Nix Comics February 2024 Update

WHAT HAPPENED IN FEBRUARY 2024

Hey! Lookit me hanging two “monthly updates” in a row! Surprising It was a challenging month at the day-job (a lot to do in a short month) and I’m still on gabapentin for my back… So things have been a little… foggy. For what it’s worth, I’m still plugging away and things are happening for Nix Comics, if at a slower pace than I’d like.

Conversations With My Inner Demons: I managed to write and draw something nearly every day in February. This includes thumbnails and ideas for a comic where I have conversations with my various Inner Demons (Read: neuroses). For instance, this guy pictured above is COMPULSOR who makes me obsessively do “work” that most people would classify as “procrastination.” I have about 30 full four panel strips in this series thumbnailed out in my journal. Hopefully I can make ’em nice looking and publish them as a book at some point in the near future.

FIRST CLASS WARFARE: Like many of my small press peers, I have boxes and boxes of the first four issues of my back stock. Specifically, I have over a 1,00 copies of the first four issues of Nix Comics Quarterly. I tried to offer them up for $10 post paid on social media, posts which got a lot a shares but no takers for whatever reason. No biggie, except I get bummed every time I look the boxes. So I’m taking the bull by the horn and mailing out issues to cool looking records, comics, and zines shops across the country. The hope is that whether the person opening them at the store keeps them, sells them, or re-gifts them, that they at eventually end up in a happy home.



Of course, USPS has something to say about this plan. I bought a bunch of manila envelopes and stamps to send out the comics as first class mail. The whole thing weights just under 11 ounces, so that should would. SHOULD. I had a particularly officious clerk tell me that packages weren’t flexible enough (four floppies in a manila envelope) and that books should be sent media rate. (Actually slightly more expensive in this case, and technically comics can’t be sent media rate.) If she were to process them, she told me, they would arrive postage due. A little at a loss, but already invested in the stamps, I sent out the first five packages out with postage sufficient for media mail… But I can’t help but note that this is another case of the USPS being a fucking obstacle small business instead of a catalyst.

RECORDS LISTENED TO IN FEBRUARY

This past month I listened to 354 records, a total that I wouldn’t be able to achieve with out the perk of a day-job that is almost entirely work-from-home. Yay cool day-job! In a weird compulsion (see Inner Demon notes above!) I was determined to hit an average of 10 records a day. Why? I dunno. I was compulsed. Interestingly, this brought it to my attention that I’ve been lax in adding all of my 7″ records to my discogs collection. (Also a compulsion, though a purposeful one. Someday either I or my wife will need to sell the collection.) …So expect me to listen to more 7″ records in March as well as I try to amend that database.

