On the Double

On the Double was a quarterly slash (mainly), gen, and het zine.
This zine was the successor to Not Tonight Spock!.
Several issues won a 1988 Surak Award.
From issue #34: "'On the Double' will be sent in a plain brown envelope four times a year."
In the April 1988 issue of Naked Times, the editor wrote that "On the Double" had about 175 subscribers, and that "in order to keep the newsletter going and make it a worthwhile time investment, we need to maintain a minimum of 200 subscribers." 
At first, "On the Double" was a letterzine as well as an adzine. Early on, it included On the Double Interviews: Who Are We?, a series of bios written by various fan creators, many letters of comment, reviews, and much fannish commentary, as well as offering listings for fanzines, memorabilia for sale and convention announcements across multiple fandoms. 
It started out as a K/S zine and around 1990, began to include The Professionals, as well as other fandoms. It was also in 1990 that it lost its fannish community comments and discussion, becoming instead blurbs and ads. The editor of The LOC Connection pointed this out in July 1990, writing in her letterzine that "On the Double" had "turned into little more than an adzine." from The LOC Connection #19 It is likely that its earliest contributors and readers were Star Trek: TOS fans, and they propelled the readership and content. When other fandoms were included, this focus was diluted. Fans most likely drifted to fandom-specific print venues. This fannish drift changed the purpose and thrust of "On the Double." 
For similar fanworks, see List of Letterzines.
==Its Demise==
 
After readership and content had dwindled starting in 1990, the zine had become simply an adzine. 
The editor started to complain about zineds not keeping their ads up-to-date, and because this was now "On the Double's" main function, a death spiral began. 
The zine also began to be published more erratically, due to the usual reasons that long-running zines do: personal problems interfering with editing, fans becoming lackadaisical and taking information for granted, and with the case of "On the Double," the internet beginning to provide information that had only previously been in paper form. Once the adzine was being published later and later, the zine ads becoming less accurate, and it contained information for cons that had already happened, the zine lost its audience.
The last issue was possibly around May 1996. Unconfirmed rumor: "Someone told me that On the Double
folded, because one of the people running it (not Pat Diggs) ran off with its funds. Not sure if this is true or not, but that's what I've heard." -- Strange Bedfellows (APA) #16 (February 1997) A fan reported that Diggs sent out an issue in November 1996, along with a post card stating she'd been ill "No, ON THE DOUBLE has not fold ed. Pat Diggs mailed an issue in November with a note about her lengthy illness stop ping earlier mailings." -- Strange Bedfellows (APA) #17 (May 1997) .
==A Twinkle in the Editor's Eye==
From the editorial of A Collection of Dreams (summer, 1986): 
==Descriptions==
From an notice in Not Tonight, Spock! (soon to cease): 
From a flyer in Naked Times #16 (September 1987): 
==Other K/S Letterzines==
* Not Tonight Spock! (June 1984-February1987)
* On the Double (November 1986-January 1996)
* The LOC Connection (January 1989-December 1993)
* Come Together (January 1994-August 1996)
* The K/S Press (September 1996-present day)
Also see List of Letterzines.
==Issue 1==
On the Double 1 was published in November 1986 and contains 18 pages.
* there are no Locs, as this was the first issue
* a review of Lost in Forever, a story in Act Five #2, see that page
* a review Command Decision, see that page
* two reviews of The Price of Freedom, see that page
* a review of Daring Attempt #4, see that page
* a review of First Time #4, see that page
* a review of Courts of Honor, see that page
* a review of The Sound of Rain, see that page
* a review of As I Do Thee #5, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #11, see that page
* a review of A Collection of Dreams, see that page
==Issue 2==
On the Double 2 was published in February 1987 and contains 27 pages. The cover is by Jackie Zoost.
* the editor writes: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan comments on gen fiction: 
* an illustration of the minefield that zine reviews can be: a fan complains: 
* this fan contains Out in the Open: Alexis Fegan Black's 1987 Open Letter Regarding "Courts of Honor", see that page
* a fan, [Janna S], has a rebuttal to the review of Courts of Honor that appeared in the previous issue, see that page
* this issue has a survey, see Women in K/S Fandom: A Survey
* this issue contains To Award or Not To Award, by Linda Frankel, see that page
* this issue has a column about K/S history and early K/S zines by Ann Carver -- some things discussed Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath, Gerry Downes, Stardate: Unknown, Nebula of Orion, Alternative: Epilogue to Orion 
* several fans comment on the reprint of Sigh-Fi, see that page
* this issue has some zine trivia by Jean Hinson
* a review of As I Do Thee #3, see that page
* a review of Intermezzo, see that page
* a review of Icefire, see that page
* a review of Choices, see that page
* a review of Private Possessions, see that page
* a review of First Time #7, see that page
==Issue 3==
On the Double 3 was published in May 1987 and contains 44 pages.
