginning, and this zine goes up-hill from there. And I’m not kidding when I say Mae talks about everything in her life. Everything from death of one of her family members, plans she would like to carry-out, moving away from her family, race, acid, body-image, her persona and she even manages to squeeze in zine reviews. Mind you, this is all within a 55 page QUARTER ZINE. There is a lot to be said about being able not only to be so open about your life, but so much of it for so long. While I was reading this I couldn’t help but think “Now THIS is zine”. The cut out text over clip-art, the courier new type writer text, the hand drawn images; they all seem to scream “Screw perfection, this is ME! I did all of this becasue I wanted to.” It’s hard to describe to people who have never seen a zine before, but for those of you out there may know what I’m talking about. There are so many parts of this zine that I would like to go into detail discussion, but I’m sure that would bore everyone and/or keep your from getting your hands on a copy of this. Really, go now, get a copy from her. This is a highly personal zine. Mae has printed only 99 of them and she gives each of them a personal touch with numbering each of them and cutting out a heart on the front. |
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 I wish I could be as profilic as Kyle! Here is another zine poet that instills the basic ideas of truth, honor and loyalty by examining the state of the U.S., fighting in the war, and love. This is the kind of poetry that really gets into the heart of you. As Caroline Tigeress says, "Sometimes we cannot express emotions with lots of chatter. Sometimes small meters are best." Excerpt: "Standing in the open; (open to all attacks of vulnerability), there is nothing to see in any direction but war rallies and book burnings, firing squads and executions, families and children, about to lose their fathers, brothers, sons, daughters or mothers, Arms open to the sides, spread as if to ask... But the answer has already been carved in stone, written in blood, and cut into the flesh of the earth: There is no turning away from what we have created. There is no turning our backs on what we have done. We wait now in hell for our own evils to bite the feeding hand, completing the circle of life. 2.00 half sized 2 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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  This is the first zombie zine I've read before I decided to make my zombie comp zine. The underlying theme of this zine is that there is a battle between punks and zombies. There are three fictional stories, written very well. Each of the stories get progressively longer and engaging. A story called, "The Last Straight Edger" is about this kid who is straight edge coming to the West coast from the East coast and meets this guy, Bucket. Each of them tell detailed stories of their experiences with the undead and what kind of brains zombies hunger for. This zine is still one of my favorites after all these years and it consisently gets better with each issue! $2.00 1/2 sized 32 pages 1 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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  What I like is that zombies are written to equate to the American masses and even to the government, corporations. "Give a zombie a little deodorant, and it'll fit in anywhere in America. Most people are only a heartbeat away from undead anyway." This issue has another three stories about punks against the dead! One story is about this punk woman who wakes up in jail and to her surprise, she is a zombie. In her crew, she was the most militant against zombies, so waking up a zombie, she is in for a lot of feelings of betrayal and acceptance of her unliving state. That is just one bit of the story, you should pick this up for more! $2.00 1/2 sized 32 pages 1 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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  Filled with more zombies, more punks than the other issues. $2.00 1/2 sized 44 pgs. 1 oz Number of copies: 1 |
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  I'm always amazed at Coco's artwork, it definitely compliments her writing. Inside this issue, Coco discusses abuse, mental illness and trying to figure out what normal is in the world we live in. She talks about these things through conversations, her family, people she sees on the bus, and possibly LSD trips. This zine is hopeful in life and people. excerpt: "As I sat on the bus, I looked out the window with a low rumbling in my stomach and the kind of nausea that rests in the back of your throat. I closed my eyes and started singing that same song in my head that I'd stuck in there for a week. It's slow and pretty and it makes me think about rain and things that are too beautiful, like an old person reflecting on a long life. But this time it didn't make me sad. I just sat there and drank water and kept my eyes closed, singing a pretty song and thinking about the conversation that I had with my friend." $2.00 half-sized 1 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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   ZOMBIE ZINE!!!!!!!!!!! Theme: ZOMBIES!! BRAINSS!! This was fun to make! This is a sort of zombie zine comp. project. I have tips and methods on how to survive through zombie apocalypse. I examine how zombies are able to live and why they eat human flesh. Also, I wrote an article on the first zombie movie ever. Speaking of movies, I did a review on "Bad Friend". There are a couple of brilliant terrifying stories from two cool authors. Almost, anything and everything zombie! An excerpt: "I still keep scratching at the scabs 'Sir, are you okay?' the second I said that to him, he froze. He acted like an animal detecting its prey. As I spoke, his head jolted up. Then he slowly turned around. He flung his arms towards me and charged me to the ground. That's when I remember having the greatest adrenaline rush a man could have. I felt his mouth go onto my arm, but no pain at all, just the feeling of me, landing hits onto his face and cranium with my fists..." $1.00 half-sized 18pgs 1 oz. |
