Is Spongebob really that twisted? Guest writer Jane Cora takes a look at the surreal history of children’s television.

The third AFI hate mail reminds us that it’s once again time to share Letters with the rest of our readers!

VH-1 thinks they have the ’80s wrapped up with their ten-part miniseries. Ben Varkentine begs to differ, and offers proof.

A highly subjective listing of 19 things from 2002 that stuck in Bob Pomeroy’s head and would not leave even when asked politely.

Run-DMC, Ocean’s Eleven, Hyena Records, Wendy Carlos and more – Ben Varkentine gives us his 2002 highlights … and a lowlight.

Part II of David Lee Beowulf’s Rant To End All Rants… literally.

David Lee Beowulf has had enough, and he’s not gonna take it anymore. So what else is new?

What, you thought 2002 was a good year? James Mann will make you think again…

Still think of comics as just those thin periodicals on the spinner rack? Let Sean Kelly start your reeducation with a look at the 19 best comic books of 2002.

Julio Diaz didn’t review as many albums in 2002 as he should have, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t listening. Here are his picks for the year’s best.

Eric J. Iannelli looks back on a year full of the usual political and cultural ineptitude to find that there were indeed some very valuable highlights - 19 of them.

Ink 19 kicks off our 2002 “Top 19” lists with 19 examples of rock star wisdom from the talented Gail Worley.

Matt Cibula listens to weird records you never heard of, maybe. Here are 19 of them that deserve a wider audience.

It’s been too long since the dazzling photography of Frank Mullen has graced our virtual pages. Here are 19 stunning examples of what kept him busy in 2002.

Joe Strummer left us yesterday, far too early at the age of 50. James Mann pays tribute to the man and the legend behind The Clash.

James Mann has a few thoughts on the rumored Zep tour. Okay, one: stay home.

James Mann takes a hard look at the dirty dealings of Clean Flicks.

As They Might Be Giants sang, “you never know what you’ll find when you open up your letterbox.” Here’s a sampling of what’s come in to the Ink 19 virtual letterboxÖ

The Death of Tara and “The Dead/Evil Lesbian Cliché” (Ink 19, July 2002)

America’s foremost ethnomusicologist and folklorist, Alan Lomax, passed away July 19. David Whited offers a small tribute to the man’s enormous legacy.