Vive la Resistance!

Zine
Title:	Vive la Resistance!
Publisher:	Pandora Publications
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Date(s):	1980s
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Medium:	print
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Fandom:	V (TV series)
Language:	English
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Vive la Resistance! is a gen V digest-sized anthology containing fiction, poetry, art, humor, informational articles, and critiques.

General Reactions and Reviews

VLR is by far the best 'V' zine around. The art is fantastic. The stories are great. The kind once you've started reading you can't put it down. My favorite stories were' In the Air Tonight' by G.H. Coyote, who is a very talented writer, and "Phases of the Hunt' by Sharon Taylor. Bravo on an excellent job!... I can't wait to read VLR III." (Robin Perrault) The battle against the Visitors continues, and becomes more intense with cach issue. Volumes two and three (#1 is out-of-print) will immediately submerge the reader into the war effort and the people behind it. Story content ranges from good to excellent with the two stories mentioned above as the finest, in this reviewer's opinion. "In the Air Tonight" is a mature, realistic story of a woman dealing with love and death. Rather than trying to simplify the plot, allow me to submit that the author, G. H. Coyote, is a rare example of a person who has obviously lived life to the fullest and understands emotion on its many levels. Few authors could genuinely write of a woman torn by the love for two men. "Phases of the Hunt" begins with the Visitors now having the capability to convert humans on a huge scale. Elizabeth is able to send Mike Donovan back to the day when Diana is supposedly assassinated and the War begun anew. He must find a way to stop Diana from contacting her ships. Unfortunately, what sounds like a simple idea soon escalates beyond his control. Two other stories in Volume 3 stand out. This reviewer is rarely interested in cross-universe offerings, however, "Wolf in the City" and "Temporary Alliances" were quite good. "Wolf in the City" crosses J.J. McQuade from 'Lone-Wolf McQuade' and 'Temporary Alliances' involves characters from "The Master" series. As with most of Pandora Publications, VLR is digest size with reduced print. Volume 2 is 152 pages, Volume 3 is 92. Artwork ranges from good to exquisite. The portraits of Diana and Donovan in Volume 2 and James in Volume 3 by Frank V. Liltz are unequaled in fandom. Beautiful artwork by Barbara Fister-Liltz is scattered throughout both zines. I highly recommend Vive La Resistance! for anyone even remotely interested in the 'V' universe Patricia Hailey and Barbara Fister -Liltz.

Issue 1

front and back covers of issue #1, Frank V. Liltz

Vive la Resistance! 1 was published in 1985 and contains 132 pages. The front cover art is by Frank V. L. Stories and artwork by Marilyn Morey, Joann Serger, Cynthia Case, Nancy E. Kolar, Frank V. Liltz, Debbie Gilbert, Peggy Spalding, Judith Boguslawski, Lauri Farkas, Virginia Waldron, CarolMel Ambassador, Karen A. Bates, Pat Hailey and more.

NOTE: This issue was apparently published in two volumes.

Volume 1:

• Assignment by Pat Hailey 2
• Barbara by William J. Hunt 4
• Is Martin Alive? by Joann Serger 5
• Even Luck Has a Limit, Pt. 1 by Jayne Largent 13
• Cartoon by Jayne A. Largent 36
• Friend or Foe? by Pat Hailey 37

Volume 2:

• Willie by Debbie Gilbert 41
• After the Battle by Louise Smith 42
• Cartoon by Jayne A. Largent 46
• Old Bikers Never Die by Pat Hailey 47
• Cartoon by Jayne A. Largent 50
• Natural Causes by Calistra Robyns 51
• Bloodlines, Pt. 1 by Meghan Moroney & Beverly Robichaux 56
• "V" Episode Guide by Henra Trent 75
• Diana's Pet, Pt. 1 by Henri E. Asher 77
• Conversations by Pat Hailey 84
• Before I Sleep by gh coyote 85
• Vive la Resistance! by Pat Hailey 124
• Cartoon by Laurie Farkas 126
• Thoughts on Dying by Virginia Waldron 127
• A Father's Regret by CarolMel Ambassador 130
• Shadows by Karen A. Bates 132

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  inside page from issue #1, Frank V. Liltz

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  inside page from issue #1, Judith Boguslawski

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  inside page from issue #1, Judith Boguslawski

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  inside page from issue #1, sample text

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  inside page from issue #1, Nancy E. Kolar

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  inside page from issue #1, Marilyn Morey

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1

I'm reading the 'V' zine. I found 'Before I Sleep' a very beautiful story,but almost painfully sad. It has my vote for best story.

I just wanted to drop you a short note to let you know that I think that your zine Vive La Resistance is excellent. There are some great stories in it, plus some of the best artwork I've ever seen in a zine. (Barbara and Frank do such excellent work.)

