Empire Review
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| Title: | Empire Review |
| Publisher: | Solo Ventures out of San Diego, California the first four issues were reprinted for a time by De-Van Press |
| Editor(s): | Shirley Barrett (Shirley "Ty" Barrett) |
| Date(s): | 1980-1982 |
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| Fandom: | Star Wars |
| Language: | English |
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Empire Review is a gen Star Wars anthology of art and fiction. It ran for five issues. There was also a "Pre-Issue."
Pre-Issue 1
Empire Review Pre-Issue 1 was published in 1980 and contains 8 pages of articles and letters. This content was later incorporated into issue #1.
Pre-Issue 2
Empire Review Pre-Issue 2 was published in 1981 and contains 8 pages of articles and letters. This content was later incorporated into issue #1.
Issue 1
Empire Review 1 was published in 1980 and contains 32 pages.
It is a combination of printed and photocopied pages, typeset and contains letters, two reports, poetry, art, and cartoons.
This first issue contains the contents of the two pre-issues.
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1
Aargh! Just when I thought I had finally come down out of orbit and had gotten my feet planted firmly on Terra Firma—I get Empire Review #1. Suddenly all of the questions, theories, arguments, and everything I love about Lucas' Saga has come back in full "Force" and my head is spinning! So what can I (we) do? Rehash old ideas, come up with some new and be thankful for friends who
will listen to the thoughts of others without thinking me (them) crazy! [1]
Issue 2
Empire Review 2 was published in January 1981 and contains 50 pages.
"EMPIRE REVIEW is a non-profit fanzine published every three months. (The Force willing). Editor, typist, & layout—Shirley "Ty" Barrett (No wonder I'm insane!)"
Excerpt from the editorial:
About the Emperor... I think something is fishy about that guy, and I don't think he's as powerful, or as smart, as everyone gives him credit for. All of us only assume he's so infinitely powerful, but we haven't seen anything to back that up. Sure Vader bowed down to him, but that only really shows that Vader respects him at the least. There are two bits of evidence I refer you to: 1) If you remember in SW Vader had to explain to Grand Moff Tarkin why he should spare Leia's life, when Tarkin was ready to terminate her, thus showing Vader's superiority to Tarkin, in that Tarkin was acting on emotion—Leia had lied to him and he fell for her lie. Now in TESB, Vader had to explain to the great, wise Emperor why they should not destroy Luke, "If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally." Here again Vader is superior. 2) If the Emperor is so powerful, why then did he need Vader to kill Luke? If he is so awesomely mighty that Vader trembles in fear of him, wouldn't he be able to cause Luke's death through the Force? (Wouldn't he also be able to do the same to the nest of Rebels?) I don't think the Emperor is all that he's been made to seem.
Another excerpt from the editorial:
This first one has nothing to do with SW or TESB, but I thought it might be of interest to you. On November 22, 1980, the Comic Kingdom here in San Diego was host to Mr. Paul Sammon, who presented us with a slide show about an upcoming movie based on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? The film is due out in 1982 with a budget of $15 million. The working title at last word is Bladerunner. It will be directed by Ridley Scott of Alien fame, special fx by none other than Douglas Trumbull, and design and concept art by Syd Mead. Word is that they (Filmways) are considering Harrison Ford for the lead role. (Please let it be!)
After the slides for Bladerunner were shown we were treated to slides of/from TESB, some of which I have never seen and that weren't shown at the Comic Convention in July-August 1980. All in all it was an interesting day.
The editor and some songs on the radio:
Since I listen to the radio whenever possible, I've compiled a list of songs in which either the entire song or portions of it, can apply to the SW characters.
The listing goes like this:
Songs about Luke: "Fooling Yourself" by Styx; "Good-bye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John; "Slip Kid" by The Who; "Lucky Man" by Emerson, Lake, & Palmer; "Dreamer" by Supertramp; "Father & Son" by Cat Stevensj "The Wall" by Kansas.
