Norman (Star Trek zine)

Zine
Title:	Norman
Publisher:	Thagard Press (for USS Thagard, an International Star Trek Fan Association fan club located in Lansdale/Philadelphia, PA)
Editor(s):	Alexandra (Sashi) German (some issues), Stuart S. Roth (#6, #7, perhaps others)
Date(s):	1991-2002?
Series?:
Medium:	print
Size:
Genre:
Fandom:	Star Trek & multimedia
Language:	English
External Links:	http://ussthagard.com/norman.html
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Norman is a gen mostly Star Trek anthology with eleven issues.

The Zine's Title

From the seventh issue: "Our club, the USS Thagard, is named for Dr. Norman Thagard, the first astronaut to wear a Star Trek pin into space. This fanzine, Norman, is also named after Dr. Thagard and for one of the androids in the classic Star Trek episode “I, Mudd”."

Regarding the Trek Original Universe: Pioneer

From issue #7:

Star Trek: Pioneer was a concept created by DramaTrek, a group of Thagard members who wanted to explore the universe of Star Trek with characters of their own creation. Captain Maddox and Shern of Andor were first developed by Matt Black. Pioneer is a project that owes its creation to several members of our fictional starship; I was just lucky enough to get the first chance to interpret it.

Issue 1

Norman 1 was published in 1991 and contains 132 pages. It contains "old and new Trek," Star Wars, War of the Worlds, and other fandoms.

The art is by Tom Amici (font cover), Sashi German, Dorinda Francis.

• 1991 USS Thagard NCC-652 Roster (2)
• From the Bridge: Mark Morrow (3)
• Some Words from Editor Sash (4)
• The Life After, fiction by Mark Morrow (Star Trek: TNG) (6)
• Beverly's Return, fiction by Sashi German ("Details the return of Beverly Crusher to the Enterprise after her year at Starfieet Medical.") (Star Trek: TNG) (14)
• Handyman, fiction by Stephen Turner (Star Trek: TNG) (19)
• Change, fiction by Sashi German (Star Trek: TNG) (36)
• Three on a Phaser, fiction by Stephen Turner ("Details the beginning of unrest within the Klingon Empire. The story follows Captain Kirk's search for the real truth behind hostilities.") (Star Trek: TOS) (44)
• It's True, poem by Ellen Marie Kinicki (Star Trek: TOS) (58)
• T'Hy"la vs Kohlinahr vs Sarek, poem by Ellen Marie Kinicki (Star Trek: TOS) (59)
• The Lament of the Admiral's Desk, song by Ellen Marie Kinicki (Star Trek: TOS) (60)
• Guidance, fiction by John Baldwin (Original Fiction) (61)
• Povac, fiction by John Baldwin (Original Fiction) (67)
• The Haywire Adventures of Luke S, fiction by Beth Pyne (Star Wars) (91)
• Coming of the Mortar, fiction by Sashi German ("Suzanne, Norton, Harrison and Paul deal with the aftereffects of the alien, K'Tara's visit to Earth (First Season finale). This story attempts to explain the dramatic changes between 1st and 2nd season.") (War of the Worlds) (94)
• In Defense of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, article by Sashi German (113)
• How Star Trek and My Job Didn't Quite Mixr, article by Sashi German (116)
• Deanna Troi: The Writers Finally Understand Herr, article by Sashi German (119)
• Star Trek Fandom: The Benefits of Starfleetr, article by Sashi German (122)
• A Look at 25 Years of Star Trekr, article by Sashi German (123)
• Wiliam Riker: A Waste of Time and Spacer, article by Sashi German (125)
• We Did This Zine Because (132)

Issue 2

Norman 2 was published in 1992.

cover of issue #2 (black and white copy, printed in issue #7)

• Doctor's Dilemma (a Beverly Crusher and Deanna Troi story; "After Ambassador Odan leaves the Enterprise, Beverly Crusher discovers she is pregnant. She struggles to decide whether to keep the baby and tell Odan, or terminate the pregnancy.")
• To Q or Not to Q ("Is it for real or is it a test? Riker, Worf and only a few others are trapped aboard the Enterprise with the rest of the crew missing They are then transported back in time 80 years and to meet the Original Enterprise crew. Q is obviously involved somehow!")
• Down Day on the Enterprise ("On their way on a long, uneventful mission, the Enterprise crew members fill their abundant free time playing chess, computer games and of course. Poker! Read about how the crew spends their 'downtime' in this amusing story.")
• other unknown content