"Just a note to thank you for tbe prompt delivery of the sines I ordered. While I enjoyed them all, I must especially congratulate you and Patricia on Vive la Resistance! It is one of the most professionally written sines that I have every read, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Tbe artwork was simply beautiful, especially the portrait of Tyler on page 55 by Frank, and Barbara's portrait of Martin which accompanied 'Thoughts on Dying'. Both are beautiful I really enjoyed the mini-series of 'V', and had high hopes for the tv series. But there were simply too many changes for the program to succeed. Killing off Martin was bad enough, but getting rid of Tyler and Chris was fatal. The series also seemed to concentrate too much on action and not enough on relationships and the interaction of people. The stories in your zine brought back the conflict of emotions and the characterisations that the series ignored, i enjoyed each story, with special recognition to 'Bloodlines: The Princess and the Mercenary' and 'Thoughts on Dying'. Both are excellent, well-written stories. But my special favorite has to be gh coyote's 'Before I Sleep'. The story held me spellbound from beginning to end, and I could not put it down. The author writes with such heartfelt emotion that you are immediately caught up in their world of war and brief moments of peace. As someone who personally lost someone very dear to me in Viet Nam, I could understand the pain and torture that the experience puts one through. It never entirely goes away, but remains a part of your life forever more. Sorry, I did say a note, didn't I?!! It's just that 'Before I Sleep' said so many of the things that I feel end have been unable to express to myself or others. Please thank the author for me for helping me to lay to rest some of my own ghosts. Thank you for the beautiful job that you do with your zines. They are top notch.

Over all, Vive la Resistance is a very well done sine; it has some nice artwork! I liked the illo by Marilyn Morey; there's almost an 'Elfquest' look to her characters' faces! The one thing I'm not too crazy about is the way the zine is split into two books. I like everything under one cover, but that's actually my only complaint on how it's set up; it's a very attractive zine!

"Most of the stories are very well written, a couple border on excellent! Those two are 'Even Luck Has a Limit' by Jayne Largent (I love her cartoons!), and 'Before I Sleep' by gh coyote. That one had me in tears a few times! Both those stories show a very good grasp of the characters as well as good plotting and original characters. The one thing I've noticed about most of the stories is the borderline 'Mary-Sues'. I really have no complaint about Mary Sues, when done well. What keeps them from being full-fledged Mary Sues is that the characters are flawed and very human. "The short pieces, 'Thoughts on Dying' and 'Vive la Resistance!1 were very powerful. I almost want to see more of the young man who was the focus ('Vive la Resistance!'). A couple of the stories bothered me...'Bloodlines' wae a well-written story but the presentation of Martin as a red-blooded hybrid is very much out in left field! Remember on the first episode of the series when Martin got shot up? We saw very clearly the reptilian skin and green blood! I think that the author doesn't like the thought that under that handsome (and how!) face is a lizard. The other one along that line is 'is Martin Alive?' It seems that the prejudice against reptiles does run deep (not in myself; I tried to keep a pet boa but ray mother wouldn't let me), but if one does care for the characters, they should be accepted for who and what they are. I am a believer in extraterrestrial intelligence, who knows such beings could exist and we'd have to take them for who they are. Another story I forgot to mention is 'Friend or Foe?' A nice, realistic handling of Bam Tyler! And 'Thoughts on Dying' was simply beautiful...a nice poetic story to end the zine on!

Anyway, enough of that. Vive la Resistance is an excellent zine; it will be noticed! And I look forward to upcoming issues!

It's the highest quality zine I've seen in a long time. The artwork is breathtaking. (Page 55 stares at me even now.) I was overjoyed to find so many stories dealing with Ham Tyler, my favorite character. Waiting for part two of 'Even Luck Has a Limit' makes October seem a long way off. I'll try to be patient. 'Before I Sleep' is a story to be read over and over again; it just keeps getting better and it was outstanding the first time around. I do hope gh coyote will tell us what happened next. Congratulations and thank you for a fantastic zine!

"Open Letter to Everyone: Well, people, I am unreservedly impressed. When the story Beverly Robichaux and I co-wrote was accepted, £ was honored. How, I'm in shock. The quality, and care, and love, snd time, and just plain thought fulness that I read and saw in the artwork was thrilling. Vive la Resistance is, by far, the best Sci-fi fanzine I've ever read. I look forward (what an understatement!) to the second issue. The character development. ..veil, I've gone on with my superlatives long enough. I am, again, thrilled to be included. I would like to single out one writer for what I thought to be an excellent story, gh coyote, great job! 'Nuff said. P.S. - Glad to see I'm not the only one who finds Ham undeniably sexy!

I've only read one zine since I've been home [from MediaWest] and it was Vive ia Resistance! I loved it! It is excellent and I couldn't put it down. The stories were wonderful reading and if the show had writers as good as these, it would have stayed on the air. Now, I do have a bone to pick! What's this 'To be continued...' business? I was disappointed because I wanted MORE—NOW! I particularly liked the story about Martin, Rusty and Tyler. I also liked the story postulating that Martin had an Earth fattier and that all his 'externals', as it were, are human. You know, all the important stuff! Anyway, congratulations on Pandora's newest 'jewel'. It's a winner.

