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And, it was extra special, being the *very last* opportunity before the real flying saucers arrive on July 5, 1998, to rescue the dues-paid SubGenii from the destruction of the earth, and take them off to unknown adventures aboard their pleasure saucers. And, a true test from Dobbs it was, from the grueling trip there and back (THANKS Rev. Lurch!!), to the cold and wet nights in a fucked-up tent and relatively unmowed and primitive conditions. Even the Doktorbands were shut down far too early in the night... But all that failed to stop pure SLACK from flowing... Special events included the mass pee-in, baptisms by Rev. K'taden Legume, hot-oil wrestling, the Ugly Parade (which throughly confused the pagan campers...they never quite figured out what to think about all those 'subgeniuses' raising hell...), devival services with inspirational messages from Ivan Stang, Papa Joe Mama, Susie the Floozie, gut-wrenching anti-music from Steve Slack, Rev. Dynasoar, the King of ALL Slack Bill T. Miller, with special appearances by Rev. Modemac, Popess Lillith, Rev. Groovy G, Jehovah Hates Phred, and tons more. Start planning NOW for next year's X-Day, which will be the REAL THING! This one doubled last year's attendance, with just about everyone making it for the 7am drill! Greets to: Rev. Lurch, Dynasoar, Tor, Myrkury, Rev. Biscuit, Pope Phred, $aint @ndrew, Rev David Lynch, Rev. Pee Kitty and the Unibomber, the Shining Path of Least Resistance, Modemac, Stang, Jesus, Susie, Legume (send him all your spare bullets!), QPM, Rev. Groovy G, Papa Joe Mama, Bill Miller, whatshername with the Marilyn Manson doll, Irrev. Friday Jones, Popess Lillith, the crew of 90.5 FM playing all-Dobbs Radio 24 hours a day, and other people that I met for the first time (and anyone I might have left out). For next year's event, contact: The SubGenius Foundation (Also see important info in the latest PO Box 140306 Interim Update #45, vol. 17 for the Dallas, TX 75214 very latest church news, info on http://www.subgenius.com/ Heaven's Gate, plus other freaks) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | SCHWA HELP SPREAD THE WORD | Box 6064 | Reno, NV | 89513 USA [alien face w/"no" cross] `------------ Do not trust this face. Say NO to deceptive alien entities For FREE stickers send self-addressed stamped envelope to: V2, Box 911, Stanwood, WA 98292, U.S.A. Fear Not. Spread the Word. (For international addresses, please send two postal reply coupons) http://www.olywa.net/V2/V2.html (%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%)(%) Tim McVeigh's Favorite Comics *** A-Bomb #14 - Hot issue, with the ludicrously-large super-tits as the main theme. Includes a "furry" scene, another with a miracle breast-enlarger, rotten sukiyaki kept in a refrigerator too long, until it grows penises and rapes anyone who comes close to the fridge. A fun issue, better than the last couple. Venus Comics. **** A-Bomb #15 - One of the exceptionally hot issues in this series. In "Passionate Immortality", a couple of nuns who strip and go at it, draw a priest into the action for some 3-some action. Far from being a sin, they trn out to be angels, sent down as a reward. Also, some very wild drawings in this one. Venus Comics. ** A-Bomb #16 - This may be the last issue of A-Bomb for a while. In it, a preview of Not-Ninja High School, a fairly hot story with men sexually enhanced by technology, who go on a testosterone rampage with every woman in town, and its up to the girl team must stop them. Plus, another episode of "Burma 1942", with the woman reporter being tortured by the japanese officer to reveal the secret US base. Not my favorite storyline. Venus Comics. *** Bondage Fairies #4 - the new series, as wild and explicit as ever. The two fairies draw out the murderer of several insects, only to be caught and sexually humiliated by a huge crayfish. They get their revenge, though, Bobbitt-style. For a comic, nothing is left to the imagination. Eros Comix. ** Bondage Fairies #5 - The fairies "come out" of the artwork to be assistants to the BF artist, who is, naturally, a total pervert. The fairies proceed to play with his drawing equipment, and make a total mess of things. Amusing, and a fair amount of explicit action, but not much of a story. Eros Comix. *** Crypt of Dawn vol. 2 - Dark, creepy stories much like the older Cry for Dawn series, one of which is illustrated by Linsner himself. Includes "Five Minutes of my Life" by John Finnegan, "The Fool of the Web" by Patricia Breen, "Mother Instinct" by Ronald Russell Roach, which is a preview to the upcoming Armageddonquest comic, and "Losing Touch", a surreal pice by David Mack, creator of Kabuki. Sirius Entertainment Inc. ***** Dawn #5 - Everybody Dies - A final battle forms between the legions of angels and demons, with Darrian Ashoka standing aside. During the battle, the great Horned God appears and kills them all-- and Dawn, who appears after it, reveals Darrian's metaphysical role, as the lord of the hunt and her own counterpart as the goddess of birth and rebirth, in a neverending cycle. Great artwork together with a heavy story. Sirius **** Dork #4 - Comics by Evan Dorkin. Includes larger ones like the Murder Family, the Eltingville Comic book, science-fiction, fantasy, horror and role-playing club, plus lots of the little small Milk-and-Cheese-ish strips that unleash equal amounts of mayhem and satire. And, they're all full of the extreme and screwed up characters that make his comics so chaotic and fun. Write Evan at PO Box 060380, Staten Island, NY 10306 or evandorkin@aol.com. Slave Labor Graphics **** Eightball #18 - Showing the human side of angst and disappointment, this issue contains the final chapter of "Ghost World". When its time for one of the girls to take an entrance exam and go across the country to college, the other naturally wants to follow. However, when she flunks it, she decides to get on a bus, move to another town, and start a new life as a completely different person, in total disgust over her current life. "Black Nylon" is the tale of a washed-up superhero who gets bit acting parts and contends with young competition. Plus, the extra "Modern Cartoonist", a harsh and philosophical look at cartoons. Fantagraphics. ***** Flaming Carrot Comics - Annual #1 - Special giant edition on the 15th anniversary of Flaming Carrot. FC himself goes off on another wild adventure with lusty women, parties, a miniature Abe Lincoln, and a huge criminal gang out to kill him- who he gets first by killing them one by one with garbage. Plus, another story with The Strangler, another one of the Mysterymen, who must subdue another superhero who has gone off the deep end and gone on a rampage. Great stories- and Bob Burden certainly hasn't lost his touch that made FC a classic. Dark Horse Comics *** Hate #23 - Buddy and Lisa's relationship breaks down even further, as Lisa has an affair with Joel, Buddy's sister's ex-husband, father to her two brats, and total stupid sleaze. In typical fashion, Buddy makes a jerk of himself over his own lack of attraction to Lisa and infatuation with a married woman. Also, as a bonus, Doofus and Henry Hotchkiss, the roughneck bumpkins, go on the road with a sleazy carnival. Fantagraphics Books. *** Hate #24 - Lisa starts getting bitchy and psychotic again, and goes through yet another round of depression