The World of Dark Shadows/Issues 1-10

Issue 1

The World of Dark Shadows 1 was published in November 1975 and contains 27 pages.

• Transcription March 3, 1969 (episode transcript) (1)
• news (6)
• Kitty's Choice, fiction by Kathy Resch (7)
• The Atonement, fiction by Jean Peacock (to be continued) (11)
• review of the magazine "Trilogy of Terror" (14)
• An Evening at Collinwod, fiction "by" Daniele Collins (in script form) (15)
• a review of the 1975 movie "House of Dark Shadows" (17)
• partial transcript of the movie "House of Dark Shadows" (22)
• ads (27)

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  front cover of #1, Scott Taylor

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  inside front cover of #1, Scott Taylor

Issue 2

The World of Dark Shadows 2 was published in September 1976 (though it was supposed to have come out in January 1976) and contains 30 pages.

NOTE: See earlier on this page why this date doesn't not jive with the date on issue #3.

front cover of #2, Kathy Resch

• puzzle by Jeannie Peacock (2)
• The Atonement, part two, fiction by Jean Peacock (3)
• Tripped, poem by Dee L. Gurnett (reprinted from "Crypt" #9, "Fang," and later reprinted "The Best of Dark Shadows") (9)
• Kitty's Choice, part two, fiction by Kathy Resch (11)
• more "House of Dark Shadows" transcript (18)
• Dark Shadows Summary 1966, article by lucidscreamer and Diane Hall (26)

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  inside pages from #2, Kathy Resch

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  inside pages from #2, sample text

Issue 3

The World of Dark Shadows 3 was published in March 1976 (second printing September 1977) and contains 20 pages.

According to the editorial in #8, the first printing of this issue was "illegible."

front cover of issue #3

back cover of issue #3

• Victoria Winters -- Parallel Tim: 1966, fiction by Matthew Barry (2)
• Reflections of Night/Vampyr, poem by Kathy Resch (8)
• a reprint of an article from "The National Tattler" -- January 4, 1976, "Return of Dark Shadows Lures All Those Old Vampires from Their Coffins" by Sandra Cawson (10)
• Dark Shadows, part one (Collinsport), fiction by Jeff Thompson (14)
• publicity stills

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3

Scott Taylor's cover was truly wonderful. The ten page collage idea was a good one, and he succeeded in capturing the [indecipherable word] features, especially in his drawings of Jonathan Frid, Lara Parker, Nancy Barrot, and Louis Edmonds. Scott's four illos in the inside were well drawn, also. The xerox copies of the art printed well. Your full page illo was very good. You and Scott have decidedly different style, and that is an asset to TWODS. Another asset is the photograph pasted into each issue. This practice gives the 'zine a personal touch. I want to compliment Matt Barry on his fine Victoria Winters fiction in the issue. Matthew achieved the style and mood of the Marilyn Ross novels and the TV show itself in this story… What an epic poem! I'm speaking of your fine "Reflections of Night/Vampyr". I like many of your unique, descriptive phrases -- one example is "Her lips frame a curse."

Issue 4

The World of Dark Shadows 4 was published in April 1976 and contains 20 pages.

front cover of issue #4

• DS news (2)
• Judas Revisited, poem by Dee L. Gurnett (reprinted from "Crypt" #9)
• transcription of a script from 6-23-69 (3)
• a summary, 1966 [title and authors' names indecipherable due to poor print quality] (10)
• an excerpt from "House of Dark Shadows" press book (12)
• more of the movie script transcription, "House of Dark Shadows" (13)

Issue 5

The World of Dark Shadows 5 was published in June 1976 and contains 40 pages.

front cover of issue #5, Scott Taylor

sample interior pages from issue #5

• DS news (1)
• Dark Shadows, chapter two: Collinwood, fiction by Jeff Thompson (5)
• a list of all the DS books by Marilyn Ross (10)
• The Collins Story: 1929, fiction by Kathy Resch (12)
• Music to Shiver By, an article by Scott R. Taylor about music from the show (17)
• How I Became a DS Addict, by Jean Peacock, by Kathy Resch, by Mary McShea (20)
• a reprint from The Philadelphia Inquirer (April 27, 1976) by Shirley Eder "Donna Beat Some Tough Cookies" (21)
• Dark Shadows Changes, part one, article/summary by Valerie Hall (22)
• Dark Shadows Summary: 1966 by Diane Hall (26)
• more of the "House of Dark Shadows" movie transcript (31)
• Letters of Comment (39)

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5

#5 was great. Every issue gets better. I think "How I Became a DS Addict" is really neat. The "Music to Shiver By" and "A Paperback Library Gothic" articles were unique. Letters of Comment is good. too. None of the other clubs let you in on how the other fans feel.

