Far Realms

Far Realms is a gen multimedia zine with an emphasis on Star Wars content.
It was planned as a quarterly zine, ran for nine issues, and was a Fan Quality Award Winner.
The editor Jeanine Hennig, with Cheree Cargill, also did two parody editions: see Far Realms Sex.
Some of the Catalyst! Universe stories are in this zine.
==A Megazine==
While the first three issues were small to medium sized, the last five were very large, something that the editor commented on in 1986 in the essay The Bigger They Come: The Trials and Tribulations of Megazines:
==Issue 1==
Far Realms 1 was published in 1981 (February? The editor mentions issue #2 in August was two months late, and this zine series was planned as a quarterly. ) and is 86 pages long.
It was edited by Jeanine Hennig, Mark Hernandez (production manager), and Keith Woods (during the zine's production was first was the publisher, then chief editor and then associate editor)
The art is by Guy Brownlee, Kevin Flanagan, Mark Hernandez, Jenni Hennig, Bill Otstott, Robert Schaupp, Vicki Wilson, and Keith Woods.
From the editorial by Mark: 
From the editorial by Jeanine: 
Introduction to an illo: 
* Editor's Page by Jeanine Hennig, Mark Hernandez, and Keith Woods (1)
* Saga of the X-Men, article by Mark Hernandez (Marvel Comics) (4)
* Introspection by Violet Nordstrom "Leia has lost much — her family, her friends, and most of all, a pirate named Han Solo. Can she possibly find the strength to go on?") (Star Wars) (7)
* A Hero's Vow, poem by Jenni (Star Wars) (11)
* The Desk of the Dark Lord by guess who?! (Star Wars) (12)
* Eve of Neversleep, vignette by Greta Masters (original science fiction) (14)
* Against the Red by Mark Hernandez (original science fiction?) (15)
* The WAR STARS Primer by Jeanine Hennig and Keith Woods (Reprinted in "Far Realms" #8, this was almost certainly inspired by Star Trek Primer: A Child's Garden of Space by Paula Smith.) (Star Wars) (17)
* Flash Gordon: A Review by Mark Hernandez (Flash Gordon) (22)
* The Bet, poem by Guy Brownlee (Star Wars) (24)
* Starbuck's Gamble by Lillian Carl ("The Cylons are close behind and the war-like Tethyans have need supplies. But in order to obtain them, Starbuck must make the most risky gamble yet, with the fleet as stakes.") (Battlestar Galactica) (25)
* Portfolio by Vicki Wilson and Robert Schaupp (34)
* Catalsyt!, part one by Jeanine Hennig (The first post-TESB novella. General description: "Disheartened after his struggle with Darth Vader, Luke leaves the Alliance once more, only to have the greatest conflict ever awaiting him on a far-off planet, conflict with 'The Other.'" This story's description from the second issue: "In part one, lost from the Alliance, a disillusioned Luke Skyaalker crashed on an unknown planet and was rescued by a young girl named Jessami, whose healing powers saved his life. To his amazement, she is Ben Kenobi's grandchild and has been living alone since her parents were brutally killed by Darth Vader nine years before. Since then, she has been 'shielding' her powers and hiding from the Dark Lord who is still looking for her. Her only companion is a horse-like animal named Sky, who nurtures a hatred for any intruders - namely Luke. But now, Luke has unknowingly betrayed himself as Vader's son, and a frightened Jessami runs from him only to fall into a viper pit. She is forced to call on Luke for help, and he aids her, unaware that she knows who he is, and that she could turn out to be his worst enemy ...") (reprinted in whole in 1986 as Catalyst!) (Star Wars) (41)
* Star Reck - not the motion picture! by Keith Woods (Star Trek) (66)
* Star Song, filk by Violet Nordstrom (to the "The Science-Fiction Double-Feature", from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show.") (71)
* Sequel by Kevin Borah and Guy Brownlee (72)
* The Force Will Keep Us Together, filk by Jeanine Hennig and Mark Hernandez (to the tune of "Love Will Keep Us Together") (Star Wars) (74)
* Sulu's Karma, part one by Kei Courtney (Star Trek TOS, takes place in very future Japan) (76)
* Musings of a Lady, poem by Violet Nordstrom (Battlestar Galactica) (85)
* Realm's End by Jeanine Hennig (86)
File:Farrealms1-1.jpg|from issue #1, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms1-2.jpg|from issue #1, Vicki Wilson
File:Farrealms1-3.jpg|from issue #1, Keith Woods
File:Farrealms1-4.jpg|from issue #1, Robert Schaupp
File:Farrealms1-5.jpg|from issue #1, Keith Woods
File:Farrealms1-6.jpg|from issue #1, Keith Woods: "This is the Farce. It is omnipotent. It is great. It is the power that holds the galaxy together ... or else it would fall apart. Bind, bind, bind. It is the power that Dim taught to Look. It is the power that Look used to blow up the death-star-Mattel. It is also the power that grossed Mr. George Lucas over four-hundred million dollars. WOW!! We wish someone would teach us the Farce, too."
