The Battlestar Review

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Zine
Title: The Battlestar Review (#1), Battlestar Review (remaining issues)
Publisher: Battlestar One, an official fan club, perhaps later issues by Colonial Enterprises?
Editor(s): Jeanne McGraw
Date(s): 1980-1991
Series?:
Medium: print
Genre:
Fandom: Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Language: English
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The Battlestar Review is a gen zine of Battlestar Galactica (1978) fiction, art, reviews and articles.

There are sixteen issues.

There is also a special edition that was published in 1995.

a flyer for issue #1

Submissions and Content

From issue #12:

Submissions are encouraged and most welcome and very much needed. This zine cannot live on without your contributions of stories, poems, cartoons, art, and time. Please do not fear sending in your stories; we do not bite. The love you have for the Galactica and her crew is clear in the stories you write. Share them with us all. The contents of the zines advertised herein are subject to change without notice. The Battlestar Review usually contains from 40 to 50 pages. The Colonials from 100 to 120 pages, depending on the length of the individual stories. The price is also subject to change, due to little surprises from the printer. However, we will always honor the price on the ad from which you ordered your zine.

Issue 1

The Battlestar Review 1 was published September 1980 and contains over 50 pages.

The editor was Jeanne McGraw, the co-editor was Jim Kingsley, associate editors were Lt. Serina and Lt. Starbuck, the editorial assistants were Berry Canote, Michael Deliz, and Kevin Halstead. The art director was Frances Mao.

cover of issue #1, Frances Mao
from issue #1 by Jenni
  • Colonial Comment, article by Terry Lee Canote (1)
  • A Day in the Life, fiction by Maria Cianflone (3)
  • Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack, review by Michael Deliz (1)
  • Battlestar Galactica in the 23rd Century, part one by Randall Melton and Lt. Serina ("What happens when the Blue Squadron lands in the hangar deck of the USS Enterprise? Things can only get...fascinating!") (crossover with Star Trek: TOS) (11)
  • Life Began Out There?, article by Berry Canote (18)
  • Yesterday's Traitors, fiction by Terry Canote ("The Galacticans rejoiced at meeting their brothers from Earth, until they learned the Earth forces wanted to destroy them!") (20)
  • Battlestar Galactica Comic Book Issue Guide by Kevin Halstead (28)
  • Mutual Benefit, fiction by Judy Roberts (32)
  • Doctor's Orders, fiction by Karen Ford (38)
  • Battlestar Galactica Terminology Guide by Lt. Starbuck (41)
  • Battle Tactics, article by Jack Baldwin (43)
  • Galactica is Dead, article by Joe Rudich (45)
  • The Cylon Threat, fiction by Cliff Barbosa ("The Battlestar Pegasus returns Commander Cain to the Colonial fleet...his cargo..Cylons!") (57)

Issue 2

Battlestar Review 2 was published in March 1981 and contains 44 pages.

cover of issue #2

The editor was Jeanne McGraw, with Jim Kingsley, Sherry Turner, and Randall Melton.

The art was provided by Jeanne McGraw, Francis Mao and Marsh Myers (the strip on the back cover). The bulk of the illustrations (and front cover) were photographs.

The issue had 42 misnumbered pages plus full inner and outer covers.

"The Return of Starbuck" sequel contest winner is included with this issue but was separately attached and not in the table of contents.

  • Vengeance, fiction by Lynda Chapple (27)
  • ads, LOCs and zine trades (42)

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2

All indications point to a long life for this new publication. The correction of a minor, but persistent flaw, will put this zine among the top, a position is well deserves.

Shining brightest among the talents is author Maria Cianflone. She leads off with 'Star Lord,' my personal best-of-zine. Maria's imagery is breathtaking and innocent, filling the reader with the wonderment and awe that the main character feels -- astonishment that the author could step so far out of herself to take this fresh, simple view.

