Ah, Sydney from the 70s to the early 2000s—a time when the streets thrummed with the vibrant pulse of creativity, where every corner seemed to hold a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. As a young Sydney sider, I remember wandering the inner city's winding lanes, my heart racing with excitement at the thought of stumbling upon one of those beloved comic book stores that dotted the landscape like hidden gems. It was a golden age for fantasy, and at the heart of it all was the daring figure of Simon Roptell’s fantasy goddess: Lyra Zeth. In those days, Lyra was more than just a character; she was a symbol of rebellion, a fierce warrior clad in her iconic thong leotard attire, wielding the first gun in a world steeped in myth and history. I can still picture the free Lyra Zeth publications that greeted me at the doorways of those comic shops, their black and white ink covers beckoning like sirens. Each issue told an edgy story—one that intertwined history with fantasy, exploring t...