2024-01-11 16:45
Corinne Halbert is the creator of the terror-ific comic Acid Nun (recently published in a hardbound edition by San Franciso's Silver Sprocket). The book is filled with colorful, lushly illus… Read More
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2024-01-05 22:57
James "the" Stanton is a hardworking comics artist of the Pacific Northwest. He enjoys creating the many strange creatures you'll find in the forest if you're very, very lucky.
Some pundit… Read More
2024-01-04 19:59
EXCITING NEWS: RoosterCow Press has published Chris Auman's new 28-page full-color comic book starring everyone’s favorite cassette tape Cassetty. This beloved cassette character has a… Read More
2024-01-03 19:58
Under the Big Black Sun book by John Doe delves into the burgeoning punk rock movement in Los Angeles and its transformation into hardcore punk in a unique and unprecedented manner. Joh… Read More
2023-12-27 20:43
While the world adores cats, Noah harbors a unique perspective: he believes they possess a deviously cunning intelligence, are inherently untrustworthy, and might even grasp the intricacies… Read More
2023-12-20 19:38
True Cat Confessions comic by Brandon Lehmann illustrates a memorable day in the existence of an ordinary cat as it embarks on a mission to locate a suitable spot for its daily business. The… Read More
2023-12-15 19:19
In Everything Sucks comic #1, Noah and Calla find themselves in an elevated state, craving munchies, and contemplating venturing outdoors. Regrettably, the outside world proves less than app… Read More
2023-12-13 17:36
Envision your inaugural day at a prominent chain bookstore, and a customer strolls in, inquiring, "What do you know about werewolves?" Are you ready to assist them? You might discover that y… Read More
2023-12-11 17:32
Have you ever embarked on a quest, stumbled upon a magical sword beside a rat-gnawed corpse, and pondered its potential benefits? Is it a sword +1 or a sword +5, and does it make a differenc… Read More
2023-12-08 13:46
Zinesters Billy McCall and Dave Hankins express their love for the Home Alone movies in zine form. Trading off short essays, the two compare and contrast the films in the franchise and revie… Read More
2023-12-07 13:43
Within this concise and unauthorized zine biography of Pete Shelley and the Buzzcocks, Colin Burrowes employs a blend of personal anecdotes and documented history to acquaint the uninitiated… Read More
2023-12-06 13:40
Tom Gauld is back with Revenge of the Librarians — his sharpest and most incisive assortment of literary cartoons to date. Impeccably crafted illustrations are interspersed w… Read More
2023-12-05 13:37
Many renowned music producers are celebrated for a distinctive sound that defines an era. Rick Rubin, however, stands out for creating an environment where artists from diverse genres and tr… Read More
2023-12-04 13:36
Boy on Fire is an intensely beautiful, profound, and poetic book exploring of the formative years of the dark prince of rock 'n' roll, Nick Cave. This biography serves as Cave's cr… Read More
2023-12-01 16:39
Cities is a 28-page art book featuring the skylines of the most beautiful cities in the world, but not in this world.RoosterCow Press has published Chris Auman’s art book Cities… Read More
2023-11-30 14:47
Do video games lead to aggression? Not exactly, but they do render Noah with an unmistakable stench after immersing himself in an MMO marathon for three consecutive days. Read Everything Suc… Read More
2023-11-29 13:37
Welcome to the RoosterCow Quarterly Newsletter Holiday Edition!Cities by Chris AumanBuy Now"}}},"14":{"type":"wix-draft-plugin-vertical-embed","mutability":"IMMUTABLE","data":{"type":"… Read More
2023-11-28 14:43
The Church of the SubGenius is alive and well in the 21st Century as the good Reverend Xenofact can attest. J.R. "Bob" Dobbs would be proud of this 16-page zine that supports the SubGenius F… Read More
2023-11-27 14:41
The Clash aspired to change the world, although their efforts never achieved that grand goal. However, in their pursuit, they crafted some of the most remarkable rock music in history.Conver… Read More
