“I get knocked down, but I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down.” Wise words, Chumbawumba.

2020 was one helluva year (for awful COVID-19 reasons), and the first half of 2021 nearly killed me. In fact, I’m still feeling the effects of losing my gallbladder and dealing with slight hypertension. The kickboxing comeback has never been harder.

However, there are some positives to celebrate. The “SSB and Friends” twitch squad is growing in views and everyone making “affiliate” status. Congrats you guys!

The Zine team just celebrated the release of the long-awaited volume 3 of the mangazine, and it’s on sale at Verbatim Books and Now or Never Comics.

This Thursday, a few members of the Zine team are headed out to Austin to celebrate Ecchi Expo. Richie’s gone ham with a bunch of stuff that his bank has his activity flagged for fraud. Not my words. Ahegaos all around, everyone!

All we can do at this point is continue to get vaccinated, mask up, and keep up a stiff upper lip. Can’t wait to see you guys in Austin!