She follows this up with a short piece of humor: 'Nightmare of a Science Fiction Author.' Stay with this one. It starts out slowly but suddenly comes together in a fresh approach to an interesting concept.

Finally, there's Maria's 'Passageway,' the winning story from the 'Return of Starbuck Sequel Contest' from issue #1. Though short, the story is thought-provokingly symbolic -- a gentle speculation about Starbuck's fate after he is stranded on a deserted planet.

'Mutual Acquaintance' by Judy Roberts is not the second part of a serial, but rather a story that continues an idea established in the zine's first issue. The story deals with a newly-established character, Judith, and Flight Sergeant Jolly, a mostly over-looked character from Galactica. The author's pacing is steady, not flashy. The story is complete, yet leaves the reader hoping that there will be more glimpses into the lives of these two characters.

Further adventures of the Galacticans in Star Trek territory continue in 'Battlestar: Galactica in the 23rd Century, part two' by R. Melton and S. Turner. The excitement builds as the author takes us closer to an understanding between the Galacticans and the people of the Enterprise, while establishing the new subplots and conflicts. The grasp of the characterizations is good, and the pace is steady, although I would have liked a stronger, more suspenseful ending to hold me until part three is published.

Lynda Chapple's 'Vengeance' is a story that shows a side of Captain Apollo seldom seen. The object of a vendetta, Apollo is soon forced to confront his own fear, as well as his would-be killer. Although the assassin's identity is fairly easy to discern, the excitement is derived from following the characters' efforts in solving this mystery.

'Piscons and the Paranormal' is a piece that reads like a well-studied research paper, instead of the fiction report is really is. Much credit is due Lynda for the though and attention to detail she put into this.

Non-fiction articles by Terry Canote and Michael Deliz, and randomly placed puzzles and quizzes add dimension to this zine.

The layout is neat and clean, the titles a simple yet distinctive type-face. There is a balance between well-reproduced photos and art by Jeanne McGraw and Francis Mao. This issue's contest is a Galacticart Contest, and there are several ads and small news features as well.

The persistent flaw that plagues this zine? Typographical errors and downright misspellings, along with the transposition of two pages. As for the typos and misspellings -- this is an area about which I am very particular. Nothing inhibits my concentration faster. And otherwise excellent job by the editorial staff is marred by an excess of these.

My verdict on TBR2: run, don't walk to the nearest mailbox with your order for this zine. It will be money well spent! [1]

Issue 3

Battlestar Review 3 was published after March 1981 (the date of #2, the last one to "carry" a date).

In theory, May, 1981, as the editor said that the zine was going to be bi-monthly from then on.

Editor was Jeanne McGraw, with Jim Kingsley.

The issue contained 48 misnumbered pages plus full inner and outer covers.

Artwork is provided by Gomez and Francis Mao. As ever, most of the illustrations in TBR were photos.

Issue 4

Battlestar Review 4 appeared somewhere between #3 and #5; none of the issues after #2 carry a publication date. Counting from the date of #5, this one would've been out around July 1981.

Editor was Jeanne McGraw, with Jim Kingsley and Sherry Turner listed as associates.

The issue had 44 misnumbered pages and full inner and outer covers.

Artwork was provided by Lynda Chapple, Francis Mao and Marsh Myers (the back cover strip). Most of the illustrations (including the cover) were photographs. The editor made a full-page plea for more artists to submit their works to the zine.

  • Colonial Commentary by Terry Lee Canote
  • Firedawn, (conclusion), fiction by Lynda Chapple
  • Zine Interviewer Number 1 by Pat Hailey
  • The Return of Starbuck Continued, fiction by "the VP of Battlestar One"
  • Review of the Battlestar Review #1 by Jean Graham
  • Nightmare of a Science Fiction Editor by Jeani McGraw
  • Galactica Profiles - Richard Hatch
  • Technical Difficulties of a SF Author by Maria Cianflone
  • The Hike, Part 2, fiction by J.R. Janoski
  • The Amusements of Natas, fiction by Lynda Chapple
  • The Right One (for the Job) by Sherry Turner
  • editorial matter, puzzles, zine and club ads

Issue 5

Battlestar Review 5 appeared after March 1981, the date of #2. #4 stated that #5 would be available "in September" which at least narrows the month down. The issue was also misnumbered #6, with a hand-lettered #5 label stuck on top of it.