Issue 3

Norman 3 was published in 1993 and contains 133 pages.

front cover of issue #3

• 1993 USS Thagard/NCC-652 Crew Roster
• Zine Credits
• Dedication
• From the Bridge (1)
• Some Words from Editor Sash (2)
• I, Q by BIll Mason ("A lone Borg appears to Picard on board the Enterprise. But is it Locutus? Is it Hugh? Or could it be Q.") (Star Trek: TNG) (3)
• The Cry of the Warrior by Lt. Lee Coffer (Star Trek: TNG) (9)
• A Not So Prime Directive by Capt. Sashi German ("Beverly Crusher and Captain Picard see their lovers' relationship begin to fall apart when the Enterprise must follow the Prime Directive and allow hundreds of people to die — a decision Crusher cannot except.") (Star Trek: TNG) (18)
• Tin Man's Heart by Lt. Penny Croak ("The Enterprise rescues a young girl named Emera from a damaged personnel transport ship. She soon develops a strong attachment to Star Trek's favorite Tin Man, Data.") (Star Trek: TNG) (32)
• Chocolate Sundaes by Capt. Sashi German (Star Trek: TNG) (43)
• Why by Capt. Sashi German (Star Trek: TNG) (48)
• Here's Looking at You, V'Ger by Stephen Turner (Star Trek: TNG) (53)
• Guilt by Ignorance by Capt. Sashi German (Star Trek: TNG) (67)
• The Encounter by Lt. Cmdr. Ed Neiginski (Star Trek: TNG) (72)
• Heart of the Matter by Capt. Sashi German (Star Trek: TNG) (80)
• The Ferengi Tsuris by Cmdr. Ray Greenberg (Star Trek: TNG) (82)
• Of Sugar and Spice by Lt. Penny Croak ("A group of Bajoran children are delivered to Deep Space 9 by a Cardassian warship. One of the children, a young girl named Krystal, takes a liking to Major Kira, causing Kira to wonder how different her life could have been if she hadn't been brought up a terrorist and forced to fight wars.") (Star Trek: DS9) (87)
• Heroes by Capt John W Baldwin ("Jim Kirk spends time with his Original crew, looking back on decades of his distinguished career in Starfleet while preparing for Federation Day celebrations.") (Star Trek: TOS) (94)
• Virtual Beauty by Lt. Penny Croak (Original Fiction) (105)
• Scarecrow's Tale by Jim Irwin (Original Fiction) (111)
• To Know No Bounds, poem by Captain Sashi German (Space 1999) (131)
• Lady of the Stars, poem by Captain Sashi German (Space 1999)
• We Did This Zine Because (133)

Issue 4

Norman 4 was published in 1994 and contains 184 pages.

cover of issue #4 (black and white copy, printed in issue #7)

• Boy No More: Birth of a Warrior ("Worf and the Enterprise Crew, including Counselor Troi's mother, Lwaxana Troi, help Alexander with the Right of Ascension.") (Star Trek: TNG)
• Forever Attached ("In the 7th TNG season episode "Attached", what where Captain Picard and Beverly Crusher really thinking about each other? Were they only friends, or had they finally fallen in love?") (Star Trek: TNG)
• The Sleeper Awakes ("Data wonders when he might be ready for Dr. Noonian Soong's emotion chip, made for him but stolen and later retrieved from brother, Lore." (Star Trek: TNG)
• Through the Looking Glass ("In the DS9 Mirror/Mirror/Cross Over universe, Ben Sisko decides to join the Marquis and his old friend Cal. Sisko is asked to pull off a dangerous mission involving Romulans and one of the original crew members from the ISS Enterprise.") (Star Trek: DS9/Star Trek: TOS)
• The Healing Process ("After the death of Kai Opaka, Major Kira re-examines her life and future goals, wondering if her violent past is truly behind her.") (Star Trek: DS9)
• Star Wars content
• V content
• original science fiction content

Issue 5

Norman 5 was published in 1995 and contains 196 pages.