* the editor states her policy for printing reviews, some of which were discussed at a panel at 4-Play: pen names can be used but the writer must provide her or his legal name to the editor ("in the interest of the 'anonymous review syndrome"), reviewers must have a subscription to the zine ("Not because we plan on making a fortune from your $15.00 sub, but because we don't have the time or the inclination to track down folks who might be reviewing their own zines or having a close personal friend do it for them. This seemed to be a concern at the panel at 4-Play, and while this policy won't guarantee anything, we feel that it will make folks think twice about doing a hatchet name under one pen name and disappearing from the planet forever."), the editor reserves the right to reject reviews which she feels have the "tone of a hatchet job," the editor will not print reviews by anyone who had close working relationships with the zine, the editor will not print more than two reviews per zine
* there is a submission request for a zine called A Natural Propensity, which ended up being published under a different title
* the editor of In Triplicate defends at length the threesomes in her zine; one point she makes is that one has to get past thinking about DeForest Kelley and start thinking about McCoy, the character, and that she never writes "William Shatner" and "Leonard Nimoy", that the actors and the characters be kept apart in one's mind. She also comments that this zine sells out faster and gets more LoCs, the vast number of them positive, than any of her other zines
* the two questions for discussion for issue four were asked: "1. What is STAR TREK? The characters? The ship? The stories and/or writing? What sets it apart from other t.v. shows? 2. What do you want from a K/S zine? We asked this question once before, but it was overshadowed by L.A. WEEKLY article. We feel it's a valid topic for discussion, so here it is again." 
* this issue has some question and answer bios by Chris Soto, see On the Double Interview with Chris Soto
* a fan artist, [C S], comments about fan art and ability: 
* a fan, [A F B], writes about her first reaction to K/S: 
* from the editor of Shades of Grey and In Triplicate writes about those zines' topics: 
* a fan is pleased with reviews that have diverging opinions: 
* there are many fans' comments about what constitutes a good review; a fan, [F P] writes: 
* there is much discussion about Reviewers Using Pseuds; one comment from [F P]: 
* there is more talk of pseuds and the need for them: 
* a fan, [A F B] ,discusses the reviews of a zine based on production and expectations: 
* about the feelings of an editor, artist, or writer, [A F B] writes: 
* a fan, [R M], has these comments on threesomes and pairing Spock with McCoy: 
* a fan, [JA B], writes of threesomes: 
* a fan, [A G], writes: 
* the editor of Pon Farr Press writes that the Sigh-Fi article has actually had a positive influence on sales and reactions: 
* a fan, [F J], comments on what she feels to be McCoy's asexuality: 
* a fan, [JS S] writes about her introduction to K/S: 
* a fan, [S F], is unhappy with the threesome-bashing she's been reading: 
* part one of Regina Moore's "North American K/S Bibliography" (part two was in "On the Double" #4) (6 pages)
* a review of Nome #9, see that page
* a review of Daybreak, see that page
* a review of Choices, see that page
* a review of Necropolis, see that page
* a review of As I Do Thee #6, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #12, see that page
==Issue 4==
On the Double 4 was published in August 1987 and contains 40 pages. The front cover is by Carol A. Pierce.