Loved all of the art and jokes. The one of 'Charles' I just sat and stared! Really liked having 'Tyler' in front of our story. "Found that many of the stories followed the same format: Take a female, any female, make her hard-headed, smart-mouthed, more than capable of taking care of herself. Get her to fight Ham Tyler, be understood by Elizabeth, almost kill Willie because he's a Visitor, and become friends with Mike, Juliet, and Chris. And, yet, despite the fact they are so very similar (great minds think alike!), they each have their own distinct flavor. 'Before I Sleep' is my favorite. It had me in tears before I could get half way through it. 'Diana's Pet' was hard-hitting with some interesting ideas. I knew what was coming, but I couldn't wait to get there. Hope his next installment is as great as that one was. See you couldn't pass up the chance to draw 'Martin'! The more of him the better!! I only have two complaints. First is that the black on the cover comes off on my hands! Second, as with all 'V' things, it leaves me wanting more. Nag, nag, nag. Bitch, bitch, bitch.

I just thought I'd let you know I got Vive la Resistance! Boy, is the artwork good! I'm very impressed! I noticed Pat Bailey's name cropping up all over the place, too, which was a nice surprise. She's very good, which I'm sure I'm far from the first to comment upon. I'll have to make sure that the next illo I do for you is more detailed, if I don't want to look awfully shabby.

If NBC-Warner Brothers had been able to use some of the story/plot lines used by your fan writers, I feel that the ratings for 'V' would have been greatly improved. I think my favorite story is 'Old Bikers Never Die', by Pat Hailey. I liked the character of Chris and I was sorry when he was written out. F.V. Liltz's cover is marvelous.

I got the contributor's copies! Couldn't you send me an advanced copyof 'Even Luck Has a Limit'? I am drooling to know what happens! If I must wait... oh,alright, but if not FANTASTIC! The sketch of Tyler wasg reat! Are any of those 'on the market'?

Just a note to let you know I received your terrific zine! I am thoroughly enjoying it. Good clean copy, good reproduction and great illustrations! It was a surprise and thrill to see my name in print. That's a first for me. I did not intend for you to publish it, but I am certainly happy you did. It's been great fun reading the zine and admiring the pictures. I love Barbara's illo of Frank. I think it's the best one in the zine. Tell Frank Liltz I really like his also. Excellent! Again, congratulations on a terrific zine! 'You done good!

I want to tell you how mucn I enjoyed VLR. What a wonderful zine! My absolute favorite was 'Before I Sleep'. I got positively weepy over that one. Just what I needed to really get my Martin/lust in high gear. This story was so beautiful that I've been raving to everyone who will listen about it. I was so pleasantly surprised to find so many V-fans at MediaWest. I'm sort of on my own here. I've been a fan since the beginning but the majority of my friends don't share my sentiments, although Jeanine Hennig comes the closest (but then it's because she's got the hots for Judson Scott and Marc Singer both!). I was surprised as well to see that so much devotion centered on Martin and Ham. I would have thought that Donovan and Willie would have garnered the most response. I think Willie is really my favorite and have been noddling around a Willie/Elizabeth story (not necessarily a romantic one) for some time, but haven't come up with anything concrete. I'd like to do something with Chris, too. I'm especially fond of him because he reminds me so much of may husband — big, shaggy guy who wears array jackets and likes guns—ha. "Pandora Press surely must turn out the most consistently wonderful zines ever!

"A big fat congratulations on your first issue of Vive la assistance! I've just finished reading it from cover to cover and was very impressed with the quality artwork and fiction. The cover was especially eye-catching—all of your artists are to be complimented. The artwork of each of the various characters are absolutely lovely. Jayne Largent has an enviable style of writing in 'Even Luck Has a Limit'. As an amateur writer/zine editor, I only wish I was half as good as this lady. 'After the Battle' was a nice summation of the mini-series — extremely well done. Louise Smith is an excellent asset to your staff. 'Before I Sleep' by gh coyote was yet another well-written piece of fiction—a bit on the Mary Sue side, maybe, but one of the best stories concerning the 'V series I've ever seen. I liked Gillian a lot and thought she was a very well-rounded character. I enjoyed her diversified relationships with both Ham and Martin. I am eagerly waiting for issue 82'. Again, congratulations on a job very well done!

I was crazy about the illoes and that i& what I looked at first. My folks, who have zero interest in any kind of fandom, actually sat down and leafed through them, just to see the illoes—mainly Barbara's and Frank's. Especially my Dad, who to this day has never even read one of my stories (published or not), amazed me by looking through the zine and commenting on the artwork. (Will wonders never cease?) I started with anything which mentioned Martin. I'm enjoying gh coyote'a story very much, especially the tension between Martin and Ham. I was somewhat disappointed with Joann Sarger's 'Is Martin Alive?' because the answer apparently is 'no'. I was never too convinced that Martin was dead — at least by the last scene we see of him lying in the woods — so I was looking forward to seeing that story resolved in different ways which could explain Martin's survival. I'm now reading and liking quite a bit Jayne Largent'a 'Even Luck Has a Limit' (I didn't know she was a writer, too, as I know her name from her cartoons in the DS world) and I'd especially impressed with 'Bloodlines' by Moroney and Robichaux — I even brought it along to work to read during my lunch hour. I'm pleased that there are stories which are 'Part I' because then I'll have something to look forward to in the next 'V' zine, and also during that time I can speculate as to what twists and turns may occur in the stories.

