Phoenix Productions

10/08/2025

It says a lot about the global proliferation of zines that I could get zines made in Germany and Italy, but published in Wisconsin. Let's check them out in today's FANzine Live World Zines video!

WATCH: https://youtu.be/PrtzWCH4oEE

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THE COLLECTED CRANIUM FRENZY BY STEVE WILLIS - VOLUMES 1-3 AVAILABLE NOW AT CRANIUMFRENZY.COM !

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 - 199 pages of Steve Willis's first six issues of this groundbreaking, surreal and downright crazy series -- remastered back to original size for the first time in decades. Look back on Willis's cartooning from 1981-1990...and see the first appearances of Morty the Dog!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 2 - Nearly 300 pages covering ten issues over a span of nearly 30 years. Morty, Mukey (the Mucous Membrane)...and the debut of Steve's nemesis, Mrs. BugintheButt...plus so much more!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 3 - 277 pages of modern Willis cartooning! Inspired lunacy, unexpected tangents and a little history on the Evergreen State showcase a man who's hit his cartooning stride. (And the characters you know so well...)

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis can be purchased from Amazon at craniumfrenzy.com

And even more is on the way! For details, check out The Cranium Frenzy project hub (videos, bio, progress updates and more) is available here: https://phoenixprods.wordpress.com/cf/

For everything about Phoenix Productions, go to: https://linktr.ee/phoenixprods

Phoenix Productions is a proud member of the United Fanzine Organization. To learn more about this great co-op, go to: https://linktr.ee/ufozines

10/07/2025

NEWS FROM McCLEARY: "This morning I found this note on the PO bulletin board on the same spot I frequently leave comix. No clue at all who it might be. Leif the PO guy doesn't know either. A new mystery!"

Cross-ways with Mrs. Buginthebutt!?

(If you're lost, all four volumes of The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis is available right now at craniumfrenzy.com . You could also pick up the Reader at the same link for the Mrs. B story.)

10/07/2025

Steve Willis' latest jam zine has a FANTASTIC piece with Brad Foster!

10/07/2025

Steve Willis and I will be there! How about you?

Since 2011, the Short Run Comix Festival has celebrated the “medium of comics as a coalescence of art and literature,” featuring not just standard comics but also zines and other self-published and handmade books from around the world. This year, the festival relocates after eight years at the S...

10/06/2025

Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since I reported in on the website. Let's quickly catch up...

Hello, everyone! I can’t believe I haven’t written anything on the site since the release of The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 was released! No, scratch that. I can …

10/06/2025

When trying to build awareness of a forthcoming graphic novel, why NOT use the zine format to show off your story and art? Today's FANzine Live New Releases video looks at a zine that does just that!

WATCH: https://youtu.be/94P4_KN71Mo

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THE COLLECTED CRANIUM FRENZY BY STEVE WILLIS - VOLUMES 1-3 AVAILABLE NOW AT CRANIUMFRENZY.COM !

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 - 199 pages of Steve Willis's first six issues of this groundbreaking, surreal and downright crazy series -- remastered back to original size for the first time in decades. Look back on Willis's cartooning from 1981-1990...and see the first appearances of Morty the Dog!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 2 - Nearly 300 pages covering ten issues over a span of nearly 30 years. Morty, Mukey (the Mucous Membrane)...and the debut of Steve's nemesis, Mrs. BugintheButt...plus so much more!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 3 - 277 pages of modern Willis cartooning! Inspired lunacy, unexpected tangents and a little history on the Evergreen State showcase a man who's hit his cartooning stride. (And the characters you know so well...)

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis can be purchased from Amazon at craniumfrenzy.com

And even more is on the way! For details, check out The Cranium Frenzy project hub (videos, bio, progress updates and more) is available here: https://phoenixprods.wordpress.com/cf/

For everything about Phoenix Productions, go to: https://linktr.ee/phoenixprods

Phoenix Productions is a proud member of the United Fanzine Organization. To learn more about this great co-op, go to: https://linktr.ee/ufozines

10/05/2025

- From Cranium Frenzy #2, 1982.

Get The Collected Cranium Frenzy at: craniumfrenzy.com

10/04/2025

Discovered at CXC 2025 but starting a Kickstarter campaign on October 1, John G brings vibrant art and a meaningful story together in a seamless whole. It's in today's FANzine Live Crowdfunded Ziness video!

WATCH: https://youtu.be/BkcLhl8xaxQ

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THE COLLECTED CRANIUM FRENZY BY STEVE WILLIS - VOLUMES 1-3 AVAILABLE NOW AT CRANIUMFRENZY.COM !