and psychotherapy. However, Lisa finally goes off the deep end with her emotional outbursts, while her therapist who puts her on Prozac and excuses her behavior. All this comes out during a "joint session" where Buddy call bullshit on the whole deal. In the end, the vicious cycle returns.. Also, another "Doofus". Fantagraphics **** Hate #25 - Lisa finally moves out on Buddy, suddenly. Buddy is then torn between finally not having to deal with her and having the house to himself, and all torn up over wondering where she is and why she left. He finally finds her, with a crewcut and tattoo, living at her weird goth friends' moms apartment, where they finally make their peace. Fantagraphics. **** Hate #27 - Buddy's life is turned completely upside-down, when Stinky and Butch, Buddy's friend and brother, go shooting and Stinky kills himself. Butch freaks out and goes into hiding. Meanwhile, the neighborhood losers invade Buddy's mom's house and try to turn it into a drug factory, pissing off Buddy and getting him in trouble with his mother. Finally, he's had enough, buys out Jay's half of the business, and prepares to move in. Also comics by Peter Bagge, Ariel Bordeaux, Dame Darcy, and R. Crumb- this comic is turning into a big meeting place. Great Doofus page too. Fantagraphics. *** Johnny the Dead Maniac #6 - After finally dying, he goes to heaven, where Johnny causes utter chaos among the otherwise blissed-out people there. Then, when he's sent to hell, he finds out that he served a cosmis purpose on earth- of "flushing" the pent-up psychic bullshit, so he's sent back to earth to live again. This, of course, just infuriates him more, because he can't stand people's obsessions with trivial things. Slave Labor Graphics *** Johnny the Homocidal Maniac #7 - Fresh back from hell, Johnny meets and dispatches a fan, finally disconnects with his girlfriend whom he tried to kill, and finds a new controlling character to take the place of the doughboys. All the angst, plus some serious jabs at the gothic/vampire wannabees- what they might get might not be what they expect if they had to *actually* live it as Johnny does. Interesting. Slave Labor Graphics *** Naughty Bits #20 - Bitchy Bitch is on vacation, so this follows one of her co-workers, Sylvia, the woman with the heart-shaped head. Office work is pure hell for her too, which she deals with by spending every night and weekend at new-age/spiritual seminars and courses- none of which help her very much. At work, Marcie the fundamentalist freaks out when they hire a wiccan as a temp. In all, its one strange and wacked-out week. Fantagraphics. *** Purity Plotte #10 - actually, "Dirty" Plotte by Julie Doucet - After a short bit going through a couple of her dreams (interesting, but nowhere near as wild as my last couple), we see her little adventure of moving from Montreal to NYC- a true story- where she stays with her new boyfriend. Everyone who's ever lived in a dumpy little apartment can relate to it; in this chapter, everything's going nice for her. Drawn & Quarterly **** The System #3 - All of the elements come together, often violently, and finally, justice seems to reign. Protestors disrupt and stop the subway; the terrorist is killed when the drunken conductor slams his subway train into it; the patient gets well and is released; the cop finds the stripper killer who gets killed; the corrupt policeman is arrested. But, the old bum and his dog find the bomb, which is accidentally activated... Wild, ironic ending. DC/Vertigo **** Sunglasses After Dark #6 - After waking up in the morgue, Sonja releases the full fury of her hatred as she goes to a final confrontation with the evil televangelist Catherine Wheele. The force of the battle releases the spirits of Wheele's victims, who distract her long enough for Sonja to finish her off. Unfortunately, her friend Claude had his mind shattered as Wheele's last victim, and Sonja must end his life peacefully. Wild story by Nancy Collins. Verotik http://www.insv.com/verotik **** Trailer Trash #8 - Everybody's dumping all their problems on Harvey, the hillbilly bastard. First, Billy Dalton tells the sordid story of his family, with his slut mother, the creep she married for money, and how he turned into a pervert and molested him. After taking all that he can stand of that household, Harvey picks up a girl he once worked with, who proceeds to unload her unhappy marriage on him, then leaves. More degradation and human trash in one comic than I've seen in quite a while. Fantagraphics *** Vamperotics #20 - Luxura has her own night club, where she dances for the men, hypnotizing them while she picks out one to feed upon, and ravishes him to ecstacy on-stage; while everyone else only sees her dancing. She also takes care to pick only the scumbags who deserve their horrible fate. Also, in "vampire quest", two x-files type agents begin a search for vampires, in order to use them as hardy astronauts for the colonization of Mars. Some hot drawings in the "nude" edition. Brainstorm Comics. *** Vamperotica #24 - "Badlands" story set in the wild west, where Luxura hunts the killer of one of her clan, in a "fair hunt" with no magic or vampire abilities used. Despite treachery and cheating, she defeats the evil vampire with the help of the ghost town's sheriff-- the daughter of the previous sheriff, who also fell victim to the evil vampire/murderer. Probably not much difference between the "nude" edition and regular- nice cover, though. Brainstorm Comics. ***** Zero Zero #12 - Sep/Oct 96 - Great collection of stories, many from artists in between their own comics. With contiuing series: "Crumple" by Dave Cooper, and "The Chuckling Whatsit" by Richard Sala. Also, graphic and gross shorts "Boots the Bear" by Pirinen, and "Death" by Max Andersson. Plus, more stories and artwork- back cover ban Dan Clowes. Fantagraphics. ***** Zero Zero #13 - Nov/Dec 96 - Skip Williamson takes on the heavy topic of mankind's tendency toward violence and control. Also, continuing stories "Fuzz & Pluck" by Ted Stearn, as the two turn to a meditating monkey to help them starve enough to remove their convict collars, "Homunculus: The Eunuch's Tale" by Mack White, and "The Chuckling Whatsit" by Richard Sala, and "Crumple" by Dave Cooper. Plus, new stories by Dave Collier, Sam Henderson, and more. Absolutely the best collection of alternative artists, with continuing stories and lots of new stuff each issue. Fantagraphics. **** Zero Zero #15 - March 97 - Joe Sacco's "Christmas with Karadzic", where 3 reporters make their way across Bosnia for an interview with the war criminal Karazdic; Dave Cooper's "Crumple" takes a weird and mutated turn in this serial; a bloody and painful chapter 14 of Richard Sala's "The Chuckling Whatsit", plus lots of other strips and stories by Dave Collier, henriette valium ad many others. Fantagraphics. ***** Zero Zero # 17 - June 97 - Wild shorts "Pez & Mengele" by Max Andersson, "Duck" by Renee French, and "The Bad Boys" by J.R. Williams. Plus, in the ongoing series, "Crumple" by Dave Cooper, gets wilder and weirder as it goes. The lecherous Zev gets them both beaten up by a feminist gang, so they both go to a strip bar, for *more* trouble. Lots of weird sexual devices too. Michael Dougan's true story "Double-Booked", of a cartoonists worst nightmare, and "The Chuckling Whatsit" by Richard Sala unravels part of the mystery and