DateArtistTitleFormatSize
1-FebGeorge JonesSings Country & Western HitsLP12″
1-FebSubsonicsSelf-TitledLP12″
1-FebDickies10″ maxi-SingleEP10″
1-FebNervebreakersHijack The RadioLP12″
1-FebThee Mighty CaesarsEnglish Punk Rock ExplosionLP12″
1-FebReplacementsHootennayLP12″
1-FebVibratorsV2LP12″
1-FebVarmintsSelf-TitledEP12″
1-FebVikingsRock AllSingle7″
1-FebGene VincentB-I-Bickey-Bi Bo Bo GoSingle7″
1-FebVipersNever AloneSingle7″
1-FebVivorasBy MyselfSingle7″
1-FebVoguesFive O’Clock WorldSingle7″
2-Feb5.6.7.8.sSelf-TitledLP12″
2-FebWarren SmithLegendary Sun PerformersLP12″
2-Feb440sSelf-TitledEP7″
2-FebGroovy MoviesSelf-TitledEP12″
2-FebLen Bright ComboCombo TimeLP12″
2-Feb45sCouldn’t Believe a WordSingle7″
2-Feb20/20Strange Side of LoveEP7″
2-Feb10 CommandmentsWhere Ever I GoSingle7″
2-Feb9lb. HammerAin’t Nothin’ To DoSingle7″
2-Feb5.6.7.8.sSho-Jo-JISingle7″
2-Feb5.6.7.8.sBomb The TwistSingle7″
2-Feb5.6.7.8.sEdie Is A Sweet CandyEP7″
2-Feb5.6.7.8.sI Need A ManSingle7″
2-Feb5.6.7.8.sI Walk Like Jayne MansfieldSingle7″
2-FebQuestion Mark & The MysteriansAre You For realSingle7″
2-FebQuestion Mark & The MysteriansSally Go Round The RosesSingle7″
3-FebBooker T & The MGsHip Hug-HerLP12″
3-FebRumourEmotional TrafficSingle7″
3-FebMerilee RushAngel of the MorningSingle7″
3-FebBobby RydellWild OneSingle7″
3-FebSaints(You Can’t Tamper With) The Temple of the LordSingle7″
3-FebSaintsLet’s PretendSingle7″
3-FebSaintsOne Two Three FourEP7″
3-FebYoung Fresh FellowsGorilla TimeSingle7″
3-FebYoung Fresh FellowsDon’t Blame It On YokoSingle7″
3-FebYoung Fresh FellowsBenzedrine BeatEP7″
3-FebYoung RascalsCome On UpSingle7″
3-FebZerosI Don’t WannaSingle7″
3-FebZombiesShe’s Not ThereSingle7″
3-FebClassics IVSpookySingle7″
3-FebOtis ClayGot To Find A WaySingle7″
3-FebJimmy CliffWonderful World Beautiful PeopleSingle7″
3-FebClintonsGirl Next DoorSingle7″
3-FebCliqueSupermanSingle7″
3-FebCloversLove Potion #9Single7″
3-FebRadio StarsSongs For Swinging LoversLP12″
5-FebHank Ballard & The MidnightersIt’s twistin’ TimeSingle7″
5-FebBriefsOff the ChartsLP12″
5-FebLoveDa CapoLP12″
5-FebBanana Erectors with Psychotic YouthYou Got That Uh-HuhSingle7″
5-FebBananaramaVenusSingle7″
5-FebBanana SplitsPlay ‘n Sing Doin’ The Banana SplitEP7″
5-FebTenpole TudorThree Bells In A RowEP7″
5-FebThanesDon’t Change Your MindSingle7″
5-FebSplitBangles: Hazy Shade of Winter/Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Lost YouSingle7″
5-FebThee HeadcoatsGirl From ’62Single7″
5-FebThee Mighty CaesarsCowboys Are SquareSingle7″
5-FebThee Phantom F1veJump StartSingle7″
5-FebJagsStandardsLP12″
5-FebKim WildeCambodiaSingle7″
5-FebVacant LotJust One NightSingle7″
5-FebBumGo CrazySingle7″
5-FebJill ReadMaybeSingle7″
5-FebReal KidsDown To YouSingle7″
5-FebReal KidsHot DogSingle7″
5-FebReal KidsAll Kindsa GirlsSingle7″
5-FebRebel SetSelf-TitledEP7″
5-FebRecordsHeart In Her EyesSingle7″
5-FebRecordsSelf-TitledEP7″
5-FebRed DevilsSelf-TitledEP7″