I haven't read all of Vive yet, but I've especially enjoyed 'Assignment', by Pat Hailey, 'Barbara' by William Hunt, and much of the artwork — especially Barbara's portrait of Martin and the portraits by Frank V. Liltz. It's interesting that so few writers stress Donovan-Julie-Kyle-Elizabeth-etc. There's such a definite leaning toward Martin and Ham — ironic since one died so early and the other left before the end. The producers were (are?) really out of touch with the fans.

Issue 2

Vive la Resistance! 2 was published around 1986. It was apparently published in two volumes. It has a front cover art by Frank V. Liltz and interior art by Tunis Nybro, Don Lewis, Barbara Fister-Liltz, Laurie Farkas, Cynthia Case, Robbin Mujica, Pamela Bedard, Peggy Spalding, Julie Cesari, Gin Turpin, and Jayne Largent.

front and back covers by Frank V. Liltz

inside page from issue #2, sample text, illo by B. Fister-Liltz, also used for a 1992 story in Nightbeat

Book One:

• Letters of Comment by Readers 3
• Even Luck Has a Limit, Pt. 2 by Jayne Largent 7
• cartoon by Laurie Farkas 25
• Tears of War by Mary Harrist 26
• Away from Home by Robin Perrault 26
• The Hard Way by Pat Hailey 27
• V: The Books Review by Tim Blaes 31
• Unwelcome Attraction by Heather Simmons 35
• Two Filksongs by Teresa Sarick 53
• Interlude by Pat Hailey 54
• Cartoon by Jayne Largent 56
• For Love of Richard by Linda Hepden 57
• Thelma's Song for Willie by Cheree Cargill 58
• Phases of the Hunt, Pt. 1 by Sharon Taylor 59
• Rebels and Lovers Lament by Julie Cesari 80

Book Two:

• Avenger! by Pat Hailey 81
• Thoughts on Conflict, Thoughts on War by Robin Belyea 83
• Diana's Pet, Pt. 2 by Henri Asher 84
• Cartoon by Jayne Largent 103
• In the Air Tonight by G.H. Coyote 104
• For Phillip by Robin Perrault 142
• Not Bad...For a Lizard by Anita Thompson & Linda Warren 143
• Rivals by Debbie Gilbert 148
• Night Shift by Rene Schneider 150
• A Friend Betrayed by JoAnn Serger 151

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  inside page from issue #2, Barbara Fister-Liltz

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  inside page from issue #2, Don Lewis

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  inside page from issue #2, Tunis Nybro

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  inside page from issue #2, Pamela Bedard

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  inside page from issue #2, Peggy Spalding

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2

Very many thanks indeed for replying so quickly and letting rae have the first issue of VLR. As requested, I'm pleased to confirm it arrived safe and sound and all in 'one' piece! I haven't read all the zine yet as I'm keeping the serialised stories until I've got all the parts so i can read them all to gether — I'd have to do that anyway as I always forget what's gone before. I have of course read the single stories and have been very impressed with the way the characters were handled, enjoying immensely the verbal jousting between Tyler and Donovan. I loved 'Before I Sleep1 and don't mind admitting the old eyes got a bit misty here and there (and that doesn't happen too often with the written words — a beautifully written story).

I found the Episode Guide useful but perplexing! We'd been informed by the TV magazine we were getting a 12-part series, and as an American friend told me there were 14 episodes including the one not shown at first and the last one never shown, that sounded about right. However, I see 20 were shot altogether and if Philip turns up in The Champion, he should be in 6 not counting the last one. To confuse things even more, we got the first two episodes as one long one, Breakout was advertised then changed at the last minute, and The Dissident appears to have been shown out of order. And I was told too that Elias was vapourised about five minutes into the episode where we lost him (shame; wish they'd kept hira instead of Kyle!), whereas about half the episode had elapsed before that happened (incidentally, noticed they used the same shot of Willie running away in the next episode The Betrayal which seemed a bit daft as he was wearing an entirely different jacket!). I'm going absolutely potty trying to sort it all out. Still, it should oe Charles's wedding and demise this week, so we'll soon be graced with Philip's presence (I hope — I'm still not con vinced we're getting the same series!).

I have indeed had an opportunity of devouring VLR II from cover to cover. I don't expect you'll be surprised to hear I enjoyed everything in it, the con tinuation of previous stories, the short stories, the illos (was pleased to spot my friend Gin Turpin's piccie of Ham!), and even the poems (I'm not a great poetry reader so that's praise indeed!). Of course, ray favourite must be 'Phases of the Hunt' though I'm a bit apprehensive about the next instalment, scared to death it'll revert back to the original story line and Martin will die anyway! I liked 'Chameleon' a lot too as it was nice to see Willie 'star ring' (I find him quite difficult to write so I am always pleased to read a story with him in it). Pleased to find too 'In the Air Tonight' featured as I thought 'Before I Sleep' was crying out for a sequel, though to be honest I was thinking along the lines of Gillian's reaction to Philip. It was beautifully written again, but I did find it rather sombre, though always being fascinated by Indian culture (wrote a Doctor Who once where he got tangled up with some Apaches), not that I know all that much about it. I was very upset to hear of the death of Rafael Campos, and so comparatively young. I've followed him on and off for years, since he played a young Indian in Wagon Train in fact, and it's a sad loss indeed.