File:Farrealms1-7.jpg|from issue #1, Keith Woods
File:Farrealms1-8.jpg|from issue #1, Vicki Wilson
File:Farrealms1-9.jpg|from issue #1, Vicki Wilson: "The Corellian"
File:Farrealms1-10.jpg|from issue #1, Robert Schaupp
File:Farrealms1-11.jpg|from issue #1, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms1-12.jpg|from issue #1, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms1-13.jpg|from issue #1, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms1-19.jpg|from issue #1, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms1-14.jpg|from issue #1, Keith Woods
File:Farrealms1-15.jpg|from issue #1, filk
File:Farrealms1-16.jpg|from issue #1, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms1-17.jpg|from issue #1, Guy Brownlee
File:Farrealms1-18.jpg|from issue #1, Guy Brownlee
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1===
 
 
==Issue 2==
Far Realms 2 was published in August 1981 and is 145 pages long. It was printed offset, reduced.
It was edited by Jeanine Hennig.
It has art by Kevin Flanagan, Bill Otstott, Keith Woods, Guy Brownlee, Jeanine Hennig, and Daryl Dennis.
From the editorial: 
* Editor's Page by Jeanine Hennig (1)
* From 'Round the Realm by Various and Asundry Fen, letters of comment (3)
* CineRelms by Mark Hernandez (short movie reviews) (5)
* Dark Lord Darth, filk to the tune of "Jingle Bells," by Kevin Flanagan (Star Wars) (6)
* From the Desk of the Dark Lord by Guess Who?! (7)
* Quandry, poem by Violet Nordstrom (Star Wars) (9)
* Catalyst!: Safe-House by Jeanine Hennig and Violet Nordstrom (A chapter in the Catalyst series: "Dr. Tiare Falrynne runs an undercover operation on Ord Mantell—offering the Alliance needed supplies. It is up to Han, Luke and Leia to pick up those supplies, but there is a problem. The planet Governor's right-hand man is a bounty hunter who would give anything to capture a certain Corellian smuggler." This story was revised and combined with "Lady in the Woods" to become "Alpha" in Catalyst! Collected.) (10)
* Interlude: Dreams & Settlements by Jeanine Hennig (a small hint that is is part of the Catalyst! universe) (Star Wars) (55)
* Dark Wish, poem by Kelley Harkins (61)
* For the Woman Who Has Everything by Kathy and Keith Woods ("Ginny Crabtree has everything a normal young woman could possibly want—until two little alien benefactors appear in her bathroom and give her more than she bargains for.") (original science fiction) (62)
* Patience by Mark Hernandez ("The dark-haired stranger who entered Teek's Bar looked to be an ordinary freighter pilot—but he wasn't. As the patrons were soon to find out, he was linked to the Force in a powerful, and mysterious way!") (Star Wars) (69)
* To the Stars! by Jenni Hennig (Star Trek TOS) (81)
* Sulu's Karma, part 2 by Kei Courtney (Star Trek TOS) (82)
* Paradox, poem by Jenni Hennig (91)
* Catalyst! by Jeanine Hennig (Second of three parts: "Luke has crashed and is stranded on the planet Marthala. The only other human inhabitant is a young woman named Jessami, who, as Luke discovers, has the Force as only a Jedi could. But now, more than ever, the spectre of Darth Vader hangs over Luke, involving Jessami as well. Can she trust the son of one who destroyed her family? Or will she be moved to vengeance?" In 1987, Violet Nordstrom wrote that this story was "adjusted by Jeanine to accommodate new informational input and changes that grew out of out of collaboration." The Proposed Zine: "Remigrations" ) (92)
* Introspection: Emergence by Violet Nordstrom (part of the Catalyst! universe) (Star Wars) (119)
* Catalyst! by Jeanine Hennig (Third of three parts. In 1987, Violet Nordstrom wrote that this story was "adjusted by Jeanine to accommodate new informational input and changes that grew out of out of collaboration." The Proposed Zine: "Remigrations" )) (123)
* Jedi!, poem by Kelley Harkins (Star Wars) (142)
* Realm's End, zine ads, etc. (143)
File:Farrealms2-1.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-2.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-3.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-4.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-5.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-6.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-7.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-8.jpg|from issue #2, Keith Woods
File:Farrealms2-9.jpg|from issue #2, Keith Woods
File:Farrealms2-10.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-11.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-12.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-13.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-14.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-15.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
File:Farrealms2-16.jpg|from issue #2, Jenni Hennig
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2===
 
 
==Issue 3==
Far Realms 3 was published in December 1982 and is 122 pages long.
Characters appearing in fan art include: a Klingon, Chewbacca, Mr. Spock, misc. Battlestar Galactica, Mork from Ork, Yoda, Darth Vader, R2-D2, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher/Princess Leia, George Lucas, C-3PO, Apollo/Richard Hatch, Starbuck/Dirk Benedict, Adama/Lorne Greene, Boomer/Herb Jefferson Jr., Kermit the Frog, Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, Captain Kirk, and Indiana Jones.
The art is by Anne Davenport, Jeanine Hennig, Keith Woods, Carol McPherson, and Daryl Dennis.