Scott Taylor has scored once again with an impressive cover, and I found your illo of Magda absolutely stunning. As tied with Scott's cover for TWODS # 3 as my favorite piece of TWODS art so far. As always, the fiction, summaries and scripts were fine, but the highlights of the issue were Clyde Sisk Jr.'s article about Dan Ross and Scott's account of the narration on the DS record album.

Enjoyed the article "Barnabas is Back for Thrillseekers", "but then I enjoy anything about Jonathan Frid and Barnabas. Saw a little bit more of Jonathan as a person. I'd definitely like to see him in other roles too, though he made a fabulous Barnabas Collins. But then that just shows his great acting ability. I like the different styles of the artwork. Was surprised to hear that Marilyn Ross was really a man. Either way, I like his books.

Issue 6

The World of Dark Shadows 6 was published in August 1976 and contains 40 pages. Much of this issue contains reprints from the previous issue.

front cover of issue #6, Scott Taylor

• DS news (1)
• crossword puzzle (2)
• Dark Shadows 1966, summary by Diane Hall (3)
• Dark Shadows, chapter two: Collinwood by Jeff Thompson (reprinted from #5) (5)
• A Paperback Library Gothic, or Marilyn Ross Strikes Again, by Clyde Sisk, Jr., a listing of Ross' DS books (reprinted from #5) (10)
• The Collins Story: 1920: Nora by Kathy Resch (12) (related parts to this serial were also printed later in Inside the Old House)
• Music to Shiver By, article by Scott R. Taylor about DS music (reprinted from #5) (17)
• How I Became a DS Addict, by Jean Peacock, by Kathy Resch, by Mary McShea (19)
• art by Susan Houck (not listed in the credits)
• reprint of the clipping in issue #5, "Donna Beat Some Tough Cookies" (21)
• Dark Shadows Changes, part 1, article by Valerie Hall (reprinted from #5) (22)
• Dark Shadows Summary 1966 by Diane Hall (25)
• more of the transcript of House of Dark Shadows (30)
• two pages of photocopied DS gum cards
• the same LoCs from issue #5 (39)

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  interior page from #6, editorial, and the photo that was hand-glued into each issue

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  interior page from #6, Susan Houck

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  interior page from #6, crossword puzzle

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6

#6 held my interest from cover to the ad page. I felt absolute agreement with everything you said about the editing or rather butchering of HODs on TV. The "truckloads" of information in #6 was very interesting. I finished the crossword puzzle before reading on. Your "Collins Story" -- great! I'm looking forward to the next chapter. The article "Pardon My Laughter" was a delight. I'm glad you printed it! The info on HODS and the Q&A column kept the quality of #6 riding high, along with the many good sketches.

My compliments on another fine issue of TWODS. Your fanzine is very well planned and put together and absolutely the only improvemeant possible would be to move to photo-offset printing. Scott Taylor did a good job on all of his drawings. While his cover was not up to his usual standards, he made up for it manifold in his striking full length drawing of the vampiric Carolyn and the positively horrifying closeup of her. "The Collins Story - Jan.-May. 1971" - greatl I can't wait for the second 'episode' to learn more about Mr. and Mrs. Barnabas Collins, Christopher Jennings, Julia's depression, and the strange powers which James Stockbridge possesses. [I want to] praise Jeannie Peacock for her amusing DS spoof "Satan Place" .

Scott Taylor's art has improved greatly since the last issue. My favorite illos in this issue are the one of the staked vampiress on the cover (the ones below her look rather slipshod in appearance) and the one of Carolyn. I like dark inking on art. I like your style of writing very much, and in "The Collins Story", you handled the writing and mood very nicely. I think you are improving on mood in comparison to the story of yours that you printed in the last issue. Hope to see future installments of this story written as well, if not better. The "Blooper" segments, and other pieces of info throughout TWODS # 6 has, so far, been higher in quality than any of your previous issues.

