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Defector
    Billed as, "Free Portalnd Anarcho-Punk DIY Newsletter" Defector is a compliation of a lot of different things, having a common theme of the freedom of anarchy and the opression of the capatalist system.  Issues reviewed: #17 (March 2006)

Defector #17:
Defector 17, Full sized, 8.5 x 11, B&W.  This was my first issue to review and I have to say it was a real pleasure.  Full of graphical images and thought provoking words, this zine is an excellent tribute to independant media and anarchism as a whole.  From photographs of overflowing toilets to thought-provoking articles on the Fbi's, "Green Scare" this 'zine runs the gaumut.  Articles on Anarchists in trouble run abound and questioning who *actually* bombed the Samarra Mosque cause me to think that these are just not mindless teenagers who are out to play, 'shock value' to anyone who picks up the book.  An interesting Article mid-way entitled, "Lying to be Outlawed in Future" really makes one think about the potential Orwellian nature that our legal system is being leaned toward.  Lots of URL's to make one think really help the reader to stretch beyond the bounds of the printed zine and let people make conscious choices for themselves.  I know I'll consciously choose to pick up #18 when I can find it.  Free

Music Comics, By Matt Levin

Billing himself as, "comics' hardest working poet" Walking Man Comics is one part Garrison Keeler, one part Fred Rogers with a heavy twist of rubber stamps and feel-good sensations that will make you want to remember the days of kindergarden, and ponder why our world is in the mess it is.  They make you smile a little, feel some more, and ponder about our world.  Unique to his work is the wonderful blend of rubber stamping, sequential storytelling and sheet music.  These little zines are like an olde-tyme radio programme in your hands.  Issues Reviewed: #7, #9, #16, #48

Music Comics #7, by Matt Levin $0.75 1/4 sized, 12 pages

As you thumb through this delicate blend of rubber stamps and poetry, you're taken immediatly by the love that these characters have for each other.  These simple, fragile words are lovingly nurtured in Matt's hands and he writes about this special someone with undying love and compassion.  Mrs. Matt is one very, very lucky lady.  This comic/zine comes complete with sheet music, so that you can croon this wonderful piece of music to your special someone.  Matt may be contacted at [walkingmancomics AT comcast DOT net]

Music Comics #9, by Matt Levin $0.75 Cents 1/4 sized, 12 pages
 


 
    This entry of Matt's is subtitled, "Secrets to Share" and like all of his works has a gentle, lilting quality to it.  Matt discusses the concepts of secrecy in his poetic, musical manner, reminiscent of Art Garfunkel.  His words flow, and as you read you almost don't need the included sheet music to hear the lyrical nature of his work.  We're now being allowed to carry his work, and it is currently in stock.
Music Comics #16, by Matt Levin.  $0.75 1/4 sized, 12 pages
Matt continues his long time work in music and comics, with this simple song.  This issue is subtitled, "All My Memories" (are gone) and reaches people on a deep, soulful level.  It discusses the difference between long and short term relationships, between investing time in someone and the rapid pace of our, 'hi, goodbye' society.  This is a very moving short piece and in many ways a short political commentary about the times we live in.  Matt may be contacted at [walkingmancomics AT comcast DOT net]

Music Comics #48, By Matt Levin.  $0.75 1/4 sized 12 pages.

"Someone Whose Love" as this issue is subtitled, is a bright, cheerful song / poem, which is very uplifting and smacks of more traditional keltic folk music.  The song itself deals with the worship of life, and all those things in it.  Matt's poetic verse is strong in this issue, and the transition from poem to musical notation holds up well, even under the powerful concepts of enjoying life for its' own sake.  We're proud that Matt has allowed us to carry some of his work.  CURRENTLY IN STOCK