Scoundrel Sheets

Zine
Title:	Scoundrel Sheets
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Author(s):	Karen Gilb
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Date(s):	1984-1985
Medium:	fanzine
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Fandom:	Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica (1978), and Indiana Jones
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Scoundrel Sheets was a series of zines by published by Karen Gilb.

The fandoms were Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica (1978), and Indiana Jones. The focus was characters who were "scoundrels," rather than "too serious and too pure-hearted" characters.

The first two novels and others are anthologies.

Submission Guidelines

As printed in the fourth issue:

To our contributors:

We have received several letters from persons Interested in contributing stories and/or artwork to Scoundrel Sheets. It seems appropriate to review some basic guidelines here.

As per the title of our publication, we are interested in articles and stories that feature scoundrels as the major characters. Han Solo, Chewbacca, Starbuck, Indiana Jones, Lando Calrissian - all are well known scoundrels. A story centered around Apollo or Luke Skywalker, for instance, would probably be inappropriate. They are generally too serious and too pure-hearted to be considered a scoundrel. Just make sure that your main character is a rascal with a heart of gold, one who lives by his own rules, and you won't go too far wrong.

We're pretty open as to length, although if you're planning a novella or a story much longer than that traditionally considered as "short", it will probably be a couple of issues before we can budget space for it.

No graphic sex or violence. Some of our readers are of tender age; some are squeamish; and some just plain blush too easily. Keep your fantasies within the range of a gothic romance novel and you'll be more than acceptable.

Written works should be typed, double-spaced, on 8" X 11" paper. Why double-spaced? It's easier to read and easier to make corrections if we decide to print your story. Also, if you ever decide to submit a story to a "professional" magazine or publisher, they will expect your submission to be double-spaced. Practice will make it easier on you later on!

Artwork and cartoons should be dark enough to reproduce easily i.e. black ink on white paper. Again, the same guidelines used on stories apply to artwork. The main focus should be on a scoundrel (Han, Chewie, Starbuck, Indy, etc.) or on some thing that's an integral part of their world (the Millennium Falcon, a Colonial viper, or a gambling den).

One final note: Don't hold back! Send in that story or sketch today!

Issue 1

Scoundrel Sheets 1: A Season of Darkness was published in Summer 1984 and has 96 pages.

The cover and the single interior illustration are by Crystal Lavre.

the cover of issue #1, Crystal Lavre, with the subtitle "A Season of Darkness"

This zine is a novel by Karen Glib.

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Reactions and Reviews

Would you please send me ordering information on any other "Han Solo" stories and also any stories you may have with "Indiana Jones" as the main character?

I just finished reading the "Han Solo" story called A Season of Darkness by Karen Gilb. It was great. Is the other story ready yet? I can't wait to buy and read it. Finally, we get to find out about Han Solo's early life, etc.

I just read the part where Han was telling Elial how he became a smuggler. As is typical of every Solo story I've read, the beginning of Han and Chewie's relationship was not dealt with. Do you have any ideas about it? Doesn't it drive you crazy wondering what happened? Why did Han leave the service? How did he get tied up with Chewie? What did Chewie have to do with whatever went on? What happened between the two of them to seal them so tightly? I would give my right leg if you would do a story about this.

Issue 2

front cover of issue #2, with the subtitle "A Question of Honor"

Scoundrel Sheets 2: A Question of Honor was published in Fall 1984 and has 75 pages.

The zine consists of a single story by Karen Gilb. The two illustrations are by Crystal Lavre, and the cover art is by Riley Del Juhl.

It includes is a single full-page official publicity photo of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Chewbacca.

This issue starts off with a quote from the Brian Daley tie-in book, "Han Solo at Star's End."

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Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2

Just received my copy of zine "A Question of Honor" and it was worth the wait. The story line was well thought out using the one paragraph from Brian Daley's novel. Please keep me informed on future issues.

Sincerely, a dedicated zine reader, B.G.

I loved "A Season of Darkness"! Han and Chewie were never more true to life. The girl's character was also well developed and the action, fast paced. One question - you mentioned Chewie's mate and cub halfway through the story. I remember seeing the Star Wars t.v. special long ago, but it's really foggy. Can you tell me the names of Chewie's mate and cub? And wasn't there a grandfatherly Wookiee, too?

I loved your "Season of Darkness". I felt it was in the true Han Solo style and it was quite a good adventure.

Issue 3

Scoundrel Sheets 3: A Collage was published in Winter 1985 and contains 49 pages. The front cover is by Jenny White.

