Import Zone – Column

August 2, 2002

What she lacks in vocal range, Japan’s Chara has always made up for with her diverse songwriting, and she continues this tradition on Madrigal, a kaleidoscope of beautiful songs that never sound quirky just for the sake of being quirky.

Underground Station – Column

August 2, 2002

Maxon Crumb is the brother of American-cartoonist-gone-to-France, Robert Crumb. Maxon showed up in the movie Crumb as one of Robert’s crazier brothers. He’s the one who did not commit suicide and was discovered in the underbelly of San Francisco.

Underground Station – Column

August 2, 2002

I had a chance to talk with ex-underground great, Jaxon recently. His real name is Jack Jackson and with the underground comics, he was only getting started. He’s gone onto illustrating books, too many to mention, let alone collect, and has risen to be a true Texas historian.

Coroner’s Corner – Column

August 2, 2002

Just when I think you’re done, Anchor Bay, you hit me with another pasta-land buffet of succulent splatter. My lid is off to you because not only are you releasing them, but you’re doing it right.

The Night I Died – BANG BANG BANG – Chapter three – Fiction

August 2, 2002

Above me, more mess in the sky. Like four or five copters and lights flashing around. And then, and then, all that flash replaced by different flash, I guess studio flash ’cause I’m at the studio. Those dumb lights that move and shake. These fancy cars and important people…

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