(Jim) Main Enterprises comes through again with another stunning and unique submission. It's called Brain Freeze: a mini comic (available in hard-copy/PDF formats) that's distinguished by stylish artwork and varied, spacey concepts covering a number of themes.
Inside one will find Verl Holt Bond's engaging epic, "Neanderthal Sunset" and Bob Vojtko's exuberant "Rocket Roach and Radar", which churns a belly full of laughs.
In addition, this initial issue contains contributions by Kevin Duncan, Steve Shipley, Doc Boucher, Doug Holverson, Jon Lawrence, Brian D. Leonard, Marc Haines (logo designer!) and John Lambert, who supplies this issue's saucy Saucerman image, plus a wondrous "War of the Worlds" homage. (To usher it all, Mr. Main gives readers a most amiable "From the Publisher" welcome.)
Brain Freeze is one of the most enjoyable, illustrated experiments to emerge in years, and yes, a sequel is well in the works (to cover some cool, kaiju concepts, word has it), so hop aboard while the "freeze" is nice and hot.
For those interested in obtaining Brain Freeze #1-A, please contact Jim Main at mainjim23@gmail.com for ordering details.
Jim Main Enterprises has just released PPFSZT! #43 (Summer Issue '18), and holy cow, what a mighty, cryptic spree it is!!!
In case you're wondering, PPFSZT! covers a variety of imaginative subjects and some of the coolest, experimental fiction and detailed illustrations that one will find in today's competitive market.
Issue 43's stories are "Cold War Casualty", a symbolic excursion by Link Huller; "The Daughter Wins! (Sort of)", a Sherlock Holmes sequel to "The Detective's Daughter", by Mike Maloney; "Prisoners of the Ice Kings: Part 1", an icy, seafaring sojourn by Roger C. Keel; and "Worthless Monster", a comic-reprint of cosmic irony from Journey Into Comics #8, written by Charles T. Smith and illustrated by Paul Legrazie.
In addition, Tom Ahearn; Doc Boucher; Troy Boyle; Kevin Duncan; Sam Gafford; Marc Haines; and John Lambert complement the issue with their artistic interiors. There's even a striking, Snake Plissken centerspread (by Boyle and Haines); and for the back cover, a vibrant, Mothra/fairies tribute by legends, Jeff Austin and Rock Baker. Of course, there's also Anthony C. Gray's swell Stonehenge cover that's sure to catapult one's vibes to a splendid, mystical high.
To supplement the package even further, good ol' Jim Main gives us a warm "Publisher Speaks"; a fan-letter section; and a handy United Fanzine Organization (UFO) checklist to ensure readers stay in touch.
I give PPFSZT! #43 an avid thumps up: the most fun I've had in many an eccentric moon.
If you're interested in purchasing a copy of PPFSZT! #43, send a check or money order of $5.00 to Jim Main, PO Box 93, New Milford, CT 06776. You'll be darn glad you did!