The editorial in the next issue addresses fan comments regarding the story "Generation Gap."

cover of issue #3, Jenny White

• The Trials of Molikai by Kris Williams (Star Wars) (2)
• Generation Gap by Robin White and Carol Jones (Star Wars) (17)
• Head to Head by Karen Gilb (Battlestar Galactica (1978)) (30)

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3

The Trials of Molikai... excellent opening paragraphs. As a matter of fact, the whole story reminds me of something Brian Daley might use for the foundation for one of his Solo novels. I loved all three of then so consequently, I enjoyed TRIALS as well. And who says we can't "borrow" plot lines from other stories. The blades coming out of the wall depending on where you step, an obvious piece of RAIDERS, it worked well in the movie and I understand that such booby traps are still in common use today in certain civilizations. Lucas didn't invent them. I always enjoy a good hurt/comfort story so the "killing" of Lando and Chewie was right up my alley. As far as I could tell, the story was pretty much in character for the Solo we all know and love.. One very minor criticism. Lando's surname is misspelled in both SW stories.

Editor: Red-faced and hat in hand, we humbly apologize to our readers for the misspellings. You can imagine how embarrassing it is for us to discover that ue've bungled the name of one of Star War's major characters.

"Head to Head" was quite enjoyable. However, about "Generation Gap" by Robin White and Carol Jones, not even George Lucas himself could sell me the story of Han Solo as royalty of any kind. Married to Leia I can handle, even having a daughter, but I can't believe that the rebels would destroy one ruling class just to become the next.

Who would've thought? Alderaan blown to bits, two death stars destroyed, murder, torture, mayhem, and all so we could put another Emperor back on the throne in "Generation Gap"! What happened to the Republic?

Emperor Solo!?! You've got to be kidding! It's hard enough to picture my favorite smuggler [in "Generation Gap"] with grown kids, but with a crown and throne to boot! Forget it!

A Question of Honor was fun and I enjoyed the others, if Generation Gap was a bit less well done. Keep up the good work. Yours faithfully.

"Head to Head" really caught the personalities of all the people we grew to love on BG. It was good to see a softer side to Reese. Face it, he had a tough Job to do and no support or, really, much authority! I liked the gentlemanly way in which he bested Starbuck! And once more Starbuck learned he can trust Cassia's love. You got the feeling down perfectly on both Adama and Tigh. I could Just hear Tigh's voice and I cringed from Adama's flint-eyed glare. You made it real for me. I really liked that story.

On Friday, I received the fanzines...I started reading on Saturday after noon 3:00 p.m. and stopped at 3:00 in the night because I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. They are really great!!! Very well written stories.

Collage was worth every penny! I'm a real Star Wars nut! "The Trials of Molikai" had me on the edge of my seat and "Generation Gap" was an interesting, although fanciful look at the years ahead. I would really like to see another story about the GG characters! I'm not as keen on Galactica, but "Head to Head" was okay, too.

v.2 n.4

Scoundrel Sheets 4: Patchwork was published in Fall 1985 and contains 48 pages.

front cover of issue #4 (possibly a photocopy)

The illustrations are by Sylvia Liske.

The editorial:

Generation Gap, a story which appeared in our last issue, created quite a stir among our readers. Lighter paced and full of fun, it nonetheless hit a discordant note among those who take their Star Wars seriously. It's an issue I've heard discussed before. In a science fiction realm full of alternate universes, should writers be compelled to stay within guidelines already established by the original artist? Generally, I believe they should be.

Consider the act of creation. An artist paints a beautiful landscape, interpreting the world as he sees it. When it's completed, another artist comes along and alters the painting. In doing so, he also changes the original concept. For good or ill, it is no longer what the original artist intended it to he. Sometimes, such alterations can have disastrous effects: a grief-stricken Spock poised on the brink of suicide or a Captain Kirk, exemplary career officer, so obsessed with vengeance that he resigns his commission from Star Fleet to hunt down and execute the man who murdered his friend. Both story lines are incredible distortions of the original characters. The authors paid little or no respect to Gene Roddenberry by altering his creation to the point where it was no longer recognizable. Far better if they had created their own universes, with their own characters, and then played there to their heart's content.

Secondly, writers who radically alter an established storyline pay little respect to their audience. Some readers become bewildered by the flood of different characterizations; others, so disillusioned that they lose their original enthusiasm.

Why, then, did include Generation Gap in our third issue? Because it made us smile to think that the "heroes of the rebellion" will, one day in their future, have to cope with marriage, child bearing, and teenagers. If viewed in that context, I think you will agree that it is an enjoyable story. Why not give it another try?

• Party Line, Letters (2)
• The Lupis Stone, fiction by Karen Gilb (3)
• Grapevine (imagined bumper stickers) (14)
• What's Forever, fiction by Sylvia Liske (15)
• Kindred Spirits, fiction by Karen Glib ([[Battlestar Galactica] (1978)]) (23)
• Siren Song, fiction by Karen Glib ([[Battlestar Galactica] (1978)]) (31)
• Among Friends, editorial (37)
• Dracula's Chalice, fiction by Augusta (Indiana Jones) (38)

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