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Rick V.

@itsmerickv.com
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Low tier cartoonist. Aging punk. Nerd. Anti-Capitalist. GOGOGO. Razorcake. hehim Currently in Bloomington. itsmerickv.com

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Yokoi Kids @yokoikids.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Adventures of Star Saver Has A Boss Problem – Rick V. (art by Josh Nickerson) "The first time it comes up, you can’t hit it because you’re too busy avoiding flying fish carcasses." yokoikids.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/a... @joshnickerson83.bsky.social @itsmerickv.com
Star Saver By Josh Nickerson
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 29/09/2026
1 Jones: Hey Smitty, you lowlife! You're a friggin' worm!
   Smitty: Dang it , Jones. It's time to finally fix you!
2. Smitty goes in toward Jones' throat but he's got a knuckle sandwich waiting.
3. Smitty embraces Jones in the warmest hug in all the land. Jones looks annoyed.
4. Jones accepts and tears up. 
Audience: AWWWWWWWWWW
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 28/09/2026
Folks, I know you have been asking for MONTHS, so I FINALLY uploaded 1985's Great Garnishes's trilogy to the internet archive. archive.org/details/grea...
archive.org
Great Garnishes VHS Collection
Great Garnishes with Tomi Ryan. Home videos about making GREAT garnishes by RMI Media Productions from Olathe, Kansas. The third tape is a little rough.
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 24/09/2026
From 2014.
Tattoos I wanted as a Teen - Rick V

1. Eyeball on my inner elbows like Marilyn Manson
(Even after I was over Marilyn Manson)

2. A barcode for something silly like Depends (tm) 
(Turns out a guy I despised had a barcode tattoo)

3. The Maruchan instant noodles man (I didn’t even like instant noodles!)

4. The Chore Boy scrubber logo. (I worked at a grocery store, okay)

5. I wanted a little tribal man drawn around a mole on my stomach. (Actually, as I write this, I think it’s still pretty cool)

6. “So kids, think long and hard before you get a stupid or regrettable tattoo.” (Tattoo of a doodle cassette tape I got when I was 30)
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Ben Wrex @benwrex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
An illustration from last year that I still love
A jack-o-lantern person flying a ghost as a kite.
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Episode 4: Racing Games! DAAAYYYYTONAAAA! After clarifying with Rick that the topic for this episode is indeed Racing Games, the boys get into some revved up bangers. From start to finish, the tracks in this episode are neck-and-neck with the best of the best! podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/r...
Jampak Season 3
Episode 4
Racing Games

(Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge)
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 22/09/2026
Yo, I could use some extra dollars and also need to get rid of some stuff. I'll be set up at Vulture Video on Saturday 10/3 from 9:am-4:pm. Prices will be chill. I have A LOT of VHS tapes of stuff recorded off TV with the commercials intact. @vulturevideo.bsky.social
One Volunteer's Media Sale!

Some VHS, DVDs, toys, Video games, records and comics (possibly more?)

Vulture Video 
120 E. 6th St.
Saturday October, 3rd
9:am - 4:pm
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 22/09/2026
I made silk screen a few years ago of an image from the Clash At Demonhead manual. I just used and it still mostly gets everything through. Hollar if you need this screen printed on something.
The baddies from Clash at Demonhead
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BAMF (Bloomington Alternative Media Fest) @bamfzinefest.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
APPLY APPLY APPLY! bamfzinefest.wordpress.com/2026-applica...
BAMF
Table Registration is open 8/15 - 9/30
BAMFZINEFEST.COM

Show is 11/14
Apply, Jerks!
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 21/09/2026
1. A commercial we keep seeing.

Farmer: You know that thing that you think sucks? It's actually GREAT!

2. Woman walking with phone and coffee: No really, it's safe and fun and it's just so cool and easy.

3. Business Man: Please oh please just accept it. We invested soooo much money into it!

4. Business Man: ...and we fired sooo many... (The beginning of the end?)
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 18/09/2026
I made this for my friends (featured in the vid) who also love a TV show I do. High fives to whoever gets the reference.
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New episode. Free Play 3! The Jam Pak boys can play whatever they want! Apparently they can talk about whatever they want, too, because they seem to be having a lot of trouble staying on topic this time around. This one is off the rails and on the jams! podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/f...
Episode 12: Free Play 3

(Sorcerian)
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 17/09/2026
From 2017ish
1. Hey dummy, don't throw away those chip bag leavins.

