Tag Archives: Epistolary

In Defense of a Water-Bound Adventure, My Dearest Fran

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter from Dr. Stephen Mackle, as provided by Carrie Cuinn Art by Leigh Legler January 2, 1934 My Dearest Fran, Though previous events have both established the validity of my research and garnered me long-due acclaim, for personal reasons … Continue reading →

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The Unfortunate Incident that Took Place During Our Annual Take Your Offspring to Work Day

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Mad Scientist Journal

From the desk of Doctor Gracie McMillian Doctor of Psychological Operations, Germ Warfare, Cloning, and Floral Arranging: Schrodinger–Milgram Research Laboratory As provided by Allison Spector Art by Justine McGreevy TO:  Dr. Olivia Carter; Dr. James Peterson; Dr. Wanda Hickenlooper; Mr. & Mrs. Lilith Stein; Chief Inspector … Continue reading →

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Further Investigations on a New Species of Giant Carnivorous Ostracod

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter to the editor by Professor Tiberius Earwig Ph.D., FGS, as provided by Dr Rebecca Siân Pyne Art by Leigh Legler Dear Sir/Madam, I admit that when I heard my research assistant screaming in mortal agony that overcast Tuesday … Continue reading →

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To Dr. Von Lupe, Concerning the Radium

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter by Dr. Elizabeth Chu, as provided by Alanna McFall Art by Luke Spooner To Dr. Von Lupe, the Dark Star that Will Soon Eclipse the Sun, Thank you, from your loyal servants and subjects. Praises be upon you, … Continue reading →

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It Won’t Cost You a Cent

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter by J. Julian Watson, as provided by his cousin, Dana Mele Art by Errow Collins Dear Family and Friends, Happy holidays from the Watson family! As always, this December delivers swirling snow, crowded malls, and another annual update … Continue reading →

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A Formal Apology for Recent Developments

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter by Hansel Calloway, as provided by Church Lieu Art by Justine McGreevy To Whom It May Concern: It has come to my attention that my most recent paper, as published in the Vanguard journal on applied artificial intelligence, … Continue reading →

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To Dr. Von Lupe, Concerning the Ice Pick

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter by Dr. Elizabeth Chu, as provided by Alanna McFall Art by America Jones To Dr. Von Lupe, My Most Glorious God-on-Earth and Leader Among All the Ranks of Humans, Greetings to you, my dark master who claims dominion over … Continue reading →

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To Dr. Von Lupe, Concerning the Volcano

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Mad Scientist Journal

A letter by Dr. Elizabeth Chu, as provided by Alanna McFall Art by Leigh Legler To my dark and illustrious overlord Dr. Von Lupe, I hope that this missive finds you in the best of health and fortune. I was … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Willowherb

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Mad Scientist Journal

Letters by Jacob Monroe Grant, as provided by Alter S. Reiss Art by Dawn Vogel The HMS Courser, Latitude 13, 22″ S Longitude 157, 6″ W (approx.) January 7th, 1827 My dearest friend William, One might expect that after these long months … Continue reading →

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