The Sonic Screwdriver (multimedia zine)

The Sonic Screwdriver is a gen multifandom anthology that started out as a Doctor Who zine.
==Journey to the First Issue==
From a 1984 flyer printed in Purple & Orange?: 
From a 1986 editorial in Purple & Orange? #19: 
==Issue 1==
The Sonic Screwdriver 1 was published in 1986 and contains 69 pages. The front cover is by Frank Liltz.
From a flyer: 
* Moonstruck in Nafnelor by Barbara Mater (Doctor Who) (6)
* Cartoon by Toni Hardeman (Doctor Who) (23)
* To the Rational Mind... by Paul Gadzikowski (Doctor Who) (24)
* The Last Forester by Barbara Mater (Doctor Who) (52)
 
Image:sonicscrewdriverflyer.jpg|flyer
File:Sonicscrewdriverflyer2 .jpg|flyer
==Issue 2==
The Sonic Screwdriver 2 was published in 1987 and is 88 pages long. 
The front cover is by joan hanke-woods. The interior art is by Toni Hardeman, Karen River, Gennie Summers, joan hanke-woods, and Pat Cash.
From a flyer: 
From the editorial: 
The editor adds at the end: 
* Editorial: A Common Theme (3)
* Eyes Looking Up to Heaven by Barbara Mater (Doctor Who) (5)
* Doctor Who and the Master of the Third Reich by Paul Gadzikowski (Doctor Who) (25)
* Guide-Lines (34)
* Merry Christmas, Brigadier by Kathie Hughes (Doctor Who) (35)
* Touch of Giving by Kathy Hintze (Blake's 7) (45)
* News, Views, and Comments (82)
* Acknowledgements (84)
File:Sonicscrews2-1.jpg|from issue #2, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrews2-2.jpg|from issue #2, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrews2-3.jpg|from issue #2, Karen River
File:Sonicscrews2-4.jpg|from issue #2, Karen River
File:Sonicscrews2-5.jpg|from issue #2, Gennie Summers
File:Sonicscrews2-6.jpg|from issue #2, joan hanke-woods
File:Sonicscrews2-7.jpg|from issue #2, Pat Cash
File:Sonicscrews2-8.jpg|from issue #2, Pat Cash
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2===
==Issue 3==
The Sonic Screwdriver 3 was published in 1987 and contains 113 pages. 
The art is by Toni Hardeman, Karen River, and joan hanke-woods.
This issue contains an Doctor Who/RPF Jacques-Yves Cousteau story.
From a flyer: 
From the editorial, some commentary on fandom and the good old days when supposedly everyone got along: 
From the zine's acknowledgements: 
* Editorial by Joy Harrison (4)
* Soap Opera by Mary Robertson ("Everyone knows heroes like Roj Blake do all sorts of heroic things — but while they're at it, who does the laundry? Join Vila Restal aboard the Liberator, and find out what happens when he makes his first attempt at household chores.") (Blake's 7) (5)
* Official Guide-Lines for "Osiris Publications" (14)
* Darkly Dreaming by Barbara Mater (Doctor Who) (15)
* Turning Point by Marcia Brin ("Did you ever wonder what made brilliant, likeable Ed Straker the cold, embittered head of S.H.A.D.O., and leader of the fight against alien invasion?") (U.F.O.) (27)
* To the Rational Mind..., essay by Paul Gadzikowski ("Since 1963, when he first appeared, the Doctor has been a figure of mystery. Over the years, many of the questions surrounding him have been answered, but the answers have almost always led to more questions. For many of the series1 fans, the consideration of all these questions Is the most Interesting aspect of the program. In the first Issue of THE SONIC SCREWDRIVER, I held forth at some length on many of these questions. Reader response has been favourable — but unspecific. No one has yet written In to say, "No, you’re wrong, and here’s why!" or, "You forgot about something when you said that!" or even, "That’s brilliant — but how do you explain this?" Nevertheless, through discussion with fellow fans, I am usually adding to or correcting those discussions and arguments myself. I will continue to share them as long as people find them entertaining. Following are some new thoughts and Ideas about DOCTOR WHO and the DOCTOR WHO universe.") (Doctor Who) (29)
* ROBIN HOOD: An Artist's View by Karen River (art portfolio) (Robin of Sherwood) (35)
* Mourning is a Long Time Coming by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (47)