leads up to a possibly violent conclusion. All of it is GREAT. Fantagraphics. ^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^ sonic strangeness Little Green Zine - Feb. 1997 - Official news of the Little Green Men band, in the NJ/NY area. They've since split up after their last show at CBGB's, and reformed with new guitar & drums. For schedules, check their website at: http://www2.cybernex.net/~burns/lgm or email pooh@cybernex.net Free demos and stickers at every show, plus neat t-shirts. Little Green Men, PO Box 4246 Dunellen, NJ 08812 Vendetta #2 - Newsletter of the Vendetta Syndicate, announcing their new cassette, "East Side Story". I haven't heard it, but they tout this as *real* "gangster" music, not gansta-rap, but songs about the *original* gangs. Songs like "Mafia Man", "Sworn in Blood", etc. sound intriguing. Tapes are $5 cash to Vendetta Syndicate, 708 51st St., Baltimore MD 21224 and is also available in local Baltimore record stores. The Racoon Tapes Catalog - Great compilations of rare and fun material. Includes lots of Negativland, including mixtapes from their KPFA shows. Also, Flo & Eddie, Zappa, rare cartoons and tv ads, the Residents, EBN, plus videos also. Many of these are available through Mofo Outreach Ministry, For current list, write: Bob Nelson, 75 Hale St. #1, Beverly, MA 01915 Mofo Outreach Ministry, source of the wildest, weirdest tape exchange in the universe, has MOVED. Yes, the old address in Reno is very bad to write to and should be ignored, please! Instead, we recommend you make note of our new address and write to us at: PO Box 21104 The catalog and all tapes are still Seattle, WA available! We are still growing, 98111-3104 USA but now in a different place! Opulence! - The official zine and music sampler tapes from the WEFestival, a 7-day independent film, unsigned band, microbrew, and zine festival held each year in late May each year in Wilmington NC. In fact, I was all set up to spend Memorial Day weekend there when the *#*&$& power-that-be at work decided *not* to have their end of semester break, dashing all hopes of seeing this outrageous festival that I've heard great things about and have been waiting all year to see. Next year *will* be different. The zine features tons of pictures of people and bands all along Wilmington's historic waterfront district. They're also a source for tapes and CDs from a lot of small bands all over the country and local bands like Inkpot Monkey and Pandora's Lunchbox; they put out a sampler tape roughly quarterly- only $3 or tape trade. Opulence!/WEFestival info at PO Box 2071, Wilmington NC 28402-2071 A couple of new releases from Throwrug Records - PO Box 579100, Chicago IL 60657-9100 cdthrowrug@aol.com; http://www.throwrug.com or call 773-327-1989 The Velour Motel - "Wolcott" - This 4-piece band from Chicago plays a mixture of bittersweet ballads, not like Morrisey' whine, but more like the Velvet Underground's moody angst, mostly over relationships. Mike Armstrong, on vocals, creates a very dreamy, ethereal sound, with flowing organ undertones, but still within the pop genre. "Gold" was a particularly catchy tune, with a nice melody. Approaching the cry-in-your-beer brand of lternative, its also a nice CD to mellow out to. The Velour Motel has played live on WZRD, and will be touring this summer. The Great Brain - "Algorithm" - More on the harder distorted rock side, this album nicely mixes a Tool/Helmet-influenced thrash sound with Suicidal Tendencies-style quirky lyrics, for high-energy songs with offbeat melody. Very addictive, even in the slower intros and instrumentals. This one made it into my frequently-played pile, and this band would be great to see live. Contact The Great Brain at: POB 5467, Evanston, IL 60204, c-ranganath@nwu.edu http://www.thecut.com/pages/gbrain.html. ----------------------------------- OBE-KOF Orgy of Noise WWW Site! http://world.std.com/~ObeKOF/ OUT of BAND EXPERIENCE (OBE) wacko weirdo alien orgy samplefest industroid freak-out subversive experimental noise rock trip! (more samples, Stick, electronix, and more SEX) KINGS OF FEEDBACK (KOF) Industrial blues slack sludge hardcore punk heap of noise rock subversion! ("Live" altar ego of OBE...even more Slack) CALL 1-(617) LICK OBE 24 Hour ANSWERING MACHINE for "FREE GIFT" STICKERS and INFO Send $10 for OBE/KOF "open your ears" CD (2 CD lengths in 1!) Bill T. Miller (RevDOK BTM) Extraterrestrial Records Box 221 Boston, MA 02123 USA ObeKOF@world.std.com God was created -------------------------------------------------------- by someone on acid happy comming down OJ as told by Dr. Seuss I did not kill my lovely wife I did not slash her with a knife I did not bonk her on the head I did not know that she was dead I stayed at home that fateful night I took a cab, then took a flight The bag I had was just for me My bag! My bag! Hey, leave it be. When I came home I had a gash My hand was cut from broken glass I cut my hand on broken glass A broken glass did cause the gash I have nothing yet to hide My friend, he took me for a ride Did you take this person's life? Did you do it with a knife? I did not do it with a knife I did not, could not kill my wife I did not do this awful crime I could not, would not anytime Did you hit her from above? Did you drop this bloody glove? I did not hit her from above I cannot even wear that glove I did not do it with a knife I did not, could not kill my wife I did not do this awful crime I could not, would not anytime And now I'm free, I can return To my house for which I yearn And to my family whom I love Hey now I'm free...Give back my glove! (Hal Phillips ) &$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$&$ Teach Your Child About Politics by Joseph Sobran Because I write about politics, people are forever asking me the best way to teach children how our system of government works. I tell them that they can give their own children a basic civics course right in their own homes. In my own experience as a father, I have discovered several simple devices that can illustrate to a child's mind the principles on which the modern state deals with its citizens. You may find them helpful, too. For example, I used to play the simple card game WAR with my son. After a while, when he thoroughly understood that the higher ranking cards beat the lower ranking ones, I created a new game I called GOVERNMENT. In this game, I was Government, and I won every trick, regardless of who had the better card. My boy soon lost interest in my new game, but I like to think it taught him a valuable lesson for later in life. When your child is a little older, you can teach him about our tax system in a way that is easy to grasp. Offer him, say, $10 to mow the lawn. When he has mowed it and asks to be paid, withhold $5 and explain that this is income tax. Give $1 to his younger brother, and tell him that this is "fair". Also, explain that you need the other $4 yourself to cover the administrative costs of dividing the money. When he cries, tell him he is being "selfish" and "greedy". Later in life he will thank you. Make as many rules as possible. Leave the reasons for them obscure. Enforce them arbitrarily. Accuse your child of breaking rules you have never told him about. Keep him anxious that he may be violating commands you haven't yet issued. Instill in him the feeling that rules are utterly irrational. This will prepare him for