* the back page is a letter from "Pacific Whale Foundation" informing Leonard Nimoy that "the Leonard Nimoy Fan Club" has sponsored a humpback whale named "Spock" in his name: 
* fan, [L F], writes: 
* fan, [L F], writes: 
* a fan, [S Z], weighs in on K/S/Mc stories: 
* a fan, [N P], wants to know more: 
 
The editor of "On the Double" responds to N P: 
* a fan, [K H], writes: 
* a fan, [Carole B], flounces and gafiates: 
* a fan, [N S], writes: 
* zine eds Alexis Fegan Black and Dovya Blacque write a joint open letter regarding Ann Carver and her sudden, recent departure from fandom: 
* a new fan, [N L], wants to know why fans squabble: 
* the editor of On the Double responds to N L: 
* three fan self-written fan profiles: 
**On the Double Interview with Jacquelyn M. Zoost
** On the Double Interview with Cybel
** On the Double Interview with Charlotte Frost
* the "History of North American K/S Zines", a list (original pub date, title, editor, original price)
* part two of Regina Moore's "North American K/S Bibliography" (part one was in "On the Double" #3) (5 pages)
* article: "Editing -- When, Why, Why Not?" by Jean Hinson and Dana Angerman ("addresses withheld out of fear")
* a review of Shadows in the Rain, see that page
* a review of Styx & Stones, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #13, see that page
* a review of Vulcan's Son, see that page
* a review of As I Do Thee #7, see that page
* a review of First Time #9, see that page
* a review of KSX, see that page
==Issue 5==
On the Double 5 was published in November 1987 and contains 36 pages. 
* the topic of discussion for this issue is fannish reaction to Star Trek: The Next Generation
* there is an interview with a male K/S fan named Bill S., see On the Double Interview with Bill S
* a self-interview with fan, see On the Double Interview with Linda Frankel
* a fan writes and wants to know if there has to be sex in a K/S story in order for it to be K/S
* a fan writes in and comments on the RPS story in the zine Shadows in the Rain: 
* this issue contains a complete, blow-by-blow transcription of every change in the first edition of Killing Time and the second one
* a review of Charisma, see that page
* a review of Shades of Grey #2, see that page
* a review of Year of the Ram, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #15, see that page
* a review of When Fate Summons, see that page
* a review of Daring Attempt #2, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #9, see that page
==Issue 6==
On the Double 6 was published in February 1988 and contains 36 pages.
* this issue prints the 3-page 1987 Surak Awards ballot
* there is a full-page flyer for IDICon #4
* a fan reviews the story by Alexis Fegan Black, "Night of Mastery," from Naked Times #15
* there is a very, very long article by Dovya Blacque called "Rejection: How to Give It, How to Take It." This essay sparked a panel a year later at Calicon. The last part: 
* the fan explains her rationale for describing some stories as K/S and not others: 
* the author of Shadows in the Rain responds to an earlier letter: 
* another fan scolds the fan named [L F] for "naming" the actor who was a character in Shadows in the Rain: 
* this issue has a very, very long Open Letter signed by Alexis Fegan Black, Dovya Blacque, Robin Hood and Wendy Rathbone. See An Open Letter to Fandom by Della Van Hise (1988). It warns fans of a fan who is selling zines at cons without permission, as well as "explaining" why some of these bootlegged zines are cheaper to buy than from the original publisher: 
* there is a letter from [A C], a fan who very publicly gafiated in 1987 see Datazine #47 ; she answers, via the editor, that: 
* a fan comments on another fan's use of the word, "dyke," to describe Tasha Yar: 
* the editor of this zine has an essay called "A Dangerous Trend?" about what she sees as a new trend in zine eds offering cash prizes for material submitted to zines: 
* a review of As I Do Thee #8 and #9, see those pages
* a review of Kontinuing Saga, see that page
* a review of First Time #14, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #17, see that page
==Issue 7/8==
On the Double 7/8 was published in May/Summer 1988 and contains 55 pages. The front cover is by Ann M. Crouch. It won a 1988 Surak Award.
* it includes a 1987 Surak Award ballot, one which requested a dollar to be sent in with the completed ballot
* there is no "Focus" column in this issue as the columnist is on vacation
* Jacqueline Lichtenberg talks of her earlier glowing review of Courts of Honor, saying it gives her an inferiority complex as a writer. That, and it isn't superb K/S so much as it is: "... is first and foremost a magnificent novel, a piece of literature worthy of being leather bound and standing beside the all time classics of general fiction. Secondly, it's superb Trek. As science fiction, it's not so superb, but it's creditable. I've read worse from Hugo Winners. But it's not really K/S. It just assumes the K/S premise and incorporates those scenes where they naturally fall," and that she's tested it out on some "anti-K/S readers who love Trek and good literature both" and that they rave about it.
* there is no "Who We Are" in this issue, but there is a "Where They are Now", "a series dealing with once-well-known fans (writers, artists, et al), who have disappeared from the K/S scene." The first subject is Leslie Fish. See Where Are They Now: Leslie Fish.