Issue 7

The World of Dark Shadows 7 was published in October 1976 and contains 42 pages. The interior art is by Scott Thompson, as is the cover.

front cover of issue #7, Scott Taylor

inside pages from issue #7, sample text, first page of The Collins Story

• DS news (1)
• Dark Shadows, episode 3, fiction by Jeff Thompson (3)
• The Collins Story, chapter two: The Mark of the Wolf, June 1971, fiction by Kathy Resch (7)
• Authoritive Critique, or You Can't Please Everybody, fiction by Rebecca Ross (17)
• DS References in "Monster Fantasy" #1 (23)
• part of transcript to House of Dark Shadows (24)
• DS Questions and Answers (38)
• Letters of Comment, almost all complain about the "hatchet" editing job done to House of Dark Shadows as it was recently shown on television (40)

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  inside pages from issue #7, Scott Taylor

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  inside pages from issue #7, Scott Taylor

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  inside pages from issue #7, Scott Taylor

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7

Jeff Thompson's continuing 'saga' has held my interest well. He's succeeded in recreating the characters very authentically and aside from the slight confusion caused hy 'jumpy' transitions, the story runs very much like it migh have if televised. That, I suspect, is the very reason for the transitions: He is imitating the style of the series and if we imagine that it was as we read, the 'skipping around' is less bothersome. In fact, it's familiar. I've read material by literally hundreds of fan writers and I can honestly say Jeff stands out as one of the best I've seen. The only other constructive piece of criticism I can offer is that his very imaginative and descriptive passages are frequently cut too short and I find myself wanting to read more. I've enjoyed "The Collins Story". The endless possibilities for "how things might have turned out" fascinates me. Isn't it strange how different fans have different theories on who Barnabas would have ended up with (assuming, of course, he ended up with anyone at all)? As in this story, many fans wrote happy 'endings' with Barnabas marrying Maggie. Others have reconciled him with Angelique, or even chased him back to 1795 to rescue and wed his beloved Josette. Other contenders have been Kitty, Roxanne, and in some, even Carolyn.

Issue 8

The World of Dark Shadows 8 was printed in December 1976 and contains 42 pages. It has interior art by Scott Taylor.

front cover of issue #8

inside art from issue #8, Scott Taylor

From the editorial:

I know there have been one times when some of you thought I'd never make it. (I had the same feeling.) F'rinstance, that four month gap between #1 and the next issue -- which turned out to be #3. And how many other zines do you know of which has its second issue could out after its 7th? The least you can say is that I've done something unique. Then there was the illegible #3, wherein I learned cold turkey how to work this thing that I have that is passing itself off as a mimeograph machine, and the fact that mimeo ink can't be bought in Kingman for love or money…

• editorial
• The Imprisonment, fiction by Jeannie Peacock
• The Collins Story, chapter 3, June-July 1971: The Liar, fiction by Kathy Resch (4)
• More Bloopers, sent in by Mary-Anne Donnelly (19)
• more of the House of Dark Shadows transcript (20)
• a review of the movie "Burnt Offerings" (28)
• Q & A Column (29)
• Dark Shadows Summary 1966-1967, by Diane Hall (31)
• How I Became a DS Addict, more testimonials from fans (36)
• Letters of Comment (37)
• news (41)
• ads (42)

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 8

"The Liar" is one of the best short stories that I have ever read. It is a delightful, literal tour de force into the realm of Dark Shadows. Although your story was not perfect (what ever is?), I found it to he extremely intelligent and fitting. The story was very goodi the suspense exciting and the dialogue so vivid and fluent that I could almost hear Thayer David and Jonathan Frid reciting the lines. "The Liar" truly captured the mood of DS and would have been a great addition to the storyline if it could have been taped for the DS series. The editorial was also very good.

It was a great issue; one of your best. The photo of the lobby card was excellent. Your story about Barnabas' capture by that woman possessed by a demon nearly scared me out of ten years growth. It was absolutely nightmarish, but well-written and fascinating in plot. I really enjoyed it, as well as the next installment of Diane's 1966 summaries. I also really liked "The Liar" - a very good idea, of Barnabas being haunted by the spirits of those he killed during his existence. Too bad you couldn't get Maggie involved more in his history besides the "stereotyped, hand-wringing little woman" left at home while he goes through all this hell. I'd like to see someone do something where Maggie is not the dumb-cluck patsy for all these horrible supernatural events. Know what I mean? ((Oy vey! I plead guilty - and I'm the one who can't stand all these helpless females who stand around biting their fingernails in a crisis. Sigh...despite all efforts, it's so very easy to go digging up the same old stereotypes when writing a story. KR))

