Rassilon's Star

Rassilon's Star is a gen Doctor Who anthology of fiction and art. The title is a canon reference to a power source used for time travel.
==Special Editions==
 
* Sing Sweetly, Sing Strong 
* Doctor Who and the City of Pentas
* Rassilon's Star Christmas Card Special
* The Gothen 
==Issue 1==
Rassilon's Star 1 was published in 1983 and is 69 pages long. It had an original print run of 300.
The art is by Gail Bennett, Elby Buttery, Cheryl Duval, Stefanie Hawks, Maggie Johnston, Linda Mallory, Carol McPherson, Phred, and Henry Van Den Akker.
* Romana by Cheryl Duval
*A Man's Best Friend by Barbara O'Quinn
*The Lucky and the Strong by Susan Sizemore
*Enchanted Planet by M.L. Johnston and L. Stewart
* other unknown content
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Rassilon's Star 2 was published in 1984 and is 151 pages long. It had an original print run of 500.
This zine has art by Gail Bennett, Elby Buttery, Christopher Cook, Anne Davenport, Lenore Dunlop, Cheryl Duval, Jane Fancher, Stefanie Hawks, Maggie Johnston, Malene Kingsley, and Phred.
* That Which Balances All Things, editorial 
* To the Companions (1)
* Ginger Beer by Sue Ann Sarick (3)
* Remember Me When I Am Gone Away (4)
* Of Home and Homes (13)
* Temples Of Darkness, Temples Of Light by Gail Bennett (14)
* For Myself by Susan Sizemore (47)
* Lupus Lyrics by Linda Terrell (48)
* Whose Dog Are You? (51)
* Key to Your Heart (53)
* The Doctor in Paradise (54)
* Fire by Maggie Johnston (58))
* One Can Only Hope 1 by Sharon Jane Smith (59)
*One Can Only Hope 2 by Sharon Jane Smith (60)
* A Paris Journal by Teresa Sarick (61))
* Tom Baker and The Menace Of Mandragora Barbara O'Quinn (64)
* My Friend Thomas (80)
* Reluctant Partners (81)
* Farewell (82)
* My Blue Tardis (83)
* The Warrior and The Wizard by Cheryl Duval (84)
* Time Lord (92)
* Romansa (93)
* City of Lights by Maggie Johnston (94)
* Personal Time (111)
* Doctor Who and The Land Of Oz by Christopher Cook (Cartoon) (118)
* Marcus Scarman (132)
* The Hunt by Johnston and Stewart (134)
* Remembrance (147)
* The Tardis Lullaby (149)
* Summer Scoop (back cover)
Image:rass2-1.jpg| from issue #2
Image:rass2-2.jpg| from issue #2
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2==
==Issue 3==
Rassilon's Star 3 was published in 1986 and contains 190 pages.
The art is by Elby Buttery, C. H. Burnett, Christopher Cook, Anne Davenport, Patrick Degan, Lenore Dunlap, Cheryl Duval, Jane Fancher, Howard Forbes, Maggie Johnston, Linda Levitan, Phred, Dena Porter, Susan Roethemeyer, Melody Rondeau, Gennie Summers, and Karen Taylor. 
*The Rescue by Sarah E. Kelly (4th Doctor, Sarah Jane)
*A Short Yarn by Marguerite Krause 
*Promises by Jan Grokett (4th Doctor, Sarah Jane)
*Tom Baker and the Dawn of the Daleks by Barbara O'Quinn
*Doctor Who and the Cowboys International by Sue Ann Sarick
*Wish Upon a Star by P.L. Honc (4th Doctor, Sarah Jane)
*As Flies to Wanton Boys by Patrick Degan (4th Doctor, Sarah Jane)
*Flower Flower, Burning Bright by Rie M. Sheridan (4th Doctor, Sarah Jane)
*The Meeting by Pamala Ritchie (4th Doctor, Sarah Jane)
*The Count of Cymbium by Anne Collins Smith (4th Doctor, Sarah Jane)
* Serendipity by Jan Carey
* Wedding Bells and Cloister Bells by ?
* ...plus art, verse & such.
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3==
==Issue 4==
Issue 4 was published in 1991 and is 139 pages long. Its theme is "Fantasy."
The art is by by Judy Boguslawski, C. H. Burnett, Christopher Cook, Anne Davenport, Patrick Degan, Lenore Dunlap, Cheryl Duval, Jane Fancher, Jane Gravitt, Nora S. Mai, Phred, Joy Riddle, Melody Rondeau, Karen Taylor, and Tom Tierney.
From a July 1993 ad in GAZ: "Big, splashy new issue of an old favorite, dedicated to the 4th Doctor and his companion, Harry Sullivan - though the other companions appear en force, too. Lots of fun, featuring first rate DW stories and art. Worth it alone for the Christ Cook cartoon adventure."
* A Ghost of a Chance by Autumn Lee
* Harry's Vacation by Pat Dunn and Diana Smith
* Nightmare by Carol P. Smith
* The Ferryman's Price by Atlanta Lea and Cindy Dye
* other unknown content
==Rassilon's Star Christmas Card Special==
Rassilon's Star Christmas Card Special was published in 1984 and contains 79 pages. The covers are by Jane Fancher and Gail Bennett. It includes songs, recipes, holiday fiction, vignettes, and artwork.
From a submission request in Universal Translator #23: 
* Happy Times - an editorial (inside cover)
* Clothes Make the Man by Debbie Burkhart (1)
* To Hear the Angels Sing by Barbara O'Quinn (8)
* Doctor Who & the "Peaceful" Christmas by Pamala Ritchie (12)
* Christmas Timeless by Jan M. Carey (19)
* A Visit From the White Guardian by Teresa Sarick (24)
* A Gallery of Christmas Songs (28)
* A Special Send-Off by Cheryl W. Duval (53)
* Heaven and Nature Sing by Teresa Sarick (58)
* 'Tis the Season by Sharon Jane Smith (65)
* Blessed Event by Eric Hoffman (75)
* Manger Scene by Bob Clements (79)
* Holiday Bowls (inside cover)
Art Credits:
* Gail Bennett (75, back cover)
* Elby Buttery (52)
* Christopher Cook (24, 25, 26)
* Anne Davenport (23)
* Patrick Degan (11, 36, 58, 61, 63)
* Lenore Dunlap (1, 22)
* Cheryl Duval (a few here & there)
* Jane Fancher (front cover, edit., 7, 10, 27, 40, 44, 45, 65)
* Denise Habel (6)
* Maggie Johnston (12, 15, 18, 32)
* Mac Popham (64)
* Holly Ravenhurst (53, 54, 56)
* Karen Taylor (21, 74)
* Styre the Sontaran, filksong by Maggie Johnston
*The Doctor's Christmas, original music and lyrics by Barbara O'Quinn
==Reactions and Reviews: Rassilon's Star Christmas Card Special==
==The Gothen==
Rassilon's Star: The Gothen is three stories written by Mary Wisnmer and was published in 1986.
From the publisher: "Three tales of Terror from E-Space. What is the secret of Romana's new companion? And how does the Doctor make his way back from E-Space?" From The Clipper Trade Ship, issue #52. 
==References==
Category:Doctor Who Zines
Category:1980s
Category:1990s