* Test Match by Kathie Hughes (RPF) ("A simple (!) explanation of the game of cricket leads the Doctor to underwater adventure with Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the crew of Calypso.") (Doctor Who) (55)
* Tangled in Holly by Linda Ruth Pfonner ("The Hooded Man is a target once again, but this time, Gisburne actually has him helpless — and Herne himself may not be able to save Robin from certain death!") (This story ends on a cliffhanger, and fans are tasked with writing what happens next. The winning entry, "Double Helix" by L.A. Carr was printed in the next issue of "The Sonic Screwdriver.") (Robin of Sherwood) (98)
* Letters of Comment (109)
* News, Views, and Comments (111)
* Acknowledgments (113)
 
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-1.jpg|from issue #3, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-2.jpg|from issue #3, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-3.jpg|from issue #3, Karen River
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-4.jpg|from issue #3, Karen River
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-5.jpg|from issue #3, Karen River
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-6.jpg|from issue #3, Karen River
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-7.jpg|from issue #3, joan hanke-woods
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-8.jpg|from issue #3, joan hanke-woods
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-9.jpg|from issue #3, joan hanke-woods, portrays Jacques-Yves Cousteau
File:Sonicscrewdrivermulti3-10.jpg|from issue #3, joan hanke-woods
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3===
==Issue 4==
The Sonic Screwdriver 4 was published in August 1988 (second printing: September 1988) and contains 141 pages. It has art by Joan Hanke-Woods/Mori, Toni Hardeman, Jeanine Hennig, Pat Posadas, Kate Soehnien, Gennie Summers, Jean C., Frank Liltz, and Paul Gadzikowski. 
From a flyer: 
* The Children of Herne by Kathie Hughes (Robin of Sherwood/Dr. Who) (7)
* Sherwood's Lady by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (25)
* The Dark Prince by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (27)
* The Politics of Embezzlement by Jeannie Webster (Blake's 7) (34)
* Until It's Time to Go... by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (34)
* The Ring of Ruuani by Vicci Cook (Doctor Who) (40)
* Introduction by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (60)
* Ordinary Villein by Jeanine Hennig (Robin of Sherwood) (61)
* Remembrance by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (63)
* Doctor Who and the Lacertan Raiders by Barbara Mater (Doctor Who) (64)
* Understanding Avon by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (81)
* The Price of Promises by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (92)
* Tangled in Holly, Pt. 2 by Linda Ruth Pfonner (Robin of Sherwood) (93)
* Albion by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (122)
* Double Helix by L.A. Carr (sequel to the story "Tangled in Ivy" which was in the previous issue) (Robin of Sherwood) (124)
* Eulogy for an Enemy by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (138)
File:Sonicscrew4-1.jpg|from issue #4, Kate Soehnien?
File:Sonicscrew4-2.jpg|from issue #4, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrew4-3.jpg|from issue #4, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrew4-4.jpg|from issue #4, Jenni Hennig
File:Sonicscrew4-5.jpg|from issue #4, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrew4-6.jpg|from issue #4, Gennie Summers
File:Sonicscrew4-7.jpg|from issue #4, Pat Posadas
File:Sonicscrew4-8.jpg|from issue #4, joan hanke-woods
File:Sonicscrew4-9.jpg|from issue #4, Mori
File:Sonicscrew4-10.jpg|from issue #4, Mori
==Issue 5==
The Sonic Screwdriver 5 was published in June 1989 and contains 179 pages. 
The front cover is by Delphyne Mori. The interior art is by Toni Hardeman, Jenni, Gennie Summers, Sandra Santara, Pat Cash, and Delphyne Mori.