5-FebOtis ReddingRespectSingle7″
5-FebHivesDeath of Randy FitzsimmonsLP12″
6-FebJackie & The CedricsThunderstruckEP7″
6-FebJackie & The Cedrics9 Great StompsEP7″x2
6-FebJerry Lee LewisCountry Songs for City FolkLP12″
6-FebElvisElvis PresleyLP12″
6-FebSouthern Culture on the SkidsLiquored Up and Lacquered DownLP12″
6-FebLearsI Won’t Remind YouSingle7″
6-FebPeggy LeeFeverSingle7″
6-FebLegendary Shack ShakersShe’s Gone AhywireSingle7″
6-FebLes CactusSelf-TitledEP7″
6-FebIsley BrothersSimon SaysSingle7″
6-FebIsley BrothersTwist ‘n ShoutSingle7″
6-FebIsley BrothersThe Cow Jumped Over The MoonSingle7″
6-FebChris IsaakSolitary ManSingle7″
6-FebChris Isaak(You Can’t Do A Thing) To Stop MeSingle7″
6-FebIsley BrothersTwistin’ With LindaSingle7″
6-FebJona LewieBig Shot-MomentarilySingle6″
6-FebCount BishopsI Want CandySingle6″
6-FebThee HeadcoatsThe Kids Are SquareLP12″
6-FebFlakesBack To SchoolLP12″
7-FebCraig Moore & Friends with Jim McCartySun SessionEP7″
7-FebMono MenRemind MeEP7″
7-FebMono MenMystery GirlSingle7″
7-FebNew Bomb TurksDestroy-Oh-Boy!LP12″
7-FebMono MenBoozeEP7″
7-FebMonotonesBook of LoveSingle7″
7-FebMoody JacksonDreams of a Punk Rock PrincessEP7″
7-FebMarlowe Morris QuintetPlay The ThingSingle7″
7-FebMortalsDisintegrationEP7″
7-FebMortalsMaking TimeSingle7″
7-FebNerves25th anniversaryEP10″
8-FebMojo NixonOtisLP12″
8-FebMojo NixonWhereabouts UnknownLP12″
8-FebMojo Nixon & Skid RoperSelf-TitledLP12″
8-FebMojo Nixon & Skid RoperRoot Hog or DieLP12″
8-FebMojo Nixon & the New Duncan ImperialsI’m DrunkSingle7″
9-FebGary Lewis & the PlayboysJust My StyleSingle7″
9-FebHuey Lewis & the NewsHeart of Rock N RollSingle7″
9-FebLew Lewis & His BandBoogie in the StreetsSingle7″
9-FebJerry Lee LewisMeat ManSingle7″
9-FebLew Lewis reformerWin or LoseSingle7″
9-FebLew Lewis BandOut for A LarkSingle7″
9-FebLew Lewis1-30 2-30 3-35Single7″
9-FebMojo Nixon & Skid RoperGet Out of My WayEP12″
9-FebMickey JuppJuppaneseLP12″
9-FebMojo Nixon & Skid RoperFrenzyLP12″
10-FebBaby ShakesCause A SceneLP12″
10-FebPaul CollinsOut of My HeadLP12″
10-FebPermanent WaveSelf-TitledEP7″
10-FebBarracudasWhat You Want Is What You GetSingle7″
11-FebApril MarchChick HabitEP7″x2
11-FebNeil SedakaBreaking Up Is Hard To DoSingle7″
11-FebDavid SevilleWitch DoctorSingle7″
11-FebSewergroovesThe Race Is OverSingle7″
11-FebSewergroovesPiece of the ActionSingle7″
12-FebKurt Baker ComboGive It UpSingle7″
12-FebCharlie SextonBeat’s So LonelySingle7″
12-FebReal KidsNo Place FastLP12″
12-FebSubsGimme Your HeartSingle7″
12-FebOhio ExpressMercyLP12″
12-FebSubsonicsVoodoo DollEP7″
12-FebBald GuysAtlantis TownSingle7″
12-FebSubsonicsHe’s A Keeper Of The FireSingle7″
12-FebSubsonicsWind Up DollSingle7″
12-FebGreg Kihn BandRockihnrollLP12″
12-FebMark SultanI Am The EndSingle7″
12-FebMilkshakesRevengeLP12″
12-FebSuperchargerDon’t Mess Me UpSingle7″
12-FebSundownersSnake Eyed WomanSingle7″
12-FebMr. ZeroVoodoo’s ErosLP12″
12-FebKurt BakerWant You AroundEP7″
13-FebFortune & Maltese & The Phabulous PallbearersKnaughty KnightSingle7″
