Lollipop Magazine

Thus Spake the Prophet Mitchell to the inhabitants of Allston/Brighton – Fiction

February 1, 1996

Only too late you will realize your siren song is a groan, your poetry is a drink menu, and your drawing is a half-hearted wipe of your sorry ass.

Party Spew – Fiction

December 1, 1995

It’s bad enough we’re living in a patriarchal society dominated by a lot of unfeeling, violent, unnurturing pigs, but us girls don’t even get to have cockles.

Prelude to a Lick – The Editor’s Rant – Column

September 1, 1995

I am not of the opinion that close proximity to my house makes you a better band.

Carnal Comics – Review

July 1, 1995

Carnal Comics are biographies of performers in the porn movie industry, backed up with fictional comics written by the highlighted stars themselves.

I’m Depressed, So Buy Me Some Smack – Fiction

July 1, 1995

I must’ve touched on a sensitive subject. He probably wasn’t supposed to be there. Or maybe he was ashamed of being dead, and didn’t want anyone to mention it.

Verotik – Review

May 1, 1995

Verotika, the flagship title, is an anthology of “erotic horror,” sure to thrill fans of Cry For Dawn. Brutally violent and rape-laden.

Satanika – Review

May 1, 1995

Satanika is written by the lead misfit of Verotik: Glenn Danzig. It is the continuing saga of the title character, a half-demon, half-heavily muscled woman.

Alphabet of Murder – Verotik – Review

May 1, 1995

This slick 5″ by 6 1/2″ is an abecedarium, a poem of the alphabet made for adults by Edward Gorey’s Gashleycrumb Tinies.

Prelude to a Lick – Column

May 1, 1995

More writers and artists stormed out, slamming the door behind them. I don’t have the heart to tell them the springs are broken and the door would slam anyway.