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 - 199 pages of Steve Willis's first six issues of this groundbreaking, surreal and downright crazy series -- remastered back to original size for the first time in decades. Look back on Willis's cartooning from 1981-1990...and see the first appearances of Morty the Dog!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 2 - Nearly 300 pages covering ten issues over a span of nearly 30 years. Morty, Mukey (the Mucous Membrane)...and the debut of Steve's nemesis, Mrs. BugintheButt...plus so much more!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 3 - 277 pages of modern Willis cartooning! Inspired lunacy, unexpected tangents and a little history on the Evergreen State showcase a man who's hit his cartooning stride. (And the characters you know so well...)

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis can be purchased from Amazon at craniumfrenzy.com

And even more is on the way! For details, check out The Cranium Frenzy project hub (videos, bio, progress updates and more) is available here: https://phoenixprods.wordpress.com/cf/

For everything about Phoenix Productions, go to: https://linktr.ee/phoenixprods

Phoenix Productions is a proud member of the United Fanzine Organization. To learn more about this great co-op, go to: https://linktr.ee/ufozines

10/03/2025

Steve Willis? Bruce Chrislip? Count me in!

The Short Talk returns this year, and this time it's not under a canopy in the rain! Please join us at these artist talks on the hour throughout the day! Saturday, Nov. 1st.

10/03/2025

The Collected Cranium Frenzy team of Steve Willis and Tom Fellrath hope to see you at the Short Run Comix Festival in Seattle on November 1, 2025!

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l12wPAISnM4

Come celebrate this nearly year-long project, get the books and meet Steve (while putting up with Tom)!

Short Run Comix Festival
November 1, 2025
11AM-6PM PST

Seattle Design Center
5701 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108

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THE COLLECTED CRANIUM FRENZY BY STEVE WILLIS - VOLUMES 1-3 AVAILABLE NOW AT CRANIUMFRENZY.COM !

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 - 199 pages of Steve Willis's first six issues of this groundbreaking, surreal and downright crazy series -- remastered back to original size for the first time in decades. Look back on Willis's cartooning from 1981-1990...and see the first appearances of Morty the Dog!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 2 - Nearly 300 pages covering ten issues over a span of nearly 30 years. Morty, Mukey (the Mucous Membrane)...and the debut of Steve's nemesis, Mrs. BugintheButt...plus so much more!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 3 - 277 pages of modern Willis cartooning! Inspired lunacy, unexpected tangents and a little history on the Evergreen State showcase a man who's hit his cartooning stride. (And the characters you know so well...)

And even more is on the way! For details, check out The Cranium Frenzy project hub (videos, bio, progress updates and more) is available here: https://phoenixprods.wordpress.com/cf/

For everything about Phoenix Productions, go to: https://linktr.ee/phoenixprods

Phoenix Productions is a proud member of the United Fanzine Organization. To learn more about this great co-op, go to: https://linktr.ee/ufozines

10/03/2025

"... basically fanzine art done in the 1700s."

Not sure I could have said it better myself! 🙂

In the mailbox! Dispatches from the Hudson's Bay Company by Tom Fellrath of Phoenix Production. 24 pp b&w minicomic with glossy cardstock cover and heavy paper interior, saddle stapled, details a trip by the editor with his son to a museum documenting the Hudson's Bay Company in James Bay, Ontario (Canada). Of interest are a number of hand-drawings of local wildlife drafted in a distinctive patchwork pen & ink style, basically fanzine art done in the 1700s. A book produced in association with the UFO ( United Fanzine Organization). No cover price, look up Phoenix Productions for ordering info.

10/02/2025

Documenting one of the great American local comix scenes, Michael Dowers' Seattle Star tied the entire community together with GREAT comics. Let's take a look at a 1987 edition in today's FANzine Live Classic Zines video!

WATCH: https://youtu.be/YQ2810mEeW4

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THE COLLECTED CRANIUM FRENZY BY STEVE WILLIS - VOLUMES 1-3 AVAILABLE NOW AT CRANIUMFRENZY.COM !

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 1 - 199 pages of Steve Willis's first six issues of this groundbreaking, surreal and downright crazy series -- remastered back to original size for the first time in decades. Look back on Willis's cartooning from 1981-1990...and see the first appearances of Morty the Dog!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 2 - Nearly 300 pages covering ten issues over a span of nearly 30 years. Morty, Mukey (the Mucous Membrane)...and the debut of Steve's nemesis, Mrs. BugintheButt...plus so much more!

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis Volume 3 - 277 pages of modern Willis cartooning! Inspired lunacy, unexpected tangents and a little history on the Evergreen State showcase a man who's hit his cartooning stride. (And the characters you know so well...)

The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis can be purchased from Amazon at craniumfrenzy.com

And even more is on the way! For details, check out The Cranium Frenzy project hub (videos, bio, progress updates and more) is available here: https://phoenixprods.wordpress.com/cf/

For everything about Phoenix Productions, go to: https://linktr.ee/phoenixprods

Phoenix Productions is a proud member of the United Fanzine Organization. To learn more about this great co-op, go to: https://linktr.ee/ufozines