This issue contains 51 pages plus full outer and inner covers.

Artwork was furnished by Francis Mao (all one picture) and Marsh Myers (the back cover). The other illustrations (and front cover) were photos.

Issue 6

Battlestar Review 6 contains 37 pages.

Issue 7

Battlestar Review 7 contains 40 pages.

Issue 8

Battlestar Review 8 contains 29 pages.

Issue 9

The Battlestar Review 9 was published in June 1984 and contains 39 pages.

cover of issue #9, by Don Lewis ?
from issue #9
  • The Sorcerer and the Warrior, fiction by Pat Hailey ("Starbuck is slowly dying. Can Apollo find a way to save him after the doctor gives up?") (3)
  • Now Available from Gemini Press (6)
  • The Return, fiction by Theresa MacMillan ("Starbuck is lost, and this is the story of his ordeal and those who mourn his loss.") (7)
  • Trail of Fear, fiction by Karen Judson ("Sheba's fear in combat, after Bojay is killed, almost costs Apollo his life.") (13)
  • Colonial Con (17)
  • Ila by Phyllis Johnpoll (19)
  • I Never Knew My Father, fiction by Marie Gleason ("Starbuck and Athena are captured by Baltar, who has a special kind of revenge against Adama in mind.") (21)
  • Gemini Press Special Orders (26)
  • The Mystery of Charybdis, chapters 7-8, fiction by Roberta Upton and Anamae Leon (27)
  • Discovery 2055: Earthstar, chapters 5-6, fiction by Cliff Barbosa (33)
  • Cylon Poison, part 7 by Marsh Myers (39)
  • Coming Next from Gemini Press (40)

Issue 10

Battlestar Review 10 was published in November 1985 and contains 38 pages.

cover of issue #10, art by Don Lewis
  • The Orphan Connection, fiction by Lane Guigard ("Illegal drugs are being manufactured and sold in the fleet, and the warrior's best lead is a connection to the Orphan ship, and to a friend of Apollo and Starbuck.")
  • Bedtime, fiction by Alice Baltes ("Boxey recalls the last time he saw his father, and how he forgot to say goodbye.")
  • an installment of The Mystery of Charybdis, fiction by Roberta Upton and Anamae Leon
  • an installment of Discovery 2055: Earthstar, fiction by Cliff Barbosa
  • cartoons and a puzzle

Issue 11

Battlestar Review 11 was published in July 1986 and contains 38 pages.

cover of issue #11, J.R. Janoski
from issue #11
  • Commentary (inside front cover)
  • The Colonials (2)
  • The Mystery of Charybdis, conclusion, fiction by Roberta Upton and Anamae Leon (3)
  • Healer of Zalot, fiction by Karen Judson ("Can the healer force Apollo to become her slave?") (17)
  • Saboteur, fiction by Jacqueline Bush ("Bojay is captured and conditioned by the Cylons to destroy his friends. Will he succeed?") (21)
  • Galactica Express by M.B. and A.S. Doutt (25)
  • Word Search for BG Fans by Beth P. Finchler (26)
  • Blind Courage, fiction by Karen Judson ("Apollo misses a shot, and a Cylon raider makes a hit on Starbuck's viper. Can either man accept the consequences?") (27)
  • Diggy the Daggit by Angelique Trouvere (30)
  • Discovery 2055: Earthstar, fiction by Cliff Barbosa (31)
  • Battlestar Review (39)
  • Special Editions (40)
  • Phoenix Fanzines (inside back cover)


Issue 12

Battlestar Review 12 was published in October 1987 and contains 46 pages.

