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The Bad Element

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Zine
Title: The Bad Element
Publisher: Neon Rainbow Press
Editor(s): Cinda Gillilan & Jody Norman
Date(s):
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Medium: print
Size:
Genre: gen
Fandom: Magnificent Seven
Language: English
External Links: Neon Rainbow Press M7 website
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The Bad Element is a Chris-centered Magnificent Seven anthology.

Other Zines in the Series

It is part of "The Magnificent Seven Seven" which is a series of gen fanzines, each focusing on a different character from the show. The series is divided amongst the 7 characters and each character based fanzine has a different title.

Issue 1

The Bad Element 1 was published in 2004 and contains 153 pages. The back cover is by Taleen.

cover of issue #1, Pyewacket
  • Sliver of Light by Joan Curtin (Old West) ("Chris Larabee finds himself in a backwater town called Four Corners, and quickly finds himself caught up in the events unfolding there.") (11)
  • Fathers and Sons by LaraMee (Old West) ("Chris and Billy have gone fishing, and end up sharing some secrets.") (21)
  • Ghosts by Joan Curtin (Old West) ("A sequel to the novel "Killing Time." Vin is still struggling with ghosts from his past, and Chris is determined to help him.") (26)
  • And Then There Were Five by Winter (ATF Denver) ("Chris Larabee is putting together a new ATF team, and a scruffy bounty hunter is the next one he wants to add to the crew.") (48)
  • I'll Try by LaraMee (ATF Denver) ("Chris visits the graves of his wife and son.") (108)
  • Mexican Sunscreen by Luna Dey (ATF Denver) ("On an undercover assignment, Chris and Ezra find themselves in an unusual situation.") (112)
  • Give 'Til it Hurts by Winter (ATF Denver) ("Nettie asks Team Seven to help out, and they agree, but it's going to cost Chris a little of his dignity.") (119)
  • The Search by LaraMee (ATF Denver) ("While Vin lies, fighting for his life, the rest of Team Seven search for Chris, who is facing his own tragedy.") (126)
  • The Greatest Gift by Winter (ATF Denver) ("Chris's birthday celebration is almost ruined when Vin is nearly killed.") (139)
  • Watching God Dream by Sunni (ATF Denver) ("Chris takes his special lady on an adventure.") (146)

Issue 2

The Bad Element 2 was published in 2005 and contains 154 pages. It has internal art by LaraMee.

cover of issue #2, Pywacket
  • The Gun by Tarlan (Old West) ("How Chris got his first gun.") (11)
  • Learning to Listen by KT (Old West) ("Chris and Buck begin their friendship during the Civil War.") (12)
  • The Traveler by Tarlan (Old West) ("Chris arrives in Four Corners.") (16)
  • The Comfort of Friends by LaraMee (Old West) ("Chris recovers from his time as a prisoner, thanks to some help from his friends.") (18)
  • Pony by LaraMee (Old West) ("The rest of the Seven hear how Chris's horse got his name.") (25)
  • Home Alone... With Child by LaraMee (Old West) ("A young couple remind Chris of the first time he was home alone with Adam.") (28)
  • First Dance by LaraMee (Old West) ("A dance in town reminds Chris about the first time he met Sarah.") (33)
  • Billy's Sin by LaraMee (Old West) ("When Billy runs away, he runs straight to Chris.") (38)
  • Brothers Born by Jade Standish (Old West) ("Chris is used as bait to trap Vin.") (42)
  • Hard Feelings by Winter (Old West) ("Chris and Vin have to make up after 'Wagon Train'.") (59)
  • After Obsession by LaraMee (Old West) ("Chris must come to terms with what happened between him and Ella Gains.") (66)
  • Blind Justice by LaraMee (Old West) ("When Chris is blinded, it's up to the others to see him through the darkness.") (93)
  • I'll Make it Right by KT (ATF Denver) ("With Buck injured, Chris realizes just what his oldest friend really means to him.") (139)
  • Since I Lost You by LaraMee (ATF Denver) ("The anniversary of Sarah's and Adam's deaths is hard for Chris.") (141)
  • What's the Point? by Heidi (ATF Denver) ("Chris and his paper carrier have a little war going on.") (144)
  • Adam's Touch by Ruby (ATF Denver) ("When Chris is hurt, he is visited by his son.") (147)
  • Shadows of Self by Jade Standish (ATF Denver) ("Vin gives Chris a little of his own medicine.") (151)

Issue 3

The Bad Element 3 contains 154 pages.

