Interstat/Issues 121-130

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==Issue 121/122==
Interstat 121/122 was published in November/December 1987 and and contains 30 pages. 
* contains no interior art
* the editor lists the names of all of Interstats contributors over the years, and there are 280 names
* most letters are about fans' opinions about which episodes and characters they like or don't like in Star Trek: TNG... pretty much everyone hates Wesley and everybody likes Data, and the opinions are completely all over the board for everything else
* a fan writes: "Jacqueline Lichtenberg? Who... or what... is 'Kraith' If it has to do with Vulcans, I would like to hear more."
* there is a con report for IsisCon
* there is a short memoriam for Kay Johnson, several short letters from fans and one from Harve Bennet, as as well as a letter from Kay herself which was received at Interstat less than a week before she died
* the editor writes: 
* Tim F speculates: 
* Michele A is unhappy with Kirk and Spock's relationship in all the movies: 
* Jeffery K. W writes of Interstat: 
==Issue 123==
Interstat 123 was published in January 1988 and and contains 18 pages. 
* contains no interior art
* there is a report by a fan, Patty P, called "William Shatner at the Auto Show" about Shatner at World of Wheels auto show in Omaha in April of 1987
* Jean Lorrah announces her new pro book, The IDIC Epidemic, see that page
* the editor addressess Kristen Brady, see Anatomy of a Letterzine
* a fan tells Kristen Brady off about her recent controversial letter: "To the REALLY huffy puffy Kristen Brady who thinks INTERSTAT writers "rake their claws" and "lash their tongues," or whatever: LIGHTEN UP!"
* Karen R also addresses Kristen Brady: 
* Susan Beth S writes of the new and old series: 
* Ruthanne D writes of the old, and new, show: 
* Jimmye P. G isn't ready for TNG fiction: 
* Susan Beth S writes of predictable aliens and the episode "Encounter at Farpoint": 
==Issue 124==
Interstat 124 was published in February 1988 and and contains 14 pages. 
* this issue is made mostly up of comments on Star Trek: TNG and comments about characters and episodes fans liked and disliked
* contains no interior art
* regarding Tasha Yar and women in general, Kate Mac writes: 
* more on Anatomy of a Letterzine: 
* Joan V writes of pro novels and canon: 
==Issue 125==
Interstat 125 was published in March 1988 and and contains 18 pages. 
* there is a copy of the news release which announces Eddie Egan's promotion at Paramount
* contains no interior art
* several fans start to refer to ST: TOS as "STC" (Star Trek Classic)
* most of the discussion is about ST: TNG: favorite/least popular characters and episodes
* Martha S ponders Star Trek: 
* fans discuss their satisfaction, or lack of it, with nomenclature now that ST: TNG is in the picture; Jean L has a suggestion for those who don't like "Star Trek Classic": 
* Lana B writes of Wesley Crusher, and fans' feeling of ownership and power: 
* Jayne K writes of originality and of recycling: 
* Kimberly J writes in favor of non-confrontation, but then immediately pokes another fan: 
* Dixie O is unhappy about a beer commercial: 
* Claire G writes of the Vulcan Hand Sign responses: 
==Issue 126==
Interstat 126 was published in April 1988 and contains 18 pages. 
* Karen R and Teri Meyer address, at great length, Anatomy of a Letterzine, see that page
 
* Sharon M has some congratulations: 
* Jayne K makes this observation: 
* One interesting thing to remember is that when Interstat first came out, fans were discussing a television show that had been off the air for years; with the advent of ST: TNG, now on weekly for many fans, the publication schedule of this letterzine, even as regular as it was, made some fans feel a disconnect. Jayne K is frustrated with the speed of communication, as well as some topics. 
* Joann S addresses the oft-asked question of why no Vulcans in TNG: 
* Sharon-Emily M (formally Sharon E) writes: 
* A.C. Crispin addresses Joan V regarding canon and pro books: 
* Sandr H. Wong Q writes of pro books: 
* Amy G wants characterization back: 
==Issue 127/128==
Interstat 127/128was published in May/June 1988 and contains 30 pages. 
* contains no interior art
* there are many comments about Anatomy of a Letterzine, see that page
* this issue has a complete copy of Sandra Necchi's open letter to Interstat, see Anatomy of a Letterzine/Official Rebuttals and Responses
* this issue has a con report for StarFest '88, see that page
* the chat is mostly about how fans are mostly sad that the character of Tasha Yar is gone, and how they are becoming fonder of TNG
* Jean L writes: 
* Shirley Maiewski writes that she is getting fond of the character of Wesley, and points out that Interstat readers are a minority: 
* Gennie S comments on the character of Troi being someone a fan would have created, and of sex on Trek: 
* Linda S writes of TOS and TNG and the Prime Directive: 
* Carol M writes: 
* Joan V addresses the letter by A.C. Crispin about Joan's "dismissal" of the pro novels as a source of canon: 
==Issue 129/130==
Interstat 129/130 was published in July/August 1988 and contains 30 pages. 
* there is MUCH about Anatomy of a Letterzine, see that page
* contains no interior art
* as usual, fan opinion is all over the map; regarding the episode "Conspiracy," one fan wrote: "This week's ST:TNG episode, "Conspiracy," is my favorite of the year so far and in my opinion ranks up there with the best episodes of the original series." And another wrote: "[I hope] we won't be subjected to another disaster like "Conspiracy," which made a mockery of everything Star Trek represents."
* Jeffrey M. W writes about pro books: 
* Debbie G writes of two Trek death scenes: 
* Kimberly J writes of future sex and health implications: 
* Jean L addresses another fan's previous letter about too much sex in Trek and the threat of AIDs: 
* A.C. Crispin remarks on the Kristen Brady letter and swings into responding to Joan V: 
* Steve R writes about pro books: 
* a number of fans are distressed about the loss of the actress who plays Dr. Crusher, and many of them bring up the fact that Tasha Yar's death, that leaves only one woman (Troi) left on the show. Carol P writes of women's roles on TNG in general: 
* Natonne Elaine K is starting a fan club called Fans of Penda Uhura and Hikaru Sulu and wants some clarification on those characters' two first names -- she points out that Mary Louise Dodge in her capacity as a spokesperson for the STW has given her some information: 
* a fan warns others against going on a Trek cruise called SeaTrek '89: 
==References==
Category:Star Trek TOS Non-fiction Zines
Category:Star Trek TNG Zines
Category:1987 Zines
Category:1988 Zines