For more than five decades, Tetragrammaton Fragments has documented the people, publications, ideas, and conversations that make up the United Fanzine Organization. Each issue features member news, reviews, articles, artwork, commentary, and updates from across the organization.
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David Branstetter's debut issue as UFO Chairman launches a new era for Tetragrammaton Fragments, featuring member news, thoughtful editorials, reviews, artwork, and commentary from across the organization.
Storytelling, reviews, original comics, and member commentary take center stage in this issue of Tetragrammaton Fragments. Featuring David Branstetter's article on crafting better comic stories alongside reviews and columns from UFO members, it captures the organization's spirit of creators helping creators.
Featuring practical advice on exhibiting at comic conventions, publication reviews, creator columns, and the return of the full-color UFO cover, this issue highlights the knowledge-sharing and collaboration that define the United Fanzine Organization.
Published during the UFO's 40th anniversary year, this issue combines creator columns, publication reviews, and organization news with thoughtful discussions about comics and independent publishing. Highlights include David Branstetter's return to the UFO and Don Ensign's in-depth reviews of fellow members' latest work.
As the UFO continues to grow, this issue features organization news, creator columns, publication reviews, and reader letters from across the membership. Regular contributors share their perspectives on comics, small-press publishing, and the future of independent fanzines.
This issue offers a broad snapshot of the organization's publications and the active exchange of ideas that defines the UFO..
David Branstetter debuts his "Strange Frequencies" column while Sam Gafford explores the future of small-press publishing in the digital age. Filled with thoughtful reviews, creator commentary, and practical discussions on comics and publishing, this issue reflects the collaborative spirit of the UFO.
Marking the beginning of Nic Carcieri's tenure as UFO Chairman, this issue introduces a new editorial voice while continuing the organization's tradition of reviews, creator columns, and original comics. It concludes with a heartfelt tribute honoring the life and career of legendary comic artist Mike Wieringo.
Published during the UFO's 1986 revival, this issue captures the excitement of rebuilding the organization with creator columns, member news, and publication announcements. Steve Skeates' extensive reviews of fellow members' fanzines make it an outstanding snapshot of the small-press scene of the era.
As the revived UFO continued to grow, this issue introduced the organization's updated Constitution while featuring creator columns, publication reviews, and member commentary. Steve Skeates' "Cranial Succotash" returns alongside articles by Bill Hall and Sam Gafford, making this a well-rounded snapshot of the cooperative in 1986.
Published during the early days of the UFO's revival, this issue welcomes new members and looks toward the organization's future through creator columns, publication reviews, and Chairman Jim Main's vision for continued growth and collaboration.
Marking the return of Tetragrammaton Fragments after several years of inactivity, this landmark issue introduces Chairman Jim Main's vision for rebuilding the UFO. New creator columns, organization news, and the restored Constitution and Checklist set the stage for a new era of independent publishing.
This 1977 issue captures the UFO at its most candid, with Chairman Jay Zilber’s organization updates, lively member commentary, and extensive reviews of contemporary fanzines. Its debates over production quality, criticism, and participation offer a revealing snapshot of the small-press community in its formative years.
The United Fanzine Organization exists because creators are stronger together than alone. Whether you're a longtime publisher or just getting started, the UFO offers an opportunity to share your work, learn from fellow creators, and become part of a tradition that has continued for more than fifty years.
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