"The Imprisonment" by Jeannie Peacock was great. Since the 1897 period was my favorite on DS, I was interested to read of Aristede's and Garth Blackwood's possible previous conflict before they met again in 1697. However, I think it might be a good idea for stories like this to have a brief introduction because there might be some readers who might not be familiar with that particular part of DS. The chronicles of "The Collins Story" are fantastic. They're the best original stories of Collingwood that I've ever read. They really capture the true spirit of the show. The third chapter was really suspenseful. I'm glad there were some hints of a romance between Prof. Stokes and Julia Hoffman. I really love the cute "blooper" stories. Ah, the trials and errors of live video-taping. I'm glad that the NODS script will be printed. I'm anxious to read about that seance scene that foolishly wasn't refilmed for the movie. I really enjoy Diane Hall's DS summaries. I never expected to read such detailed info on DS prior to Barneoas' debut. While other DS fanzines have folded in the past, I predict that TWODS will continue to be a success because it takes a serious approach to DS, has dedicated fans, and makes a concerted effort to adverliise to the world of fantasy fandom.

As usual, I enjoyed it very much. Scott Taylor's illos were very good and really rounded out the issue. I see Burnt Offerings has generated some interest. I enjoyed it, if for nothing else, Robert Cobert's music. It was a very predictable movie, but good in some parts. Did you see Death At Love House on ABC not long ago? Practically a carbon copy of Night of Dark Shadows, even with Kate Jackson. I expected the ghost of Angelique to pop out of the woodwork. I didn't notice, but was it by Dan Curtis? I enjoyed the entire issue even if the last few pages fell off even though it was mailed flat.

I enjoyed your editorial. You have a delightful sense of humor. Loved your story "The Liar". Very imaginative and exciting. It kept my interest right to the end. I'd like to see more articles in the zine on DS in general, but especially on Jonathan Frid.

Issue 9

The World of Dark Shadows 9 was published in February 1977 and contains 48 pages.

front cover of #9

inside page from #9, Susan Houck

inside pages from #9, The Collins Story

From the editorial -- regarding ShadowCon:

Jeanne described the Town and Country Hotel to me - it sounds absolutely fantastic! 600 rooms, 4 restaurants, 4 swimming pools, and a convention center that's the envy of every hotel around. Room rates are usually discounted to members of a convention. Activities that have been suggested by members for the con. Richard Robinson suggested panel discussions on these "Barnabas VS Dracula- Which is the more believable vampire?", "The image of the DS fan" and "The Future of DS". Suggested by both Marcy Robin and Richard Clark is a costume ball with people dressed as their favorite characters/creatures or in the costumes of any of the flashback periods. Marcy also suggested a panel on "What made DS special" and a discussion on the occult in general. Then there's the customary Trivia contest, displays of anything and everything to do with DS, etc. We'd like to get some of the actual episodes to show, but don't know yet if this will be possible. The fact that they were done on video-tape instead of film is bound to present an obstacle - assuming, of course, we're able to rent any from Worldvision at all.

• editorial
• The Taste of Death, An Alternate Possibility Story by Marcy Robin (3)
• The Collins Story, chapter four: The Marriage, July 1971, fiction by Kathy Resch (10)
• More Dark Shadows Bloopers, by Jean Peacock (17)
• Marilyn Ross: An Extraordinary Penpal, article by Susan Houck about the gothic novels of Ross and his 13 pen names (19)
• Charity/A Moral Tale, poem by Kathy Resch (21)
• The Three Phases of Nancy, article by Pamela Peniston (originally printed in "The Fiendian Shadows" #3) (23)
• The DS Q&A Column (24)
• Dark Shadow Daily Summaries for February 1967 (26)
• DS News (31)
• Dark Shadows II (Night of Dark Shadows) 1st Draft by Sam Hall, transcript (32)
• Letters of Comment (43)
• In Memory of Dark Shadows, poem by Linda Matt (46)
• ads (47)

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 9

Loved the new printing, the size of the zine, everything about it! I think it's a 100% improvement! It was much easier to read. It seems more like a magazine this way; more professional looking. The art came out great, too, and I like the way it was scattered throughout the zine along with the printed pages. Just loved the cover. Scott, I envy you. I know some of your stuff is done from photos, but what about the others? You're really good! I liked Susan Houck's drawing of Barnabas on pg. 7 and the one of Julia on pg. 13 was very good. Also the one of Barnabas & Charity on pg. 21, the one on pg. 24, and I really liked the one of Quentin on pg. 41. On Marcy Robin's "The Taste of Death"—all I can say is WOW! It was like seeing into Barnabas' mind. I could almost feel his fear and confusion.