2023-11-26 14:38
The authorized biography of an iconic pioneering punk rock group that left an indelible mark on the history of music. The Ramones laid the foundation and stand out still as the original lead… Read More
2023-11-25 14:49
Apples follows the lives of Ralph Jonathan, Wallace T.J., Mona Gertrude, Gil Christopher, and Henrietta Susan, as they navigate the unpredictable twists and turns that life present… Read More
2023-11-24 14:50
To many, the Germs were the epitome of drugged-out, nihilistic no-talent punk rockers. To others, Darby Crash was a tortured genius who was meant to die young and tragically. The truth lies… Read More
2023-11-23 14:46
When Brother Malcolm's elder brother hesitated about becoming a Vlogger, Malcolm encouraged him to embrace the opportunity without hesitation, urging him to "dive right in and worry about th… Read More
2023-11-22 14:42
In The Cola Pop Creemees: Opening Act, Desmond Reed treats readers to a collection of seven captivating stories centered around the five members of the eponymous psychedelic rock b… Read More
2023-11-21 14:37
Memories comic by Desmond Reed takes us deep into the backstory of Wallace T.J., the seemingly carefree party boy of Cola Pop Creemees, revealing a far more dramatic narrative than anti… Read More
2023-11-20 14:36
Introducing the highly anticipated compilation of James Stanton's adored Gnartoons comics! Immerse yourself in the world of quirky skateboarding canines, as you witness a delightful group of… Read More
2023-11-19 17:19
2022 Ignatz Award Winner for Outstanding Minicomic! Chicago comics creator Caroline Cash has become an influential figure in the indie comic scene for her comics that depict the everyda… Read More
2023-11-18 17:15
In this comic by Ben Passmore, as we follow her city's triumphant Super Bowl victory, Tea finds herself separated from her friend amidst a riot. She aligns herself with a small group de… Read More
2023-11-17 17:09
#1 DaygloayholeThe Apocolypse has arrived. The world has ended. In order to get food for himself and his dog, a man known as NoLimitz must destroy the mutants he encounters on… Read More
2023-11-16 16:50
The greatest love story ever told has finally been released in graphic novel form. This epic tome features twenty short stories about the domestic life of Henry and Glenn and… Read More
2023-11-15 16:47
This book-length issue of Liz Mason's long-running zine Caboose (subtitled "My Canadian Boyfriend") is the result of an adolescent obsession with Canadian rocker Corey Hart ("Sungl… Read More
2023-11-14 14:07
Get the first three issues of Used Records & Tapes for one low price. It's like stepping into a dusty used record stores and finding that long-lost gem from youth.Specs: 5.5 x… Read More
2023-11-13 14:04
Get all 3 full-color comics-format issues of the hilarious Reglar Wiglar zine for one low price. Specs: 6.7 x 10.2 in. Full color, satin finish cover, color throughout, s… Read More
2023-11-12 13:37
Cities is the companion book to Chris Auman's Maps book. This 28-page book features the skylines of the largest, most beautiful cities in the world, but not this world. Some other one.S… Read More
2023-11-11 16:25
If you’ve never of heard of folk singer Seedy Jeffries or Country Music stars Joe John Buck, Jr., or Wilma Tilly, this book is for you. On the other hand, if you have heard of rock and… Read More
2023-11-10 16:19
Get all three issues of the black-and-white reboot of Reglar Wiglar zine. This 3-zine set features Chris Auman's "Jobs Trilogy"— a recounting every job and paying gig he ever… Read More
2023-11-09 14:22
Lushly illustrated with influences from spiritual iconography and psychedelic imagery, Corinne Halbert crafts an unflinching yet compassionate story about pain, rage, and the blessings we ca… Read More
2023-11-08 13:51
Get two "Greatest Hits" issues of the Reglar Wiglar at a discounted price. Includes RW#25, which collects comics and articles from the first 25 years of zine. Features include a parody inter… Read More