Songs about Han: "Outlaw Man" by the Eagles; "Renegade" by Styx; "Bad Company" by Bad Company (this song can also apply very aptly to another role Harrison Ford played in a movie titled "Journey to Shiloh"); "We Live For Love" by the Pretenders (?) , from Leia's point of view: "Space Cowboy" by Steve Millerj "Son of a Sailor" by Jimmy Buffett(?)
Songs about Leia: "Lisa, Lisa" by Cat Stevens, from Luke's point of view; "Angry Eyes" by Loggins & Messina, from either Solo's or Vader's point of view; "Lady" by Kenny Rogers, from Luke's point of viewj "Ah, Lea" (sp.?) by Donny Iris.
Songs about Vader: "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who.
- Captain's Log (editorial) (4)
- Priority One (LoCs) by Janice L. Anderson, Dona Armstrong, Lyle Rutschman, George R. Eddy, Rebecca Ann Brothers, Devlin Alann Scott, Elizabeth Hoolahan, Alesh Holubec, Susan Crites, Lois Bennington (7)
- Rebel Report ("The Quirks Strike Back" by Devlin Alann Scott (continuity, scientific, and filming errors) (20)
- Cosmic Capers (poems) (24)
- The First Mate by Janice L. Anderson (25)
- Conversation At Mos Eisley by Janice L. Anderson (Art by Cathy Romero) (26)
- Searching by Janice L. Anderson (28)
- Oda To Yoda by George R. Eddy (Art by Donna Banzhof) (29)
- Luke's Adventures In Limericks by Devlin Alann Scott (30)
- To A Pirate Gone by Dona Armstrong (Art by Cathy Romero) (32)
- Final Thoughts by Devlin Alann Scott (34)
- As Silent Tears Fall by Devlin Alann Scott (Art by Chris Scott) (37)
- To A Person Not Understood by Dona Armstrong (38)
- Fallen Angel by Devlin Alann Scott (39)
- Conference On Dagobah by Karl A Taylor (41)
- What If... by P.D. Fay (43)
- Assorted cartoons by Lenny "Leo" Bruce, Philip Chrusch, Lyle Rutschman, Chris Scott, and Devlin Alann Scott
- Astral Ads (50)
- In Closing (An Open Letter from the Editor) courtesy of Chris Scott
One fan's letter:
Congratulations on Empire Review! I wish you much luck with it and I am very anxious to see the first issue. As you can see, I live in NY State. I found out about Empire Review through my friend, [Arlene B] who wrote away to people involved with Star Wars and Empire to see if there was a fanzine that published fiction having to do with the Star Wars Saga. You see, we're both pretty crazy (of course!) about Star Wars, etc. and got inspired by it to write and draw.
I've enclosed Arlene's story and hope it is acceptable. It is a little over 15 pages, but It's a good story and I hope you can use it. I have done a pen and ink drawing of Yoda which I hope you will consider for use on your cover. However, I have taken a certain liberty. My Yoda is over the size-- but there is a reason for it. I hope you will not be offended, but I also enclosed a layout of mine for your cover. I didn't really change much--! just tightened it up and did away with one "cut" corner which was featured on your pre-issue, but which I felt was unnecessary. I know it is kind of presumptuous of me to go about changing something which isn't mine, but I hope you will under stand the impulse. I think those changes give the design a bit more simplicity and unity; and then of course, my drawing fits into the space!
It is, of course, up to you to do what you want with my things. Feel free to use them if you choose. If not, please send them back to me. In either case, I would love to hear from you! I am very interested in Empire Review and hope it is a successful venture. I think fans have taken the Star Wars Saga very much to heart and we all need an outlet to express our imaginations and fantasies about it. I feel kind of "culty" about it myself.
