Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Comics

Comics and visual storytelling published in Piker Press, a weekly journal of arts and literature.

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Fever Dreams 080 by Sand Pilarski

Although she told co-workers it was just a minor case of spontaneous human combustion, Zelda finally had to admit she wore too much perfume.

Peek of the Week 029 by Jon Renaut

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Lichloved 16 by Alexandra Queen

Ashlinne finally gets the tutoring in death magic that she needs to get accepted into the Academy of Dark Arts.

Fever Dreams Valentine by Sand Pilarski

The worst question you can hear from your sweetie ...

Lichloved 15 by Alexandra Queen

Whatever his reasons, at least Hazz has agreed to start tutoring Ashlinne in the arcane magics of the dark arts.

Fever Dreams 079 by Sand Pilarski

Mrs. Gott trudged to fill her bird feeder every winter day, accompanied by her faithful kitty.

Lichloved 14 by Alexandra Queen

Hazz and Ash walk through the grounds of the Academy of Dark Arts while Hazzanghoul explains exactly why he will not tutor young Ashlinne in the arcane magics of necromancy.

Fever Dreams 078 by Sand Pilarski

Shoes for pinheads, 2006

Lichloved 13 by Alexandra Queen

Ashlinne has gone down to Hazz's dorm room at the Academy of Dark Arts to demand his help in learning death magic. Hazzanghoul doesn't want to waste his time. It's a battle of wills.

Fever Dreams 077 by Sand Pilarski

Bad backyard birding tips: Mr. Smedley has found a way to attract the elusive ferruginous hawk to his yard.

Peek of the Week 025 by Lydia Manx

Waves pounding a Pacific shore soften the lines of the landscape with mist.

Lichloved 12 by Alexandra Queen

Ten years have passed. Ashlinne's a teen now, and Hazzanghoul's off at the Academy of Dark Arts, studying, er, diligently. But he's about to learn that even the thinnest of family bonds are difficult to get rid of.

Fever Dreams 076 by Sand Pilarski

Although she knew it was wrong, Mr. Smith's secretary still often fantasized about him.

Lichloved 11 by Alexandra Queen

Ashlinne and her little friend Byzantium bring their pets together to play, talking as young children do about their futures. Because growing up is hott.

Peek of the Week 024 by Sand Pilarski

A memory of summer's warmth reflected in the colors of a turk's cap lily.

Fever Dreams 074 by Sand Pilarski

On New Year's Eve, it's easy to make all kinds of resolutions. Two days later, though, it's much easier to take a nap.

Lichloved 09 by Alexandra Queen

Under necromancer-in-training Hazzanghoul's supervision, young Ashlinne successfully reanimates Mr. Bear. Ah, youth.

Peek of the Week 022 by Sand Pilarski

Kwanzaa celebrates the richness of Pan-African family, community, and culture. Digital photograph of an oil painting (1985) by Sand Pilarski.

Fever Dreams 073 by Sand Pilarski

After the holiday dinner, Madge is unfortunately reminded of the old adage, "You are what you eat."

Fever Dreams 072 by Sand Pilarski

Rattlesnake Christmas

Peek of the Week 021 by Jerry Seeger

Castle Ruin on a crag, Slovakia.

Lichloved 08 by Alexandra Queen

Ashlinne studies diligently at reanimating Mr. Bear. Meanwhile, Hazzanghoul tries to explain exactly what went on with their parents that caused them to end up this way. If only everyone had known the safety word.

Lichloved 07 by Alexandra Queen

Ashlinne's new step-mommy is a waste, but will the creepy new step-brother prove himself friend or foe?

Peek of the Week 020 by Bernie Pilarski

Portrait of a raven on Highway 1, near Pescadero.

Fever Dreams 071 by Sand Pilarski

Sometimes you just have to call 'em as you see 'em.

Lichloved 06 by Alexandra Queen

A new step-brother who studies necromancy has to be good for something.

Peek of the Week 019 by Sara Baldwin

Autumn forest near South Lake Tahoe.

Fever Dreams 070 by Sand Pilarski

Each year, Marge decorated with her favorite symbols of the Christmas season.

Lichloved 05 by Alexandra Queen

Star light, star bright.

Peek of the Week 018 by John Queen

San Francisco city lights in motion.