living under democratic government. When your child has matured sufficiently to understand how the judicial system works, set a bedtime for him and then send him to bed an hour early. When he tearfully accuses you of breaking the rules, explain that you made the rules and you can interpret them in any way that seems appropriate to you, according to changing conditions. This will prepare him for the Supreme Court's concept of the U.S. Constitution as a "living document". Promise often to take him to the movies or the zoo, and then, at the appointed hour, recline in an easy chair with a newspaper and tell him you have changed your plans. When he screams, "But you promised!", explain to him that it was a campaign promise. Every now and then, without warning, slap your child. Then explain that this is defense. Tell him that you must be vigilant at all times to stop any potential enemy before he gets big enough to hurt you. This, too, your child will appreciate, not right at that moment, maybe, but later in life. At times your child will naturally express discontent with your methods. He may even give voice to a petulant wish that he lived with another family. To forestall and minimize this reaction, tell him how lucky he is to be with you the most loving and indulgent parent in the world, and recount lurid stories of the cruelties of other parents. This will make him loyal to you and, later, receptive to schoolroom claims that the America of the postmodern welfare state is still the best and freest country on Earth. This brings me to the most important child-rearing technique of all: lying. Lie to your child constantly. Teach him that words mean nothing - or rather that the meanings of words are continually "evolving", and may be tomorrow the opposite of what they are today. Some readers may object that this is a poor way to raise a child. A few may even call it child abuse. 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Marketing, PO Box 28550, San Diego, CA 92198 Bueno - Vol. VI #4 - Small zine for promoting foreign language learning, this one promoting Spanish. They also sell books, computer programs, and learning aids (which is their main business) but the zine also serves as a networking tool for other spanish-speaking zines and services. The zine itself also has lessons and tips on spanish, including slang. $10 for 4 quarterly issues to: In One Ear Publications, 29481 Manzanita Dr. Campo, CA 91906-1128 Comic Buyer's Guide - Like a lot of people, I got a sample of this in the mail. It's a BIG, huge newspaper-print-type guide to cartoons and comic books, doing to them what Factsheet 5 does for zines, including listings of comic book conventions. Naturally, there's a fairly heavy emphasis on DC/Marvel style superhero comics, but the "Indie" issue covers a lot of the Cry For Dawn/Razor/Shia/vampire type magazines. Although it doesn't delve nearly into the Fantagraphics/Slave Labor/Aeon type of "alternative" comics, nor does it cover self-published comics, it is a great place to look for the more mainstream ones, particularly if you collect particular issues or are in the business. 20 issues $14.95 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54945-9984 Derogatory Reference #82 - Arthur Hlavaty's ongoing journal of his books, work, and life in general, focusing primarily on his passion for literature. Like so many of us, he's fallen for the technology, and actually liking and using it, despite the initial resistance. I read a fair amount of SciFi, but not nearly as much as Arthur, who knows far more about new books and the authors than I ever will- and every issue of DR has tons of reviews of a wide range of books. He's disappointed with Franken's "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot", but liked Oliver Sacks' "An Anthropologist on Mars." General talk includes current politics, and the recent loss of Leary and others. $1, published 4 times/year, Arthur Hlavaty, 206 Valentine St., Yonkers NY 10704-4861, email version free: hlavaty@panix.com Derogatory Reference #84 - More of Arthur Hlavaty's literary adventures and miscellaneous real-life details. He details Philcon, where he and his wife Bernadette Bosky were on several panels, in addition to the regular schmoozing and socializing at these events. Also, more on word processor wars (I prefer Word), and tons of book reviews. I wish I had more time to read- my "to read" stack just doesn't go down fast enough. He critizes John Clute's latest, "Look at the Evidence", and tons of other smaller reviews. For the hardcore literary sf fan, keep up with this zine. $1, published 4 times/year, Arthur Hlavaty, 206 Valentine St., Yonkers N 10704-4861 hlavaty@panix.com Devil Boy Comix #3 - Sex Death Issue - Hardboiled comics and stories, very graphic violence mixed with explicit sex and nudity, which is this issue's specialty. All of them are designed to make you cringe, and the short stories are quite good. Fans of extreme, gory and violent shock comics should get this one and Hungry Maggot, if you get any at all. Look for more from these people, and send a SASE for their catalog. vblast@earthlink.net V.Blast, 4742 42nd Ave. SW #354, Seattle, WA 98116 [age statement!] The Drug Policy Foundation - is hosting the 11th International Conference on Drug Policy Reform (i.e. getting rid of the "war on drugs" crap) on October 15-18 in New Orleans. No longer limited to the hemp store crowd, the legalization debate is finally making its way into the mainstream. For info on the conference and the organization, write: Drug Policy Foundation, 4455 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite B-500, Washington DC 20008 (202) 537-5005 taylor@dpf.org http://www.dpf.org Factsheet 5 #61 - Crammed full with over 2000 reviews and tons of ads, its still the #1 resource for keeping up with the zine culture, even though its slipping back to probably 3 issues per year. Features in this one include "The Secret of My Success" with interviews by Jim Goad (Answer Me!), Paul Lukas, Pagan Kennedy, Advid Greenberger, Jen Angel and others, on their experiences and what it takes to make a truly successful zine (and profitable!). Also, articles on ex-zine publishers, gossip on who's doing what new projects, and lots more. Indispensible- and I always see lots of things here that I've never heard anywhere else. 6 issues for $20 (cheap!) Factsheet Five Subscriptions, PO Box 170099, SF CA 94117-0099 FIJActivist Vol 8 No. 4 - The official magazine of the Fully Informed Jury Association. The feature story is on the Laura Kriho cas in Gilpin County, Colorado. She was convicted of failing to inform the court of her opinions on irrational anti-drug laws. Of course, the government, which stacks juries to make sure that nobody who disagrees with the government will be seated, simply can't have that. The case is being appealed, and if it stands, the entire jury system will be set back to the 17th century where jurors could be punished for failing to deliver verdicts that the government doesn't like. Laura's defense fund, a worthy cause, is: Laura Kriho Legal Defense Fund c/o Paul Grant, Box 1272, Parker CO 80134 (303) 841-9649. The rest of the newsletter details actions all over the country. FIJA may be contacted at: PO Box 59, Helmville MT 59843 (406) 793-5550. Membership is $25/year. Also check out: http://www.primenet.com/~slack/fija/fija.html and the Jury Power Page