Zine: Vital Force
Issue: 4
Created by: Mike Ging
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Where: West Chester, PA
When: 1989
Somehow I missed out on issue three, but this is the next and last issue of Mike Ging's Vital Force that I've got. Traditional black and white copy of the cover this time instead of colored card stock. Number four is a photo-heavy issue with a ton of great shots.
Notes: This was damaged in the mail, returned to sender, and then returned to me with a new mailer and this note...
Zine: Vital Force
Issue: 2
Created by: Mike Ging
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Where: West Chester, PA
When: 1989
The more I've gone back through the Vital Force issues I have, the more I love what Mike Ging was doing with this zine. Hyper-local, super-metal, cut-and-paste progressiveness.
Notes: Swatch Impact Tour review. Not sure if it was Swatch or if the Meadowlands Arena wouldn't allow cameras in the venue for this show, but either way, restricting photo access was/is nonsense. Exposure is everything...
Zine: Vital Force
Issue: 1
Created by: Mike Ging
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Where: West Chester, PA
When: 1988
Another issue number one. Did I mention how much I like inaugural issues? So much good stuff crammed in here. So much metal. The best part is right up front – Ging doesn't care if you like the zine or not, as long as the West Chester scene is promoted to the world. Isn't that what every zine is supposed to be about? Zine is short for fanzine. Who's a bigger fan of your scene than you? I dig it.
Notes: The Haro '88 Tour show review has a photo caption that says "Rick Rolling," which is Rick Moliterno rolling through some... rolling trick. Hard to see in the photo. Given today's pop-culture definition of "Rick Rolling" I thought this was quite funny. In "??? of the month" best car is noted as Saab 900 turbo two-door black with works. 1988? Agree completely.