From the editorial: 
* The Editor's Page by Jeanine Hennig (1)
* From 'Round the Realm, letters of comment (2)
* From the Desk of the Dark Lord by Guess Who??! (4)
* Dagobah, filk to the tune of "The Yellow Rose of Texas," by Keith Woods (6)
* The Lady in the Woods by Violet Nordstrom and Jeanine Hennig ("When a beautiful, past-haunted lady appears in Dr. Tiare Falrynne's house one morning, Tiare is forced to make a choice. For not only does the lady hold the keys to Tiare's past and know all of the doctor's ties to the Alliance, but she holds the very future of the Rebels in her hands—through Luke Skywalker and the New Order of the Jedi Knights." This story was revised and combined with "Safe-House" to become the story "Alpha" in Catalyst! Collected. In 1987, Violet Nordstrom wrote that is "was written by me and edited by Jeanine, and utilized taped dialogue and plot lines developed both of us, and therefore we are both credited." The Proposed Zine: "Remigrations" ) (8)
* Children, poem by Jeanine Hennig (Star Wars) (34)
* Life is a Crock by Keith Woods (35)
* To Shoot Down a Falcon by Lorelei Rade ("Alainkheer, the Master Assassin, tries again to down Solo, but it backfires in a peculiar way.") (36)
* Caption This Picture!? by Carol McPherson (37)
* WAR STARS Episode III: There's No Hope! by Keith Woods (38)
 
* Impossible? by Christine Jeffords, illustrations by Carol McPherson (Author's note: "The author wishes to express her indebtedness to Teanna Lee Byerts, whose "Slight nav'puter malfunction cartoon in MOS EISLEY TRIBUNE #1 served as the inspiration for this story.") ("Lieutenant Starbuck thought he could handle any situation, until a black hole sent him careening straight into a squad of TIE fighers. And who to the rescue, but the Millennium Falcon.") (part of the Brightstar Universe) (Star Wars/Battlestar Galactica) (44)
* Portfolio: Featuring by Keith Woods (66)
* A Case of Hero-Worship by Violet Nordstrom (Battlestar Galactica) (71)
* Tales of the Warlock by Keith Woods (original science fiction, comic) (74)
* STAR RECK: NOT the Motion Picture by Keith Woods (75)
* Catalyst, part three by Jeanine Hennig (In this conclusion to the first story of the series, Luke Skywalker and Jessami Kenobi are forced to battle for their lives alone on the planet Farthala, against a dreaded enemy who demands a fateful sacrifice. "It is the fifth month of the year 3023. Four months ago, a disillusioned Luke Skywalker crashed on the planet Farthala only to he rescued by its only inhabitant^ a young Jedi girl named Jessami Kenobi whose powers of Healing saved his life. Their explainable attraction to each other confused them both until one night when Luke, in an emotional turmoil, called to Jessami through the Force. In that same night, they became lovers and life-mates, finally beginning to comprehend the inherent linking together - the 'Bonding' of two Jedi that are destined to be together. In his resulting happiness, Luke conveniently put away. Only thoughts of returning to the Alliance and convinced himself that Vader would not be able to find them; ignoring Jessami's protests and his own visions to the contrary. Now, Jessami has finally confronted Luke with his reluctance to return, and an uncomfortable rift has come between the two. They are also unaware of the fact that Vader felt the stirring in the Force that their Bonding caused, and has used it to home in on them. Both of the young Jedi hare the fight of their lives ahead of them - for not only does Vader plan to take them, but also wants something that they don't realize they have..." In 1987, Violet Nordstrom wrote that this story was "adjusted by Jeanine to accommodate new informational input and changes that grew out of out of collaboration." The Proposed Zine: "Remigrations" )) (79)
* Interlude: Fear by Jeanine Hennig (part of the Catalyst! universe, Star Wars) (110)
* Paradise.... Lost by Jenni (112)
* Realms End, zine ads (114) 
File:Far 3-1.jpg|from issue #3, Anne Davenport
File:Far 3-2.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig
File:Far 3-3.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig (centerfold)
File:Far 3-4.jpg|from issue #3, Keith Woods
File:Far 3-5.jpg|from issue #3, Keith Woods
File:Far 3-6.jpg|from issue #3, Anne Davenport
File:Far 3-7.jpg|from issue #3, Carol McPherson: "How would you like to be seduced to the Dark Side of the Force!"
File:Far 3-8.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig
File:Far 3-9.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig
File:Far 3-10.jpg|from issue #3, Carol McPherson
File:Far 3-11.jpg|from issue #3, Carol McPherson
File:Far 3-12.jpg|from issue #3, Keith Woods
File:Far 3-13.jpg|from issue #3, Keith Woods: "Conan the Barbarian"
File:Far 3-14.jpg|from issue #3, Keith Woods
File:Far 3-15.jpg|from issue #3, Carol McPherson
File:Far 3-16.jpg|from issue #3, Keith Woods
File:Far 3-17.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig
File:Far 3-18.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig
File:Far 3-19.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig
File:Far 3-20.jpg|from issue #3, Jeanine Hennig: "Yes, I actually *gasp!* loved 'The Blue Lagoon'! I went to see it after I'd finished an umpteenth rewrite on 'Catalyst!, cried then giggled over some of the similarities ... then went to see it five more times!! It's a very special movie to me - I dunno, you'd think I've got a thing for the premise of two kids being stranded on a desert island^ or something..." -- comments on page 112
File:Far 3-22.jpg|from issue #3, Keith Woods, "Red Sonja"
File:Far 3-21.jpg|from issue #3, inside back cover, Keith Woods
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3===
==Issue 4/5==
Far Realms 4/5 was published in May 1983 and contains 256 pages.