To tell you the truth, I'm writing practically a full-length novel sequel to TESB because I CAN'T STAND having to wait three years for Revenge to come out. It's kind of a waste of energy because the only people who are ever going to read it are my SW freaky friends. I could get sued if t ever tried to publish itl— but for now, it keeps me sane. Besides being good exercise. And yes, I admit it, fun.
Doesn't that line "There is another..." just about kill you???
Well, never mind the chit-chat! I hope you like my things, and I know you'll like Arlene's story because it's good, and I hope you don't mind that it's over the 15 page limit.
Good luck! and MTFBWY!
From an LoC:
An intriguing idea was given to me by a friend in Indiana. Any feminist out there may enjoy it! Forget for a moment that we know Boba Fett was played by an actor named Jeremy Bulloch. Wouldn't it add an interesting twist to the story if Boba Fett turned out to be a woman? Her voice could be distorted to conceal her identity. A gilted lover from Han Solo's past perhaps! Love it! One thing for certain, male or female, Boba Fett is a terrific character. (I'm saying this even though I am a devout Han Solo fan.)
The editor responds to the above comment:
About Boba fett being female, I like it from the point of view that there aren't enough major female characters. How about this idea--Fett is Luke's mother. Who says the name Boba has to be a male name? If this is true, why doesn't Vader, if he's Luke's leather, know this when she is standing next to him? She too could have been a Jedi, and standing next to Vader she has put up a mind block.
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Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2
I was VERY happy to get ER. You should have seen me when I saw that manllla envelope perched over my mallbo^c. Thank God no one was home and all the neighbors were indoors. I get really juvenile about these things. I think I screamed and jumped up a little as I sprang for the mailbox, Itching to get my hot little hands on it. It was great! Plenty of good stuff in It. Only I didn't realize you were going to print my letter! I've never been printed before—barring a few stints in my grammar school paper. Not that I mind...! Anyway, it made my day.[2]
Don't think the Emperor knows that Vader is Luke's father. (Like in the story "Fallen Angel" by Devlin Alann Scott in EMPIRE REVIEW #2.) Still, the Emperor might be testing Vader's loyality to the throne by asking that Vader give up his only son and heir. (Sinister biblical overtones at this idea.) Really loved "What If..." by P.O. Fay (ER #2). Would have made a great "up" ending for TES3 without giving away any possible future plot developements for the third movie. Wish the Emperor did more than sit like a log and smile evilly. (Thought it was sit like a log and grin evilly.) Thought it was heavy-handed of our Dark Lord to stand and yell at people to "Praise your Emperor!" But what do you expect from Darth--subtle. Vader? The story "Fallen Angel" was my favorite. It's the best I've seen of the after-the-Kenobi/Vader-lightsaber-duel series. Sometimes the most simple answer is the most likely.[3]
Please allow me to compliment you on two of your pieces about Darth Vader, "Fallen Angel" and "Thoughts of a Dark Lord"; both of which I thought were tremendously powerful and moving. As a fellow fan of the Dark Lord, I especially appreciated how well you expressed Vader's thoughts—totally in keeping with his character, which, as I'm sure you're aware, can be a damnably difficult thing to achieve at times.[4]
Issue 3
Empire Review 3 was published in May 1981 and contains 86 pages.
Excerpts from the editorial:
Comments on the radio program: I just can't get used to Ann Sachs as Leia or Brock Peters as Vader. In episode 8 (and somewhat in the other episodes involving Leia) I felt that Brian Daley did a good job as far as making Leia more human than in the movie. She pleads, cries out in pain, expresses deep sadness and hurt when Alderaan is destroyed—not at all the stone Goddess of In vincibility as portrayed in the film. I like that.
Some more excerpts from the editorial:
The general feeling I get from fanfic is that most of you out there feel that "the other" will be a female.
Just an observation I have concerning Luke's feelings about Han: Luke takes to Solo because he reminds him of Biggs (or vice versa). In the novel of SW Biggs calls Luke "Kid", he doesn't talk down to Luke for 'daydreaming', both Biggs and Solo are free spirit types, adventurers, fun-loving. The two of them seem to be alike, except Solo gets into more trouble and is more reckless.
