Venkthology
| Zine | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Venkthology |
| Publisher: | Neon Rainbow Press |
| Editor(s): | Babs Magera |
| Date(s): | 2015, 2016 |
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| Medium: | |
| Genre: | gen |
| Fandom: | Real Ghostbusters |
| Language: | English |
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Venkthology is a gen anthology of fiction, focusing and starring Peter Venkman of Real Ghostbusters fame.
Issue 1
Venkthology 1 was published in 2015 and contains 76 pages. Veering away from hurt/comfort genres that Real Ghostbusters fandom is notorious for, the zine focuses on Peter as a cartoon character and features talent from newer authors and fan artists such as Babs, Jen Seng, and Spinner Atropos, as well as older, non h/c stories from older authors.
Contents:
- Flutterpete by Babsie Wolf--Peter goes gaga for Fluttershy. (11 pages)
- Meow by Sheila Paulson--Peter hears about a famous cat. (3 pages)
- Smut by Spinner Atropos--Peter is getting on Janine's last nerve. (3 pages)
- Psychologist Heal Thyself by Elaine Batterby--Peter disappears for a while. (13 pages) (reprinted from Ecto #3)
- Mood by Sheila Paulson--Is there anything else that could go wrong? (7 pages) (reprinted from The Comfort Zone)
- Der Besoffenpeter--by Spinner Atropos--Peter laments Dana. (3 pages)
- Mudpie--by Sheila Paulson--A spell has Peter something other than himself. (23 pages) (reprinted from We Got One! #4)
The publication also includes an introduction from Gabi Payn, who designed Peter and the other characters in 1986 for the Real Ghostbusters cartoon. In addition there are also original and updated official model sheets, and Peter's chapter from the 1986 Writer's Bible, compiled by J Michael Stracynski, including input on the character from Harold Ramis.
Issue 2
Venkthology 2 was published in 2016.
Contents:
- Angels, Demons, and Peter by Lorraine Anderson--Peter ends up in a unique position, but he can still help his friends when they need him. (17 pages)
- The Pirate of Mott and Pell by Sheila Paulson--Janine is apparently in a mood. (5 pages)
- Peter Pan by K Hanna Korossy--Peter is heading to a reunion. (12 pages) (reprinted from Magic and Mystery #3)
- Peter's Story by K Hanna Korossy--Peter ends up trapped in the Netherworld. (14 pages) (reprinted from Our Favorite Things #23)
- Peter and the Wolf by Kim Manning--Peter gets a real surprise. (3 pages)
- The Thunderstorm by Emily Waldera--Peter isn't the only one who doesn't like thunderstorms. (9 pages)
- States of Grace by Robin Schindler--Peter has a friend who is a priest. (11 pages)