Visions of the Galactica

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Title:	Visions of the Galactica
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Editor(s):	Rick Perriguey
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Medium:	print
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Fandom:	Battlestar Galactica (1978)
Language:	English
External Links:	the editor talks about his fanzine (archived link)
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Visions of the Galactica is a gen Battlestar Galactica fiction anthology. This ran to eight issues between 1989 and 1999.

Origin

From the editor:

First of all, I was a fan of Battlestar Galactica from its first airing. Then when it was first cancelled by ABC I began writing the story which was originally published in the first issue of the VISIONS OF THE GALACTICA. Though I did begin writing it after the series was cancelled it was much later when I finally finished it. In the meantime I placed an ad in the Comic Buyer's Guide looking for some Harris publications when a guy from New Mexico responded to the ad. Though he didn't have the items I was looking for he did share the same interests I have. During our correspondence through the mail and via the telephone I found out he enjoyed drawing sketches. He actually suggested doing the fanzine with him supplying the art. I finished my story and added some info and using his art I published the first issue of the zine in December 1989.

Issue 1

Visions of the Galactica 1 was published in 1989. It has cover and interior art by Stan Day. All fiction in this issue is by Rick Perriguey.

• The Tar-Terrian Encounter by Rick Perriguey (2)
• Galactica Collectibles by Rick Perriguey (10)
• Battlestar Galactica Triviab by Rick Perriguey (12)
• Visions of the Galactica by Rick Perriguey (14)
• Of Rodentia and Rajacks by Lizbeth Marcs (16)
• Glalactica Trivia Answers by Rick Perriguey (43)
• Cast and Crew by Rick Perriguey (45)
• Galactica Episode Guide by Rick Perriguey (47)
• Galactica Definitions by Rick Perriguey (45)
• Did You Know... by Rick Perriguey 5(8)

Issue 2

Visions of the Galactica 2 was published in 1991. It has art by Stan Day (front cover), S. Clarke Hawbaker, Nathan Ellis and Ruth S. Hadley.

• First Battle by Jim Lorrig (5)
• Starbuck's Nightmare by Rick Perriguey (22)
• Mission to Mendrin by Lance Dobersek (26)
• Trail of the Thirteenth Tribe by Rick Perriguey (41)
• UFOs by Rick Perriguey (55)
• Survivor by Rick Perriguey (57)
• Thoughts by Rick Perriguey (63)

Issue 3

Visions of the Galactica 3 was published in 1992. The art is by S. Clarke Hawbaker (front cover) and Nathan Ellis (back cover).

• Atlas Base by Jim Lorrig (3)
• In the Hand of God by Rick Perriguey (21)
• Baltar's Fate by Lance Dobersek (48)
• Battlestar Pegasus: Just Another Legend by Patty Foss (69)
• Ace Zatar by Rick Perriguey (83)
• Galactica Collectibles by Lance Dobersek (90)
• Glactica 1980 Episode Guide by Rick Perriguey (93)
• The Battlestar Registry by Lance Dobersek (101)
• Thoughts by Lance Dobersek (103)

Issue 4

Visions of the Galactica 4 was published in 1993. The front cover art is by S. Clarke Hawbaker. The interior art is by Lance Dobersek., Rob Davis. and S. Clarke Hawbaker.

• BSG Convention Report by Jim Lorrig (3)
• The Battlestar Brotherhood by Jim Lorrig (14)
• A New Breed by Lance Dobersek (33)
• The Legend Continues by Rick Perriguey (45)
• Boomer's Crisis by Patricia Foss (75)
• The Adventures of Ace and Tera by Patricia Foss, Lance Dobersek (112)
• Pyramid Instructions by Rick Perriguey (143)
• Galactica Stuff by Jim Lorrig (144)
• Model Finishing by Lance Dobersek (146)
• Anomaly BSG Concordance by Jim Lorrig (150)

Issue 5

Visions of the Galactica 5 was published in 1994. Lance Dobersek did both the front and back cover art. The interior art is by S. Clarke Hawbake, Nathan Ellis, Micaela "Stayka" Pantke, and Rob Davis.

• Ordeal of Courage by Adam C. Stacey (4)
• A Family Apart by Stacy Drumtra (12)
• Rogue Warrior by Jim Lorrig (19)
• Night of the 1,000 Broken Chairs by Lizbeth Marcs (40)
• Baltar Returns by Adam C. Stacey (64)
• Shuttlecraft 3 by Rick Perriguey (92)
• The Survivors by Adam C. Stacey (103)
• The Birth of a Battlestar by Paul W. Schultz (128)
• You Can Get Away With Anything by Christine Kerbek (134)
• Second Chances by Patricia Foss & Ruth Fetz (146)
• BSG Cast and Episode Synopses by Steve Mount (172)

Issue 6

Visions of the Galactica 6 was published in 1996. Lance Dobersek did the back cover and S. Clarke Hawbake did the front cover. Rob Davis is the interior artist.

• Con Rad Convention Report by Lance Dobersek (4)
• Mission Report byWendy Grice (8)
• Hostage by Stacy Drumtra (14)
• Tour on Ice Station Thola by Adam C. Stacey (22)
• Tera and Ace by Patricia Foss & Rick Perriguey (36)
• Reinstatement by Patricia L. Foss (65)
• Power Play by Patricia Foss & Stacy Drumtra (79)
• Technical Manual for Kalpa Ice Garrison by Stacy Drumtra (105)
• Tales from the Round Table by Various (108)
• A New Beginning by Jim Lorrig (141)

Issue 7

Visions of the Galactica 7 Nathan Ellis did the front cover and Richard Elkin and Alex Ogle did the interior art. It was published in 1997 and contains 112 pages.

• A Destiny Unfolded by Adam C. Stacey (7)
• Battlestar'd Reminiscing by Cynthia Howe (18)
• Deadly Comman by Stacy Drumtra (21)
• Discovery by Patricia Foss (29)
• Friends and Enemies by Jim Lorrig (45)
• In the Shadow of a God by Adam C. Stacey (77)
• Lore of Adama by Cynthia Howe (88)
• Galactica Under Siege by Rick Perriguey (90)

Issue 8

Visions of the Galactica 8 was published in 1999. Nathan Ellis did both covers.

• 20 Yahren Reunion Pictures by Rick Perriguey (4)
• 20 Yahren Reunion Report by Greg McCausey (5)
• 20 Yahren Reunion Report by Mary Wernke (10)
• Resurrection by Jim Lorrig (11)
• Ice Bound by Patricia Foss & Krystina Stressman (26)
• Resignation by L.M. Woods (50)
• Red Coral by Patricia Foss (60)
• Colonial Military & Culture Guide by L.M. Woods (72)
• Colonial Technical Section by L.M. Woods (78)
• Prelude to Destruction by Adam C. Stacey (104)

Issue 9

Visions of the Galactica 9 Front cover art by Nathan Ellis and back cover art by Jose Sanchez.

• Clear and Present Danger by Jim Lorrig (6)
• Galactica Discovers Earth by Glen A. Larson (33)
• Home is Where the Heart is by Patricia L. Foss (114)
• The Fall by Maggie Huchison & Eldriam (144)
• Galactica Personnel, pt. 2 by Patricia L. Foss (175)
• Destination Paradeen by Various (183)