Fallout 4 Comic Book and Magazine locations guide

Wasteland Survival Guide

There are nine issues of the Wasteland Survival Guide to collect, with each one bestowing a perk that will help you survive the post-apocalyptic world you've found yourself in.

Issue #01 Farming The Wastes - Wreck of the USS Riptide

Heal 50% more from fruits and vegetables with issue #01.

The Wreck of the USS Riptide can be found in the main river.

Cross the bridge and climb down from the halfway point onto the ship.

Head inside the main cabin.

The magazine is on the table next to the lantern.

Issue #02 Insect Repellent Special - Crater House

Permanently take 5% less damage from insects with issue #02.

Crater House is in the northeast corner of the map. RadAway and Rad-X are a must have to get this issue as it's guarded by Children of Atom, and they're all carrying gamma guns.

Once the area is clear, head along the ramp to the first shack on the left.

Pop down the steps to the floor below.

The magazine is on the table.

Issue #03 The Bright Side of Radiation Poisoning - Egret Tours Marina

Issue #03 will allow you to heal +50% from irradiated packaged food and drink.

Egret Tours Marina is to the south of Diamond City.

Head into the diner at the end of the pier.

The magazine is on the counter.

Issue #04 The Scrapyard Home Decoration Guide - Lynn Woods

Unlock new decorations for your settlements with this issue.

Lynn Woods is to the northeast.

Head into the shack at the foot of the tower.

There's a mattress and sleeping bag in one half.

The magazine is on the sleeping bag.

Issue #05 Guide to Diamond City - Gorski Cabin

In the unlikely event you haven't already been, issue #05 will mark Diamond City on your map for you.

Gorski Cabin is to the southeast of Sanctuary.

Head inside and through the trapdoor in the floor.

Follow the path down here.

The magazine is on the desk next to the terminal in the room at the end.

Issue #06 Commonwealth Coupon Spectacular - Nahant Oceanological Society

This issue will nab you a +10% discount from food and drink vendors.

The Oceanological Society is over on the far east of the map .

Head inside the main building.

Go on through to the room at the other end of the building.

There's a desk against the wall with a typewriter on top.

The magazine is on here.

Issue #07 Water Aerobics for Ghouls - Old Gullet Sinkhole

This issue will allow you to swim +25% faster.

Head to the Old Gullet Sinkhole.

Drop down into the water and follow the flow into the sinkhole, at the opposite end to the pipe.

Climb out to the area with the campfire.

The magazine is on the cinderblock next to the cooking pot.

Issue #08 Self-Defense Secrets - Ranger Cabin

Take 5% less damage from melee attacks with the eighth issue.

The Ranger Cabin is to the south of Sanctuary.

The magazine is next to the bed.

Issue #09 Hunting the Wastes - Sunshine Tidings Co-Op

The last issue will let you permanently collect extra meat from animal kills.

Head into the cabin on the hill between the silos and the central warehouse.

The magazine is next to the steamer trunk in the corner.

And with that, you have all of the entertainment / toilet paper you could ever ask for. Your butt is welcome. 

Shabana Arif
Shabana was born looking like a girl wearing a Pikachu hoodie, so when such things became popular, she fitted right in. She writes guides, reviews and features for GR+ when she isn't screaming at Dark Souls 2 on YouTube.
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