• Daddy's Little Girl ("Captain Picard must deal with the unexpected arrival of his 6-year-old daughter...a daughter he never knew existed until now.") (Star Trek: TNG)
• This is the Fire in Which We Burn ("Captain Spock and the rest of the original crew deal with the death of their friend and commander, James Kirk, on the Enterprise-C. However, years later Spock feels the presence of his old friend return.") (Star Trek: TOS)
• The Truth is Out There ("FBI Agents Mulder and Scully mull over their more dangerous assignments, wondering if there are reasons for their perilous journeys.") (The X-Files)
• Star Trek: VOY content
• Doctor Who content
• UFO content
• original science fiction

Issue 6

Norman 6 was published in 1996.

• 1993 USS Thagard/NCC-652 Crew Roster
• Zine Credits
• Dedication
• From the Bridge (1)
• Some Words from Editor Stuart Roth (8)
• Aftermath by John W Baldwin ("Picard must deal with the consequences of Data having taken over the Enterprise in the episode "Brothers." What to do with an android second officer who can do almost anything, include betray?") (Star Trek: TNG) (9)
• History Lesson by Philip Giunta (Star Trek: TNG) (19)
• [] of Time by Sashi Alexander German (Star Trek: TNG) (32)
• Rogue Planet, part 2 by Chris Horrocks (Star Trek: VOY) (42)
• something by Stuart Roth (Star Trek: VOY)
• Piece of Mind by Sashi Alexander German ("Tuvok must use all his mental resources to help Captain Janeway out of a dangerous coma. Can the Vulcan disciplines that made her ill save the Captain's life?") (Star Trek: VOY)
• [] Convention by Giunta (Star Trek related) (84)
• [atius' Dilemma by Steve Halber (Star Trek related) (93)
• [ster] Rendezvous by Maria Micco (Doctor Who) (96)
• How Much for that Junk in Space Dock by Beth Mauch (Star Wars) (98)
• Doomsday Competitors by Stuart Roth ("FBI agents Mulder and Scully, along with news reporter Karl Kolchak investigate a dangerous monster killing people in Eastern Pennsylvania. Can they discover what the creature wants and how to stop it?") (Kolchak: The Night Stalker/[[X-Files) (102)
• [a] Etude by Idria Barone-Knecht (X-Files) (125)
• four Original Fiction stories 142-148+

Issue 7

Norman 7 was published in 1997 and contains 198 pages.

front cover of issue #7, Phillip Avery

back cover of issue #7, Francis Barron

We Did This Zine Because page

The front cover is by Phillip Avery, the back cover by Francis Barron, the interior illos are by Angel Avery, Francis Barron, Ty Campbell III, Christopher Horrocks, Richard Sussman, and Stuart S. Roth.

From the zine:

Now here's a few words of what you'll find in this issue. We are first and foremost a Star Trek fanzine, but there are submissions covering a wide variety of topics (including my personal favorite, Doctor Who).

There are stories featuring diverse encounters — come face to face with: Borgs and Barneys, Vampires and the Goddess Venus, Cybermen and Daleks, Joan of Arc and Blade Runners. We have our first Battlestar Galactica story (see Norman 5 for a very good poem), and FBI agents Scully and Mulder have a sinister journey into a very Star Trekky kind of adventure. Variety in fandom is something we celebrate here. Norman 7 literally covers the gambit from Apollo to Xena.

From the editorial by Matt Black:

Welcome to Norman 7! This is the lucky number seven for the crew of the USS Thagard. Each year, members of our Star Trek/Science Fiction fan club work diligently for months writing poems, stories and essays, drawing and drafting artwork, and finally editing, re-editing, laying-out, and printing this fanzine.

The USS Thagard is one of several Star Trek/Science Fiction fan clubs in the Philadelphia area, and we are also a chapter of STARFLEET. Actually, we're the “Flagship” chapter of the 6,000+ member International Star Trek Fan Association because one of our club members is the Commander, STARFLEET!!! But, we don't let this go to our heads — much.

