Afternoon,
‘There was no end to the American sadness and the American madness.’ – Jack Kerouac
As I write this the chaos of the last seven days is still ringing in my ears. The stupidity and nastiness of the internet and the people who live on it has once again shown its arse. Debate quickly turned into violence and then tumbled sideways into our comics with a load of ‘Online People’ being massive ‘James Hunts’. The Circle of Strife continues and is gaining dizzying speed.
“But how could you live and have no story to tell?” — Fyodor Dostoevsky
Thanks FD! Let’s drastically change the subject and talk stationary!
Moving on to ‘The Tale of One Good Pen’. I bought this because of a glowing recommendation on the Warren Ellis Sunday morning mailer. It cost me £21 and came with a medium nibbed black gel ink refill. I used it and loved it. (That spring! Pure fidget joy.) Quickly taking over as my writing iron of choice (the common-man friendly ‘Parker Jotter’ being its discarded predecessor – ‘You’re chucked!’). On work, comic and podcast notes it accompanied me on my recent travels. I’d show it off to blank-faced friends and colleagues like a proud father.
Then I lost it. Didn’t know where. Searched the sides of cushions, dog beds (he’s a little thief at the best of times) and car seats without luck. Then five days of mourning ended with me spotting it looking up at the stars in the kerb next to a neighbours parked car. Battered, scratched and wet. I carried out surgery and it’s back to life again! Lost some paint and added some urban character.
I am a man of simple pleasures. I have an unabated addiction to stationary. I also have in my head the ideal notebook. One day I’ll lash one up. But if anyone knows of an A4 landscape lined hardback notebook then send the link my way!
Speaking of which.
Tops.
We’re back. Frank has returned. I enjoyed every moment of this. It feels like a nineties comic that had a cocaine budget, but that’s kinda how I like my punishing. Not out on digital for a while I’m told. I also bought the Frank (Miller) variant. But don’t fear, I’m no flipper!
Bottoms.
What is this rubbish now Global Comix?
I checked and this was drawn and written by an adult.
Many thanks for reading.
If anyone wants some of my comics then feel free to visit the store. Shipping only to the UK at the moment but there are a few digital only options. There are also a few freshly printed ‘Boners’ available.
“Never send dick pics to your mother-in-law!” – Barry Cheeseman by way of Confucius.
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