The art is by Dorothy J. Wight, Jeanine Hennig, Janice Liedl, Mary Overstreet, Anne Davenport, J.R. Dunster, Martynn, Mary Soderstrom, Laura Virgil, Lin Stack, and Keith Woods.
"Contents © copyright by Jeanine Hennig, This copyright is in no way intended to infringe upon or supercede any copyright holdings on which this fannish hoopla is based. FAR REALMS is published solely for entertainment and is *whew* fan produced and published. All rights revert to contributors. Hey, you can't beat that!"
From the editorial: 
* The Editor's Page by Jeanine Hennig (2)
* From 'Round the Realm, letters of comment (3)
* From the Desk of the Dark Lord, humor by guess who?? (7)
* Don't Let This Happen To You, vignette by Kathy Woods (meta fic, Star Wars, Merlin, Carl Sagan, writing fanfic...) (9)
* Fire in the Steel: Warrior's Blood, story by Christine Jeffords, art by Dorothy J. Wight ("When Mari Sevenstars offers to 'Join' the Rebel Alliance, only a few suspect that she has other motives - personal ones that reveal a part of her shadowed past, first of a trilogy in the 'Brightstar' universe") (Star Wars) (11)
* Broken Trusts, filk to the tune of "Diamonds and Rust" by Joan Baez, by Jenni (59)
* In Their Adventures on Earth, story by Laurie Shanahan ("No," said the Editor. "I've had enough of the 'fan meets her hero in the flesh' stories. I don't care how good it is, I'm not printing it." "Aww ..." The Writer looked out the side window of the car, which greatly disturbed the Editor, since the Writer was driving. [snipped] "No one'11 ever believe it," said the Editor, as the ship disappeared into the emerging stars. "Oh, I don't know," said the Writer, wiping her eyes and suddenly feeling happy for no reason. "We could always write a story."") (Star Wars, metafic, about fanwriters deciding what to write) (60)
* FORCEd Reflections, vignette in dialog, by Lonna Poland (Star Wars) (66)
* The Commander's Son, story by Lynne Terry ("It's rough being the only son of a Commander when you want to be a Warrior ...") (Battlestar Galactica) (68)
* Corellians Don't Get Lost!, poem by Sandi Hendrix (poem) (73)
* All That Matters, story ("to be continued") by Diana Piercy, art by Jenni ("On a patrol, Luke Skywalker discovers a young girl whose home has been razed by the Empire. He takes her back to the base, only to find that the base is gone; destroyed by the Empire. So, left with no other choice, he takes the girl, Brianne,to a secluded hideout of the Rebellion, located in a monastery, and finds out there that this seemingly unimportant child could be someone that the Jedi have been searching for a long time!") (Star Wars) (74)
* The Banning, story by Sue Rutherford (Star Wars) (103)
* Art Portfolio (106)
* Sapphire Memories, story by Debra Vorgias (Star Wars) (139)
* A Choice of Evils, story by Laurie Shanahan, art by Carol McPherson ("Lucian Skywalker is introduced to Darth Vader by her mentor, Ben Kenobi, and her highly developed Jedi prescience allows her to see a terrifying vision - where this trusted pupil destroys her whole race. She is forced to make a choice, knowing that as on will be required of her, one who will bring the galaxy to glory or despair. Lucian loves her Master but only Darth can give her child the strength that will be needed ...") (Star Wars) (142)
* Seeds of Destruction: Icarus by Jeanine Hennig, art by Jenni ("Luke Skywalker and Jessami Kenobi are forced, by their own choice, to separate for a time. So, Luke leaves for Tatooine to find the keys to his ambiguous past, all the time unaware that Han Solo has been delivered to that same planet and is trying to escape from Jabba the Hut and Boba Fett. And, back at the Rebel Fleet,a bewildered Jessami tries to find the keys to her future, a search that ties herself, Wedge Antilles and Leia Organa in to a fateful knot. The answers that both the young Jedi find aren't necessarily the ones they expected ...") (first chapter of a trilogy in the 'Catalyst!' series) (161)
File:Farrealms45-20.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni (Another fanartist later suggested there very much a closeness to this illo and her own: "Your one full-page of Luke asleep with Jessami in his arms recalled a similar illo which I did for the old 'Continuator' series of Luke and Bri Windrider in the 'Comfort' installment. I'm curious as to whether you used your own reference because, I recall, Po sent me a clipping from a magazine with the angle she wanted for the sleeping couple. It's a nice rendition, anyway." from a letter of comment in "Far Realms" #8 )
File:Far4-5-1.jpg|from issue #4/5, Anne Davenport
File:Far4-5-2.jpg|from issue #4/5, Keith Woods
File:Far4-5-3.jpg|from issue #4/5, Dorothy J. Wight
File:Far4-5-4.jpg|from issue #4/5, Dorothy J. Wight
File:Far4-5-5.jpg|from issue #4/5, Dorothy J. Wight
File:Far4-5-6.jpg|from issue #4/5, Dorothy J. Wight
File:Far4-5-7.jpg|from issue #4/5, Dorothy J. Wight
File:Far4-5-8.jpg|from issue #4/5, Keith Woods
File:Far4-5-9.jpg|from issue #4/5, sample text
File:Far4-5-10.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni
File:Far4-5-11.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni
File:Far4-5-12.jpg|from issue #4/5, Janice Liedl
File:Far4-5-13.jpg|from issue #4/5, Mary Overstreet
File:Far4-5-14.jpg|from issue #4/5, Mary Overstreet
File:Far4-5-15.jpg|from issue #4/5, Anne Davenport: Greatest American Hero
File:Far4-5-16.jpg|from issue #4/5, Anne Davenport
File:Far4-5-17.jpg|from issue #4/5, JR Dunster: portrays the actors John Shea, Kris Tabori, Paul R. (David)
File:Far4-5-18.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni: 'When Hell Freezes Over' (this picture would be taken) (Darth, Rebekah, Tamlin)
File:Far4-5-19.jpg|from issue #4/5, Martyn
File:Far4-5-20.jpg|from issue #4/5, Mary Soderstrom
File:Far4-5-21.jpg|from issue #4/5, Laura Virgil
File:Far4-5-22.jpg|from issue #4/5, Laura Virgil
File:Far4-5-23.jpg|from issue #4/5, Laura Virgil
File:Far4-5-24.jpg|from issue #4/5
File:Far4-5-25.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni
File:Far4-5-26.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni
File:Far4-5-27.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni
File:Far4-5-28.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni
File:Far4-5-30.jpg|from issue #4/5, Jenni
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4/5===
==Issue 6==
Far Realms 6 was published in May 1984 and is 280 pages. The front cover is by JENN, the back cover is blank. Interior art is by Dani Lane, Suzy Sansom, Jenni, Martynn, Gordon Carleton, MRO Ludwig.
