Reportedly first formed as a gag, this Queen fan circle was active throughout the 80s, chronicling some of the band's later visits to Japan. Members from the fangroups Eve and Sour Milk Sea joined this group as well. It's said that the Mutual Aid Society's riveting comics went on to influence other rock fan circles of the era. The comics I've found from this group are very high-quality. Unlike many other fan circles of the time, many of the Mutual Aid Society comics that I've found thus far depict actual events and encounters with the band rather than just fanfiction.

Unfortunately I don't have too much information on the extent of this group's publications, but I have come across some info pertaining to their report on the band's 1985 Japanese tour. A concert report and some poignant reflections from a member named Yoko also appear in the Queen Fanzine Anthology, published in 1992.

Queen's 1985 Japan Tour — as told by the Queen Mutual Aid Society

Report on Queen's activities on their 1985 tour — as told by the Queen Mutual Aid Society




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