* topics of discussion for next issue is "Is K/S dying? Why? Why not?" and "What story would you like to see written in K/S?"
* In 1988, there was complaint about lack of submissions to zines: "I hear complaints from all over fandom that zines aren't getting enough submissions."
* there is much discussion about whether editors should give reasons (detailed and otherwise) as to why they reject stories for zines, 
* a review from a fan who hates Star Trek: TNG and proceeds to go into detail as to why
* some newspaper clippings about Star Trek: TNG
* listings of available zines, including an ad for Jacqueline Lichtenberg's pro novel "Those of My Blood"
* a fan has watched Star Trek: TNG and while has no real strong opinion about the show, notes: "I do have a charmingly perverse suggestion: Data and Wesley anyone?"
* The editor says: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan is horrified at the thought of: 
* fan comments on the lead story in Shadows in the Rain (RPS): 
* on the subject of profit, a well-known writer/artist/editor asks: 
* a long, rambling letter from a zine editor/publisher concerning a vast, alarming list of why folks haven't gotten their zines yet, wrapping up with: 
* another fan starts a letter with: 
* a fan says she dropped her subscription to Interstat: 
* a well-known (but new at this point) writer asks: 
* Jacqueline Lichtenberg gives a LONG opinion of Year of the Ram and tosses out a plot bunny for other folks to run with: 
* Jacqueline Lichtenberg has a long letter commenting on rejected fan fic, LoCs and the difference between letterzines, review zines and LoCs: 
* a lengthy essay entitled: Flexibility in Editorial Guidelines: A Maverick's Approach by Linda Frankel: It starts with: 
* there is an extensive K/S bibliography compiled by Regina Moore. It was also published in issues #3 and #4, and will have yearly updates
* a lengthy essay by Dana Angerman titled: "Rejection: An Alternative to Give and Take
* a lengthy essay by Alexis Fegan Black on what zine editors and readers are looking for and how to write a good story, see For the most part, K/S editors are looking for something "different."
* a review of Consort #2, see that page
* a review of Nome #10, see that page
* a review of Matter/Antimatter #6, see that page
* a review of Off Duty #1, see that page
* a review of As I Do Thee #1, see that page
* a review of California K/S Foreplay, see that page
* want ads and forthcoming zines
==Issue 9==
On the Double 9 won a 1988 Surak Award. It was published November 1988 and contains 32 pages.
* the editors of the zine say that Pon Farr Press will not be attending Creation Con anymore as, while the con organizers will allow K/S to be sold there, it cannot be be seen in any way. The editors say there is little point to stand around a table that has nothing on it. They are continuing Koon-ut-Cali-Con instead
* there is a long, long con report for Closet Con, see that page
* the discussion topic for this issue: "Is K/S fandom/creativity dying"? Some fans think "yes" and cite the sameness of fiction and the perceived decline in LoCs, the latter which discourages authors. Some fans think "no," and say the fandom is too big, too important, and too beautiful to fail
* a fan asks other fans to take risks with K/S: 
* a BNF, [C G], writes in about the quality of K/S fiction and her conflicted beliefs: 
* in the "Where Are They Now?" column, two fans are featured -- [P S] and [N L]: Regarding [P S]: 
* also from the "Where Are They Now? column, the fan [N L]: 
* a fan writes about the lack of femmeslash in Star Trek: 
* the editor writes a long, long article entitled "Three Into Two Won't Go... Or Will It?" about threesomes in Star Trek. Some excerpts: 
* a review of First Time #18, see that page
* a review of Speed of Light, see that page
* a review of Daring Attempt #8
* a review of Daring Attempt #9, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #6, #18, and #19, see those pages
* a review of As I Do Thee #11, see that page
==Issue 10==
On the Double 10 was published in February 1989 and contains 32 pages.
* a fan addresses the long essay about threesomes from the previous issue: 
* the author of the essay responds: 
* a fan comments on the lack of f/f, or the appeal of it, in Star Trek: 
* a fan comments on the number of K/S fen: 
* a fan writes to say: 
* a fan tells another one: 
* a fan comments on a three-year old review of her pro book, Killing Time: 
* several zine eds warn others against a fan, [S V D], who has written, what they figure is about $2000 in bad checks for zines
* it has a three-page 1988 Surak Awards ballot
* a review of Alien Brothers, see that page
* a review of Crossroads, see that page
* a review of Sojourns, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #20, see that page
* a review of An Oath of Bondage, see that page
* a review of First Time #20, see that page
* a review of Within the Mirror, see that page
==Issue 11==
On the Double 11 was published in May 1989 and contains 26 pages. 