at http://www.flash.net/~rcoursey/ Funny Pages - June 1997 - Humor zine, with all the latest bad jokes. Nothing is too outrageous, politically incorrect, or offensive to make it here, and the JonBenet jokes are great; easily on par with the tasteless jokes about the shuttle tragedy. Also includes all sort of funny lists, revenge tactics by George Hayduke, double entendres, and random silliness. $2, 12 issues for $15. Send all of your bad, silly, and subversive jokes to: Funny Pages, PO box 317025, Dayton OH 45437 jworkman@erinet.com Check it out with a FREE sample issue with SASE. "Funny Pages is guaranteed to gross out your sister" according to Joe Bob Briggs. Giants and Little People #8 - this is the LAST issue of this zine. Basically, it explores both ends of a popular genre in movies, cartoons, books, and all media- extremes in size, both big and small. It has tons of examples, from the recent Coors commericals with huge giants partying among the mountains, plus a big section on famous midget wrestlers. I'd never considered just how widespread these themes were before seeing tons of examples here. Bob Nelson will continue producing Raccoon Times, but is dropping this one. Back issues are available for $1.50. Bob Nelson, 75 Hale St. #1, Beverly, MA 01915 Interesting!, the zine of totally miscellaneous but interesting things, is smaller, more compact, easier to hold, and, hopefully, will be back regularly after a series of moves/job changes. An issue costs $1.00 in cash or stamps (please, no checks) to: Interesting! c/o Rich Sagall 747 South 3rd St. #3, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3324 (+50 cents Can/Mex) Back issues available for $3 for 1,$5/2,$7/3,$9/4 JND Pseudo Zine - a bit more organized than previous "issues", its still the basic format. Its basically the current compilation of separate topics that James is currently interested in or corresponding with others, and it includes ongoing debates and discussions on various philosophical and religious topics, including a lot from the libertarian perspective (which I do agree with); book/zine/music/movie reviews, ads, catalogs, etc., plus some generally interesting thing, such as an account of Sasquatch in rural California, and some original thoughts on the whole "punk" zine. Lots of contacts and ordering info. A ton of pages, so at least $1 is recommended to defray costs: James N. Dawson, PO Box 613, Redwood Valley CA 95470 KiT Zine #6.5 - A small, interim release of apparently a much bigger zine. The author is into the small/self-produced music scene, from a christian perspective, but also enjoys other music, and is more than fair in reviewing many other different music sources and events. Lots of zine reviews too. $1 or stamps to: KiT Zine/Thinking Man Studios/J.D. Harvey, 27 E. Central Ave. R5, Paoli, PA 19301 KiTZine@ix.netcom.com Laissez Faire Books - June 1997 - World's largest selection of books on liberty. Among volumes detailing how government intervention makes many problems worse instead of better, this issue features "Enviro-Capitalists: Doing Good While Doing Well" by Terry Anderson and Donald Leal, which details why and how private individuals do far better at preserving nature than bureaucrats ever will, and "Facts Not Fear" by Michael Sanera and Jane Shaw, on how to counter the "green" mythology and fear-mongering thats fed to children in government schools. The entire catalog has hundreds of books on many subjects, reviews online at: http://laissezfaire.org/ Laissez Faire Books - 938 Howard St., #202, San Francisco CA 94103 Liberty Tree - vol XI No. 1 - Tons of books for the modern, politically incorrect patriot. [the anti-govt quote on one of Tim McVeigh's t-shirts, actually used against him in court was from none other than Thomas Jefferson. The Founders must be turning in their graves fast enough to be used as power sources] Books detailing the principles this country was founded upon and why, as well as detailed expose's of how disastrously far we've left that original vision and sunk into tyranny. A great selection of philosophical and libertarian books, social commentary, plus home schooling. Complete list at http://www.independent.org/libertytree order line 800-927-8733 Liberty Tree, 134 98th Ave. Oakland, CA 94603-1004 Loompanics Unlimited - By now, most people are familiar with probably the most outragous, First Amendment-envelope-pushing book catalog in the world. With books on how to commit armed robbery, build explosives, beat polygraphs and more, they are a natural target of people like Sen. Diane Feinstein and others who really don't care about freedom. A current sampler catalog lists selections of particular interest to libertarians, including books on self sufficiency, homesteading, living cheaply, exposing the corruption of the government & police, conspiracies, and lots more. Great books, although you might want to use a PO box or maildrop. Loompanics Unlimited, PO 1167 Port Townshend, WA 98368 loompanx@olympus.net http://www.loompanics.com Lost Armadillos In Heat - #14 - After Austin's own poet was beaten out of a spoken-word Grammy by Hillary Clinton, LAIH was shocked back to life. As ever, its a celebration of all people and all things Texan, and especially the scene in Austin, of which the incredibly small portion that I've seen of it in the past couple of years, is matched only by bigger towns like SF and NYC. Lots of music stuff, although they didn't mention the recent Survival Research Labs show. But, the expose on Gumby and his horse Pokey's sex scandal more than made up for it. $10 for 4 (yearly) to Lost Armadillos 1113 W. 31st, Austin TX 78705 or: bobmcbob@clubhouse.email.net http://members.aol.com/lostdillos/armadillo.html MALOK - sent me some wild mail-art, plus an interesting little collage/art pamphlet, "Fuck Dirge". Thanks a bunch for this!!!- it really made our day. Much slack goes out to: Rev. Malok, PO Box 41, Waukau, WI 54980 Mongoloid Moose #28 - Oct. 96 - Roadtrip adventures with Scott and the MM bunch. Scott didn't work the Miss America Pageant this year; is it worth it to miss the bimbos? Instead, they do to Montreal to shoot a vampire rock video, and hit the town with some very strange B/D characters. [Montreal *is* a blast...] Plus, more info, and an Uncle Al column cracking on the "French" language and culture in Quebec. Its fun to keep with the ongoing adventures. $1, trade, or perverse sexual favors. c/o Scott Wilson, PO Box 642, Bloomfield NJ 07003; MongoMoose@aol.com,http://users.aol.com/MongoMoose/private/mongo.htm Mongoloid Moose #29 - The election-eve issue is red-hot with misadventures and rants; Major Stress takes on the militant anti-smoking police, which is enought to make any freedom-loving person want to *start* smoking; Uncle Al takes on the stupid IQ and MMPI personality tests, and Scott himself takes aim at the stupid "Macarena" dance that is foisted upon people at wedding receptions (I'd add to that "the Conga" and every other silly stunt that all too many of those "DJ"s use to intimidate *everyone*, willing or not, to join in-- fer crissakes, some might just want to chill out with friends...) Plus, 101 alternate letter endings, and the Big Wall O'Zines! $1/trade, Scott Wilson, PO Box 642, Bloomfield NJ 07003 Mongoloid Moose #31 - The approach of the millenium/apocalypse is the theme of this issue- with Headlines for the Apocalypse (how all the popular