Yet another zine by NeuFutur favorite Vera, but this time eir s creativity comes out in a very short and bizarre style of comic. A sort-of comic snapshot of Vera s life, each page details a different activity, whether it be wondering whether the dumpstered bagels ey s is eating are vegan, listening to Godspeed You Black Emperor!, or having a stomachache after reading Nieztche. Vera s style reminds us that all forms of comics are possible, and that one does not need to be an art school valedictorian to make a fun little comic. Seemingly not tied to any order between the pages besides all being events in Vera s life, the crux of the zine comes at the end, instead of the beginning. Trying to explain why the character in the zine is somewhat robotic, a figure explains (as I take it, please call me out if I am wrong) that academic reading turns individuals into robots, but zines are a different form of reading, which eir (as a robot) still loves, and these zines can turn the robot back into a human being. Well, long explanation I know, but get this zine, as well as any of the Quixotic Potential back issues from Vera, as well as this comic.
Rating : 6.1/10
This is not a dream : december
This is not a dream : december / 24 pages / forth-sized/ cowspop7up@hotmail.com / vera, 128 glezen lane, wayland, ma 01778
John Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work prioritizes first-hand evaluation and long-term product testing.
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