13-FebFortune & Maltese & The Phabulous PallbearersLeave No Stone UnturnedSingle7″
13-FebVarious-ArtistsNew Rose RecordsLP12″
13-FebCrystalsThen He Kissed MeSingle7″
13-FebJim CroceBad Bad Leroy BrownSingle7″
13-FebBob Crewe GenerationMusic to Watch Girls BySingle7″
13-FebCreedence Clearwater revivalOut My Back DoorSingle7″
13-FebCrawdaddysWhy Don’t You Smile NowSingle7″
13-FebCrampsSometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear WhiteSingle7″
13-FebFoolsTalk To LorettaSingle7″
13-FebTennessee Ernie FordOl’ rockin’ ErnSingle7″
13-FebForty FivesGet Out of My WaySingle7″
13-FebVarious-ArtistsThe Lost Starday RecoridngsLP12″
13-FebLittle KillersSelf-TitledLP12″
13-FebMetrosSelf-TitledLP12″
13-FebMorticia’s LoversSmash the RadioLP12″
13-FebWillie NelsonThe TroublemakerLP12″
13-FebWilbert HarrisonLet’s Work TogetherLP12″
14-FebTown CryersGirl With The Blue SweaterSingle7″
14-FebTotal CoeloI Eat CannibalsSingle7″
14-FebTrailer Park CasanovasToo Damn BadSingle7″
14-FebTrampsMidnight FlyerSingle7″
14-FebTrashPrioritiesSingle7″
14-FebT. RexBang A Gong (Get It On)Single7″
14-FebTrash BratsRocket To HeavenSingle7″
14-FebRamonesRoad to RuinLP12″
14-FebKinksLive LifeSingle7″
14-FebKinksSunny AfternoonSingle7″
14-FebJoe JacksonThe Harder They ComeEP7″
14-FebJ.J. JacksonBut It’s AlrightSingle7″
14-FebKlark KentDon’t CareEP7″
14-FebTrash with Willie Alexander & Billy MontgomeryCarol’s TalkingSingle7″
15-FebGladys Knight & the PipsFriendship TrainSingle7″
15-FebKnackGood Girls Don’tSingle7″
15-FebKnockoutsRiot In Room 3CSingle7″
15-FebRadiatorsEnemiesSingle7″
15-FebRaging StormsDribble TwistSingle7″
15-FebEddie RabbittDrivin’ My Life AwaySingle7″
15-FebEddie RabbittI Love A Rainy NightSingle7″
15-FebRichie RamoneI Fix hisSingle7″
15-FebRamonesCarbona not GlueSingle7″
15-FebRamonesI Wanna Be Your BoyfriendSingle7″
15-FebSwingin’ FezmenThe Poobahs of LesiureEP7″
15-FebSyndicate of SoundBrown Paper BagSingle7″
15-FebTalking HeadsBurning Down the HouseSingle7″
15-FebTalking HeadsLife During WartimeSingle7″
15-FebTeengenerateWild WeekenedEP7″
15-FebCynicsChristmas Tour 93Single7″
15-FebCynicsBuick MacKaneSingle7″
15-FebCynicsPrivate SuicideSingle7″
15-FebRamonesSelf-TitledLP12″
15-FebJeff DahlSuicide CitySingle7″
16-FebDavid JohansenIn StyleLP12″
16-FebJack ScottRare ItemsLP12″
16-FebPrisonersA Taste of PinkLP12″
16-FebReplacementsPleased to Meet MeLP12″
16-FebManual ScanSelf-TitledEP7″
16-FebStaticsSold My SoulSingle7″
17-FebNikki & The CorvettesSelf-TitledLP12″
17-FebStaticsJapan Tour Single ’97EP7″
17-FebSendersDo the Sender ThingLP12″
17-FebDexter Romweber DuoIs That You In The Blue?LP12″
17-FebSatan’s PilgrimsThe Rise and Fall of Flingel BuntSingle7″
17-FebB-GirlsSelf-TitledLP12″
17-FebRolling StonesBetween The ButtonsLP12″
18-FebWhoA Quick One (Happy Jack) / Sell OutLP12″x2
19-FebArthur Lee Maye & The CrownsDo The BopSingle7″
19-FebMatchboxPlease Don’t TouchSingle7″
19-FebNathaniel MayerRide In My 225Single7″
19-FebNathaniel MayerI Don’t Need No Bald Headed Woman telling Me What To DoSingle7″