In excerpt from one of the many letters, a fan says that Yoda is a dreadful teacher:
...I am going to get into trouble for this one. I think Yoda is a terrible teacher. Cute, yes...powerful, yes...Oscar material, yes...wise, yes...but a teacher? No. Think about it; given a choice to whom would you be loyal? Friends who risked their life for you sour old teacher who didn't want to teach you in the first place? Notice, he never gives Luke any encouragement. Luke tries to move his ship out of the swamp. He does but it a little. Yoda chides him for not getting it right the first time. (I can imagine what kind of piano teacher he'd be; you'd be expected to play Clair de Lune on the first try.) Not once does Yoda tell Luke that
he's improving and that he will succeed. It's always, "You klutz..." Ben was different. At least he showed Luke that he had hope for him. I got the impression that Yoda only worked with Luke out of niceness to Ben. Maybe Luke felt that way too. I am sorry if I have offended anyone out there, but I have gotten to the point of wanting to stand up in the theatre and yelling, At least smile at him!!!" Love is the most important ingredient in teaching. Love is what Luke needed. He went where he knew he could feel love, even though he knew there was a chance of meeting Vader. I can't blame Luke for leaving to help his friends. I would have done the same thing. Whew! Now I'll take a rest. I'll just sit back here and wait for my letter from Lucasfilm... MTFBWY.
Fan speculate, speculate, speculate about Boba Fett, The Other, is Darth Vader really Luke's father, is Luke a clone, and much more. Some excerpts from letters:
Being an incurable Solo junkie I naturally tend to look at these movies with the view that he is a very Important character, and not just a romantic hero for Leia. After seeing this movie for the 11th time I began to get the feeling that there was more to the Han/Luke relationship than meets the eye, I went to the movie several more times and the feeling got stronger. I suspect Han and Luke are brothers.
Luke will not get back together with Leia once Han Is recovered. I believe he will find someone younger and a bit more foolish and helpless than the ole Princess.
Given that Lucas likes directors that are organized and bring In projects on time and on budget, I think Clint Eastwood fills that bill. Besides also being a good action storyteller. Wouldn't it be a trip if he directs Revenge?
- Captain's Log (editorial) (4)
- Priority One, LoCs (by Lois Bennington, Janice Anderson, Mary Urhausen, Lyle Rutschman, Susan Kandt, Christine Jeffords, Anonymous, Nelson Tatham, Tony Varlcelll, Cathy Romero, George R. Eddy, Sean Bernard, Pat Grant, Cyndi Hartman, Maureen Bulman, Devlin Alann Scott, Dona Armstrong, Karla Taylor, Betsy Peed, Barbara Hall, Elizabeth Hoolahan, Nola Frame, Ed.) (8)
- Rebel Report
- "A While Ago, In An Observatory Not So Far Away.... by Shirley "Ty" Barrett (36)
- Fan's Notebook: Empire Withdrawal by Betsy Peed (38)
- An Open Letter To George Lucas "by Moff Zarod Nikonas." ("I am greatly distressed by the representation of the Galactic Empire in your opus Star Wars and its weak-kneed sequel The Empire Strikes Badk. It is appalling to even suggest that these films exhibit the complete picture of the Imperial system, how it works or of the multitude of people who sustain it. Perhaps it would be wise to add that the films' producers and writers are equally ignorant of human nature. To continue, let me make it understood that I am aware of your motives. I would be considered naive if I failed to notice the Rebel-oriented propaganda upon which the premise of these films rest. However, it behooves me, as an officer of the Imperium, to bring to light the various faults which render your interpretation of the Empire inaccurate. [snipped] Allow me to remark that in both films the Stormtroopers were displaying uncommonly poor aim. May I advise you that poor aim never maintained an Empire... Having seen each of these pictures but once, the above are merely the errors which caught my attention. I am certain, given another opportunity to view the films again, I would uncover more. However, the Empire discourages their viewing (to whose prohibition I would scarcely object). Although I could hardly expect you to remedy the obviously jaundiced outlook by which the Empire is portrayed, I can at least have the satisfaction of availing the opinion of those who live and work within the Imperium and see that their point of view is finally heard.") (40)