  • Strum und Drang by Beth Green (ATF Denver) ("Chris is feeling low.") (4)
  • Neither a Sender nor a Larabee by Beth Green (ATF Denver) ("Chris sends an email he really shouldn't have.") (9)
  • Start of a Beautiful Friendship by Tarlan (Old West) ("Chris meets Buck.") (3)
  • Maybe by RubyK (Old West) ("Chris takes on a young gambler in a gunfight.") (4)
  • Free by RubyK (Old West) ("Billy experiences a small but powerful tragedy.") (4)
  • Breaching the Wall by Rhiannon (Old West) ("An epilog to "Manhunt." Chris thinks about the men he now calls friends.") (8)
  • Trust by Helen Adams (Old West) ("Chris can't figure Ezra out.") (4)
  • Advice to My Son by NotTasha (Old West) ("Chris remembers some advice he was given.") (5)
  • Vision of an Eagle by Tarlan (Old West) ("Chris is injured.") (14)
  • Fires by LaraMee (Old West) ("Chris goes after the man who kidnapped Billy.") (13)
  • So Far From Home by NotTasha (Old West) ("Chris waits with the others to see if Ezra will pull through.") (11)
  • Fast Enough by MMW (Old West) ("Chris stands by Vin when he is called out.") (16)
  • Good Enough by MMW (Old West) ("A sequel to "Fast Enough." Chris learns why Vin doesn't carry a handgun.") (13)
  • Past Links by Jade Standish (Old West AU) ("Chris discovers Ezra's shocking real identity.") (5)
  • Present Bonds by Jade Standish (Old West AU) ("Chris and Ezra try to come to terms with their new relationship.") (4)
  • Hero Worship Can Come in Handy by Hombre (Old West) ("When Chris helps a young girl, he acquires a shadow.") (15)
  • Falling Heroes by LaraMee (Old West) ("Chris takes a bad fall while on a picnic with Billy and Vin.") (12)

Issue 4

The Bad Element 4 contains 188 pages.

  • Count on Me by LaraMee (Old West) ("Chris has a true friend.") (5)
  • Tin by NotTasha (Old West) ("Chris sees an old item anew.") (14)
  • A Good Man Down by LaraMee (Old West) ("When Chris is shot it's Ezra and Buck who have to come to the rescue.") (14)
  • Revenge is Mine by Winter (Old West) ("A post-"Obsession" story. Ella is back, but Chris isn't falling for her this time.")(49)
  • Wagon Train by Helen Adams (ATF Denver) ("Chris is able to let go.") (5)
  • Breathe by BMP (ATF Denver) ("Buck is there for his friend.") (12)
  • Mines and Other Dark Places by Jenanne (ATF Denver) ("When Chris ends up in trouble, he finds he has help from unexpected places.") (26)
  • Blinded by the Light by Heidi (ATF Denver) ("Chris is kidnapped by a woman bent on revenge.") (50)

Issue 5

The Bad Element 5 was published in 2011 and contains 138 pages.

  • The Right Path by MMW (Old West) ("Chris must choose the way to follow.") (3)
  • He Ain't Heavy by Winnie (Old West) ("Chris must carry his friend to help.") (5)
  • What a Difference a Year Makes by Sue Newport (Old West) ("Chris thinks back on the changes in his life.") (3)
  • Mauled by Winnie (Old West) ("When Chris is attacked by a mountain lion, Vin knows he do whatever it takes to save his friend.")(15)
  • Stand Alone by LaraMee (Old West) ("When you're hurt it's better to have friends than to stand alone.") (7)
  • Happy Birthday, Stud by Pamela (The Agency AU) ("Birthdays are interesting times.") (6)
  • Finding Faith by Winnie (The Firm AU) ("Chris and Josiah set out to help a family and end up in a fight for life.") (34)
  • Ripples in Time by Pamela (The Firm AU) ("Chris is recovering from an injury, but he's not alone.") (6)
  • The Gift by Winnie (The Firm AU) ("Chris and Vin go out for a nice celebration and end up nearly getting themselves killed.") (25)
  • Always and Forever by Winnie (The Firm AU) ("Chris is kidnapped by a man set on revenge.") (20)

Issue 6

The Bad Element 6 was published in 2014 and contains 135 pges.

cover of issue #6, Pywacket
  • Unquenchable Thirst by Teri Huhman (Old West) (11)
  • A Good Day for It by Sue Newport (Old West) (12)
  • Ghosts from the Past, poem by Carole Seagraces (Old West) (15)
  • Falling Leaves, poem by Sue Newport (Old West) (16)
  • To Remember by LaraMee (Old West) ("Chris remembers.") (17)
  • One Good Belt Deserves Another by Teri Huhman (ATF Denver) (21)
  • The Setup by Pamela (ATF Denver) ("Chris is setup and in trouble, but his friends are not too far behind.") (23)
  • Counting My Blessings by Teri Huhman (AFT Denver) (42)
  • Night Caller (by LaraMee) ATF Denver. Chris thinks he is losing his minds when the calls start.") (46)
  • Should Have Seen That Coming by Kasey Tucker (ATF Denver) ("Chris and the team are involved in a case most foul.") (68)
  • Unwanted Attention by Winnie (The Firm) ("A woman sets her sights on Chris, and she won't take no for an answer.") (74)
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