The Skateboarder's Journal 13

Things get spooky in this one. While the Nike SB crew rolls through their tour, Great Mysteries of the World dives headfirst into the paranormal, pondering everything from reptilians to random skate folklore. Phillip Marshall opens up about vampires, succubi, and a little-known theory that MJ never really left Neverland. Ryan Wilson stays mostly mute, but his skating says more than words could, and Viva Los Locales digs into the fading glory of Barcelona’s golden era. Shane Azar drops in to set the record straight — or twist it further — depending on your angle.

The regulars serve up their usual blend of chaos and charm. Warning Shots has Pat Genzik charging the world’s biggest drop-in, and Moments in Time sees Wade Burkitt getting soggy for the shot. The Skaterat returns to haunt your local park, Feaster’s Freakout dishes the latest gear, and Giveaways bribe readers with freebies. First Steps remains the go-to for baby skaters, and Culture Vulture goes heavy on zombies, metal, and Debacle. The Gallery comes packed with bangers, and Scooter Plague 1.0 closes the issue with a grim warning: the end is near, and it rides two wheels with no pegs.