Where is the underground?

I'm on a quest for the underground writers. I was on a 4 year hiatus of writing letters and completing my first book (more to come) and I have not been keeping up with Not Enough Liquor in the Universe. Are people still writing mini comics? Are people still creating even if it is just for an audience you can count with one hand?

I was in Chicago 2-3 years ago for the Chicago Alternative Komix Expo (CAKE) with bundles of my 4 issue mini comic "Tormentor Comics" (yes, there are a total of 4 issues (I've neglected this blog)) in hopes connecting with other creators, but was unsuccessful. I'm going to say it is 60/40 me versus the people who are creating.

I'm going to keep looking for the new, exciting, and homemade. I'll be sure to share what I find and I hope you do the same.

Freak Scene!

Whoa nelly! Here is a little gem showcasing some of the leaders in the obscene and absurd of today's mini comix scene. There is a good variety in artistic styles and really just some good weird shit to look at. Jason Karns has a few pages including the cover and I love that. Karns is contemporary king of sleaze, and he has the artistic chops to keep it eye appealing and worth reading. If you aren't familiar with his series Fukitor you need to be. Other names that stick out to me are Benjamin Marra, Tom Neely, Jim Rugg, and Jason T. Miles. Check out these weirdos.

Return of the Writer!

I have returned and I bring fresh works! Below is the first issue of "NAY mm Hie May-gwok Yan" Created in 2014 it is 14 pages of poems accented with comics and rough housed illustrations. I can't remember if these were ever distributed, but I have a few copies available. Email me for details. I love mailing stuff.

Cover: Pen and Sharpie on copy paper. Whoa!   

                                           

    Self portrait of the creator. Note the shoulder hair.

                           

 

                                             How poetic! Like *snap* *snap* *snap* *snap*

Tormentor #2

Tormentor #2 is out!!!! This issue is 40 pages and 8 chapters of unrelenting insanity! Tales of revenge, love of hate, and desolation adorn these black and white 8.5x5.5" hand folded and stapled pages!!

If you live in the Chicago area you can pick up this issue and #1 at Quimby's and Chicago Comics. If you are interested in a copy you can email me at atriedes.chris@gmail.com

More from Tormentor #1

Tormentor comics #1 is a true modernist comic. 3 stories told through an uncertain discontinuous way reminiscent of stories such as "Night Thoughts of a Classical Physicist" by Russell McCormmach and "The Trial" by Franz Kafka. Truly a unique comic that will blow your mind and change your idea of what the medium can do. Below are some more pictures from Tormentor #1!

Email me your address at atriedes.chris@gmail.com to get a free physical copy!!

Tormentor Comics!

Tormentor comics #1 is here! 20 pages 3 stories, handmade, hand drawn, black and white! This is the lo-fi diy sci-fi mini comic you need! Tired of whiny indie art nerd bullshit? Get tormented!!! Email atriedes.chris@gmail to get one for FREE!!!

Blood Freak Rules

How unfortunate it is that “Blood Freak” is not more popular. They should be much more loved with their 4 albums since 2003. 4 albums of momentous gore and horror are all gems. They are signed to Willowtip records, which truly has their shit together, and played Maryland Deathfest last year to a very friendly and appreciative crowd. Their newest album “Mindscraper” is a fantastic example of a great horror death metal album. Chugging away death metal riffs, lots of growls and gurgles, and the surprising thrashing solo makes this album pretty fucking sweet.  

Just look at the fucking cover!

...and just listen to this

You are welcome.