The zine was very well done. The stories were well written and there was a lot of Ham Tyler, my favorite character, which made it much more interesting to me. My only complaint, and I'm not even sure if that's the right word when the zine was so good, was that there were a lot of new female characters. It seemed that a lot of stories dealt with that kind of a theme. I'd love to read more about interactions between the existing characters. I know that you can only print what is submitted, and the female characters didn't really slip over into the Mary Sue category, but there were a number of them. The artwork was wonderful too. As a Ham Tyler fan I especially liked the one of him, though the one of Chris was great too. And I think the Lydia was the best in the zine. Beautifully done.

Finally finished VLR #2- Very nice zine. Well set up and eye appealing. I did not read 2 stories. The 2 two-parters. One is the last half which, of course, I missed from VLR #1. The other is the first half of the other two parter. I'll get to that when #3 is out. Are there any VLR #1 laying around? Overall, the stories, etc., were pretty good. That last one by gh coyote was terribly interesting. The illos were great also. Did notice a preponderance of Ham and Chris. Could be we know something the network didn't?

I have been savoring VLR #2 at a pace that is as slow as humanly possible. Though I've rationed myself carefully (with a mind on the bleak months I will have to survive until the next issue), I fear I sat down the moment the zine came in and swallowed 'In the Air Tonight' whole. Well, my willpower was never a thing to brag about. The only thing I can brag about is that my poor little story showed up in the same beautiful zine as this one. 'In the Air Tonight' gives Ham Tyler depth and dimension that is rarely captured in print. It has just the right amount of mysticism to represent the character, without over powering the essential idea of Man, with all his warts and foibles, overcoming the technically (no pun intended) superior unknown, an idea best symbolized by Ham Tyler. I became lost in the story, fascinated by the vision of Tyler during

Peace, with some of the smaller details of his character surfacing. It led me to try to envision not just Tyler during Peace, but TYLER AT PEACE — something I was not quite able to do. I hope we'll be seeing more Ham Tyler stories from gh coyote!

I enjoyed the second part of 'Even Luck Has a Limit'. Strange to say, considering some parts of the story, but what I actually liked best about the story was the comedy. Jayne Largent has a great sense of comedic timing. Loved your illustration. I was having trouble visualizing Devlin before. I'm getting a big kick out of all the cartoons. They are worthy of STARTOONS, one of my favorite 'toon collections.

I enjoyed #2 very much, but on the whole I preferred No. 1 even though it had more serials, which I dislike. I liked the new timeslip serial, which considering I don't like serials just proves how good an idea it explores. I don't think gh coyote's sequel to' Before I Sleep' was as good as the original. I don't think it was anything to do with the premise, I just felt it lost it self somewhere. I am now looking forward to No.3.

What a thrill it was to see VLR2 waiting for me in my mailbox. Now, more than ever, we V fans have to stick together and as long as there are people like yourself to help us, "V" will go on and on.

Your first edition was a treat for me, as it was the first zine I'd ever been privileged to read. The artwork and stories impressed also. I just felt so excited knowing there were so many talented individuals out there who shared a common love for 'V'. Not that there was anything wrong with your first edition, still I have to say VLR2 is even better! I have to admit part of the reason is I found my favorite V character Willie mentioned throughout. All I can say is, I hope those who love that special guy stop holding back, because there isn't a more worthy character in 'V' to write about. Most skim over him and/or do what the writers of V-The Series did in the beginning episodes—use Willie as a tension relief. That guy can turn on more than a blender! I especially want to thank you for printing some of Robin Perrault's work, she's fantastic with words and I hope to see more of her writings. 'Away From Home' touches me in a special way. The K. Tinsley story 'Chameleon' hit close and was bittersweet. It was one I read and cried with,in private. I was so excited to see Pat Lundberg's drawing of Willie. Isn't she fantastic, or what! Please share with us any work she does. Both you and your husband are fantastic with your illustrations! You're extremely talented individuals. Thanks to you both for using your talents in area of my interest. Ah...I'm waiting patiently (that's a laugh) for you to do Willie. I know it'll be great!

HINT...HINT...HINT...HINT...HINT...HINT!

I thoroughly enjoyed every single story in VLR second issue. I can say without qualification that every writer did their very best and made this one great V zine! The art was lovely throughout and the cartoons quite funny. The episode guide was an added plus. I sure wish the network would've run all the episodes in the rerun season. It was quite frustrating to only see half of them twice. For such a 'small' zine, you have really packed it with loads of goodies!

Congratulations on Vive La Resistance Volume Two! It's great. VLR is by far the best 'V' zine around. The art is fantastic. The stories are great. The kind once you've started reading you can't put it down. My favorite stories were 'In the Air Tonight' by g.h. coyote, who is a very talented writer, and 'Phases of the Hunt' by Sharon Taylor. Bravo on an excellent job! The only complaint I had was there weren't enough stories about Martini I can't wait to read VLR III.

