Lollipop Magazine

James Corwin

November 10, 2019

Art by James Corwin

How to Start Your Own Zine – Fiction

March 1, 1995

The secret is “ad sales.” This may put off some, but it’s not so different from hustling retired New York transit workers during the summer on the Jersey Shore.

Something in Common – A Love Story – Fiction

February 1, 1995

The Adversary could not remember when he’d had more fun! Randy held him on the hood of the car and waved the gun about. The Adversary said softly, “I love you.”

Burning Desires – Part IV – Fiction

October 1, 1994

As a renowned anthropologist and a cantankerous drunk, Crittendon had talked himself in and out of similar situations throughout the four corners of the world.

Heroes Jargon – Column

September 1, 1994

Alice Cooper The Last Temptation recruits Mr. Vertigo himself, Neil Gaiman, giving Marvel a weak rendition of the comic darkness that has become his trademark.

Burning Desires – Part III – Column

September 1, 1994

It was eerily similar to a place in my hometown, except the degenerates there were my oldest and dearest friends, and these degenerates were complete strangers.

Burning Desires – Part II – Fiction

August 1, 1994

As we happily slaked our thirst with glass after cheery glass of frosty sweet Whammo that fateful day, a man approached with a face like a bad simile.

A Matter of Perspective – Fiction

August 1, 1994

Walking down the street. It’s like a fashion parade and me under-dressed. It seems everyone got all gussied up for the occasion of… walking down the street.

Tribute to Kurt Cobain – Personal – Column

June 1, 1994

His pain was his own, very unique and very personal. It’s not easy telling even the best of friends your problems, let alone sharing your soul with millions.

Kiss My Ash – Fiction

June 1, 1994

You’re parents should have warned you, but didn’t. They quit smoking, took up jogging, and observe with sublime satisfaction how their stool now floats.