It was typed and proofread by Linda Knights and Jeanine Hennig. Layout and graphics by John Hennig and Jeanine Hennig. Collating was done by The Farthalan Enclave.
The zine's dedication: "FAR REALMS #6 is dedicated to those who've been in on this thing from the beginning, those who've supported me and my baby. Peace to you all, and thanks for accompanying me on MY quest."
From the zine: "Contents c copyright by Jeanine Hennig. This copyright is in no way intended to infringe upon or supercede any copyright holders on which this fannish, silly, classy literature is based. FAR REALMS is published solely for entertainment (wheel) and is fan produced and published. All rights revert to contributors. All complaints go to D. Fader, Sith Lord, a personal friend of a friend of a friend ..."
The editorial: 
* The Editor's Page (1)
* From 'Round the Realm (2)
* The Do-It-Yourself Star Trek Plot by Kathy Woods (10)
* Golden Gift by Ronnie Sacksteader, art by Martynn (12)
* Encounter in a Cantina by Lynda Vandiver, art by Dani Lane (14)
* Fire In the Steel - Part Two: Trust (story by Chris Jeffords - art by Dani Lane) (A description from Southern Enclave: "Fire in the Steel' part two: Trust by Chris Jeffords. Hans life hangs in the balance and Mari Sevenstars is forced to do a thing she swore never to do. 'Seeds of Destruction, Jihad' by Jeanine Hennig. Han Solo has been abandoned on the planet Garet 5, Leia Organa and Wedge Antilles try to save Jessami Kenobi's life and Luke Skywalker's mother, Rebekah, races to help her son, who had been taken to the Emperor in chains." -- from the flyer: "Han's life hangs in the balance, and Mari Sevenstars is forced to do a thing she swore never to do - trust an Imperial-turned-Rebel: in her eyes, a traitor and an oathbreaker. (Second story of a trilogy in the Brightstar universe.)") (17)
* Choice, part one (story and art by Cheree Cargill from the "Paths of Choice" series) ("Han is frozen, perhaps dead, and Leia has a choice to make ...") (50)
* Raid on the DEATH STAR, puzzle by Linda Vandiver (52)
* The Blood Remembers (story by Linda Knights - art by MRO Ludwig) ("Luke's quest for his identity leads him to Keloti, a peaceful world of paradoxes. There he finds a race of people, their oneness of the Force that of Jedi. But they aren't Jedi ...") (53)
* The Cover of the ROLLING STONE by John and Liz Goojes, art by Gordon Carleton (108)
* Do-It-Yourself Star Wars Plot by Kathy Woods (110)
* Conscience (story by Laurie Shanahan - art by Jenni) ("The night after the Death Star's destruction, and Luke may have a medal, but that doesn't ease the burden of his conscience ...") (112)
* Dungeon Cell, puzzle by Lynda Vandiver (113)
* All That Matters (story by Diana Piercy - art by Dani Lane) ("Brianne Cassel has joined the Rebellion and begun her training as a Jedi. But her separation from Luke Skywalker drives her to desperation; maybe even to the dark side! (Part two of three parts)") (114)
* The Valley of the Shadow (story by Lillian Stewart Carl - art by Jenni) ("Luke grapples with his feelings after the death of Anakin Skywalker.") (168)
* Echoes, poem by Linda Knights (172)
* Seeds of Destruction: Jihad (story by Jeanine Hennig - art by Jenni) (a Catalyst Universe story) ("Han Solo has been abandoned on the planet of Garet 5, Leia Organa and Wedge Antilles try to save Jessami Kenobi's life, and Luke Skywalker's mother (Rebekah) races to help her son who has been taken to the Emperor in chains. Will the Dark gain more to its cause? For if Luke fails, the rest of the 'children' follow.") (173)
* The Thaw by Jenni (265)
File:Farrealms6-1.jpg|interior from issue #6, Martynn from "Encounter in a Cantina"
File:Farrealms6-3.jpg|interior from issue #6, Dani Lane from "Fire in the Steel: Trust"
File:Farrealms6-4.jpg|interior from issue #6, Cheree Cargill from "Choice"
File:Farrealms6-5.jpg|interior from issue #6, MRO Ludwig from "The Blood Remembers"
File:Farrealms6-6.jpg|interior from issue #6, MRO Ludwig from "The Blood Remembers"
File:Farrealms6-8.jpg|interior from issue #6, Gordon Carleton from "Cover of the Rolling Stone"
File:Farrealms6-9.jpg|interior from issue #6
File:Farrealms6-10.jpg|interior from issue #6, Dani Lane for "All That Matters"
File:Farrealms6-11.jpg|interior from issue #6, Dani Lane for "Conscience"
File:Farrealms6-12.jpg|interior from issue #6, Dani Lane for "Conscience"
File:Farrealms6sample2.jpg|interior from issue #6 showing what appears to be a fan's color copywork of this fanart
File:Farrealms6-13.jpg|interior from issue #6, sample text
File:Farrealms6-14.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-15.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-16.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-17.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-18.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-20.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-21.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-22.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-23.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
File:Farrealms6-24.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
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File:Farrealms6sample1.jpg|interior from issue #6, Jenni for "Seeds of Destruction"
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6===
==Issue 7==
Far Realms 7 was published in 1985 and is 336 pages long.