magazines and shows would display it), sacriligious candies and novelties, and Uncle Al's analysis of the 4004BC "millenium" coming up in Oct. 23, 1997. All this layered between the usual surreal adventures, Major Stress on death (keep him!) the Mystical Wall O'Zines, and the names of the 101 Dalmations, and more. $1/trade, Scott Wilson, PO Box 642, Bloomfield NJ 07003 MongoMoose@aol.com http://users.aol.com/MongoMoose/private/mongo.htm Mongoloid Moose #32- Valentines issue - Scott is all mushy over V-Day, and of his adventure trying out an Ethiopian restaurant, in addition to "101 Excuses Not to go out on a Date" for those less timid when this day rolls around. Doug has finally scored a girlfriend, and there's lots of other cartoons and bits about this holiday and relationships. Uncle Al, on the other hand, give some great original tips on how to torment telemarketers. And, of course, the BIG wall o'Zines. $1/trade, Scott Wilson, PO Box 642, Bloomfield NJ 07003 MongoMoose@aol.com http://users.aol.com/MongoMoose/private/mongo.htm NCSE Reports - News, resources, and articles for people fighting the creationists, their nonsensical anti-science mentality, and their push to put their blatantly religious material in public schools. This issue recognizes the recent deaths of Carl Sagan and Mary Leakey, with news on the defeat of the proposed creationist museum "Genesis Park" in Kentucky. Also, disturbing analysis of how the US Dept. of Education is dumbing down educational standards. Membership in NCSE is $25/year, which gets 6 issues of the reports, plus the more technical Creation/Evolution. These people are a real bee in ICR's bonnet, and highly recommended. NCSE, PO Box 9477, Berkeley, CA 94709-0477 http://www.natcenscied.org/ The Obliviositer - Issue #10100 - All cartoon zine- in this one True Army Tales resumes, where he gets shoved from one screwed-up shit job to another, in typical disorganized army fashion (Canadian..apparently they're all the same for enlisted grunts) Also, the beginning of the Gen-X Suicide strip by Yul Tolbert, and cartoons by Adam Larson and Shawn Fehrenbach. Lots of comics, cheap! and much fun for $2 each or 6/$10. Also get the Mind's Eye Comics catalog- lots of self-published works. Tim Brown 1326-15th St. E., Saskatoon, SK S7N 0R9 Prometheus Books - Spring/Summer 97 catalog - Tons of ammo for undoing myth and propaganda from all sides. This issue focuses on the right-wing religious scumbags who are trying to turn the US into a theocracy. "James Dobson's War on America" by Gil alexander-Moegerle takes a chilling look at the popular family values guru and talk show host, and his war against civil liberties and his plan for America. "Evangelicals at the Ballot Box" by Albert J. Menendez looks at the power and political influence of groups like the Christian Coalition in influencing blocs of voters. "The Most Dangerous Man in America?" by Robert Boston looks at Pat Robertson, who is actively fighting to take control of the courts and congress. The catalog also has tons of books taking a hard look at religion, UFOs, the paranormal, silly beliefs and claims of all sorts, current events, politics, and more. 800-421-0351 Prometheus Books 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197 http://www.prometheusbooks.com Psycho Carnival #6 - Thick zine of comics and stories. Includes the comic "Destiny of Idiotica", about a planet inhabited by and ruled by dumbasses (any resemblences to Earth are purely coincidental), "Master", a story of conflict and survival in a futuristic PC/puritan tyranny, "Tales from the Psycho Ward", plus lots of other short stories and comics. All of it is fun, and a bit too rude for the kids [actually, the way *we* like them]. Good blend of absurdity and vulgarity. Psycho Carnival, 304 Main St. Aurora, IN 47001 Raccoon Times #4 - Fanzine that explores comics, books, and all things "furry", that is, with anthropomorphized animal characters. Includes lots of pictures and panels from this cartoon genre. Also includes articles on how to do your own zine, movie reviews from Frank Ochieng (also on Bob's blues radio show), zine review, and furry fiction. Also ask for the Raccoon Tapes Catalog. He is also looking for furry art; draw Rac Coony! $1 from Bob Nelson, 75 Hale St., Apt. 1, Beverly MA 01915 Bob is no longer producing "NegativFan"; it has been resurrected as NegativFanboyLand, $1 from Don-O, PO Box 5681, Santa Monica, CA 90409 Raccoon Times #6 - Not much furry news in this issue, but lots of other things, like info on Bob's other (now defunct) zines like Giants and Little People, Negativfanboyland (in the zine reviews), plus info on the numerous tapes that Bob distributes, many of them available through Mofo. In conjunction with this, there's a big article on Flo & Eddie, who once played with The Turtles, Zappa, and their own independent records. All but forgotten now, this is their complete history; Bob has *tons* of their material on his tapes. Also, cool places to visit in Toronto, trivia, Oscar predictions, and info/pleas from Jay Harber. $1.50 US (2/$2) Bob Nelson, 75 Hale St. #1, Beverly MA 01915 Racoon Times #7 - A lot of review, bunches of zines, plus music also, from blues to new-wave and punk. [also suggest: lastest Luscious Jackson and Sneaker Pimps] The mascot Rac-Cooney shows up a lot in Bob's original drawings, plus lots of real info and stories on raccoons. I don't live far enough in the county -yet- to have to deal with them... And, articles exploring the lack of imagination in Hollywood, with endless sequels and recycled TV programs; and a look at recently cancelled shows which had been running for years. [and Bob, you're *far* too nice to those telemarketing slimeballs] $1.50 US, 2 for $2, foreign $2, 2/3$ to: Bob Nelson, 75 Hale St. #1, Beverly MA 01915 Rhubarb T-Shirts - large collection of offensive t-shirts, guaranteed to seriously offend fundamantalists and prudes (so beware! if you buy) A sense of humor is definitely required, as some of these hit pretty hard below the belt. Definitely worth checking out, plus they have email newsletters available from: rhubarb@pond.com, and a website dlsplaying their shirts at: http://www.weblinc.com/rhubarb Send stamp for print catalog at: PO Box 30326, Philadelphia PA 19103 Skeptical Inquirer, Vol. 20 #6 - The only cops in the metaphysical block, which is sorely needed due to the proliferation of "1-900 psychic", and blocks of TV shows uncritically portraying speculation as fact. [Maybe the spirit of advertising has just caught up...] And, the general public is dumbing down so far in science, that they'd probably never again be able to create those neat TVs and VCRs that they depend on for those very shows. This issue proposes a commitment to reverse that [rotsa ruck!], along with debunking other anti-science, like the Judas Priest trial where it was contended that subliminal messages could cause someone to commit suicide. Single issue $4.95, 1 year (6) for $32.50. Box 703, Amherst NY 14226-0703 1-800-634-1610 Skeptical Inquirer, Vol. 21 No. 3 - A look at the real threats that asteroids pose to the earth, as opposed to the recent batch of asteroid movies, that border on pseudoscience. Also, a look at collective delusions, and the relationship between phenomena like the panic caused by the "War of the Worlds" broadcast, and Virgin Mary sightings, plus numerous other mass panics. In "Skepticism and Politics", Barry Fagan examines the principles of skepticism as applied to political thought, and shows how politically active skeptics have few good choices, all libertarian-oriented. Single issue $4.95, 1 yr (6) $32.50. Box 703, Amherst NY 14226-0703; 1-800-634-1610 http://www.csicop.org/ Small Publisher - May 1997 - Medium-sized newspaper-type magazine, on tips and resources for small publishers. Although a lot of it seems geared more toward people who publish self-help, childrens book, etc., with advice and products to help marketing them, there are also lots of good leads for print shops for your zine/comic, as there's a fair bit of overlap. Not much on the actual nuts and bolts of copying/binding, etc., but some good info on how to advertise and market, if you're trying to make it a real business. 