19-FebNathaniel MayerVillage of LoveSingle7″
19-FebSal MayoHey Ba Ba Re BopSingle7″
19-FebMC5Kick Out The JamsSingle7″
19-FebJimmy McCracklinThe WalkSingle7″
19-FebClyde McPhatterLover PleaseSingle7″
19-FebBen VaughnThe World of Ben VaughnLP12″
19-FebDexter Romweber DuoImages 13LP12″
19-FebTav Falco’s Panther BurnsBlow Your TopEP12″
19-FebBanglesAll Over The PlaceLP12″
19-FebThee HeadcoatsBeach Bums Must DieLP12″
19-FebCharlie FeathersTip Top DaddyLP12″
20-FebLenny Kaye with the FleshtonesLost of XanduSingle7″
20-FebMickey JuppDon’t Talk To MeSingle7″
20-FebEvil EyesSelf-TitledEP7″
20-FebEx HexWaterfallEP7″
20-FebExploding White MiceI Just Want My FunEP7″
20-FebFastbacksWrong Wrong WrongSingle7″
20-FebFastbacksAll In OrderEP7″
20-FebFastbacksThe Answer is YouEP7″x2
20-FebFastbacksGirls EyesSingle7″
20-FebCharlie FeathersDig Myself A HoleSingle7″
20-FebCharlie FeathersrainSingle7″
20-FebLouis JordanRock DOcSingle7″
20-FebJunior varsityGo To The Ice Cream SocialEP7″
20-FebVacant LotShake WellLP12″
20-FebBuzzcocksTime’s UpLP12″
20-FebCrampsA Date with ElvisLP12″
20-FebJust waterSinging In The RainSingle7″
20-FebKaisersWhat You Gonna Do?Single7″
20-FebGabriel kaplanUp Your NoseSingle7″
20-FebLenny KayeChild BrideSingle7″
20-FebStiv BatorsLA LAEP10″
21-FebJack LordsMother’s RockLP12″
21-FebWynonie HarrisGood Rockin’ BluesLP12″x2
21-FebLos PrimosSummertime GirlsSingle7″
21-FebPinkzUSASingle7″
21-FebGene PitneyTown Without PitySingle7″
21-FebPlastic BertrandCa Plan Por MoisSingle7″
21-FebSaints(I’m) StrandedLP12″
21-FebMusic MachineBest of the Music MachineLP12″
21-FebMullensIsabelEP7″
21-FebRamonesLeave HomeLP12″
21-FebRamonesPleasant dreamsLP12″
22-FebCliff Bennett & The Rebel RousersSlow DownLP12″
22-FebGino Washington & the AtlanticsCome Monkey with Gino Washington & Tha AtlanticsEP7″
22-FebWatts 103rd street Rhythm BandBottomlessSingle7″
22-FebWatts 103rd street Rhythm BandSpreadin’ HoneySingle7″
22-FebMOTOMasters of the ObviousEP7″
22-FebLipstick PickupsBetter than YouSingle7″
22-FebLittle EvaLocomotionSingle7″
22-FebLittle MiltonGrits Ain’t GroceriesSingle7″
22-FebLittle MiltonWho’s Cheatin’ WhoSingle7″
22-FebLittle Willie JohnAll Around The WorldSingle7″
22-FebLittle RichardGreen PowerSingle7″
22-FebLittle RichardCrying in the ChapelSingle7″
22-FebLittle RichardShake A Hand (If You Can)Single7″
22-FebLittle WretchJust About DueSingle7″
22-FebO’KaysionsGirl WatcherLP12″
22-FebWeb DatingSelf-TitledEP7″
22-FebMary WeissDon’t Come BackSingle7″
22-FebWhiskey DaredevilsDon’t Talk To ConnieSingle7″
23-FebDion & the BelmontsNo One KNowsSingle7″
23-FebCrampsOff the BoneLP12″
23-FebTony Joe WhiteMy Kind of WomanSingle7″
23-FebLewie WickhamHippy Love SongSingle7″
23-FebJane WiedlinBlue KissSingle7″
23-FebDownliners SectShowbizSingle7″
23-FebDownliners SectNight At Gt. Newport StreetEP7″
23-FebGorillasShe’s My GirlSingle7″
23-FebGo To BlazesGot It MadeEP7″
23-FebGo To Blazes(And I’ll be) Hating YouSingle7″
23-FebErnie GrahamRomeoSingle7″
23-FebCrampsSmell of FemaleEP12″
23-FebDionRunaround SueSingle7″