This issue was the best fanzine I have ever seen concerning DS. The photo offset printing is a 100% improvement. On a general note, this issue contained many interesting articles and features, along with some top notch art. More specifically, my favorite piece of art in the issue was the inside cover illustration of Barnabas. It would have made a really great cover or back cover piece. I see you ran into some trouble with your back cover, anyway. ((Now is as good a place as any to apologize to Bebe Donnelly for not being able to use her art for the back covers of #9 They were pencil drawings, and unfortunately didn't reproduce. KR))

I have just finished going over for about the hundreth time TWODS #9. I think that TWODS is a fitting memorial to what DS was and a hope for the future and what it will be again. I have seen lots of DS clubs come and go, but this one has the element many don't have—it's e true labor of love. In other words, we believe in DS, and want others to. I have noticed that many DS fans writing to TWODS are also Star Trekkers. That's not surprising. I have had contact with ST clubs, and Trekkers and Shadowers all have that same love of what they are doing and why ST is dedicated to exploring strange new worlds—DS to exploring our own strange world.

Got the 'zine and loved it! It's so great to receive something professionally put together and maturely written.

The printing and stapling into booklet form makes it seem very professional-looking and much easier to handle. In your "Collins Story" I can see where you can lead into something new with Quentin and his wanderings…. Carolyn and Jim cruising off into the sunset with that ominous bulletin on the radio sounds like a real episode of DS, the cliff-hanger-for-Friday-starting-a-new-plotline type of thing. Your poem on Charity sounds neat; my only problem is that my memories of what was happening to her at those times is hazy.

Issue 10

The World of Dark Shadows 10 was published in April 1977 and contains 51 pages. This issue has art by Jo Ann Christy, Barb Liltz, Janet Meehan, Scott Taylor, and Kathy Resch.

The editor states in this issue that the zine has just over 200 subscribers.

This was the last issue to have a wallet-sized black and white publicity photo that was affixed to the editorial page.

front cover of issue #10

centerfold by Janet Meehan

sample pages, art is by Barb Liltz

• DS news and editorial (1)
• The Giving, fiction by Kathy Resch (4) (reprinted in Starbird)
• current events (12)
• The DS Q&A Column (13)
• Dark Shadows, episode four, fiction by Jeff Thompson (16)
• How I Became a DS Addict, fan testimonials (21)
• Dark Shadows Daily Summaries: March 1967, by Diane Hall (23)
• centerfold art by Janet Meehan
• Night of Dark Shadows partial script transcript (32)
• fans answers some discussion questions about the show (44)
• Letters of Comment (46)
• ads (49)
• full-page flyer for Star Con

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 10

It had more artwork this time, and I liked that. You seem to have more articles and report and updates on DS alumni this time. Those are good to have, so the zine isn't totally fiction. Fan stories are nice, of course, but to remember DS and its cast is also important.

Your magazine is like food to a starving person. I didn't come to Collinsport until 1969, but I've been living there ever since, waiting for the day when the Collins family would return and the whole saga would rise, like Laura, from the ashes. / I love the continuing story by Jeff Thompson. I'm eternally grateful for the day-by-day summary of pre-Barnabas days, which I thought I'd never know about; ditto the columns and little notes od what the actors are doing now, and if all Kathy's writing is. as good as "The Giving", I can't wait to read it. The artwork is incredible. I was amazed at the many unfamiliar names from the earlier years of the show, both of actors and characters. Could you print a cast list sometime?

I love your story "The Giving". It could have very well happened that way. I don't agree with people who say Barnabas couldn't have loved Angelique. First of all, they had an affair in Martinique. He told her he loved her then, and I don't believe Barnabas was the type of man to tell a girl he loved her just so she'd give in to him. Granted, Angelique did a lot of terrible things, but she was blinded by her love and anger that she'd been used, then thrown over. In that time that wasn't done. Deep down Barnabas knew that and when she changed in 1840 he realized he still loved her, I'm sure he loved Josette, too, but he was encouraged in her direction by his father who wanted the business that union could bring him.