Just wanted to write you and tell you how very much I enjoyed Vive La Resistance, Volume #2. (It made me extremely sorry I wasn't quick enough to get Volume #1). All the stories held my interest — in fact, I read both books in one weekend. I have missed 'V' so much and to have such good fanfic to bring the series back to me is grand.

The artwork impressed me, but most especially the excellent portrait of Donovan by Frank V. Liltz. This portrait caused my heart to triple its beat, poor thing. I've a question (more a plea, actually). One of your LOCs mentioned a portrait of Ham Tyler (my personal 'V' hero!) in Vol. One, also by Mr. Liltz. Could I buy a copy of that portrait? Pretty please? My favorite story in this volume was 'In the Air Tonight' by gh coyote. As a longtime lover of anything Amer Indian, I found the story fascinating and it held me spellbound. Not to mention that it was a Ham Tyler story. This

lady can (or is it a guy?) write! Look forward to reading more of her work in future.

Received the second volume of the V-zine. Thanks so much for sending it. What I've read so far is great, I'll probably get down to some serious reading tonight!

I really love the short piece of fiction by Mary Harrist, 'Tears of War'. I found it very touching. Really felt it in my heart! And, again, wonderful artwork!! I love the portrait of Diana, and your work is simply beautiful. Makes me so envious!!!

Anyway, thanks again. I'm off to read more of this good stuff.

Issue 3

covers of issue #3, Frank V. L.

Vive la Resistance! 3 was published spring/summer 1986. It contains 92 pages. It has a stories and artwork by Sharon Taylor, Nancy Kolar, Elaine Moertl, Sheila A. Loraine, Jayne A. Largent, Nancy Cole, Sheila Paulson, Teresa Sarick, Pat Hailey, Patricia Malone, Barbara Fister-Liltz and more. Frank V. Liltz is the cover artist.

• Letters of Comment by Readers (2)
• Phases of the Hunt, Pt. 2 by Sharon Taylor (5)
• First Loyalty by Elaine Moertl (24)
• A Little of What You Fancy by Sheila A. Loraine (reprinted in What You Fancy #1 and is the story that zine's title was inspired by.) (25)
• Little Fish by Dan Jacobs (28)
• Mr. Tyler's Neighbourhood by Jayne A. Largent (41)
• And the Story Continues by Nancy Cole (55)
• Godzilla Enlists! by Kay Engstrom (57)
• If What I See is Real by Winifred McBeth (58)
• Cat and Mouse by Susan Leff (60)
• Wolf in the City by Pat Hailey (63)
• Stranger in the Dark by Judie Lucas (67)
• Donovan and Martin by Patricia Malone (68)
• The Awakening by Sheila A Loraine (69)
• Temporary Allies by Sheila Paulson (71)
• Leapin' Lizards by Teresa Sarick (90)
• The Gathering of Allies by Pat Hailey (91)
• Brothers in the Shadows by Judie Lucas (92)

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  from issue #3, Frank V. Liltz

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  from issue #3, Jayne A. Largent

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  from issue #3, Barbara Fister-Liltz

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  from issue #3, Patricia Malone

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  from issue #3, Cynthia Case

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3

Thanks so very much for sending VLR #3,it was fabulous!! I read most of it while I was away, and I loved everything as usual. My favorite story was 'Temporary Alliances' by Sheila Paulson. I loved "The Master' when it was on and thought the combination of McAllister and Tyler was excellent. Everything about #3 was good. I really enjoyed it all, a lot!!

I wanted to write and express my opinion about VLB #3. What can I say that hasn't been said? The amateurs write like professionals and I enjoy the authors' original plots, although I would like to see more stories with young Elizabeth, Robert, and Martin, The artwork is great — especially yours, Barbara, and Frank's — and the layout is good.

"'Mister Tyler's Neighborhood" was most enjoyable and I was honored to have my story, 'Cat and Mouse,' accompanied by 'Phases of the Hunt' and "The Gathering of Allies,' in particular.

I was also most touched by your dedication to the Challenger crew. If only we could go back in time and change that which takes loved ones from us.

Many thanks for VLR 2 and Associates—they all arrived safely at the start of the week. I gleefully flashed the news-zine at my colleagues and was assaulted by a concerted groan and, 'We'll get no sense out of her today!' They were right! In fact, they haven't had much sense out of me all week! Not that they generally do anyway, but that's beside the point! I was amused to see one of the girls, who works with me, at lunch-time, having nabbed Book 2, sitting with it propped in front of her gazing adoringly at Frank's artwork of Hike Donovan — well it is rather superb! She became even more entranced when I informed her that Marc Singer does not have a hairy belly button. (Don't ask — please don't ask). I work with a bunch of lunatics, you may have gathered that by now.

The cartoons got passed around and were much appreciated — especially the bat (we have 3 species of bat inhabiting the Castle — I like them myself,..no, I don't eat 'em..-honest...burp!). I have to admit my favourite was the Kyle and Nathan Bates one — I'm afraid that particular scene had me giggling a bit when I saw it, and the cartoon captured that slight feeling of (how frustrating —I can't think of the word I want—ag!) silliness, I suppose (it's not quite what I mean but it'll do) and it appealed by my sense of the ridiculous!