* the "Where Are They Now?" column's subject this time is Carol Frisbie. In it, she says that "she still attends a few cons a year, remaining on the fringes of fandom. She has a an abiding love of Trek and Trek fandom was a really significant experience in her life, but she feels that she's said everything that she needed to say on the themes in Trek that interested her."
* a fan is unhappy with the RPS in Sojourns: 
* a fan writes that: 
* a fan comments on the zine, The LOC Connection: 
* a fan comments on f/f fiction: 
* a fan from England writes extensively about the restrictive laws in her country about the sending and receiving of "obscene" material through the mail: 
* a review of The Voice #5, see that page
* a review of Fetish, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #21, see that page
==Issue 12==
On the Double 12 was published in August 1989 and contains 30 pages. It is the last issue published by Alexis Fegan Black.
* the editor writes that this will be her last stint as this zine's editor as she would rather focus her energies on publishing and writing fiction: 
* the editor writes at GREAT length about her experiences in fandom, her impatience with fannish politics, the lack of sincere IDIC in fandom, the damage that fannish rumors cause, her explanations and bitterness over how some in fandom treated her when she was having real life troubles and couldn't get her zines published as promised, and how the good old days when everybody got along and were nice were way better than fandom now. An excerpt: 
* the editor writes at great length about zine pirating, saying that her print run of Naked Times has dropped from 500 to 250 and a large part of this is the fault of those who xerox copies of it, or the stories from it, for their friends. An excerpt: 
* the editor has a very lengthy letter on other unhappiness regarding the amateur nature of fanzines and how that means that fans have to wait a long time to receive them in the mail; the editor also complains about weird, picky LoCs. An excerpt: 
* this issue reprints Editor (1988 New Yorker article about zines), an article in The New Yorker about Roberta Rogow, fanfiction, Grip, and slash -- in it, Roberta Rogow says that Spock Enslaved is an erotic zine: 
* a fan writes an essay about the fiction of Roberta Haga and discusses much of her fiction, some of which is The Giver Beware, Something Special, Into Love, Setting the Magic Free, ...And Mate in One, Bright Star, Heartlights (see those pages). The essay ends with: 
* a fan writes a "Where Are They Now" essay about Eileen Roy: she is more interested in MUNCLE fandom now and explains that it feels more current and not as much out of character, she also thinks that power dynamics in K/S writing has changed and now Spock is in the dominant position rather than in early K/S
* this issue contains only a few fan letters -- they have the topics of: warning of a fan who wrote a bad check, sympathy regarding the description of UK laws as described in issue #11, a zine ed who is tired of fans ragging on her less-than-perfect zines, and a fan who says that when a zine sent to her was confiscated by UK Customs, she wasn't about to go to court to get it back
* this issue has a "in memorium" piece for Pat Friedman who had passed away June 6, 1989
* this issue has a con report by Alexis Fegan Black for Koon-Ut-Calicon, see that page
==Issue 13==
On the Double 13 was published in November 1989 and contains 51 pages. It is the first issue edited by Ande H. 
With the change in management comes a change in content: the letterzine/adzine is now open to all adult and slash fandoms. 
 Image:onthedouble12.jpg| cover of issue #13, Leah Rosenthal 
 
* a long, chatty editorial reviewing the zine's guidelines
* a review of Act Five, Fantasies, see that page
* a review by M. Fae Glasgow of "Mansex," a professionally published book of m/m fiction
* an overview by M. Fae Glasgow of The Professionals's fandom
* the rest of the zine is ads and flyers
==Issue 14==
On the Double 14 was published in March 1990.
 Image:onthedouble14.jpg| cover of issue #14, by Phoenix 
==Issue 15==
On the Double 15 was published in June 1990.
 Image:otd15.jpg| cover of issue #15, photocopy 
==Issue 16==
==Issue 17==
==Issue 18==
==Issue 19==
On the Double 19 was published in June 1991 and contains 40 pages. 
