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FANzine Live - World Zines - Street Art Zines from Livor Mortis

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 12h

A Morty Comix for everyone... #12,715. Westport, Washington.

Photos courtesy of Steve Willis.

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 1d

Street art has a unique place in zine culture with its bold, visually brash style translating so well onto pages like a wild art book. We look at three European street art zines in today's FANzine Live World zines video!

WATCH: youtu.be/bPSsY0A1C6E

FANzine Live Reel Short Look Quietly

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 2d

I fell in love with this series...had to make a Reel Short Look ASAP!

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FANzine Live - New Releases - Bandit Files #0

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 2d

Another big day of recording FANzine Live videos lies ahead...time to caffeinate!

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 3d

Today's FANzine Live New Releases video looks at a couple of zines featuring an art style drawing from one of the greats while going in its own direction. A solid action book, indeed!

WATCH: youtu.be/H8kpHZNynTE

FANzine Live - Phoenix Spotlight - The Collected Cranium Frenzy Reader

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 4d

#SundaySteveWillis from Cranium Frenzy #5, 1985. Good luck!

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 5d

Hope you enjoy!!

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 5d

Wondering what this Steve Willis/Cranium Frenzy stuff is all about? Want to see Willis' work in full magazine size?

Check out today's FANzine Live Phoenix Spotlight video: youtu.be/Wf54-wJGZ_I

FANzine Live - Reel Short Look - Rust Belt Review #7

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 6d

Another gem from Sean Knickerbocker & friends!

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FANzine Live - Classic Zines - Small Press Creative Explosion #4

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 7d

When the term "SPCE" is mentioned in small press comics/zine circles, we think of Small Press Comics Explosion. But did you know about Small Press CREATIVE Explosion? We look at an issue in today's FANzine Live Classic Zines video.

WATCH: youtu.be/wul8Q8JMfv0

FANzine Live - World Zines - Entropy Editions

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 8d

It says a lot about the global proliferation of zines that I could get zines made in Germany and Italy, but published in Wisconsin. Let's check them out in today's FANzine Live World Zines video!

WATCH: youtu.be/PrtzWCH4oEE

FANzine Live - Reel Short Look - The Real

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 9d

Steve Willis' latest jam zine has a FANTASTIC piece with Brad Foster!

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Hello, everyone! I can’t believe I haven’t written anything on the site since the release of The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 was released! No, scratch that. I can …

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 10d

Ay caramba! I've been derelict!
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So much to report!

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 10d

Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since I reported in on the website. Let's quickly catch up...

So much to report!

Hello, everyone! I can't believe I haven't written anything on the site since the release of The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 was released! No, scratch that. I can believe it. It's been a wild time here at Phoenix Prods HQ, between remastering/reissuing the balance of Steve Willis' legendary zine, summer travel (including but not limited to the southernmost tip of the Arctic Ocean), Dad taxi service in full swing, a kid who took up club sports (the biggest of all time sponges), near-daily FANzine Live videos, college visits and so, so much more.

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 10d

When trying to build awareness of a forthcoming graphic novel, why NOT use the zine format to show off your story and art? Today's FANzine Live New Releases video looks at a zine that does just that!

WATCH: youtu.be/94P4_KN71Mo

FANzine Live - New Releases - Swan Song: The Preview

FANzine Live Crowdfunded Zines Memento Mori

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 12d

Discovered at CXC 2025 but starting a Kickstarter campaign on October 1, John G brings vibrant art and a meaningful story together in a seamless whole. It's in today's FANzine Live Crowdfunded Ziness video!

WATCH: youtu.be/BkcLhl8xaxQ

FANzine Live - Classic Zines - Seattle Star #12

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 14d

Documenting one of the great American local comix scenes, Michael Dowers' Seattle Star tied the entire community together with GREAT comics. Let's take a look at a 1987 edition in today's FANzine Live Classic Zines video!

WATCH: youtu.be/YQ2810mEeW4

FANzine Live - World Zines - Promotional materials picked up at Bilderbox

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 15d

It's our last stop (for now) in Vienna! Let's take a look at some ephemera and catalogs to see how Central European publishers promote their products.

WATCH: youtu.be/n3hqKum_95w

FANzine Live - Reel Short Look - International Journal of Comic Art (Vol 25 #2) - Fall/Winter 2024

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 15d

In-depth study of comic art and cartooning from around the world and across the years!

WATCH: youtube.com/shorts/vBP_a...

FANzine Live - New Releases - The United Fanzine Organization rundown for September 2025

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 17d

Let's look over the latest batch of United Fanzine Organization member zines - all seven of them - in today's FANzine Live New Releases video! Tons of variety coming out of the venerable fanzine co-op this time around...

WATCH: youtu.be/D7rPyaLw-Lo

FANzine Live - Phoenix Spotlight - The Tragedy of Morty, Prince of Denmarke

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 18d

#SundaySteveWillis - From Cranium Frenzy #2, 1982.

Get The Collected Cranium Frenzy at: craniumfrenzy.com

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 19d

It's coming on November 1st, but what IS The Tragedy of Morty? Only one of the most ambitious (and successful) cartooning renditions of William Shakespeare that we've ever seen! Get a preview in today's FANzine Live Phoenix Spotlight video.

WATCH: youtu.be/ijBqoNfev8w

FANzine Live - Editor's Note - Cartoon Crossroads Columbus 2025

Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 20d

The 2025 Cartoon Crossroads Columbus event has come and gone, another week celebrating the best of comic art. I got over to the weekend activities at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (well, the expo part), and here’s my report…errrr…zine haul.

WATCH: youtu.be/x2boe0wG5lc

FANzine Live - Classic Zines - Illegal Aliens from...HELL

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Phoenix Productions @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social · 21d

The FANzine Live Classic Zines video looks at a very modern topic through a 1980s lens...and with an underworld twist accompanied by a unique format choice and some great artwork!

WATCH: youtu.be/mePtJHfzXlk