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Factsheet Five
R. Seth Friedman · 1992–1998 · 19 issues
About the series
Running from 1992 to 1998 across 19 issues, R. Seth Friedman’s Factsheet Five was a unique hybrid of comic and zine that served as a vital directory and review hub for the sprawling 1990s underground press. More than a simple comic, it became an essential, lovingly curated guide for readers navigating the world of independent and alternative publications. Friedman’s passion project connected disparate subcultures, documenting the era’s DIY spirit with a mix of personal voice and encyclopedic scope. It remains a key document of pre-internet indie media and a testament to the power of small-press community-building.