The fiction is excellent — and there's so much of it -- you really do give value for money. My favourite has to be gh coyote's 'In the Air Tonight.' Well, you already know I'm a rabid Michael Ironside fan, don't you, so it was a sure-fire hit! The characterisation was spot on so far as I was concerned, showing the complexity of Tyler's persona, and not just the major characters were right but the new introductions -- especially Sutton, were well-rounded — complete, is the only way I can describe it. Wonderful stuff.

What a most welcome surprise I got this afternoon in my mailbox! You folks at Pandora Press have done it again! I loved VLR 1 and 2, and #3 is also top notch stuff. As publisher, editor,etc. of a PHOENIX zine, On Wings of Light, I have to add that the illustration on page 23 really knocked my socks off! 1 must say that I have never seen a more professional looking, and as well done a zine as your Vive La Resistance.

The biggest surprise was that you had used the little drawing I had done of Elizabeth. I had been meaning to write and ask if you had a need for any specific illustrations that I could try my hand at doing, but you beat me to the punch. Still, I would very much like to be a contributor for VLR #4. If you will please let me know who and what you want drawn for your next issue, I will do my best to produce. Just let me know, will ya? Please?! I know I've been remiss in not writing to tell you how much I loved VLR 1, 2, & 3, but I hope this makes up for it a little.

All the best!

THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS for the VLR #3! Couldn't help a twinge when I opened it though (only one?). I know, it's still 93 pages, that's as good or better than most zine sizes, and all teensy print too. I saw Lone Wolf McQuade on TV throe nights earlier for the first time so I could really appreciate the story on him inside, in fact I've read all now except 'Temporary Alliances,' mostly because I'm trying to remember all four episodes of 'The Master' I saw before it vanished off TV — I know there were 6 mos. of them but I only saw 4 or 5.

You know, 'Phases of the Hunt' was kind of depressing in the end, everyone likes to think of Donovan (and Martin) in complete control, not kind of lost and soul searching even though we all go through that sometimes. They're the rocks, the foundations, the unchanging. Anything else throws you for a loop. But what the hell, they're only human — so to speak. The author did a good 'Tyler' too. Yes, I enjoyed it. Someone in the letter column commented on the fact there were so many female characters. Two obvious reasons for this: 1) The Visitors don't distinguish sex with performance ability and can have them 'anywhere' in the command chain and writers pick up on it, that being different than our culture; but more probable is 2) Take a look all down the table of contents. With VERY few exceptions, women are writing this and it's natural to put yourself in as a character. I agree, we need more male leads for variety, but that's strictly up to the writers... "That 'Midnight Snack' illo was priceless, but 'Mr. Tyler's Neighborhood* won, hands down. That line about almost getting his ass shot off, NBC beat you to it absolutely cracked me up. AND that parting shot with the hand grenade. "Thanks for putting in 'First in a New Series' under mine, that's nice and understated and says it all, hopefully whetting their appetite for more. Hope everyone likes it, I LIKE Richard. 'A Little of What You Fancy' was great. It's so hard to do humor. 'If What I See is Real' leaves you not quite sure at all just how harmless that person is. Frustrating. You don't even know if she'll live. You and Pat got a lot crowded into the zine even if it was shorter, and no SERIALS started, great. Two-parters are hard to wait for but from your end if you've got a long story do you drop a lot of the others and run it complete or cut it into bite-size pieces, that's got to be hard to decide.

Is your heartbeat safer now? Three issues a year sounds great. You must have a lot of variety in submissions then. How about a Homeworld issue? Or other 'theme' issues or sections? I know you can only work with what you get but put the word out for things wanted like 'holiday' stories or others like that and I'm sure you'll get something. If you decide to do that of course.

I was greatly touched by the zine dedication to the memory of the Challenger crew. It was a very moving and beautiful sentiment. The art is great. From Elaine Moertl's clever chameleon design to Frank Liltz's excellent portrait of James. All the artists did a fine job. Nancy Kolar's lizard cuties are adorable little creatures. Patricia Malone's rendering of Martin is breathtaking, and a heartfelt thanks to Patricia Lundberg for the illo of my poem! Barbara's Stonehenge drawing and Peggy Spalding's Starchild are especially striking.