2023-11-07 13:45
First published in 2018, this issue is a "greatest hits" of sorts, collecting comics and articles from the first 25 years of Reglar Wiglar zine. Features include a parody interview of the Br… Read More
2023-11-06 13:45
Number 29 of Chris Auman's long-running zine (30 years and counting) is now available. This issue features the third part of Auman's "Portrait of the Artist as a (Very) Young Man", an interv… Read More
2023-05-17 16:11
MAPS"I have always loved maps, even though I have occasionally gotten lost even with their help. I love looking at the mass transit map of your city, even if I’ll never ride a train th… Read More
2023-05-15 21:51
Sssnakes #1-4Get all four issues of Sssnakes! in a hand-decorated box. Each one is different and includes all four issues of the mini-comic plus a RoosterCow pi… Read More
2023-05-12 13:21
OverviewJust some terrific riffs on this record. Very, very heavy. Cliff Burton was a really, really nice guy — he looked like a total loser, but really, really nice. Great singi… Read More
2023-03-23 22:20
Sssnakes #2Your pals, Sly and Steven, are back in the second issue of this bright orange, but still slithery, minicomic. This time these nerdy reptiles star in such adventures as "Just Say N… Read More
2023-03-23 22:19
Sssnakes #4This issue of Sssnakes sees our heroes Sly and Steven demonstrating snake locomotion ("Do the Locomotion with Me"), talkin' 'bout love ("We Be Long Together") almost getting… Read More
2023-03-23 22:18
Sssnakes #3Sly and Steven return for the big mini #3 where they appear in such comic strips as "Out of Gas," "A Prickly Pair," "Steven Meets a Bully," and "Sly & The Repti… Read More
2023-03-23 22:13
Sssnakes #1 In the debut issue of this hand-made minicomic, Sly and Steven star in "It's All Greeks to Me," "The Nature of the Beast," "Higher Aspirations," "Fashizzle," and "Waiti… Read More
2023-03-16 16:43
Reglar Wiglar #28Issue number 28 of Chris Auman's long-running zine is now available. This full-color zine printed in the standard comic-book format looks great and features part t… Read More
2023-03-16 16:41
Reglar Wiglar #27Chris Auman's long-running zine, Reglar Wiglar, makes its full-color comic-book debut for issue #27. Started in 1993 as a spoof of alternative music magazines,&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-03-08 23:17
Reglar Wiglar #26 ZineThe "Best of the Blog" issue celebrates 15 years of relative stupidity. All kinds of funny lists and parodies here including an "interview" with Lady GooGoo, recor… Read More
2023-03-08 23:11
A Snake in the GrassA Snake in the Grass is a unique gift for any occasion. Kids and adults love getting cool stuff in the mail, and if you love snakes, even better! It’s not just… Read More
2023-03-08 23:11
Turtle ToteA Turtle Tote is a unique gift for any occasion. Kids and adults love getting cool stuff in the mail, and if you love turtles, even better! It’s not just the turtles* who ar… Read More
2023-03-08 23:10
Frog in a Box Frog-in-a-Box is a unique gift for any occasion. Kids and adults love getting cool stuff in the mail, and if you love frogs, even better! It’s not just the frogs* wh… Read More
2023-03-06 18:09
The Air Waves Goodbye by Steve StellingThe Air Waves Goodbye is navel-gazing for those with especially deep, inverted belly buttons. It started as an urge to create something for Rock a… Read More
2023-03-06 18:03
Gray Flag #3 by Chris AumanFrom 1990 to 1993 I kept a journal. Or I should say, I tried to keep a journal. I didn't make confessional diary entries or record life's mundane moments, and I di… Read More
2023-03-05 17:26
Used Records & Tapes #3The third issue of this oftentimes funny, sometimes poignant, and mostly nostalgic look at records of decades past features contributions from writer Mar… Read More
2023-03-03 19:55
Used Records & Tapes #2Mike Dixon and Chris Auman enlist the help of fellow zinesters & music nerds to create a new issue of this funny, nostalgic look at records of decades past.&nb&hell…Read More
2022-08-30 16:55