2. I'm sure you have some leftover beans, pasta, rice or oatmeal.

3. Well, take that slop and throw it on a tortilla and sprinkle those chip leavin's on.

4. Fold it into a burrito, take a bite, realize it's gross AND THEN throw it away.
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 16/09/2026
My friend Ian makes games
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Adaptations! This episode is all about already existing music that's been adapted for video games, and it features everyone's favorite video game composers. David Wise? More like David Bowie! podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/a...
Jam Pak Season 3 episode 3
Adaptations
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Razorcake @razorcake.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Razorcake 154, Drakülas, Sux, Dead Bob, Gary Panter, ABC No Rio Issue #154 is out now! Read all about it! razorcake.org/razorcake-15...
Razorcake 154, Drakülas, Sux, Dead Bob, Gary Panter, ABC No Rio
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 14/09/2026
Wimpy is still in Hell.
1. Wimpy Goes to Hell Part IV

2. "Oh Beelzebub ol' buddy ol' pal, I'll do anything to please you, oh lord, oh king...."  "Oh sinner, you thought I was the big man?"

3. "You dunce, that's the devil."

4. "Well, Pooey to you from me."
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 14/09/2026
My old cohort Josh Prisk died this morning. He was on the first tour we ever went on in 2003 and played drums for us when half of our band went home. He was quiet but also very funny. He was older than us and dug all the weirdo punk bands we subjected him to.
photo By Mariel Tam-Rayphoto By Mariel Tam-Rayphoto By Mariel Tam-Rayphoto By Mariel Tam-Ray
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 12/09/2026
@yokoikids.bsky.social i beat Star Saver while only using save states on the bosses. Once you figure out the boss patterns, it’s very easy. Grueling but easy.
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 12/09/2026
I am MCing this. I don't think anybody I know in this city is on Bluesky.
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
New ep! Battle of the Years! It's another battle episode! For some reason, the wheel of random years decided to take everyone out of their comfort zone by only selecting years beyond 2010. Lovely. It's 2011 vs 2016 vs 2024. Let's see how things shake out! podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/b...
Episode 11 Battle of the Years! (Victory Heat Rally)
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 11/09/2026
I used to work at a restaurant (required hat)

Here you are. Your spaghetti kinda looks like Mickey Mouse!

It kinda does. How about that?

Yeah, if Mickey Mouse was shot in the Face!

Uh...Well bon appetit!
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Boss Music! The boys are taking on music from boss battles. Matt plays some hard-hitting bangers, Rick digs up some tracks that make no sense as boss themes, and Evan gets a raise on his quarterly review. I think Mr. McClanahan's gonna really happy with this one! podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/b...
Episode 2 Boss Music

(Contra: Hard Corps)
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 09/09/2026
@yokoikids.bsky.social i beat TMNT III with this trusty map and that trustier rewind feature..
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 08/09/2026
Made lilttle title cards using game manuals for the Jam Pak episodes.
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 08/09/2026
I was hoping someone would pick up that these guys are based off the M.C Kids.
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Whatchu Been Listening To? @wblt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Folks, the new Helen Love is so good. Super sugary bubble gum pop that also gives you the feels. helenlove.bandcamp.com/album/dont-d...
helenlove.bandcamp.com
DON'T DESTROY YOURSELF E.P, by Helen Love
4 track album
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 07/09/2026
1. Hey, person who makes up lies all the time...
"My dad was Chuck Norris's mentor!"

2. You notice how nobody ever has any follow-up questions to your whoppers?
"cool"

3. It's because they don't believe you and no longer care to engage with you.
"You want some water or something?" "what for?"
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
AMIGA! Another year, another console focus. This time around, it's all about music from the Amiga. The Amiga was actually a line of home computers made by Commodore from 1985 to 1994, and it's loaded hidden gem jams from forgotten games. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
you ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight?
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 03/09/2026
In 2002, I drew a little foldy comic-zine during a late night Kinkos run while waiting for my friend to make copies of a flier. Enjoy it's six page splendor. archive.org/details/cany...
Can you Feel the Love!?
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BAMF (Bloomington Alternative Media Fest) @bamfzinefest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Another reading event! Next Saturday 9/12!
BAMF READING BENEFIT @ MORGENSTERNS

T!
Alex Swartzentruber
Belle Butane & Dissociella
Stevie Kilgore
Agatha Thrash
Molly Eagleson

