Fasett was an influential Swedish comics fanzine published by Anders Bäckström in Haparanda, Sweden from 1977 thru till 1980. It became a platform for several amateur comic creators who later became prominent figures in Swedish comics fandom.

Although Bäckström was the publisher, he did not publish his own comics until issue #7, which was unusual in amateur circles. The fanzine introduced readers to talents such as Lars Andréasson, Johan Andréasson, Nicolas Krizan and Stefan Nagy. Particularly memorable were Åke Forsmark’s comics, including ‘Holger’s Adventures in Albania’, ‘Fandummen’ and ‘The Happy Family’.

Fasett evolved from an initial focus on mostly text-based content to becoming more comic-dominated over time. This shift reflects the fanzine’s role in promoting and highlighting new comic artists and their work.

The fanzine was published in a total of 9 issues (however numbered from 1 thru to 10 due to the 4th edition numbered ‘4/5’) between 1977 and 1980. Early issues featured articles by writers such as Magnus Knutsson and Caj Byqvist, while later editions focused more on comics. For example, issue #10 from 1980 included a ‘Dassbilaga’ (a humorous supplement) by Zwing, as well as comics by Anders Blomdahl, Lars and Johan Andréasson, Stefan Nagy, Gunnar Krantz, and Åke Forsmark.

The Phantom makes an appearance on the cover of Fasett edition number 2, published in 1977, featured a 20-page compilation that marked a significant evolution in the fanzine’s content. This edition included “Fandummen” a comic by Åke Forsmark, and introduced readers to the works of Zwing. The issue also continued to balance textual articles with visual storytelling, reflecting the fanzine’s commitment to showcasing emerging talent in the Swedish comics scene. The front and back covers can be seen below.

Fasett is regarded as a legendary fanzine in Swedish comic culture and has had a significant impact on the development of amateur comics in Sweden.

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