Sometimes the pressures of Invisible City are too great to bear. That’s when it’s time to dream about living in alternative spaces in faraway places. Where would you live if you… Read More
2022-02-22 20:30
What happens when a radical finagle of faeries forms to fight the forces of gentrification that threaten their barrow in Invisible City? FREE Faeryland, that's what!Cock-a-doodle-moo! Read More
2021-10-25 17:04
Keep the Flag WavingCheck out my lit./perzine, Gray Flag. These two issues are comprised of journal entries and writing exercises I created as a student in the Story Workshop at Columbia Col… Read More
2021-01-22 15:27
RoosterCow Quarterly NewsletterCock-a-doodle-moo!Stay up to date on the latest record releases and zine/comics publications.Sign up for the RoosterCow Quarterly Newsletter and get a free min… Read More
2020-04-28 20:00
Numbers run our lives, whether we are at the club throwing out our digits (cell phone numbers) to prospective sleeping companions, or in the alley behind the club giving up our PIN numbers a… Read More
2020-04-26 16:00
Ten Most Popular Snacks on the Planet Grylnx 3 (moon of Alpha Jerkwaddy)1. Salty Blizgoips2. Low Sodium Skrillynx3. Sugar Zynt-Nockes4. Beep Beep Bings (Robots only)5. Sweet-N-Sour Plopnoids… Read More
2020-04-25 12:37
A shamelessly self-promoting column by Chris Auman, Wannabe Herpetologist...Shellter In PlacePretty crazy, eh? This whole COVID-19 business. I'm kinda tired of thinking about it. Who knows w… Read More
2019-06-27 23:00
Early IterationGrip[no label]Grip presents another chapter in their legacy of brutality with the Early Iteration. The nine-song album is a bleak, no frills, joy-killing ride through a h… Read More
2019-06-22 14:22
Long-time Reglar Wiglar rock correspondent David Gill interviewed Gang of Four guitarist Andy Gill and he gave us the transcript! While there is certainly no animosity or… Read More
2019-06-21 19:00
Ohio's Brat Curse deliver an album of poppy, punky rock and roll with their self-titled sophomore record—their first for Columbus indie label Anyway Records.[Read the review] Read More
2019-06-20 15:05
Al Burian lived in Chicago for the better part of the decade. During his Windy City residency, he made zines, drew comics, played in bands and wrote the columns collected in this new publica… Read More
2019-04-14 20:04
Possum on a Rocket T-shirtby ReglarWiglar Read More
2018-01-23 22:45
Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the birth of Dungeons & DragonsMichael Witwer[Bloomsbury]Michael Witwer's Empire of Imagination tells Gygax’s story from cradle to g… Read More
2018-01-12 22:08
AbstractithicaMax Hall[Evil Hoodoo]Abstractithica is a 45 minute collage of field recordings meticulously culled from anywhere and everywhere, around the world, and in the UK in particu… Read More
2018-01-09 15:37
Lou Reed: A LifeAnthony DeCurtis[Little, Brown & Company]Lou Reed had a complicated career. He lead a complicated life—complicated by design, perhaps. His music—his entire pe… Read More
2017-12-31 21:34
Most Popular eBook Titles on AmazonAnyone can write and publish an eBook and sell it on Amazon for 99 cents. The evidence for that is that everyone has. All you need is a clever, incredibly… Read More
2017-12-29 21:30
Nathan XanderBlue House[Trailer Fire Records]Nathan Xander returns. Not that he went away, but he is back, nevertheless, with an album full of homesickness and being homeward bound. The Penn… Read More
2017-12-07 20:00
Moving Target: The History and Evolution of Green ArrowRichard Gray[Sequart Organization]If you're a diehard comic book fan, looking to dive deep into the history, thought-process and execut… Read More
2017-12-07 13:15
Chicago: A Comix MemoirGlenn Head[Fantagraphics]Chicago is the true story—a comix memoir, if you will—of a young comix artist (gonna spell it 'comics' from here on out) strugglin… Read More
2017-12-02 21:00
Laffy MealPranas Naujokaitis[Ghost Car Press]Laffy Meal is a set of mini comics about a family trip to the fictional Burger Clown restaurant. It's a clever concept with the point-of-view of… Read More