The art is by Cheree Cargill, Kate Nuernberg, Martynn, Laura Virgil, Mark Fisher, Melea Fisher, Dani Lane, Judith Low, Rebecca Carey, Pat Easley, Wanda Lybarger, and Suzy Sansom.
From the editorial: 
Also from the editorial: 
More from the editorial: 
* Editor's Page by Jeanine Hennig (2)
* From 'Round the Realm, letters of comment (3)
* One Thing and The Other by Karen Ripley (10)
* Fragments, poem by Kate Nuernberg (11)
* Corellian Confidences by Kathryn Agel ("To make a choice between a Princess' love and the freedom of space isn't easy, even if Han's sister Cara is willing to help him talk it out.") (part of Starbird's Children Universe) (12)
* It's Me, poem by Anne Wortham (17)
* Oh, Love, Oh Love, Oh Careless Love by T.S. Weddell ("Faulty contraceptive inserts four years ago, and Han was just lucky enough to buy a batch of them! But responsibilities like that aren't to be shirked, and Solo takes advantage of time off a supply run to check into the news — and make sure that he didn't leave eight little Solos behind!") (18)
* Choice: The Fostering by Cheree Cargill (Choice (parts 2&3)) ("Leia is pregnant, and a choice must be made: to have a baby, or head a Rebellion. Is there an alternative to both unworkable solutions?") (42)
* Vision, poem by Kate Nuernberg (47)
* Mindtwins, poem by Gail Small (47)
* Father and Son, poem by Gail Small (48)
* First Steps by Samia Martz ("Jeni Petersen in a small girl with a big problem. Her brother calls it nonsense - she calls it the Force. Both of them end up learning more about it than they ewer wanted to when they quit their uncle's berth and end up being taken in by the Rebel Alliance ...") (49)
* Destiny by Anne Wortham (104)
* Checkmate by Jeanine Hennig (105)
* Alternative Universe Portfolio (107)
**Brightstar Universe by Chris Jeffords, artist is Dani Lane
**Catalyst! Universe by Jeanine Hennig, artist is Dani Lane
** First Steps Universe by Samia Martz, artist is Rebecca Carey
**The Princess Tapes by Judith Low, artist is Judith Low
** Starsword Universe by Patricia D'Orazio, artist is Dani Lane
* A Jedi Craves Not These Things, poem by Jeanine Hennig (118)
* Warrior's Blood: Quite an Item Together by Chris Jeffords ("There's a traitor to the Rebellion, one that causes an untimely evacuation to Hoth. Luke and Han want to make sure that the person doesn't mess them around" again, but Mari Sevenstars and Jerira Lornay have a different fate planned for the betrayer ...") (Final third of a trilogy in the 'Brightstar' Universe.) (120)
* Homespun: Beru, Owen, two original songs (lyrics and chords) by Kate Nuerberg (168)
* Choice: Janaree by Cheree Cargill (Choice (parts 2&3)) ("Leia is pregnant, and a choice must be made: to have a baby, or head a Rebellion. Is there an alternative to both unworkable solutions?") (170)
* Truth, poem by Kate Nuernberg (178)
* The Ballad of Rebecca Nightrider, filk by Carolyn Kinkead (179)
* Luke's Song for Jessami, filk by Carolyn Kinkhead (180)
* Darkling Musings: The Return to Yavin, filk by Carolyn Kinkead and Sue Smalley (182)
* Seeds of Destruction: Renaissance by Jeanine Hennig ("The Rebellion lies in the hands of corrupt diplomats, Luke has left for Dagobah to keep his promise to Yoda, and his friends have become embittered pawns in a desperate game. The last stand against the Darkness of the Baperor and Darth Vader has begun: will there be anything left to fight their final bid for power? Or will the children of the Jedi become caught up in their own destruction, seeded years?") (final third in a trilogy, Catalyst! Universe story) (183)
* Shadow Walker by Anne Wortham (337)
* Ads and other things (338)
 
Image:farrealmsbrightstar-1.jpg|from the art portfolio in issue #7, characters from the Brightstar Universe, artist is Dani Lane
Image:farrealms7-1.jpg|from the art portfolio in issue #7, characters from the Catalyst! Universe, artist is Dani Lane
Image:farrealms7-2.jpg|from the art portfolio in issue #7, the "key" to the Catalyst! characters
Image:farrealms7-4.jpg|from the art portfolio in issue #7, characters from The Princess Tapes, artist is Judith Low