The writers did a fantastic job. Every single story is well-executed and true to the 'V premise and unmistakable style. A couple of comments on some of the fiction: 'A Little of What You Fancy' by Sheila Lorraine. Here's a tale with a clever style, and a fooler at the end. Oh, I just luv a happy ending. 'And the Story Continues' by Nancy Cole. A very probable continuation of the final aired episode. Quite credible. I love Kyle's reactions — totally in character, especially in his feelings for Elizabeth. 'If What I See is Real" by Winifred McBeth. Very good, a fascinating study in the inner psyche of a victim of Conversion with a neat little twist at the end. 'Cat and Mouse' by Susan Leff. A typical interlude of the V war, I enjoyed the inner thoughts of the characters. What a 'nick of time" rescue! 'Wolf in the City' by Pat Hailey. I've never seen the McQuade character, but I found this story very violent and graphic. Too much death and blood. 'Stranger in the Dark' by Judie Lucas. A lot of hard work went into this very short story. I certainly didn't suspect the 'stranger's' identity. 'The Awakening' by Sheila Lorraine. Yet another surprise ending here. I'm all for bringing back this particular lizard and Sheila's come up with a plausible scenario for these aliens' physiology. 'Temporary Alliances' by Sheila Paulson. A great read, I enjoyed every word of it. Everyone very much in character, though I didn't watch 'The Master' I found this story very good indeed. 'The Gathering of Allies' by Pat Hailey. An interesting merge of old Earth legends joining forces against the V aliens. Nicely handled. Finally, I had the most fun reading 'Mister Tyler's Neighborhood' by Jayne Largent. This cartoon is incredibly hilarious. I don't know what I liked mere — Mr. Tyler's songs, the tank trolley, Diana's shuttle and license plate. Or 'Hey, little 'gator buddies, think fast!' It's a laugh a panel, and more. A true stroke of genius. I'm still laughing — love Willie's interpretation of the humans' goings-on!

A super zine and some of the best talent in fan-creations!

Issue 4

cover of issue #4, Frank V. Liltz

Vive la Resistance! 4 was published in spring/summer 1987 and contains 68 pages. The front cover art is by Frank V. Liltz. Stories and artwork by Debbie Gilbert, Sharon Taylor, Elaine Moertl, Wendy Sparkes, Patricia Lundberg, Pat Hailey and more.

• Letters of Comment by Readers 2
• Conventional Beginnings by Mary Harrist 5
• Warrior of Peace by Julie Cesari 7
• Foxhunt by Elaine Moertl 8
• Tyler by Beki Weight 9
• Through Pride Comes Understanding by Ann Beecher 10
• Late One Night by Elaine Moertl 15
• Resistances Blues by Teresa Sarick 17
• Pitfall by Pat Hailey 18
• Quiet Heroes by Debbie Gilbert 21
• ...And She Does It So Well by Ealine Moertl 22
• Captivity, Pt. 1 by Sharon Taylor 23
• A Family Affair by Helen R. Bookman 56
• Liaison Officer by Winifred McBeath 58
• A Fantasy by Delvon 59
• Urgent Message! by Wendy Sparkes 60
• Distant Thunder by Elaine Moertl 61
• The Black Knight by Vikki Weidner 62
• Thoughts of Two Brothers by Debbie Miles 64
• Gentle Persuasion by Pat Hailey 65
• Chop Suey? by Elaine Moertl 66
• A Relative Matter by William J. Hunt 67
• Remembrance by Julie Cesari 68

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Issue 5

cover of issue #5, Frank V. Liltz

Vive la Resistance! 5 is undated. It contains 90 pages. Frank V. Liltz is the front cover artist and Elaine M. did additional art. Stories and artwork by Sharon Taylor, Elaine Moertl, Patricia B. Malone, Teresa Sarick, Barbara Fister-Liltz, Patricia Lundberg, Pat Hailey and more.

• Captivity, Pt. 2 by Sharon Taylor 2
• Discovered! by Elaine Moertl 27
• Clipped Wings by by Elaine Moertl 28
• Stopping by Science Frontiers by Teresa Sarick 33
• Play and Replay by Beki Weight 34
• The Dreaming Stone by Julie Cesari 40
• It's Just You and Me, Kid by Elaine Moertl 41
• Resting on His Laurels? by Elaine Moertl 48
• Deathtrap by Sheila Loraine 49
• Looking Back When It First Began by Jayne A. Largent 57
• Biding Time by Elaine Moertl 58
• Do You Remember by Patricia Lundberg 59
• The Twenty-Year War by Pat Hailey 60
• Leavetaking by Kay Engstrom 62
• War Games by Carolyn G. Lynn 63
• Meanwhile Back in the Donovan Family Album by Jayne A. Largent 85
• Rachel by Elaine Moertl 86

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Issue 6

cover of issue #6, Frank V. L.

Vive la Resistance! 6 was published in spring/summer 1988 and contains 72 pages. Frank V. Liltz did the front cover art. Stories and artwork by Patricia Malone, Sheila Loraine, Teresa Sarick, Sharon Taylor, Judie Lucas, Elaine Moertl, Debbie Gilbert, Pat Hailey, Barbara Fister-Liltz and more.

• Checkpoint by Beki Weight 3
• Lion of March by Henri E. Asher 8
• Prisoner of War by Elaine Moertl 9
• The Calling by Sheila Loraine 10
• Willie-Nilly by Teresa Sarick 29
• Ojai by Elaine Moertl 30
• Suddenly, Peace by Sharon Taylor 39
• It's Survival, Kid! by Judie Lucas 64
• Ritual by Elaine Moertl 65
• Three Fragments by Elaine Moertl 68
• Quiet Heroes by Debbie Gilbert 69
• The Lizard That Ate a Canary by Pat Hailey 70
• Yummy! by Elaine Moertl 71
• Transmission by Lorrie March 72

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