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  I finally finished the second issue of my zombie zine: Cerveauxxx. There's an article of the Germ Theory versus Total Reanimation, where Kurt examines that through cinema. There are two tutorials on how to be zombies and how to make third degree burns on yourself. A fictional story as a sort of sequel to "I still keep scratching at the scabs" plus more zombielicious articles! $1.50 half-sized 22pgs 1 oz. |
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  I find this zine much more promising than the last. Instead of examining the dead, my contributors and I write delicious stories about what WE would do in a zombie apocalypse or stories about a girl in love with a zombie, World War Z book review, a sweet comic by Steve called Brain Food. Also little tid bits as well. I'm really proud of this issue and I hope you enjoy it as well! $1.50 half-sized 23pgs 1 oz. |
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 i call this the art and literature issue because it's filled with zombie stories and art. it's sweet! there is a color the zombie section, comics, a sweet interview with Eric S. Brown, an established zombie author and lots of stories! $1.25 1/4th 33pgs 1 oz. |
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 My plushies love sinking their teeth into all four zombie zines. You can have all four of the zombie zines for 4 bucks! What a deal! $4.00 half-sized 4 oz. |
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  I love Amber's zines! In this issue, Amber calls it her "coming out" issue. She takes you through her history, discussing her moments of her when she was thirteen (which is possibly triggering), how others have viewed her sexually, how she identifies but how invisible she has felt to others especially friends or ex lovers. She writes about how her ex dealt with that part of her and how appalling his behavior was. She navigates within these spaces and people, constantly seeking to become valid and visible. Though Amber talks much about it, she still feels frustrated but has more room to grow in that respect of her identity. $2.00 1/4th size 1 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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  Review up soon! $2.00 quarter legal size 1 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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 Sorry, this isn't about dinosaurs vs. robots. This is a personal comic done by Ainsley! In this zine, she tries to draw a strip a day of her adventuring with the internet, nerdy things like Star Trek, Pokemon, Batman and also trudging through the less fun stuff: working, school. It's very fun to read what Ainsley does day to day in comic form. $1.00 half-sized 1 oz Number of copies: 1 |
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 For this issue instead of doing a comic day after day, Ainsley decides to do one when the moment strikes her. I love it! I like nerdy jokes and I am a sucker for facial expressions for comics and Ainsley's got a lot for this issue. It was made during the winter which is filled with commercialist holidays, school and finding out and finishing crafty things like knitting, fusing plastic bags and participating in 24 hour comic. DvR for the win! $1.00 1/4th-sized 1 oz Number of copies: 2 |
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 With each issue of DvR, it seems to get much more text heavy. This issue features study parties that turn into DS playin' session, the eerily similiarities between the sci-fi and fantasy genres, a recipe for real awesome vegan brownies, travel plans with the family and many more adventures! $1.00 1/4th-sized 1 oz Number of copies: 2 |
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  In this adventure, Ainsley draws our going to Amsterdam for her birthday, having to learn the Greek alphabet for missing a week of class, getting accepted to an art show, having her identity stolen (perhaps???), going to Canada with her friends, being a Pokemon trainer (on the DS) plus a lot more. I find it so intriguing to actually see in comic form what the zinester is doing instead of reading. This is super sweet! $1.00 1/4th sized 1 oz Number of copies: 1 |
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  This issue includes 24 hour zines vs 24 hour comics, attending a wedding, going to PDX Symposium, working at a fast food place to not be broke, lots of sweet animals she encounters (well, three!), surfing with her brother, moving out her parent's house, the best part about it is that it's in comic form! YEAH! Also included in the zine is reviews of other zines and mini comics. Biggest issue yet! $1.50 half-sized 1 oz Number of copies: 3 |
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  Review up soon! $2.00 1/2 sized 2 oz Number of copies: 8 |
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  Review up soon! $2.00 1/2 sized 2 oz Number of copies: 8 |
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