6 issues $10, Nigel Maxey, Box 1620, Pineville, WV 24874 Snuff It #4 - The official journal of the Church of Euthanasia, and they're really getting cranked up. Projects and street actions include a billboard for a suicide *assistance* hotline (too bad the phone company wouldnt activate the number), campaigning at the Democratic convention to elect the Unabomber as president, having a church meeting at the Rainbow gathering, and totally disrupting Operation Rescue protests at abortion clinics, with a barrage of rants, huge banners, attention-getting signs ("Eat a Queer Fetus for Jesus") and explicit language. The journal also has lots of essays on overpopulation, advocacy of contraception/abortion/non-breeding, plus they have tons of great buttons and stickers. $3 donation for #4 or SASE for catalog: Church of Euthanasia, PO Box 261, Somerville MA 02143 http://www.paranoia.com/coe/ ^^^^^^ [GET THIS ONE!!]--- Spleen Zine #8/9/10 - Hardcore-outlook, with tons of artwork, cartoons, and collages, with images and text on familiar subjects (piercing culture, drug use, sexual devices and toys, and a generally irreverent to outright blasphemous attitude) Small but interesting articles also cover things that I've heard of, but haven't seen in detail. One issue had an "El Topo" movie review (that I *must* see); another had an account of GG Allin's last show which, although its old, is an account that I haven't seen before. Definitely non-PC, and a lot of fun stuff for $1. Also send art and other submissions to: Lair of the Spleen, PO Box 30905, Tuscon, AZ 85751 Survivor Vol. 8 #5 - Features a great essay on how the "invisible hand" of the free market -not centralized bureaucrats making plans, but vast numbers of individuals all working for their own self-interest- is responsible for the "plenty" that exists in this society. Also, and equally important, is the Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace, by John Perry Barlow. Tons and tons of great, hard-hitting political cartoons, and other political analysis; also tons of great ads and contact info for alternative culture and self reliance.; stuff from conspiracy fringes, to SubG and fun stuff too. $2 sugg. donation, 24 issues (2 years) for $20 to: Evans, 11-14 45 Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101-5154 Tail Spins #27 & 28 - Huge source for independent music, professionally printed and resembling Factsheet 5. A bazillion ads for every indie release imagineable, plus a big FS5-like review section. They also review live performances, zines, and take submissions on various aspects of alternative culture. #27 also has articles on Bigfoot, a day at the shooting range, Rev. Jim Jones; #28 has articles on poltergeists and haunted houses, doctors who performed once-popular frontal lobotomies, Titanic trivia, freaks at work, oddball protesters at the 96 Democratic convention, and more. Music interviews and show reviews too, with Buck Ormsb of the Wailers and The Misfits show in #27, interview with Dave Dictor of Millions of Dead Cops in #28. Plus lots of smaller reviews of live shows all over the country. Its a big zine, and anyone who shops for independent music or makes it, would probably want a copy of it- and would definitely want to advertise here. Wild covers, too. Great deal at $3, $4 Can/Mex, $5 worldwide. subs $15/22/30 for 6 issues. PO Box 1860, Evanston, IL 60204 tailspins@interaccess.com 847-424-9910 The Twilight Zine #7 - featuring the Alien Diaries, a true tale of abduction and servitude to a bunch of stupid aliens. Also includes rants, the cartoon adventures of Citizen 9-Ball, birthday party psychotronic movies, Booger Bear and other cartoons, and more strange articles. Lots of guest art and articles too. A nice mix of just about every genre in here. Put on your aluminum-foil hat and send a dollar or two to: wilight Zine c/o Andrew, PO Box 85581, Tuscon AZ 85754-5581 The ULC News - Volum XXXV Issue 2 - Official newsletter of the Universal Life Church, run by Kirby Hensley, who will ordain absolutely anyone who promises to uphold the principles of religious freedom, and "Do What's Right" in your own opinion. And, these ordinations are 100% legal and carry every bit as much weight as any other "church" out there. This issue has details Rev. Hensley's new "Universal Order", where he questions whether modern churches or governments have "the answer". Also, lost of special ordinations and degrees that you can order. Newsletter $5/yr-quarterly Universal Life Church, 601 3rd St. Modesto, CA 95351 - and get ordained *online* at http://ulc.org/ulc/ University of Chocolate City, Grassroots University - Forbidden knowledge about human energy systems, inherent rights, and the evolution of consciousness of consciousness. He's selling his book, "An Enpsychlopedia of the Sleight-of-Hand Called...Money", and seems to be pushing a new, non-debt-based monetary system that sounds like lots of local micro-currencies springing up. Gerald DeCosta, 800-307-7782, c/o 95 E. Wayne Ave. #208, Silver Spring 1, Maryland Zip Exempt V2 - So just what *is* the deal with those alien stickers with the cross on them, that are popping up all over the place? The main point is that if any "aliens" are guilty of doing even half of the bad stuff that some people say, they certainly shouldn't be glorified. Instead of cute little humanoids like ET or "Close Encounters", maybe "Independence Day" is a bit closer to what a real first contact would be like. And, instead of bringing messages of universal peace and love, creatures with that level of technical ability could just as easily conduct a smash-and-grab operation with impunity. Even the "anti"-UFO hucksterism is a bit much too. When you think if slanty alien faces, JUST SAY NO! V2, Box 911, Stanwood, WA 98292 What Now #1 - journal of anti-art, semiotics, and discordianism, containing an complete, internal parody of the parody! Lots of mind-altering art, collages, and utter bizarreness. Very chaotic and strange, as it should be. Also, the zine Deadcow News takes it a step further, throwing snips of weird news and other cultural debris into the mix. Guaranteed to elevate one's consciousness, then tear it down and stomp on it. Send zines, sacred items, anti-art and all things miscellaneous to: Pussy Galore's Flying Circus c/o David X, 3691 Ontario St. East, Montreal Quebec H1W 1S1 Canada Zapruder Headsnap #9 - Journal of modern cynicism and cultural nihilism- brought about by that single instant when all of the sweetness and light and trust is swept away, leaving only the realization that all we can do is deal