Our chapter is rapidly approaching 100 members, making us the biggest chapter in Philadelphia, and among the largest in the Fleet. We are an extremely active group, holding an event on almost every day of every weekend of every month of every year! These range from typical fan club activities such as video parties, movie outings and convention trips -- to more social activities such as bowling, skating, miniature golf and trips to the shore... to name just a few.

However, we're not just a social club — we're also a social service club. Our members participate in fund-raising walks for Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes, entertain children in area hospitals, as well as raise money and do volunteer work for major charities. Currently, our major charity is Project H.O.M.E. which provides Housing, Employment Opportunities, Medical Care and Education to the homeless in the Philadelphia area.

Our club, the USS Thagard, is named for Dr. Norman Thagard, the first astronaut to wear a Star Trek pin into space. This fanzine, Norman, is also named after Dr. Thagard and for one of the androids in the classic Star Trek episode “I, Mudd”. Although Star Trek is the major emphasis of our club, in this fanzine you'll find stories ranging from Battlestar Galactica to the X-Files with many interesting stops in between! Enjoy!

• Dedication (3)
• 1997 USS Thagard/NCC-652 Crew Roster (4)
• The Captain Speaks, editorial by Matt Black (5)
• Editor's Page/Fanzine Credits (6)
• Favorite Things (7)
• Worlds of Doubt by Philip Giunta (Star Trek: TOS) (8)
• The Fire Beasts of Vulcan by David Morgan (Star Trek: TOS) (33)
• The Purple Menace by Richard Sussman(Star Trek: TNG) (37)
• Swap File by Steven Halber (Star Trek: VOY) (45)
• EarthWish by Sashi Alexandra German (Star Trek: VOY) (56)
• Maddox' Folly by Stuart S. Roth (Star Trek: Pioneer) (60)
• N'jel by Angel Avery (Star Trek: Pioneer) (70)
• The Four Series: A Case Study in the Evolution of Human Resources Management, essay by Steven Halber ("Author's Note: This article was written before Deep Space 9's 5th season.") (74)
• Circular Logic by Stuart S. Roth (Doctor Who, First Doctor) (78)
• The Siege of New Orleans by Stuart S. Roth (Doctor Who, Second Doctor) (83)
• The Warrior Princess by Christopher Horrocks (Doctor Who/Xena) (106)
• Apotheosis of the Daleks by Christopher Horrocks (Doctor Who) (133)
• Ghosts and Spirits by Matt Black (Battlestar Galactica) ("Author's Note: Upon hearing that Richard Hatch (Apollo) was traveling the convention circuit trying to drum up support for a new Battlestar Galactica series, I found myself, as a writer/producer, wondering what shape the program would take. This story is the result of my musings. It takes place almost twenty years after the Cylon attack on the colonies and disregards the silliness that befewll the Galactica in 1980") (137)
• Past Retirements by Philip Giunta (Blade Runner) (141)
• Han, filk to the tune of "Windy," by Beth Mauch (Star Wars) (161)
• Futile Pursuits by Christopher Horrocks and Stuart S. Roth (X-Files) (162)
• Red Lie by Angel Avery (vampires, original fiction) (174)
• Intruder by Christopher Horrocks (original fiction) (182)
• Words by Christopher Horrocks (original fiction) (184)
• To My Vampire, poem by Angel Avery (original) (186)
• The Blood Moon , poem by Angel Avery (original) (186)
• Venomous Night, poem by David Morgan (vampire, original) (187)
• A Vampire Waits, poem by David Morgan (vampire, original) (187)
• Beauty in the Moonlight, poem by David Morgan (vampire, original) (187)
• Blood Becomes Her, poem by David Morgan (vampire, original) (187)
• Blood Kiss, poem by David Morgan (vampire, original) (187)
• Blood Kiss, poem by David Morgan (vampire, original) (187)
• Friends, poem by Kris T. Klufas (original) (188)
• Sitting on the Edge of Forever, script form fiction by Audra Hammer (original) (189)
• We Did This Zine Because by the editorial staff (199)

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