23-FebDirty BurdsGotta GoEP7″
23-FebDixie CupsChapel of LoveSingle7″
23-FebDoctor ExplosionI Try To FindEP7″
23-FebDownliners SectBrite Light – Big CityEP7″
26-FebJohn Schooley & His One Man BandLive on Australian RadioEP7″
26-FebBilly Lee RileyMidnite HourSingle7″
26-FebSupersuckersBorn with a TailSingle7″
26-FebJohnny Thunders with the Chesterfield KingsCritic’s ChoiceEP7″
26-FebTime BeingsVisionsSingle7″
26-FebFriggsA Bad Word For A Good ThingSingle7″
26-FebT. Tex Edwards & Lithium X-MasLive From A DiveSingle7″
26-FebHolly & the ItaliansTell That Girl To shut UpSingle7″
26-FebInvisible MenSelf-TitledEP7″
26-FebBill Haley & The CometsRock Around the ClockLP12″
27-FebEddie CochranLegendary Masters SeriesLP12″x2
27-FebNew Salem Witch HuntersShe’s Got WheelsSingle7″
27-FebRattlersOn the BeachSingle7″
27-FebRemainsTell Me The TruthSingle7″
27-FebRezillosTop of The PopsSingle7″
27-FebRedsUnder ControlSingle7″
27-FebLabradorsWhne Someone Loves YouSingle7″
27-FebHumpersPlastique ValentineSingle7″
27-FebKill-A-wattsElectrorockLP12″
27-FebHellacoptersDirty WomenSingle7″
27-FebChubbiesI Love My LabelSingle7″
27-FebChronicsFirst Time Best TimeSingle7″
27-FebChesterfield KingsBaby DollSingle7″
27-FebCavegurlsJust Out Of Reach +3EP7″
27-FebClashClash City RockersSingle7″
27-FebClashGates of the WestSingle7″
27-FebDoctor FeelgoodProvate PracticeLP12″
27-FebWanda JacksonLet’s Have A PartyLP12″x2
28-FebLarry WilliamsShort Fat fannySingle7″
28-FebWitch DoctorsGoin’ To A GraveyardEP7″
28-FebMutettesLeatherette HeartSingle7″
28-FebNervous EatersLorettaSingle7″
28-FebNervous EatersJust headSingle7″
28-FebCount FivePsychotic ReactionSingle7″
28-FebCourt JestersRoachesSingle7″
28-FebUntamed YouthPlanet MaceLP12″
28-FebDon CovayPretty Boy Rock & RollEP7″
28-FebBroodKnock on My DoorSingle7″
28-FebNomads(I’m) Out of ItSingle7″
28-FebPaley BrothersYou’re the BestSingle7″
28-FebPriscillasAll My Friends Are ZombiesSingle7″
28-FebWreckless EricHaunted HouseSingle7″
28-FebLarry WilliamsDizzy Miss LizzySingle7″
29-FebElvisBurning LoveSingle7″
29-FebElvisViva Las VegasSingle7″
29-FebTony StaffordSuspicionSingle7″
29-FebAlvin StardustAngel from Hamburger HeavenSingle7″
29-FebFellsFun DateSingle7″
29-FebFellsThe VisitorSingle7″
29-FebFellsSpace GirlsEP7″
29-FebClashSelf-TitledLP12″
29-FebLazy CowgirlsThere’s A New Girl In TownEP7″x2
29-FebLambrettasPoison IvySingle7″
29-FebCynicsLearn To LoseLP12″
29-FebSons of HerculesSurfin’ In the BarsSingle7″
29-FebSorrowsTeenage HeartbreakSingle7″
29-FebRed SovineThe Thought of Losing YouSingle7″
29-FebSpasticsCherry PopSingle7″
29-FebChris SpeddingMotor Bikin’Single7″
29-FebChris SpeddingGet Outta My PagodaSingle7″
29-FebChris Spedding with the VibratorsPogo DancingSingle7″

For what it’s worth: I’m defining “record” as the whole package, a boxset or double LP or whatever is just considered one record. I’m defining a “listen” as one pull from the shelf, even if I play the record multiple times. I only count it a new listen if I reshelf it and then pull it again on a new day.