with the BS while everything goes to hell. This is the Disgust and Evasion issue, with alternate looks at modern life, from Scientology recruiters, to a trip to Nevada's sleazy and run-down, legal cathouse, the Mustang Ranch, to the Clinton Inauguration celebration, to Mardi Gras, and other adventures. Things look quite different once you gain the ability to see the true degradation that "normal" people unthinkingly wallow in, and these articles say a helluva lot of things that even I find myself thinking in many occasions. $3/issue, send cash, checks, beaver shots to: 537 Jones St. #2074, SF CA 94102 headSNAP@aol.com The Zocalo - Zine for Babylon 5 fans - Complete info on Babylon 5 conventions, including info about the actors and their appearances at various cons, plot synopsis and commentary, and fan club contacts. This is also available electronically; send your first name, state/country, and e-mail address to: katana@indirect.com. Published weekly, totally free. Holy Freaks: Kill City Graphics #4 - by Rev. Dave Mitchell. He's finally retired the Headlines dobbsian zine, but he's still making trouble. This issue of Funtime Comics is the latest collection of Dave's cartoons, taking well- deserved jabs at both the popular *and* the alternative cultures, from Matt Groening to Family Circus, to the whole tattoo/piercing scene. And, how better to expose the dangers of commericalization than as a Pink trap separating us from "Bob"? Also has the "Useless Squad" from Charles Treadwell/Outside comics. A lot of fun for $1 cash or trade- Dave Mitchell, PO Box 5094, Winter Park FL 32793-5094 QUIJIBO #1- The Best Homer Simpson Praisin', Beer Brewing and Drinking, TV Watchin', SubGenius Zine Ever! Just $2 to: QUIJIBO, 18 W. Main, Apt. X, Greenfield, IN, 46140 So What? #13 - All of the favorites, such as Bil Keane *Must* Die, Celebrity Corpse Update, a new, separate issue of Crazy Christian Conspiracy Comics, plus more. This is a real personal issue, with testimonials of Rev. Groovy G's having to grow up under the thumb of fundamentalist cult-brainwashed parents, reviews of the great (dammit, I missed it) X-Day Drill on the last 5th of July at a festival in Sherman NY; local fundamentalist antics and Charleton Heston's simliar antics. Lots of rants on especially deserving institutions such as Richmond radio, insipid comic strips, AND lots of SubG related material too, including Fellow Freaks. Support the THEMUS ministry with a $1 donation to: so what? PO Box 378, Richmond VA 23218 So What? #14 - Onward to a new TV season; an analysis of great new shows, highlighting on SPACE GHOST Coast to Coast [I also recommended: 2 Stupid Dogs, Dexter, MTV's "Daria", and The Tick...except for B5, the only other shows I watch are cartoons...except for the WWII channel] Also, favorite features include Spotlight on Heston (don't forget his election to NRA-VP while openly trashing the 2nd...) Crazy Christian Conspiracy Comics details the metaphysics behind the Halloween vs. Christmas war (yay Halloween!!), plus more on Halloween hypocrisy, Fellow Freaks, and part 4 of "Why I Hate Blockbuster [Lackluster?] Video", and lots of bodies in the Celebrity Corpse Update. Mucho slack. $1 to: so what? PO Box 378, Richmond VA 23218 So What? #15 - How We Spent Our X-Mas special issue - Of course, being a video-glorifying ministry, a large amount of time was spent watching the Sacred Tube, and they had a guide from the prudish "Parent's Television Council" to compare- naturally, if they hated it, it's definitely worth watching. Plus, enduring the holidays, with the *real* history of the event, versus the predictable cheesy way even the newspaper comics give their "greetings". I specially liked the *large* "Bil Keane Must Die" analysis of terminally sappy "Family Circus" comic. More rants, plus Movie mayhem, 23 Watch, and Celebrity Corpse Update with Morey Amsterdam, Tiny Tim, Carl Sagan, and others. End-times manual for couch potatos - only $1!!! so what? PO box 378, Richmond, VA 23218 So What? #16 - New, enlarged format, up to 20 pages now, but still a bargain at just a buck. All of the favorites are here; TV rants & raves, Bil Keane Must Die!- stinging analysis of "Family Circus", What's on the Tube?, Fellow Freaks, and the Celebrity Corpse Update; Allen Ginsberg and Jack Nance (lead character in "Eraserhead") lead the list. There's also lots more of the articles and rants that really hit the mark. From stupid and inconsiderate corporate co-workers, to demented "Where in Hell is Carmen Sandiego" game, to one of Rev. Groovy G's "Salvation Through Slack" sermons, and many more. Plus, lots of info on the upcoming X-Day Drill in Sherwood, NY on July 4-6, and the relationship of THEMUS with the right Rev. Dr. K'taden Legume. Definitely subscribe to this one. Issues are only $1, back issues available THEMUS/So what? PO Box 378, Richmond, VA 23218 [You're missing the GREAT graphics in the text-only HToMC!!!] GREAT stuff rom the Terror Australis Clench! The Church of the SubGenius is, after all, a worldwide phenomenon, striking the Conspiracy from ALL nations and directions. From down-under comes: Slacktower - the journal of the End-Times, full of divine comics, conspiracy expose's (Coca-Cola), absolutely everything you need and want to know about the CotSubG, slack tracts. Jam-packed full of "Bob"'s gory truth for modern man in word and art, editted by the High Priestess Rashauni Archaeopterix. Also included is the underground comix magazine "PoX"- full of satirical, dobbsian parodies to match any anywhere, plus a huge, great send-up of Chick comics and the whole paranoid culture. Made by Carol Wood and Susan Butcher, its one of the few truly slack underground comics in that part of the world. ($2.50, and well worth it). Send "love" offerings to: PO Box 528, Gosnells WA 6110, Australia. Vision Temple - Wicked Nasty Info Report #4 - Rev. Carey goes all-out with the zine format, with articles (the rise and fall of Elvis, time experiments), letters, ads for other offbeat publications, a fairly professional-looking press release for X-Day. But, by far, the biggest focus is on the various self-produced and distributed music. In addition to its may different print publications, Vision Temple is involved in many compilation tape projects, and solicits participation in a number of experimental tapes. Available are "Octavius #9701", "Chewing Foil" (which I like a lot!), "Armed Moustache 96" and many more. Also make sure to get a copy of the Hometaper's Contact List, for tons of DIY music and experimental tapes. Tape fans should also get on MoFo's list. Vision Temple, PO Box 594, Arcata, CA 95518; cary@humboldt1.com; www.rlabs.com/visiontemple/ [--who, by the way, *didn't* make it to the X-Day Drill, because he's working on a fishing boat off Alaska...or so I heard] $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ "Bob" sold it, I bought it, AND THAT SETTLES IT!!! $ $ The Church of the SubGenius is an order of Scoffers and $ $ Blasphemers, dedicated to Total Slack, delving into $ $ Mockery Science, Sadofuturistics, Megaphysics, $ $ Scatalography, Schizophreniatrics, Morealism, $ $ Sarcastrophy, Cynisacreligion, Apocolyprionomy, $ $ ESPectorationalism, HypnoPediatrics, Subliminalism, $ $ Satyriology, DistoUtopianity, Sardonicology, $ $ Fasciestiouism, Ridiculophagy, and Miscellatheistic $ $ Theology. 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