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Table of Contents RKYV # 47 {2011} Editorial Column - “Shadow in the Doorway” - “At the Outset: A Few Thoughts - by Pauline Paré RKYV ONLINE LOGO – from the Editor” David Marshall {current} - By r. j. paré Poetry r. j. paré {modified} - By Wanda VanHoy Smith & r. j. Roy G. James {original} Health paré - “Holy Heat” Virtual Cover # 47 - By Leanne Bechard-Stiers Pop Culture - Art by Aaron Meade - “Comic Book Review” - Design/Layout by David Marshall Featured Artist Review - by r. j. paré - “Aaron Meade” Interior Art - By r. j. paré - “Digital Scribbles,” - By r. j. paré, Mike Grattan, James - By Darke Raven ‘Jig-One’ Titman, Roger Price, Tariq Short Fiction Rafiq, Aaron Meade, Stephen Gibb, - “At Night – Part II” - “Raised on Saturday Morning T. B. Hoopdriver, Josh Bowe - by CS Cartier Cartoons” - By Pauline Paré Biggie Smalls [Slimer Green] – by James ‘Jig-One’ Titman At the Outset: A few thoughts from, The Editor… by r. j. paré Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting burnt and gritty Been down, isn't it a pity Doesn't seemtobea shadow inthecity All around, people looking half dead Walking onthe sidewalk, hotter than a match head "Summer in the City" – The Lovin’ Spoonful Despite the record breaking, oppressive heat of this late July… we persevere and hope to deliver to you, the RKYV reader a senses stimulating dose of writing & art. With our keyboards collecting stagnant ponds of excess sweat, who knows how much longer this, can continue? LOL INSIDE: With adviceon how to beat, or at least survive the doldrums, Leanne Bechard-Stiers returns with her first Health column in a few years… :) {yea!} Pauline Paré & Darke Raven are, also back with their thoughtful and witty pop-culture Brain Chain Train reviews.Forthoseinsearchofpoetic verse, Wanda VanHoy Smith – The Missing Link & {yourstruly} forge some wordsmith imagery for your reading – by Stephen Gibb pleasure. Flip ahead to this month’s featured artist, Aaron Meade, ifyou’d like to check out some indie comic coolness. Before I go I’d like to thank the talented artists [credited throughout this edition] who have shared their wonderful work with us. Without their contributions to RKYV, there honestly would be no e-Zine foryou toenjoy. Now, for those of you looking for more RKYV entertainment than we can fitinto aPDF,look no further... LOL. We have got some fun and engaging sites set up for you by the ever-intrepid Sapphire Peacock – by Amber Bair RKYV staff. Darke Raven’s RKYV Blog & Pod Casts – vote for your favourite segments! http://rkyvrevue.blogspot.com/ Official RKYV Blog – send us your comments, questions & suggestions! http://rkyv.blogspot.com/ RKYV Editorial Video Blog – watch me actthe fool and hype the Zine! http://www.youtube.com/user/RKYVONLINE RKYV ONLINE Facebook Group – post submissions and interact with other contributors! http://www.facebook.com/groups/2399067108/?ap=1 How can you enjoy the PopCulture experience of RKYV ONLINE, the fastest growing art / lit e-Zineon the net100% FREE ? Let me count the ways: In downloadable PDF format: You canjoin the mailing list and receive RKYV directly to youinbox each and every month. Just drop me a line at [email protected] and I will hook you up. Inmultiple e-Book formats, hosted on a variety of sites [no download necessary]: 3. ISSUU: http://issuu.com/randypare/docs 1. SCRIBD: 4. Blogger: http://www.scribd.com/randy_par%C3%A9/shelf http://rkyv.blogspot.com/ 2. MyeBook: 5. Xanga: http://www.myebook.com/randypare/ http://rkyv-online.xanga.com/ Now wait amoment Randy, youmightsay, how on earthcan I submitto this cool mag? I am so glad you asked: You can post your submissions on RKYV's FacebookGroup or send them directly to me via e-mail [email protected]! Ole Blue Eyes – by Mike Grattan Jess in Black & White #2 – by Josh Bowe A Note from the Artist: The skewed perspective and deep foreshortening renders the space these nudes occupy, or rather “possess”, disorientating. You are not drawn into the painting, you are not invited. Instead, you find yourself suspended by a nagging sense of exposure and trespass. The atmosphere is one of intense, claustrophobic scrutiny. Furthermore, we are not allowed, as viewers, the comfort of the classical mutual gaze, no “come hither” glances in these encounters, no coy profiles. Instead, we are left abruptly on our own in the dark, at the threshold as it were, by the artist, to consult our ruffled consciences and preconceptions, and to consider perhaps, in the final analysis if it is not we, the viewers, who are, paradoxically, stripped naked by these provocative, discomfiting depictions. http://www.artbyjoshbowe.com/ Health Holy Heat, Batman... by Leanne Bechard – Stiers Wow,it hasbeen a longtime sinceI put anything onpaper for RKYV… For those of you that are not familiar with Southern Ontario, we are famous for our weather. Out onewindow, it could be snowing, out the other it’s summer... today, both windows show me summer!! AsI write this, itis 37 degrees,with ahumidexof50.For our American readers, that’s 99 and 122. Yes, it's damn toasty here. Of course, the biggest problem that comes with this kind of heat is dehydration. Dehydration kills. No kidding. The lack of fluids in your body, because of elevated core temperature, can and will kill you if not identified and treated quickly. Every single organ of your body requires water to function properly. Technically we, as humans are supposed to put out, through urination, etc… about asmuch aswe put in to ourbodies. With this heat it won't happen. Heat stroke, associated with dehydration, gets scary… when your core temperature gets above 39 degrees… or 102… once again for ourAmerican friends… it starts wreaking havoc on the body. It's kind of like having anall over internal fever. It cancause headaches, blurred vision, confusion and in the worst cases, seizures, cerebral vascular accident (stroke) or myocardial infarction (heart attack). Damage can, and in some cases, will happen. The best way to keep from over-heating is to do as little as humanly possible. I know, that's seems unlikely for most of us. Believe me, the yard work can wait, and unless you have no food in your refrigerator, the grocery storewill be open later, even tomorrow. Have a tonne ofwater next to you, pop in a good movie, and chill. No pun intended. For those of you compelledto cut your lawnwhen it’s this hot bring a gallon, at least, of your favourite cold beverage, water is the best. Sports drinks, are great on the commercials, but have a tonne of sugar and salt, which can actually dehydrate you quicker, that's why you crave it more and more once you start drinking it. Your body is screaming for more, because it's soaking it all up. Stick with water. It’s cheaper and better for you. People that are most affected by heat, are obviously the very young and the very old. The key… water: lots and lots ofwater, and areally good air conditioning system. Some cities offer cooling stations forthose that are without air conditioning. If you know anyone that is living without air conditioning, check on them… if you have an extra fan… lend it tothem. Pay it forward… Oh, I forgot, sunscreen. Protect your skin. Especially the kids!! I have three great kids, but basically have to threaten to restrain them to put sunscreen on them. That spray sunscreen they have out now is awesome! Useit!! Onyour kids and yourself… as a teenager I would plaster baby oil all over me to get a good tan. I ended up looking like a fried egg, burnt crispy… but my skin, at the time, looked like what I thought was great. Now, I'm pushing 40… and the skin, not so great. What I'm telling you here folks, is that as beautiful as summer is, green grass, trees full of vibrant coloured leaves… swimming pools and outdoor fun… It may jump up to bite you. Be careful. Stay cool. Make water your best friend. Don't forget your fur babies; they need to keep cool also. In Good Health, Leanne Bechard - Stiers Retired Registered Practical Nurse. Essex, Ontario, Canada RKYV Online Featured Artist Review Aaron Meade by r. j. paré Quick Auto-Bio: I was born in Aurora Illinois in 1964. I have been an avid comic book collector since i was 10 yrs old. My family moved to Coeburn VA in 1976. I still live in Coeburn and am married to a wonderful woman named Lora and have 4 children. I have worked in many fields and have owned my own business. I am currently working as a professional comic book artist with ADVENT COMICS. I also have been in and helped make several B horror movies with LOOSE SCREW FILMS. My interests are: Comics, art, Martial Arts and Movies. You can go to www.adventcomics.com to look at some of our upcoming projects. rjp: Have you always wanted to draw comic books? AM: Ever since I was 10 yrs old and my mom brought me my first comic book. It was Master of KUNG FU #14, I think. The medium spoke to my imagination. I was hooked. rjp: Did you study ormajorinartwhile in school? AM: I didtakean art class in high school but the majority of my comic artwork was self taught. I picked up a pencil at the age of 10 and just started drawing my own comics. Those early works were ROUGH but I knew I wanted to be a comic book artist and set lofty goals of being as good as many of my comic book artist heroes.

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