Saturday 9/12 from 6-7pm
$PWYC
All Ages
Wear a Mask!
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Yokoi Kids @yokoikids.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Hey! It's September 2nd! Here's an introduction to The Adventures of Star Saver by Rick V. and Ricky V. @itsmerickv.com @supercoolnstuff.bsky.social yokoikids.wordpress.com/2026/09/02/s...
yokoikids.wordpress.com
September 2026 – The Adventures of Star Saver (1992)
Ian is too busy packing to write his monthly intro. That’s right, we’ve kicked him out. He’s done! Just kidding. He’s taking his spouse, cat, and stuff adventuring across th…
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 01/09/2026
I was just in the bay area and saw waaay too many Waymos. This article ends with a Waymo employee encouraging everyone to poop in Waymos to end them. bayareacurrent.com/theres-a-lot...
bayareacurrent.com
Cleaning Up Poop: The Human Labor Behind Waymo
Human feces isn’t even the nastiest thing they’ve found in the backseat.
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ninjas! It's all about ninjas this time around and the boys are pulling out from a wide variety of games. Shinobi, Goemon, The Ninja Kids, Shinobi, The Messenger, and Shinobi all make an appearance. We give it 5 out of 5 throwing stars. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 01/09/2026
1. Wimpy goes to Hell Part III
2. "Hey boss, we caught this mooch slackin' instead of sufferin'!" "Yeah, I'm looking at his file. He's know for these sort of shenanigans."
3. "How would you like to be walked down to the acid baths?"
4. "Hmm... The walking part sounds like torture enough."
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 26/08/2026
Tim Curry was obviously great in IT, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue, but almost every one of his line reads in Home Alone 2 is solid. youtu.be/uAtkrU2nKaE?...
youtu.be
Home Alone 2 but just the Concierge
YouTube video by Gabriel D.
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 25/08/2026
I made this flier mostly from an old ad for another video store.
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
New episode! Anthropomorphic Protagonists Anthropo what!? In this episode, we play music from games where you play as a non-human with human-like characteristics. We also get into a very heated debate about Smurfs. The white gloves are off in this one! creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Egghead 4. 
Egghead Entertains
By Jonathan Cauldwell
Cronosoft
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 24/08/2026
1. I can never get the motion sensor sinks in public restrooms to work
"Damn it!"

2. Nor the motion sensor towel dispenser. "Why is this happening to me!?"

3. "I Think I know why..."
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 23/08/2026
I love Minneapolis
Jake Lang, a Nazi asshole, getting his ass picturesquely whooped in downtown Minneapolis by a person dressed as Spider-Man

I cannot overstate how much this photo looks like a comic book cover

Photo credit Chris Juhn Photography
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 20/08/2026
From 2014...
1. “Four Years Later…”

2. “What!? Where am I? The last thing I remember was…”

3. “That FRIKKIN’ pillow monster!”

4. ‘Yes you fool!”

5. “You fell hard into my pleasurable dungeon of laziness! These distractions you consider accomplishments are a facade!”

6. “So do you want to watch Sgt. Frog?” “Oh yeah, that sounds cool!”
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 17/08/2026
The song from Ernie's Magic Show gets stuck in my head often.
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 17/08/2026
1 "Did you folks know that Hershey's has a copyright on this color of orange?" "That's weird, right?" 

2. "Yeah, dude! That shit is fucked!"
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 14/08/2026
BAMF application is opening soon! @bamfzinefest.bsky.social
BAMF table registration 8/15 - 9/30
Bamfzinefest.com
(Show is 11/14)
Apply, jerks!
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 13/08/2026
From 2010 or 2011. It's old.
1. I try very hard not to keep myself busy…

“I gotta answer all these emails, make a flyer, clean the house, go to Kinkos, edit this video and repaint the house.”

2. …but sometimes Laziness sneaks in.
“No no my friend. It’s your day off! Why don’t you watch some Angry Video Game Nerd video or read some comic books.” 

“No! I already looked at Facebook for an hour and watched two Sgt Frog episodes. I don’t have time!”

3. “You look a bit tired. Why don’t you lay down for a while”

“Look man! I have to get things accomplished!” 

“You’ve never accomplished beating Batman on Nintendo.”

4. “You know? You’re pretty alright for a classy floating pillow monster.” 
“Indeed.”
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Jam Pak @jampakpod.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
New episode out now! VOCALS aka "Hey, Did I Hear Someone Talkin' In There"? Listen to some songs with some sort of vocal thrown in. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
"La la la la - oh, what fun!"
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 10/08/2026
"Hey Stupid, stop measuring the quality of your "art" by how many of us there are."

"Yeah, stupid. Just make yer shit and quit cryin'...stupid."
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 06/08/2026
@yokoikids.bsky.social anybody else print out a map like a big ol dorkus?
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 06/08/2026
Old video about sports from 2015. youtu.be/VwYYBb1SvDQ
youtu.be
I Heart Football
YouTube video by Rick V.
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Rick V. @itsmerickv.com · 04/08/2026
Going to do a twofer and see two OLD bands tonight at two shows at the Hi-Fi in Indy. ALL at 6:pm and Shonen Knife at 8:pm. I will probably write a thing for @razorcake.bsky.social and talk about old people things.
ALL
Snodgrass + Stevensons
All My Senses

8/4 Indianapolis Hi-Fi
Summer Tour 2026Shonen Knife (Osaka Ramones & SK Favorites)
with Bingo Boys.

US Tour 2026

August 4th Hi-Fi
hifiindy.com
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