- Opinion Poll: fans' responses to the question "If you were allowed two minutes in which to talk to George Lucas, what would you say to him?"—comments by Janice Anderson, Dona Armstrong, Shirley "Ty" Barrett, Lois Bennington, Sean Bernard, Rebecca Ann Brothers, Leonard Bruce, Maureen Bulman, Joann Burk, Lorraine Caruccio, Susan Crites, Gerald Crotty, George R. Eddy, Sharon Emily, P.D. Fay, Jani Hicks, Alesh Holubec, Pamela K. Kinney, Joyce Quan, Chris Scott, Devlin Alann Scott, Dorothy Skinner, Jonas Soderblad, Nelson Tatham, Karla Taylor, Mary Urhausen (41)
- Cosmic Capers (50)
- Luke's Lament by Dona Armstrong (50)
- All My Sins Remembered by Chris Scott (51)
- Tatooine Gothic by Karla Taylor (Art by Shirley "Ty" Barrett) (53)
- The Way I Feel by Dona Armstrong (4)
- To My Favorite Meteor by Janice L. Anderson (Art by Shari Kay) (55)
- Luke's Further Adventures In Limericks by Devlin Alann Scott (56)
- The Stars by Tony Varicelli (57)
- There Is Another... by Arlene Bahrenburg (Art by Elizabeth Hoolahan) (58)
- Why Me? by P.D. Fay (73)
- Hell To Fay by Karla Taylor (74)
- The Calculated Empire Trivia Challenge by Shirley "Ty" Barrett (81)
- additional art by Lenny "Leo" Bruce, Chris Scott, Lyle Rutchsman, Vernon Ballesteros, Tony Varicelli, Betsy Peed, Karla Taylor, Alesh Holubec, Philip Chrusch, and Brian Fulfrost.
- Margie Abadie, P.D. Fay, T.R. de Maiffe, Ed. Borrowed Laughs courtesy of the local newspaper (85)
- Astral Ads (87)
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Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3
Your friend Donna Banzhof and I must be on the same wavelength of the Force. A while ago I began to wonder if Yoda was a "Whill", too. It would explain a lot of things neatly, and besides, Yoda has to come from somewhere. Personally, I love the idea of a race of little historians busily keeping track of everything that goes on in the galaxy—(I can't imagine why). Maybe I should ask Yoda for a job as his assistant—though I could never live in that snake pit. Still, where there's a Whill, there's a way, right?
Your illustrations for my poem "Tatooine Gothic" were excellent. I feel they very much enhanced the
poem.[5]
What a treat to come home the other day and find ER3 in my mailbox! Doubly so because I had some spare time to curl up with it. It boggles my mind that you're able to put out a quality zine and still live a somewliat normal(?!) life. Do, do, do keep up the good work and let me know if there's anything I can do to aid and abet you from this part o' the country.[6]
So wha if we have to wait for the next movie! It builds up the suspense, let's our very vivid imaginations have free roam and creativity, I do agree that waiting three years is a long time between flicks (as compared to 10 minutes, one night, or one week), but we all knew that this was going to happen as soon as "SW" became big news. We were told in magazines and whatnot that there were (at the time) 12 stories, or four trilogies, and that they would last until somewhen in the 21st century. If all you out there vehemenently complain about having to wait, then why did you become involved in the first place? All you had to do was say, "Hey, I've seen "SW" and I don't want to wait for three years between each of the future films," and then just turned around and ignored "TES8". (Get a kick out of this all you gripers: in one interview Lucas said there may be a FOUR YEAR gap between "Revenge" and the fourth movie/first episode. Tee hee.)