From a flyer: 
In the editorial, the editor discusses the Blake's 7 Wars: 
* From the Wolf's Den Editor's Desk: Playing Games (3)
* The Writer's Challenge (3)
* Dance of the Endevi by Kathie Hughes (Doctor Who) (6)
* Nasir by Mori (Robin of Sherwood) (23)
* The Earl's Daughter by Glenna Hershberger (Robin of Sherwood) (25)
* Ask the Right Question by Jeannie Webster (Blake's 7) (54)
* Little John by Mori (Robin of Sherwood) (57)
* The Olympiad of Death by Barbara S. Mater ( Doctor Who) (59)
* All the King's Horses by L.A. Carr (Robin of Sherwood) (76)
* Will Scarlet by Mori (Robin of Sherwood) (93)
* Forgiveness by Jeanine Hennig (Robin of Sherwood) (95)
* Robert by Mori (Robin of Sherwood) (97)
* Brigadier's Beltane by Yvonne-lorraine Hein (Doctor Who) (99)
* Transformation by Beth Bowles (Doctor Who) (125)
* Too Costly at Any Price by Kathy Hintze (Blake's 7) (126)
* Comet's Tail by Beth Bowles (Doctor Who) (160)
* Adsum... by Lisa Mudano (Robin of Sherwood) (161)
* Preview: The August King by Linda Ruth Pfonner (Robin of Sherwood) (168)
* In Parting (172)
* Acknowledgments (173)
* Official Guide-Lines for OSIRIS Publications (174)
File:Sonicscrew5-1.jpg|from issue #5, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrew5-2.jpg|from issue #5, Jenni
File:Sonicscrew5-3.jpg|from issue #5, Delphyne Mori
File:Sonicscrew5-4.jpg|from issue #5, Genni Summers
File:Sonicscrew5-5.jpg|from issue #5, Sandra Santara
File:Sonicscrew5-6.jpg|from issue #5, Sandra Santara
File:Sonicscrew5-7.jpg|from issue #5, Sandra Santara
File:Sonicscrew5-8.jpg|from issue #5, Toni Hardeman
File:Sonicscrew5-9.jpg|from issue #5, Pat Cash
File:Sonicscrew5-10.jpg|from issue #5, Delphyne Mori
==Issue 6==
The Sonic Screwdriver 6 was published in 1990 and contains 102 pages. The front cover is by Marianne Howarth.
From a flyer: 
* Where Magic Dwells by Barbara Mater (Robin of Sherwood) (7)
* The Cold War by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (20)
* Crowning Glory by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (25)
* ...Saves Nine by Yvonne-Lorraine Hein ( Doctor Who) (31)
* Brothers by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (39)
* Morning Ritual by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (42)
* Guardian by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (47)
* The Solitary by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (50)
* There's Magic in the Air by Vicci Cook (Doctor Who) (52)
* Reflection in a Flaming Arrow by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (78)
* The Eye of a Dragon by Mary Robertson (Blake's 7) (79)
* Under Orders by Lisa Mudano (Robin of Sherwood) (82)
==Issue 7==
The Sonic Screwdriver 7 was published in 1992 and contains 98 pages.
* Partnerships	by Linda Ruth Pfonner ("Captured by an old enemy, C.I.5 agents Bodle and Doyle must escape, not only to save their own lives, but also to stop Enrico Krivas from killing innocent police officers. Meanwhile, two of those officers—Lady Harriet Makepeace and American James Dempsey—have the normally boring task of transporting two prisoners to London. When all parties involved meet in a West Country national park, sparks, fists, bullets, and blood fly.") (The Professionals/ Dempsey & Makepeace)	(9)
* New Life by Lisa Mudano Dalton ("Marion's pregnancy gives rise to numerous questions, and creates unexpected difficulties for the outlaws of Sherwood Forest. How can she and Robin raise a child in the forest? For that matter, what sort of parents will they be? Love, adventure, excited anticipation, and unexpected tragedy combine in a dramatic exploration of the many problems to be faced.") (Robin of Sherwood)	(17)
* Deep Freeze	by Mary Robertson—Sequel to "The Cold War" in issue #6. ("In which Avon gets his promised revenge. Snow and frost aboard the LIBERATOR? Snow? Frost? Inevitably, Zen gets his (its?) revenge, too—and while Blake is amused, Avon and Vila decidedly are not.") (Blake's 7) (25)
* Robin and the Bard by Laurie Schuster ("Robin of Locksley learns the true power of the Wordhoard, and faces a destiny extending far into the future. What he sees is not what he or anyone else could expect, but Herne's Son goes on as he must—aIthough somewhat humbler than when he set out...") (Robin of Sherwood) (89)
==Issue 8==
The Sonic Screwdriver 8
The front and back covers are by Sandra Santara.
* Later by Mary Robertson (Robin of Sherwood) (14)
* The Pepsi Generation by Rodney Ruff (Star Trek: TNG) (16)
* Once More Unto the Breeches by Mary Robertson (Dr. Who/Are You Being Served?) (65)
* Realms of Possibility by Mary Robertson (Real Ghostbusters) (73)
* P.S. The End...Again by Joyce E. Ashcroft (The Avengers) (112)
==References==
 
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Category:1986 Zines
Category:1980s Zines 
Category:1990s Zines