cover of issue #12, art by Don Lewis
from issue #12
  • Editorial (2)
  • The Gambler, fiction by Leslee Wilcox ("Meet the man who taught Starbuck to gamble and carry on his crown of the best Pyramid player in the Colonies.") (3)
  • Battlestar Review Issues 9-10-11 (7)
  • New Zines Available from Colonial Enterprises (8)
  • the Synergist, fiction by Karen Kane (9)
  • Battlestar Review Issues 13 and Beyond (22)
  • No Rest for the Weary, fiction by A.S. Doutt ("It had been a long day of fighting and then it became an even longer night of coping with the nightmares.") (23)
  • Song of Caprica Issues 3 and 4 (31)
  • Colonial Con 1988 (32)
  • The Gateway to Sanctuary, fiction by Gloria Ballenger and Jacqueline Bush ("Written by two fans who have their own view of what the final episode of the series should have been and here it is to share with you as well.") (33)
  • Special Editions from Colonial Enterprises (42)
  • Thy Brother's Keeper, fiction by Karen Judson ("A story about Troy and Dillon and Troy's brother, the son of Apollo and Sheba.") (43)
  • The Colonials Issues 1-2-3 (46)

Issue 13

Battlestar Review 13 was published in November 1987 and contains 34 pages.

cover of issue #13 by Don Lewis
  • The Synergist, fiction by Karen Kane ("Apollo is acting Commander and driving everyone to distraction when a mission comes up and only Cadel Aural and Captain Apollo can succeed.")
  • Love's Awakening, fiction by Dawn Kinder ("Serina's ghost is a barrier that Sheba cannot break down even as she and Apollo become closer, until Serina herself steps into the picture.")
  • Unsung Hero, fiction of the War by A.S. Doutt ("A short story about a Hero we don't usually recognize.")
  • Images of the Past, fiction by Karen Judson ("A story of Athena and how she handles the loss of the man she loves.")

Issue 14

Battlestar Review 14 was published in July 1988 and contains 32 pages.

cover of issue #14 by Don Lewis
from issue #14
  • From the Bridge, editorial (2)
  • Battlestar Review #15 (2)
  • Alone, fiction by Dawn Kinder and Julie Steven ("A story about Athena and her friendship with Serina.") (3)
  • Battlestar Review #16 (9)
  • Galacticamania (10)
  • Returning to Duty, fiction by Heather Simmons ("Who is Lieutenant Ariana and how did she wind up as Apollo's wingman?") (11)
  • The Trial of Captain Keil, fiction by M.B. Doutt and A.S. Doutt ("Captain Keil is the commander of Yellow Squadron and his apparent disregard of orders causes unnecessary deaths and gains Apollo's wrath.") (19)
  • Battlestar Review #17 (31)
  • The Colonials 5, 6, 7 (32)

Issue 15

Battlestar Review 15 was published in January 1990 and contains 36 pages.

  • Wait Until Dawn, fiction by Leslee Wilcox ("Starbuck crash lands and is lost to the fleet; he is rescued and ends up fighting in a local war. Then he is captured and will die at dawn, unless help arrives. Will Apollo and the Galactica arrive in time, or has Starbuck's luck finally run out?")
  • Doomed Anniversary, fiction by Karen Judson ("Sheba and Apollo are celebrating their wedding anniversary when they are called back to the Galactica for a mission. It's a little deception by Adama, who wants to give them a little time alone on the planet they are near. It almost costs them both their lives.")
  • Daddy, Daddy, part one, fiction by Debbie Smith ("Starbuck is shot down and his life is saved by a very special little girl. She manages to be the woman who wins his heart. Just how will Starbuck function as a father?")

Issue 16

Battlestar Review 16 was published in March 1991 and contains 32 pages (of which about 14 pages are a 1991 calendar).

cover of issue #16, by Don Lewis ?

References

  1. ^ from Datazine #12
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