The fiction in #10 seemed slightly poorer cumulatively than that of #9. I do have some gripes. Overall the art is atrocious. You do have a couple people who can draw, such as Janet Meehan, or people whose work would be acceptable in a zine if offset by betters, such as Barb Liltz, or Jo Ann Christy, to stretch a point. And then there are those such as Scott Taylor, who run about half and half. Most of the cover of #10 was good, while most of the cover of #9 was horrible. And finally there are those who although they occasionally have good pieces are usually poor artists. This category includes Susan Houck and you.

The cover came out looking quite good. Offset makes a lot of difference. "The Giving" was interesting, and the illoes were very nice. I like the graphic feel of Barb's work. Jeff's story was a sight for sore eyes. It is really good. Janet's prints gre absolutely fantastic. Are they in pencil or charcoal? The rest of the issue was rounded out nicely by NODS.

I really loved your story "The Giving" and Barb Liltz's illoes for it were super! Scott's a good cover artist -- I especially liked his cover for #9 -- 'terror'-ific!

A rebuttal: I recently read some derogatory remarks about the general quality of the artwork featured in TWODS. I was under the impression that TWODS was a "by the fanS for the fans" zine-- which means any DS lover can participate if she or he is so inclined. That's one of the great things about a fanzine--anyone can have their say--including those with disparaging remarks and comments.

Regarding David Lubkin's comments
 on the artwork: I was quite shocked that anyone would be critical of the fine artwork that is included in your fanzines. The work has been quite excellent, especially by Barb Liltz and Janet 
Meehan. I can only imagine the work that Janet puts into her art…and does it well...but more to the point, she does it for nothing,
 without pay, and I think it is ridiculous to attack her or any of 
the artists who give their free time to help make our zines a 
little better for all of us. As far as Barb Liltz is concerned, I doubt that you would ever find an artist with her fine sensiti
vity and talent anywher else in any club or fanzine. She is flaw
less in detail, perfection in everything she puts on paper. How
 can anyone dispute that? She's great! If you would count all of
the drawings she has done for the regular issues as well as the 
Concordance, you will count an enormous amount of hours that girl
 has put out for this fanzine and its members…and damn good work
 I might add! I think we're all very lucky for Barb and Janet and 
all the other artists who contribute their time to making this a 
really fine publication. Thanks to all of you!

Definitely the high point of this issue was the artwork. The illoes on pgs. 7 and 9 by Barb Liltz are beautiful. Ms. Liltz's thick lines and wavy borders give a 'storybook' feel to the illoes, but at the same time realism was retained by her two absolutely lifelike depictions of Barnabas Collins. Scott Taylor's cover and spot ilIo of Angelique were very well done; the best likenesses on the cover were of Barnabas and Victoria Winters. It was interesting to see Victoria and Quentin together in a montage-like drawing, since Alexandra Moltke left DS before David Selby joined the cast and therefore never met on camera. They might have made a good couple; perhaps a story for TWODS could come from that idea...? Jo Ann Christy's depiction of Elizabeth Stoddard really captured Joan Bennett's likeness. I especially enjoyed the eyes in your one illo, Kathy. And that centerfold! My compliments to Janet Meehan for rendering nothing short of a true DS masterpiece. (The picture was done with an airbrush, wasn't it?) Ms. Meehan succeeded in making all five DS characters 'look like themselves' in her drawing, and the way she drew Barnabas and Julia was especially superb. / I enjoyed your story "The Giving" because I had noticed that Barnabas had looked unusually recovered at Quentin's trial in the 1840 sequence. I like the idea of writing stories to tie up loose ends left by the TV show.

"The Giving" was a special treat. As I read it, I felt as if I was actually watching an episode of DS. You painted a lot of scenes in my mind with your words. Also, Barb Liltz's artwork fit in perfectly--she's good.

"The Giving" was OK, even if I am more of a Julia Hoffman than Angelique fan. / I think Angelique had been working as a model before she married Schuyler Rumson, to answer a Q&A question. (May- be that's when she met Carl Kolchak?)/Loved the centerfold./ I saw Strange Paradise for awhile--it was so bad we laughed while watching. The bit about Angelique living the flashbacks in the opposite direction from Barnabas is very plausible and I'm sorry I didn't think of it.