Dark Encounters
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| Title: | Dark Encounters |
| Publisher: | Nowayjose Press |
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| Author(s): | Clotilda Willard |
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| Date(s): | 1984-1986 |
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| Fandom: | Man from U.N.C.L.E. |
| Language: | English |
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Dark Encounters is a slash 110-page novel by Clotilda Willard. It was edited by Denetia Arellanes.
Originally Published as a Serial
The novel was originally published in installments stretching over a two-year period, from 1984 to 1986. Each booklet consisted consisted of 20+ pages and the pages of each booklet were numbered sequentially. The cover above is from the single volume republication after the novel was completed.
Summary
Summary from an ebay seller: "Napoleon Solo has been blinded by an accident on the training course at UNCLE. Now he is forced to find his way through the dark maze his life has become- no longer able to be the top UNCLE agent and CEA he once was. Enter- Illya Kuryakin! No matter how hard Napoleon tries to push him away, Illya- the stubborn Russian and loyal friend that he is- becomes more determined than ever not to leave, and he makes up his mind to show Napoleon just how many different meanings the word "partner" has. And their relationship takes a new turn..."
The Art and Illos
The zine contains MANY black and white screenshots from the original series, and other sources. There are a few hand-drawn illos by Denetia Arellanes.
Comments from the Author: From the First Installment
In her never ending effort to enlighten UNCLE fandom (or was that enrage?), Clotilda, with infinite wisdom and whimsy, is making available to a select group of discriminating individuals, the first chapter of her new work. At selected holiday intervals, you will receive free, and with no obligation to read, additional chapters from DARK ENCOUNTERS. Each chapter will be profusely illustrated, exquisitely xeroxed and bound in the finest American-made metal staples available to the buying public.
This is an "I/N" universe story full of gratuitous hurt/comfort, glorious gutter-level sex, humor, tragedy and ultimate triumph. If for any reason you do not wish to remain on the mailing list [1] or you know of some deserving soul who should be added, you may contact Clotilda through her agent and closest confidant: Denetia Arellanes...
All correspondence will be handled confidentially and in a timely manner. Bon reading!!
Sample Interior: The Complete Novel
Denetia Arellanes
Denetia Arellanes
Denetia Arellanes
Examples of the Installments
Pages 1-22
Dark Encounters - Thanksgiving 1983 covers pages 1–22 in the series. The booklet has a black and white ink drawing on the cover and black and white photos inside.
This first installment, "Thanksgiving 1983," has the same cover as the finished collection.
Pages 22-40
Dark Encounters - Christmas & New Year's 1983 was published in December 1985 and covers pages 23–40 in the series. The booklet has a black and white ink drawing on the cover and black and white photos inside.
Pages 41-60
Dark Encounters Groundhog Day/Valentine's Day 1984 was published February 1986 and covers pages 41–60 in the series. The booklet has a black and white ink drawing on the cover and black and white photos inside. The author states: "Right now, Dark Encounters is scheduled to finish on Fourth of July [1986], however there might be an anniversary story in the works for Thanksgiving."
Pages 61-89
Dark Encounters - Ides of March/April Fools 1984 contains 20 pages. The booklet has a black and white ink drawing on the cover and black and white photos inside. It covers pages 61–89 in the series.
Pages 89-110
Dark Encounters - Good Friday Easter 1984 contains pages 89–110 of the series.
References
- ^ NOTE: The mailing list referred to here is NOT a electronic mailing list as they did not exist yet. It is literally a list of fans that the author sent print fiction to through the postal service.