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Operating on a limited, self-published print budget, the creators relied on localized mail-order systems and independent comic conventions to distribute their work. The magazine prioritized high-quality grayscale line art, sequential indie comics, and serialized fantasy stories that could not find a home in mainstream publishing circles. Detailed Breakdown: Issues 1 through 4 Operating on a limited, self-published print budget, the