Firebird -- The Phoenix

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Zine
Title:	Firebird --The Phoenix
Publisher:	due to a falling out, the first two were by Gemini Press, issue three by the author, I Joan Kokolus
Editor(s):	I Joan Kokolus
Date(s):	1983-1984
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Medium:	print
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Fandom:	The Phoenix (1982 TV)
Language:	English
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ad from Datazine #37, click to read

Firebird -- The Phoenix is a gen "self-contained alternate universe zine based on the TV series 'The Phoenix'."

About

"We have taken the series quite a few steps further, however, and have given Bennu a home planet, complete with a past life and family. Nine full story lines have been developed which entail Bennu's life on this home planet, his mission to Earth, his discovery on Earth, earlier than planned, and his present and future activities on Earth. Material is now in process to take us through Issue #6. If you would like to become involved with a different perspective than that of other zines based on the original Phoenix concept, then try Firebird -- The Phoenix, where we have laid out story directives, past, present, and future." -- from the ad in Datazine #37

Issue 1

Firebird --The Phoenix 1 was published in January 1983 and contains 50 pages.

cover of issue #1, Francis Mao

flyer for issue #1

Art by Cheryl Allen, Maria L. Barbosa, J. R. Janoski, Joan Kokolus, Francis Mao, Holly Oakes, Mary Soderstrom, and Carla Lawson.

This issue starts where the series left off and provides a direction for the main plot concepts.

The zine features an art portfolio by Cheryl Allen as well as art by I Joan Kokolus and J.R. Janoski. It includes Speculative Theories and Guidelines for writing for FIREBIRD — plus a plot summary of the series' five episodes.

• Yesterday Into Tomorrow by Pat Hailey
• Touch by Cherry Burlington ("Noel, Al, Jack and Ellie. All were touched by Bennu's love. What did it mean?")
• --And Dreams by Mary Shadinger
• Descent Into Darkness by Pat Haley ("Bennu continues his search for Mira, facing the powers of the "Enemy" and a friend turned traitor.")
• Blues For Mira by Beverly Bishop
• "A Prince Among My People" by I Joan Kokolus. ("A long, long way away, Bennu and his father discuss the meaning of their world and our world.")
• Preminger by J.R. Janoski ("Who is Preminger and what does he really feel about Bennu in relation with his task for the Agency?")
• Place of Power by Pat Hailey ("A hit and run victim, Bennu loses both the amulet and the crystal. But there are more forces at work in the universe than one would suppose?")

Issue 2

cover of issue #2

Firebird --The Phoenix 2 was published in July 1983 and contains 78 pages.

• To Try Again by Tammy Monfeite (Trapped together in a maze of interconnecting tunnels and pursued by an alien from Bennu's home world, both Preminger and Bennu struggle to survive, each lending strength, encouragement, and support to each other)
• The Songmaster by Beverly Bishop (Iago returns and this time Indigo is his target.)
• To Reach the Limits by Carol Eidelberg (Bennu befriends an ill and dying horse, and together they experience the joys and meaning of life.)
• Prophecies by Pat Hailey
• Purpose by Tammy Monfette
• other unknown content

Issue 3

Firebird --The Phoenix 3 was published in April 1984 and contains 100 pages. Reduced format text.

It contains eight stories from the Elrad Universe and nine stories with Bennu on Earth, to portfolios plus poetry and humor.

cover of issue #3

• The Phoenix (2)
• From the Agency (3)
• Out of the Ashes (4)
• When the Gods (6)
• The Gate of the Sun (7)
• Dark Rebirth (12)
• The Gift (14)
• Goodbye (17)
• Operation (25)
• Silver Threatens -- Cold Moon Burns (27)
• Dancer in Silver (30)
• Dream Beasts (34)
• The Rider Portfolio (38)
• Forgotten Memories (48)
• Apparition (55)
• A New Sunrise (57)
• Arkansas Summer (59)
• Reins of Power (64)
• Christine (68)
• The Touch Key (71)
• Portfolio by Don Lewis ( (74)
• Catch that Phoenix (82)
• The Guardian (87)
• The Messenger (94)

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3

A stylish Phoenix zine, dedicated to the short-lived tv series with Judson Scott as the gentle alien, Bennu. Striking art includes a portfolio by Don Lewis in his silky, black ink style and a cover that celebrates nature with a tasteful Bennu au naturel. Stories range from tales of Bennu's homeworld to his adventures on Earth. Editor and writer I. Joan Kokolus graces the pages with her delicate artwork. Also poems and inside cover sketches of Bennu incorporated into the Egyptian and Mayan cultures. 100 pages of creativity.

Issue 4

Firebird --The Phoenix 4