* this issue has a review of Vagabonds, see that page
* this issue has a review of Fever, see that page
* this issue has an open letter to "All Fans of Star Trek" by "MCT Committee, W.S. Connection" which is a plea for money for a Star Trek star in front of Mann's Chinese Theatre, which was a promotional big deal for fans in the past, see image here
* there is a long series of personal letters sent between Alexis Fegan Black and a Dutch fan named Lily, in which Lily complains about waiting two years for zines she has ordered from Pon Farr Press but not received, and from Black who complains that she has sent Lily at least one replacement zine but says those are probably getting confiscated by Customs; Black is also angry that she has learned a fan in Europe has been ordering zines, reporting a loss, and getting more zines for free. Black also explains she is slow in producing zines as she no longer uses a printer (due to a problem in 1982, which is an allusion to the problems with Naked Times #4/5), and relies instead on her own copy machine
* the editor writes: 
* the editor writes: 
==Issue 20==
On the Double 20 was published in September 1991 and contains 41 pages. 
From the editorial: 
* many ads
* flyers for some cons
* a flyer for fan campaign: Where No Gay Person Has Gone Before
* some reading recommendations from a panel at Worldcon: Recommendations by members of Lambda Sci-Fi of science-fiction and fantasy books that deal positively with themes of alternative sexuality. Includes short descriptions and review.
** Baudino, Gael. Gossamer Axe.
** Baudino, Gael. Strands of Starlight.
** Bradley, Marion Zimmer. The Heritage of Hastur.
** Bradley, Marion Zimmer. The Shattered Chain. Thendara House. City of Sorcery.
** Cooke, John Peyton. Out for Blood.
** Decarnin, Camilla; Garber, Eric; and Paleo, Lyn (ed.) Worlds Apart: An Anthology of Lesbian and Gay Science Fiction and Fantasy.
** Delany, Samuel R. Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand.
** Dreher, Sarah. Gray Magic: A Stoner McTavish Mystery.
** Edelman, Scott. The Gift.
** Edmonson, Roger. Silverwolf.
** Elliot, Jeffrey M. (ed.) Kindred Spirits.
** Forrest, Katherine V. Daughters of a Coral Dawn. 
** Garber, Eric; and Paleo, Lyn (ed.) Uranian Worlds: A Guide to Alternative Sexuality in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. 
** Gearhart, Sally Miller. The Wander ground: Stories of the Hill. 
** Gerrold, David. The Man Who Folded Himself. 
**Johnson, Toby. Strange Matter.
** Kushner, Ellen. Swordspoint.
** Lackey, Mercedes. Magic's Pawn. Magic's Promise. Magic's Price. Knight of Ghosts & Shadows.
** LeGuin, Ursula K. The Left Hand of Darkness.
** McCaffrey, Anne. Dragonflighi. Dragon Quest. The White Dragon. Dragon's Dawn. Moreta.
** Mclntyre, Vonda N. Starfarers.
** Mc.Mahan, Jeffrey N. Vampires Anonymous.
**Nader, George. Chrome.
** Scott, Melissa. Mighty Good Road.
** Weathers, Brenda. The House at Pelham Falls.
** Wittig, Monique. Les Guerilleres.
A call to action for fans called: Tired of Creation "Cons": 
Another call to action, this one a form letter for fans to send to the Chairman of the Board of Paramount. The author is not credited, but could be Pat Diggs, the editor of On the Double: 
Image:onthedouble20-1.jpg|front page of the form letter for the fan campaign to Paramount regarding adding a gay character to the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Image:onthedouble20-2.jpg|back page of the form letter for the fan campaign to Paramount regarding adding a gay character to the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation
==Issue 21==
On the Double 21 was published in December 1991 and contains 35 pages.
* this issue has a review of Waiting to Fall, see that page
* this issue has a review of Playfellows #1 and #2, see that page
==Issue 22==
On the Double 22 was published in March 1992 and contains 44 pages.
The editor apologizes for this issue being very late. She also mentions that art on the cover is not what was originally intended; she lost that illustration. The editor thanks Marilyn Cole for the printed cover art and mentions it "was a picture she had given to me some time ago."
 Image:onthedouble.jpg| cover of issue #22 
* this issue contains a three full-page ad for The Corellian Archives
* this issue has a short review of House of Cards, see that page
* everything else is zine ads, con flyers, one newspaper clipping about The Silence of the Lambs, and a reprinted clipped cartoon
==Issue 23==
On the Double 22 was published in June 1992 and contains 46 pages.