Image:farrealms7-3.jpg|from the art portfolio in issue #7, the "key" to the Princess Tapes characters 
Image:farrealms7-5.jpg|from the art portfolio in issue #7, characters from the Starsword Universe, artist is Dani Lane
Image:farrealms7-6.jpg|from the art portfolio in issue #7, characters from the First Steps Universe, artist is Wanda Lybarger
Image:farrealms7-7.jpg|from issue #7 
Image:farrealms7-8.jpg|from issue #7, Mark Fisher
Image:farrealms7-9.jpg|from issue #7, Suzy Sansom
Image:farrealms7-10.jpg|from issue #7, Laura Virgil
Image:farrealms7-11.jpg|from issue #7, Wanda Lybarger
Image:farrealms7-12.jpg|from issue #7, Cheree Cargill
Image:farrealms7-13.jpg|from issue #7, Pat Easley
Image:farrealms7-14.jpg|from issue #7, Dani Lane, from "First Steps"
Image:farrealms7-29.jpg|from issue #7, Dani Lane, from "First Steps"
Image:farrealms7-15.jpg|from issue #7, Mark Fisher
Image:farrealms7-16.jpg|from issue #7, Melea Fisher
Image:farrealms7-17.jpg|from issue #7, Martynn
Image:farrealms7-18.jpg|from issue #7, Kate Nuernberg
Image:farrealms7-19.jpg|from issue #7, Cheree Cargill
Image:farrealms7-20.jpg|from issue #7, Mark Fisher
Image:farrealms7-21.jpg|from issue #7, Jenni Hennig
Image:farrealms7-22.jpg|from issue #7, Jenni Hennig
Image:farrealms7-23.jpg|from issue #7, Jenni Hennig
Image:farrealms7-24.jpg|from issue #7, Jenni Hennig
Image:farrealms7-25.jpg|from issue #7, Jenni Hennig
Image:farrealms7-26.jpg|from issue #7, Jenni Hennig
Image:farrealms7-27.jpg|from issue #7, Jenni Hennig
Image:farrealms7-28.jpg|from issue #7, Laura Virgil
 
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7===
==Issue 8==
Far Realms 8 was published in May 1986 and contains 324 pages. 
The art is by Jim Markle, Danaline Bryant, Dani Lane, Marci Erwin, Ronda Henderson, Wanda Lybarger, Mark Murphy, Jenni Hennig, Jean C., and Guy Brownlee.
* Far Realms, poem by Danaline Bryant (1)
* From 'Round the Realm, letters of comment (2)
* Saga Stomper Quake, puzzle by Marci Erwin (13)
* The Knowing by Karen Ripley (14)
* Cloud City Dining Room, puzzle by Marci Erwin (18)
* The Star Wars Primer by Jeanine Hennig (reprinted from "Far Realms" #1) (19)
* Not Just Another Pretty Face by Margie Goforth (crossover with Fantasy Island) (24)
* Jumbled Jedi, puzzle by Marci Erwin (33)
* Lady of the Two Lands, poem by Deborah J. Laymon (34)
* Edge of Darkness by Patricia D'Orazio by Patricia D'Orazio (36)
* Destiny, vignette by Lee Vibber (83)
*Point of View, poem by Ronda Henderson (84)
* Aftermath on Bespin by Matthew Whitney (Author's note: "Author^s Note: I hereby acknowledge that all characters not previously appearing in the STAR WARS saga are my own creation with the exception of "Lady Arcadia Skywalker," who appeared in John L. Flynn's "Fall of the Republic." I do not have Mr. Flynn's permission to use this character, but hope he understand that my use of it is entirely a compliment, and that I do not wish to wrongfully infringe on his property.") (86)
* Suspicious Behavior by Lynda Vandiver (113)
* Somehow, I Knew, poem by Patricia D'Orazio (117)
* My Sweet Leia, filk by Kathy Agel (118)
* The Homecoming: Tomorrow's Yesterday by Chris Jeffords (part of the Brightstar Universe) (120)
* Ode to ROTJ, filk by Sally Smith (139)
* The Night Bird's Song by Danaline Bryant (140)
* Surviving by Lee Vibber (160)
* Forceimages (163)
* Brother, poem by Ronda Henderson (189)
* Changes by Lee Vibber (1900
* False Friends by Carolyn Golledge (reprinted in Never Say Die #2) (192)
* Flyin' on Home to You, filk by Kathy Agel to the tune of 'Bringin' Me Home To You' by John Denver (221)
* Not a Jedi Yet, poem by Deborah J. Laymon (222)
* Sympathy for the Devil by Michelle Malkin (224)
* Gambit by Ann Huizenga (233)
* Tatooine Meditation, poem by Deborah June Laymon (234)
* A Look in the Mirror by Marcia Brin (It was originally to have been printed in Warped Space #53, but that zine series ended. Author's note: "This story is part of "The Republic Cycle" and takes place several months after RETURN OF THE JEDI. The character at the beginning of this story is not the Luke I see in RETURN OF THE JEDI. He is, however, what the RETURN OF THE JEDI - Luke might become if he continues to march blindly down the path on which he stepped after THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. We don't know what happens after RETURN OF THE JEDI ends. My hope is that, as he does in this story, Luke take a long look in the mirror and, as we all have to do one time or another, exorcises his demons.") (336)
