To the Fullest X-Tent
| Zine | |
|---|---|
| Title: | To the Fullest X-Tent |
| Publisher: | Empire Books |
| Editor(s): | Susan Ross Moore and Jean Lorrah |
| Date(s): | 1995-1997 |
| Series?: | |
| Medium: | print with black and white plus color illustrations |
| Genre: | see below |
| Fandom: | The X-Files |
| Language: | English |
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To the Fullest X-Tent is a gen X-Files fanzine.
The first issue contains an explicit het story.
Issue 1
To the Fullest X-Tent 1 was published in 1995 and is 85 pages long. Susan Ross Moore and Jean Lorrah edited.
Mariann Howarth is the front cover artist. Diane Taurins is the illustrator for Roadside Assistance and Ancient Dreams. No art accompanies The Christening.
- Ancient Dreams by Kellie Matthews-Simmons, illustrated by Diane Taurins (explicit het) ("An exhausted Dana Scully takes a much-needed vacation visiting an aunt in Ireland, and has an out-of-this world romance -- literally!") (1)
- The Christening by Steven Han (gen) ("An elder Dana Scully looks back at her life at the Bureau and her association with Fox Mulder as family members arrive.") (45) Was inspired by a earlier fanfic Grey Fox by Sarah Stegall.
- Roadside Assistance by Polly Moller (previously at alt.tv.x-files.creative, one of the first X-Files stories posted online), illustrated by Diane Taurins (gen) ("When Fox Mulder is aided by a good samaritan, he becomes involved in a mystery that unveils yet another facet of Deep Throat's secret agenda." -- It is told from the point of view of the original character, Mari Stevenson.) (49)
from issue #1, art for "Ancient Dreams
from issue #1, art for "Ancient Dreams
from issue #1, art for "Ancient Dreams
from issue #1, art for "Ancient Dreams - portrays Fionn
from issue #1, portrays Mari Stevenson from "Roadside Assistance"
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1
See reactions and reviews of Roadside Assistance.
Issue 2
To the Fullest X-Tent 2 was published in May 1996 and is 90 pages long.
The cover art is by Diane Taurins. It was edited by Susan Ross Moore and Jean Lorrah.
- Top Secret: Credits (author bios) (1)
- Blizzard by L.C. Brown, illustrated by Nancy Stasulis ("While on a wild-Bigfoot chase, Mulder and Scully become trapped in a blizzard. When it becomes apparent that rescue won't arrive in time, they encounter an unexpected X-File." )(1)
- Fright by Melissa H. Taylor, illustrated by Mary A. Platt ("Is it possible to be scared to death? A set of mysterious happenings forces Mulder to consider the possibility as someone he cares about face that possibility.") (23)
- Dark Places by Michele Blankenship, illustrated by Stephanie (Goblin) Etmanski and Mary A. Platt ("Mulder and Scully are called to the F.B.I Academy to investigate the death of a student. The most probably suspect turns out to be the ghost of a long-dead student." -- "She attributes the characters of Danny Torrance and Dick Halloran to the great author, Stephen King. If you are a King fan, you will recognize these characters and some of the obscure references readily enough. However, ifyou missed it,I highly recommend Stephen King's The Shining, one of his earlier works. REDRUM, snow. The Red Death, and the blue carpeting mentioned in this story are all direct references to King's book. The novel is not a prerequisite to this story, just a suggested reading if you'd like to learn more about the Torrance family and The Terrible Winter referred to here. My apologies to Chris Carter and Mr. Stephen King.") (45)
- Crossroads by Annie Reed, illustrated by Dani Lane ("While investigating the mysterious Area 51, Mulder and Scully face an old adversary. Can they win again against a seemingly unstoppable foe?") (67)
from issue #2, Stephanie (Goblin) Etmanski
from issue #2, Stephanie (Goblin) Etmanski
from issue #2, Nancy Stasulis
from issue #2, Nancy Stasulis
from issue #2, Dani Lane
from issue #2, Nancy Stasulis
from issue #2, Mary A. Platt
from issue #2, Stephanie (Goblin) Etmanski
Issue 3
To the Fullest X-Tent 3 was published in June 1997 and is 89 pages long. As with the previous two issues, #3 was edited by Susan Ross Moore and Jean Lorrah. Annie Allison provided the cover illustration in addition to providing artwork for three of the five stories collected. Laura Miles illustrated "Displaced Cosmonaut" while Regina Buenaobra illustrated "H2O."
- Little Girl Lost by Anne Vermillion, illustrated by Annie Allison. "While investigating a lead on a kidnapped child, Mulder and Scully meet a strong-willed police officer determined to gain admittance into the FBI." (1)
- Retribution by Annie Reed, illustrated by Anne [sic] Allison. "Assistant Director Walter Skinner has to turn to Mulder and his unorthodox means to protect a loved one after he learns that those closest him [sic] aren't safe from him." (25)
- Displaced Cosmonaut by Kay Reindl, illustrated by Laura Miles. "While on a case, Mulder becomes seriously ill...but only when he's near the suspect. Can Scully watch her partner and find out what's causing Mulder such trouble while still solving the case?" (37)
- Best Friends by Sheryl Martin, illustrated by Annie Allison. "During a stakeout, Scully receives life-saving help from a friend she never dreamed she'd hear from again." (57)
- H2O by Lisa R. Colodny, illustrated by Regina Buenaobra. "An assignment to the back woods of Kentucky to investigate a UFO sighting leads Mulder and Scully into the territory of Special Agent Chris Gates, who it turns out has an agenda all his own." (65)
To the Fullest X-Tent 3 is dedicated "to the memory of Stephanie "Goblin" Etmanski, a devoted X-Files and Babylon 5 fan and a talented artist. Goblin's work appeared in the second issue of this magazine, and she had been excited about creating the cover for this issue; unfortunately, her illness prevented her from completing it.
"Goblin passed away January 17, 1997 from leukemia. She will be sorely missed in both fan circles."