* a review by Nina Boal of Arabian Nights, see that page
* a review by Nina Boal of The Heart of the Matter Affair, see that page
* a clipping from Smithsonian Magazine, May 1992 called "Star Trek's enduring allure"
The editor addresses a recent plagiarism incident and reprints a response letter by a fan
** the editor's letter: 
** response letter: 
==Issue 24==
On the Double 24 was published in September 1992 and contains 50 pages. 
 Image:onthedouble24.jpg| cover of issue #24 by Maureen B 
There are no open letters, zine reviews, or con reports. This issue consists of zine ads.
==Issue 25==
On the Double 25 was published in December 1992 and contains 50 pages. 
The cover is by Karen Eaton, and features Bodie and Doyle from Pros. It contains only ads. 
==Issue 26==
On the Double 26 was published in March 1993 and contains 50 pages. 
The cover is by Phoenix, and features Doyle from Pros. It contains only ads. 
==Issue 27==
On the Double 27 was published in June 1993 and contains 55 pages. 
The cover features Kirk/Spock. 
* The editor has two long comments, one about cons, and one about some frustrations regarding fans and zines.
* This issue prints a copy of An Open Letter to Fandom Regarding Zine Pirating , an open letter which was reprinted in many, many other zines.
* the editor talks about cons: 
* the editor talks about zineds keeping their ads up-to-date, and about zine piracy: 
==Issue 28==
Issue 28 was published in September 1993 and contains 59 pages. Cover art by Tammy Lomas.
* it contains no zine reviews, nor does in include any LoCs; it does, however, contain many, many zine ads
* this issue has an Open Letter from a fan caught in the middle of other Open Letters, see Zine Piracy Letter to Candace Pulleine by Bill Hupe
* this issue contains the Open Letter to Fanzine Readers, Contributors, and Publishers by Candace Pulleine, the chair of RevelCon. It was in response to the letters by Alexis Fegan Black and Bill Hupe. Her letter addressed several points, one of which that it was unfair and inaccurate of Black and Hupe to soley blame the attendees of RevelCon for the decline in the number of zines sold. It reads in part: 
Image:cpletter1.jpg| first side of the Pulleine letter, click to enlarge and read 
 Image:cpletter2.jpg| second side of the Pulleine letter, click to enlarge and read 
 
 
==Issue 29==
On the Double 29 was published in December 1993 and contains 60 pages.
This issue contains a poem called "An Enterprising Christmas" printed on the last page. It appears to be a fanwork but is not credited in any way, nor is there any other information about it.
From the editor: 
==Issue 30==
On the Double 30 was published in March/May 1994 (the date of 1995 on the cover is a typo) and contains 60 pages. The cover is of Spock and it is by Marilyn Cole.
The editor apologizes for the lateness of this issue, citing personal family problems: 
==Issue 31==
On the Double 31 was published in September 1994 and contains 70 pages. The editor apologizes for the "1995" on the cover of the previous issue; "Wonder what kind of a Freudian slip that was?"
This issue has a ballot for the 1994 STIFfies, plus a list of the 1993 winners.
==Issue 32==
On the Double 32 was published in December 1994 and contains 68 pages. The cover features Bodie and Doyle by K.S. Eaton from The Professionals. This issue contains many zine ads and con flyers, and one newspaper clipping about Star Trek.
From the editorial: 
==Issue 33==
On the Double 33 was published in August 1995 and contains 75 pages. There are no letters or reviews, only ads and one Dilbert cartoon.
 Image:OnTheDouble33small.jpeg| cover issue #33 by Courtney Gray 
==Issue 34==
On the Double 34 was published in 1996 (May? "Does anyone know what's going on with Pat Diggs and her ON THE DOUBLE? The last issue (I saw] was in August, 1995. She mailed a postcard in March 1996 writing that the next issue would be in several months, but there's been nothing since then. She's not responding to letters." -- from a fan in Rallying Call #19 (October 1996) ) and contains 81 pages. 
This last issue contains no LoCs, no zine reviews, just ads. 
The editor wrote briefly of the future of the zine, and she gave no indication that this was the last issue, possibly because she did not realize it herself.
The front cover is by Suzan Lovett. The editor apologizes for some lateness which is due to some serious Real Life issues: 
* a zine ed writes: 
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