Padawan and Jedi Tales

Zine
Title:	Padawan and Jedi Tales
Publisher:	Chaos Unlimited
Editor(s):	Ginna Wilcoxen
Date(s):	2000-2008
Series?:
Medium:	print
Genre:
Fandom:	Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
Language:	English
External Links:	Chaos Unlimited
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Padawan and Jedi Tales is a gen Star Wars: The Phantom Menace zine focusing on Anakin Skywalker and Obi-wan Kenobi.

The content includes many songfics, some original characters, and many references and use of the pro book series Jedi Apprentice.

The zine series ran six issues, with issue #6 printed several years after issue #5.

Issue 1

Padawan and Jedi Tales 1 is undated, but was published in 2000 . It contains 103 pages. The zine contains three black and white screenshots but no interior art.

The cover art is by Debbie Casselburry.

From the zine: ""Padawan and Jedi Tales" is a fanzine totally for the enjoyment of the fans of Star Wars both the original trilogy and Episode I. What can I say we are all full of what if, and how woulds..."

• To Have You Back Again by Deb Casselbury (filk to the tune of "Everything I Own" by Bread) (i)
• The Stargate's Force by Kay Britt (Star Gates Force a Star Wars Episode On\SG-1 crossover where two Jedi Knights find out about SG-1) (1)
• Fate by Bridget (an action/adventure/drama/alternate universe tale with violence, language and adult content warning. In this tale we learn what if Qui-Gon Jinn lived to learn more about Darth Maul.) (21)

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  cover of issue #1

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  cover issue #1, Debbie Casselbury (the gold braid at the top is likely a single fan's later addition)

Issue 2

cover of issue #2, appears to be a later edition

cover of issue #2, first edition

Padawan and Jedi Tales 2 is undated but was published in 2000. It contains 200 pages and a single illo (a reprint of the art on the first issue).

• The Last Padawan by Lorry Guffey (The Last Padawan is a Romance/Adventure/Alternate Reality tale of Gi Anyth Cedron, Qui-Gon Jinn's apprentice after finishing the training of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Qui-Gon is led by the Force to take on a new apprentice after completing the training of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The apprentice, Gi Anyth Cedron, is wounded in a battle with her childhood rival, who has become apprentice to the Sith Lord Darth Crucible. Her rival destroys her sight in a sabotaged medical bay. Gi Anyth must stay behind while Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan join together to find the stronghold of the Sith. Gi Anyth must go to the stronghold to save her master and her friend and facae the truth about the past and the father she never knew.) (1)
• Overcoming Evil by Lorry Guffey (Overcoming Evil takes place a few years before The Phantom Menace. Come along for a trip to the Dark Side.) (68)

Issue 3

cover #3, Ben Brackett

Padawan and Jedi Tales 3 was published in May 2001 and contains 46 pages. The front cover is by Ben Brackett. There is no interior art, but there are several black and white screenshots. This issue includes several songfics.

• Another Robe by Lorry ("Post Phantom Menace: Rando-Maul witnesses the death of her mate. This story is a sequel to "Overcoming Evil", because some characters just refuse to stay dead. It could also be considered a sister story to "The Robe", a short story I wrote about what happened to Qui-Gon's robe that he shrugged off, just before he battled Darth Maul.") (1)
• Bedtime by Cheshire Cat (not listed in the table of contents) ("Ever have one of those days where nothing goes right especially with children? Well I'm sure many mothers will agree with Obi-Wan in this situation.") (11)
• Cloak by Ermanna (13)
• One by One by Anonymous/PJ ("Disclaimer: I don't own them, but I do play with them alot. Everything recognizable as belonging to George, is his and I don't make any money in playing with his creations. So don't ask me for any. Summary: It's probably weird, but I was sitting here for three hours one nite and this bunny just bit me. I'm hoping that it makes sense, bear with me if it doesn't. <giggles> It deals with all the Jedi and Anakin and the fall of the Republic and Luke bringing his father back to the light and the balance being restored. It's subtle, and I'm hoping the note at the end will put things into better perspective. The song "One By One" belongs to ENYA. <Cheers loudly> Thanks for letting me use this, it fit perfectly with the idea that the bunny infected me with. Special note from the writer: OK, so I know this is odd, but its my "version/way" of telling THANK YOU to all the fan fic writers out there. Though it's supposed to be from the "force's" point of view and thanks for telling all the stories that could have/would have/ should have been. Thanks for all the possibilities and keep on "telling the tales"! May the force be with you, forever and always. PJ") (15)
• Inheritance by Rita Marx ("Summary: I was half asleep and this plot bunny bit me. I thought it would be cute and help to clarify some things. This is an important 'missing moment' <at least to me> from the SW uni, and I hope it becomes clear at the end.") (19)
• Trust Your Instinct by Kat ("Pre-TPM, Obi-Wan is 15. Summary; Obi-Wan is being a brat. Qui-Gon finds a solution.") (23)
• Gala and Beyond by Cheshire Cat (27)
• The Jedi Creed by Anonymous (28)
• C3PO's Story by Rita Marx ("This is a POV <point of view> story for C3P0. Just some of the things he's seen and experienced. For a droid, he's had a very shaky start.") (29)
• Every Breath You Take by Rita Marx ("Here's a Songfic about Darth Maul who becomes a stalker. Summary: Darth Maul becomes a stalker. Note lyrics. Author's note: Song use is: "Every breath you take" by the Police.") (35)
• Forgiveness by Rita Marx ("Takes place about 11 years before TPM. Obi is 14 reference the Jedi Apprentice series.") (37)
• Lean on Me by Rita Marx ("Anakin learns there's somebody he can lean on. Setting: Jedi Temple on Coruscant / Old Republic Author's note: Song used is: "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers (And Club Nuveou [sic].)") (45)