2017-11-27 12:24
This year's Holiday Gift Guide is sponsored by Frog-in-a-Box*! Check out these picks for stocking stuffers sure to make whatever holiday you celebrate all the more spectacular… Read More
2017-11-22 12:43
Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever: Completely Ridiculous Edition Tom Neely and Friends[Microcosm]The Henry and Glenn Forever and Ever series of comics are based on the ridi… Read More
2017-06-05 23:22
Brilliant time suck or silly waste of time? Read the Reglar Wiglar review of Box Brown's graphic novel history of the greatest game of all time: Tetris: The Games People Play Read More
2017-03-09 12:48
Check out the NEW blog over here. (Not that there's anything wrong with this one, mind you) Read More
2017-01-16 20:14
Out of the Basement: From Cheap Trick to DIY Punk in Rockford, Illinois, 1973-2005By David A. Ensminger Microcosm PublishingEvery borough and backwater across the US has its own story a… Read More
2017-01-03 20:13
THE CENTRAL Discovery Of A Rat (Blue Bedroom) The Central deliver a new twelve-song album from their home base up there in frosty Madison, Wisconsin. The general population of the… Read More
2016-11-29 14:24
Not sure if you are an omnivore, herbivore or carnivore? If you follow a vegan diet, then you are an herbivore and Microcosm Publishing has cookbooks for you. Many in fact, but two of their… Read More
2016-11-28 15:21
Hey Chicagoans! Reglar Wiglar #24 is available at Quimby's located at 1854 W. North Avenue in Wicker Park. Buy a copy today!From the Quimby's online catalog:"Hilarious account of Auman'… Read More
2016-11-08 21:03
Cassetty says: "Be kind, DON'T rewind our country!" Read More
2016-10-31 22:46
1. Salad Bars2. Lugged Nuts3. Kerplops4. Nougat Knots5. Sugar Teats6. Terds7. Peanut Blisters8. Corn Chunks9. Doo-Doo Drops10. Gristle Pops Read More
2016-10-26 21:44
WILMA TILLY (April 14, 1940-January 19, 1987)Wilma Tilly was an American country singer known for her string of 1950's Country and Western hits like, "Mama, You Don't Know Nuthin' 'Bout… Read More
2016-10-26 16:57
2016-10-25 16:02
A year in the making, Reglar Wiglar is available for public consumption! In this issue, I finish my 3-part Jobs Trilogy. How does it end? Read it and find out. Also "The History of Music," "… Read More
2016-10-25 01:06
The Woodrows Do Disney (Woodrow Hill) 1982 Dang! Your name better not be Mickey when the Woodrows come around. Or Minnie. Or Goofy. Or even Pluto for that matter. Otherwise they mi… Read More
2016-10-22 16:03
Woodrowphenia (Woodrow Hill) 1982 WoodrowMania is more like it. Nothing is more contagious — or more DANGEROUS! The Woodrows fearlessly went Mod for one entire week in 1982… Read More
2016-10-21 21:28
Drunk Tank (Woodrow Hill) 1982 The Woodrows certainly know what it's like to spend time in the drunk tank. They practically live there! This 26 song LP captures all the drunken stu… Read More
2016-10-19 21:00
Stoned! (Woodrow Hill) 1982 More of a spoken world album than actual music, this 45 minute LP captures the Woodrows live in their basement practice space as they try in vain to tun… Read More
2016-10-18 22:40
All F'd Up(Really Rad) 1982When the Woodrows recorded this album it was not the first time they entered the studio "all f'd up" and it certainly wouldn't be the last. Instead of writing a bu… Read More
2016-10-17 20:45
Woodrows Germs(Woodrow Hill) 1981 You better cross your fingers nice and tight if you don't want to contract Woodrows Germs, my friend. And you better make sure your shots are up to dat… Read More
2016-10-13 19:32
Grab Ass: The Ballads(RoosterCow) 1982 Before there was such a thing as "Trump/Pence 2016", there were the equally vile Woodrows. The thing about these boys though, they NEVER got a way… Read More
2016-10-12 19:01
Bread & Water(Really Rad) 1982 The Woodrow's third album of 1982 was not their best, not even close, but what do you expect, all twenty-seven tracks were recorded from the Langlade… Read More
2016-10-06 21:00
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