They love me … They love me not … They love me … They’re … wearing a recently flayed goat and chasing me down the street. Must be Lupercalia day. Oft misattributed as the Roman precursor to Valentine’s Day, the festival of Lupercalia rides the midriff of February with all the main features of the […]
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Published Issue 098, February 2022 “A wolf without his pack — what a sight,” said Aerl the rabbit, teasing Sköll as he approached. “Watch your ears, rabbit,” Sköll bristled, haunches tensing. “Or what?” Aerl replied. Sköll peeled back his lips in a snarl, ready to leap upon Aerl, but the butterflies’ whispers grew in his
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When He Fell Through The Trap Door, Then Everything Started Going Wrong & Are We Not Men? By Mark Mothersbaugh Published Issue 098, February 2022 Mark Mothersbaugh is a Conceptualist. As an undergraduate art student at Kent State University, Mark began creating work in the late 60’s and has created tens of thousands of works
GRAVY By Zac Dunn Art by Brianna Corn Published as the Centerfold in Issue 098, February 2022 On top Like ramen Injera butter crème on the clams in the pan Crustini and Salumi gore With Steve Albini I make a flan With daikon Sprinkle white truffle So subtle Stuff a burrito In the duffel Ruffle
Wolf Moon By Dave Danzara Published Issue 098, February 2022 Dave Danzara has spent most of his life creating art. Born and raised in California, Dave won a scholarship to Laguna Art Institute of Southern California in 1994. His influences can be found in pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, film and music. Graphic design and digital
Queen of the Wild By Joel Tagert Art by Jash Tracey Published Issue 098, February 2022 When Irons and Okafor pulled up, Jeremiah Alderman was standing behind his Accord with the trunk open. Irons slowed the Explorer on the gravel drive until it came to a stop, eyes narrowed. “What are you doing?” asked Okafor.
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Sub Crew 801P By RUMTUM Published Issue 098, February 2022 Denver-based artist John Hastings, aka RUMTUM, specializes in paintings, murals, prints and brand creation. Also an electronic producer and instrumental enthusiast, he has a unique approach to crafting his melodic tunes. The Cleveland native offers a broad frequency, and whether it be his love for native
Fiction, Tidbits and What-Have-Yous By Brian Polk Art By Jason White & Tyler Gross Published Issue 098, February 2022 ALL MY FRIENDS WHO ARE NEW PARENTS NEED THREE MONTHS’ NOTICE BEFORE MAKING ANY PLANS And even then, it’s super touch and go. For example, if I wanted to make plans for them to attend my birthday in
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Day 32: To Feel The Spray On Your Feet By Graham Franciose Published Issue 097, January 2022 Watercolor and gouache painting on tan Rives BFK cotton paper. 7” x 9” Graham Franciose grew up in the forests of Massachusetts. His work reaches back to those times of exploration and imagination, where anything was possible. His
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Book Club By Hana Zittel Published Issue 097, January 2022 Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder (2021) “Not iron deficiency or episode. Nothing ‘wrong’ with her. Just one night. One night of violence was what she needed. One night to not care what anyone thought, to shit where she pleased, to not be needed by any living