Issue 4

cover of issue #4, Ben Brackett

from issue #4, illo by Casselbury

from issue #4, poem by Martin, and an early photomanip, artist is likely Casselbury

Padawan and Jedi Tales 4 was published in 2001 and contains 62 pages. The front cover is by Ben Brackett, and there is a single illo by Debbie Casselbury. The zine also contains some black and white screenshots, as well as what appears to be a color photomanip.

From the zine: "Thanks to all writers.. and to George Lucas for allowing us to play in his universe and back yard."

• Redemption by Rita Marx ("Summary: Can one act of mercy lead a Dark Lord to Redemption? Setting: A green unnamed world in the Old Republic & Coruscant.") (1)
• Rainsabre by Rita Marx ("Summary: What is the weapon of choice on a cold, rainy day? Setting: Old Republic (pre-TPM)") (8)
• A New Insight by Beta ("Summary: Obi-Wan is being difficult in the morning, and his Master realizes something new.") (9)
• Thoughts by P.E. Savage (14)
• Oops! by Cheshire Cat ("Timing: just after JA #8, Obi-Wan is 13. Summary: Obi-Wan walks in on his Master. In JA #6 it is mentioned that the rooms in the temple have no locks. Thought it could be frightfully awkward. Category: humor") (15)
• I Scream, You Scream by Rita Marx ("Summary: Who wants ice cream? Setting: Old Republic — Obi-Wan and friend are 17.") (19)
• My Master's Hands, poem by Cheshire Cat (20)
• The Dance by Rita Marx (songfic, "summary: A backyard Bar BQ with Jedi in attendance and a hamster.") (21)
• Hero by Rita Marx (songfic, "Two youngsters find an old journal and daydream of becoming Jedi. Setting: Unnamed planet / New Republic. Author's note: Song used is 'Hero' by David Crosby and Phil Collins (1993)") (25)
• Black Sheep, Silent Lambs by Ben Brackett ("Four years have passed since Obi-Wan Kenobi passed his trials and became a Jedi Knight. Shortly after he took up the training of his first apprentice Anakin Skywalker who was but nine years old. Considered by Jedi Master Yoda too old to train, the Jedi Council none the less granted permission to Obi-Wan to train the young boy. Many other Jedi felt that the council's decision was based upon the last request of a great Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and their bias sympathy. Both master and apprentice felt they owed much to the memory of Qui-Gon Jinn. Hoping to honor Qui-Gon's memory and request, Obi-Wan and Anakin continue the struggle against evil and darkness as they are returning from a recent mission when...") (29)
• Defiance by P.E. Savage ("This is a speculation into the relationship between Jedi Knight Tahl and Master Qui Gon. What if the relationship went further than what the Jedi Apprentice books state?") (53)
• Free Spirit by Ron Martin ("A poem about Yoda's feelings for Qui-Gon.") (57)
• Look Beyond by Obi the Kid ("Pre-TPM, Obi is 14. Obi-Wan befriends a young boy.") (58)
• To Have You Back Again by Debbie Casselbury (filk, sung to "Everything I Own" by Bread) (62)

Issue 5

cover #5

Padawan and Jedi Tales 5 was published in May 2002 and contains 149 pages.

From the editor:

To the fifth issue of Padawan and Jedi Tales. I never thought we would make it this far. And as always we are taking submissions for issue six. So contact me. All comments and suggestions are welcome. Feel free to contact us at the above address and I will forward all comments to the author. This is done for fans by and does not intend to infringe on the copyrights of George Lucas, 20th Century fox [sic] or anyone holding rights to Star Wars, Phantom Menace etc.

• A Jedi's Heart by Rita Marx ("Rating: PG-13 (WARNING: violence and attempted rape, but nothing graphic.) Category: Drama / Romance. Characters: All original. Summary: A Jedi Knight travels to another world and finds a rare gift. Setting: Unnamed planet in another galaxy (*not* Earth) / Old Republic. Note: //Telepathy// <Personal thoughts> [Visions and their interpretations] »Sounds« Lyrics are indented. Author's note: Songs used (with some re-wording) are: Desert Rose_ by Sting, 2000; I knew I Loved You_ by Savage Garden, 2000; The Mummer's Dance_ by Loreena McKennitt, 1998; _Fields of Gold_ by Sting, 1993.") (1)
• Decisions of a Jedi by P.E. Savage ("This takes place after Jedi Apprentice 14, the only difference is Tahl did not die, but lived to continue her place as a Jedi Master at least until the Purge.")(145)

Issue 6

Padawan and Jedi Tales 6 was published in 2008.

• features Dark Jinn's Destiny by Ben Brackett
• other unknown content?