Besides, if there wasn't a gap then all of us fanfic'ers wouldn't have the chance and time to write our own theoretical stories and whatnot. If there was just, say, one year between films (physically impossible from a production standpoint) would most likely see one film, go about our mundane existance, then jump back in the theatre when the next flick came out. It would be just like a TV mini-series where you watch it one night, maybe talk about it five minutes the next day at work, then forget it until the next installment.
Come on, people, be realistic and practical about this whole thing. If Lucas had to pump out an "SW" flick every year, or even every two years, they would become so cheaply done, so assembly line processed and so chincy in plot, characterization, and execution, that the whole Saga would turn into a celluloid "BS Galactica" (and I mean B.S.)[7]
George is the storyteller—not us. We're just the listener/viewer.
I find that a lot of you out there who complain about one thing or another in "TESB" have seen it more than once—and I don't mean three or four times! I'm talking about 10, 12, 20, 30, or more! If you're going to criticize, first make sure that you're not being hypocritical! If you don't like, don't look. Remember, actions speak louder than words! [8]
I took one look at the cover of ER3 and knew for the next 86 pages I was going to be completely thrilled—I was not disappointed! I loved every word of it. Cathy Romero's sketch of Lucas was super! And Janice Anderson's poem "To My Favorite Meteor" set me to chuckling so bad that my mom was sure it was time to call in the men in the little white suits! I was also intrigued by all the little "what's going on in Hollywood" rumors and tidbits you were able to supply! Keep that up if you can![9]
Empire Review 3 is terrific!! You've done a fantastic job. and so have your contributors. Everything, from that very special cover illustration on, was a real treat to an "SW" addict like me.
Whenever I get a new ro the first thing I usually do is flip through it to see the cartoons and illustrations. Then, rationing them out carefully, I proceed through the letters, poems, and stories. I must admit I sometimes proceed with a little trepidation, because experience has taught me that I will encounter many opinions and ideas that differ radically from my own fondly-held concepts. But—in ER as life—that is what makes things interesting! If everyone in "SW" fandom had the same opinions as I did, and that was all they wrote about in them, wouldn't things be boring? (Intelligent and rational, yes—but very boring!!) So even when I tiptoe through the ideological minefield, I cherish people's diverse theories, even when I don't agree with them. Some of the ideas I've read in have really changed my own point of view; not just in relation to "SW", but in relation to things in what we laughingly call the "real world". And hashing over other people's opposing viewpoints about some things have solidified my own feelings about certain characters and situations. Sometimes defending your own position makes you fortify it, and you end up with an even stronger grasp of your own ideas.
To sum it up, nearly everything I find in ER has expanded my thinking, and none of it has been boring. Each time I read an issue, my feelings run the gamut; everything from "Wow! Right on!" to "Interesting—I don't agree, but interesting" to "Gee, are you full of shit!!" [10]
It took me a couple of days to get through ER3 but the time was wall spent. I hope that the lengthier format continues, as I never seem to tire of reading what other fans have to say about the Saga, and I equally enjoy the poetry, fanfic, art, and cartoons. Karla Taylor's "Hell To Pay" was especially good, and I enjoyed "The Stars" by Tony Varicelli, and Chris's "All My Sins Remembered".
I was also pleased to learn that I'm not the only "SW/TESB" fan who has seen those films less than 10 times each. My limited viewing of them is in no way due to any lack of enthusiasm, but rather to my general belief that things are better in moderation. I doubted that I would ever become bored by the Saga—as I have with "Star Trek"—but I'd just as soon not risk it.[11]
I must say that I was fairly impressed with ER 3, and that cover! Lucas himself would be pleased! [12]
Issue 4
Empire Review 4 was published in February 1982 and contains 88 pages.
From the lengthy editorial:
As for this issue, I'm living up to my title of editor. A while back in another zine (damned if I can remember the name; I think it was Susan Crites' column in Forum) I read an article that said an editor shouldn't just be 'a glorified typist'. That made me realize that basically that's what I've been. But, hey, that was okay when ER was mainly a letterzine. Now that I run more stories, articles, poems, etc., I'll have to change my status as far as what I actually do. So, starting with this issue, which, by the way, has approximately three times as many stories as #3, I'll be fussy about 'how good a story is'. Not just in the plot, characterization, and dialogue, but actually in the way it's written.
To all my writers and those future writers, don't be alarmed if a line or two is changed when it sees print; I won't change the meanings, only improve the way it's said. Since my main concern with this issue was to simply get it out before Ford's next birthday, I wasn't able to send out proof copies to the writers. But, have no fear, that will be done in the future.
I will also be more picky as to the quality of the art I run as my tastes have improved/changed. I'm doing all of this, of course, for the sake of bettering ER. I've seen enough zines (although I haven't had the time to read all that I have) to know what I'd like to do and what I'll avoiding doing at any costs.
- Only Now, poem by Maureen Bulman (inside front cover)
- Captain's Log (4)
- Graffiti Board by Barett, Kaiafah, Retz, Siebert (8)
- Priority One, many, many long letters of comment about the previous issues, the movies, and much speculation about plot and motive (9)
- Surprise, Surprise! by T.R. de Maiffe ("What really went on when the dining hall doors closed on Cloud City?") (27)
- You Are My Sunshine, part 2 by Karla Taylor (29)
- The Stars in His Eyes, an article by Dorothy Skinner (31)
- Reflection, poem by Karla Taylor (34)
- Ashes of Yesterday by Susan Crites (35)
- Once by Betsy Peed (37)
- A Date with Chewie, an article by Chris Scott (38)
- Aurora by Janice Anderson (When Han runs into an old friend on Tatooine, the reception is as cold as Hoth.) (39)
- art portfolio by Martynn (47)
- Once, During a Snow Storm on Hoth..., story by Kathleen B. Retz ("A certain Corellian tries to come to terms with an uncooperative beastie.") (53)
- The Turning, part three by Karla Taylor (55)
- The Secret of the Jedi by Betsy Peed (58)
- Rebellion and Authority: The Rebel Ultimatur and the Imperial Solution, article by S-S. A. Kaiafan, Phd. (59)
- The Awakening, chapter from a story by Lois Bennington ("Han is revived from carbon freeze, but will Lando survive it?") (63)
- A Legal Brief by Mark Walton, C.A. Bucar, Caren Pearlmutter (65)
- Above the Meadow by Janice L. Anderson (67)
- Dreams Realized, poem by Maureen Bulman (68)
- Reunited, part 4 by Karla Taylor (69)
- To An Intense Fan of the Movie STAR WARS and its sequels, Who Publishes a Magazine Devoted Entirely to the Films," poem by Steve Anderson (74)
- Possible Hidden Meetings, article by Karla Taylor (75)
- Lost in Space by Karla Taylor (75)
- A Star Wars Wordsearch by Elizabeth Hoolahan (76)
- An Ancient Lullaby of Alderaan by Auriette Hahn (77)
- Astral Ads (79)
- Another Open Letter from the Editor (inside back page, comic where the editor defends her love of fandom) (89)
from issue #4, inside back cover, "Another Open Letter from the Editor", Chris Scott
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from issue #4, Dorothy Skinner
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Issue 5
Empire Review 5 was published in 1982.
References
- ^ from an LoC in "Empire Review" #2
- ^ from a fan's letter in "Empire Review" #3
- ^ from a fan's letter in "Empire Review" #3
- ^ from a fan's letter in "Empire Review" #3
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4
- ^ from a letter of comment in "Empire Review" #4