* Luke and the Emperor, filk by Sally Smith to the tune of 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' by the Police (255)
* Darkside Confusion by Gail Small (256)
* Kebrion's Road, filk by Ronda Henderson (257)
* My Inheritance on Set, or How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Jeanine Hennig (part of the Catalyst! Universe) (258)
* Awards Ceremony, puzzle by Marci Erwin (318)
* SW Death Star, puzzle by Lynda Vandiver (318)
* Zine Ads (319)
* puzzle answers (322)
 
Image:farrealms8-1.jpg|from issue #8, Danaline Bryant
Image:farrealms8-2.jpg|from issue #8, Ronda Henderson
Image:farrealms8-4.jpg|from issue #8, Ronda Henderson
Image:farrealms8-3.jpg|from issue #8, Wanda Lybarger
Image:farrealms8-5.jpg|from issue #8, Danaline Bryant
Image:farrealms8-6.jpg|from issue #8, Melea Fisher
Image:farrealms8-7.jpg|from issue #8, Mark Fisher
Image:farrealms8-8.jpg|from issue #8, Ronda Henderson
Image:farrealms8-9.jpg|from issue #8, Mark Murphy
Image:farrealms8-30.jpg|from issue #8, Mark Murphy
Image:farrealms8-31.jpg|from issue #8, Mark Murphy
Image:farrealms8-10.jpg|from issue #8, Mark Murphy
Image:farrealms8-11.jpg|from issue #8, Wanda Lybarger
Image:farrealms8-12.jpg|from issue #8, Dani Lane
Image:farrealms8-13.jpg|from issue #8, Melea Fisher
Image:farrealms8-14.jpg|from issue #8, Jenni
Image:farrealms8-15.jpg|from issue #8, Ronda Henderson
Image:farrealms8-16.jpg|from issue #8, Jean Kluge
Image:farrealms8-17.jpg|from issue #8, Jean Kluge
Image:farrealms8-18.jpg|from issue #8, Martynn
Image:farrealms8-19.jpg|from issue #8, Cindy McAuliffe
Image:farrealms8-20.jpg|from issue #8, Jim Markle
Image:farrealms8-21.jpg|from issue #8, Wanda Lybarger
Image:farrealms8-22.jpg|from issue #8, Jim Markle
Image:farrealms8-23.jpg|from issue #8, Jean C.
Image:farrealms8-24.jpg|from issue #8, Guy Brownlee
Image:farrealms8-25.jpg|from issue #8, Jenni
Image:farrealms8-26.jpg|from issue #8, Jim Markle
Image:farrealms8-27.jpg|from issue #8, Jim Markle
Image:farrealms8-28.jpg|from issue #8, Jim Markle
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 8===
 
==Issue 9==
Far Realms 9 was published in May 1987 and contains 292 pages. 
It has a color cover by Jenni Hennig. The interior art is by Mark Fisher, Jim Markle, Emily Penfield, Pat Easley, Catherine Churko, Rebecca Carey, Ronee, Sandi Jones, Daara, Melea Fisher, Angela-Marie Varesano, Dani Lane and Jenni.
Because issue #9 was the last issue and was released on the zine's 10th anniversary, the editors sought out many current and past art contributors for art.
From the zine: 
From the editorial: 
 
* Editor's Page by Jeanine Hennig (1)
* From 'Round the Realm, letters of comment (3)
* The Legends People Tell by Linda Knights (7)
* Backstairs at Bespin by Jacqueline Taero (10)
* Solo & Skywalker, Deceptions by Sarah Laker (11)
* The Ballad of Luke Skywalker by Jacqueline Taero
* Pirate's Return by Christine Jeffords (part of the Brightstar Universe) (15)
* Ties That Bind by L.A. Carr (48)
* New Beginnings by Linda Shadle (53)
* Alliance in Victory by Jacqueline Taero (66)
* Corellian Doorprize by Linda Shadle (67)
* Rendezvous with Starlight by Catriona Campbell (78)
* Abandonment by Pat Nussman (79)
* Another Step by Samia Martz (80)
* Destiny Sleeps by Ronee (88)
* Shadow of Desire by Sandi Jones (90)
* Father by Angela-Marie Varesano (132)
* Well, I Never! by Ruth Radecki (134)
* Forceimages (135)
* Running by Erin Endom (147)
* Decision by Angela-Marie Varesano (148)
* Cellmates by Ruth Radecki (150)
* What Price, Peace? by Carolyn Golledge (152)
* But Be Sensible by Sandi Jones (192)
* Somebody's Knocking by Jean Thompson (194)
* You Can Never Go Back by Dina Heredia (196)
* Dulce Far Neinte by Pat Nussman (200)
* Secret of Sith by Marti Schuller (201)
* Desert Plains by Erin Endom (214)
* Battle Hymn of the Dark Lord by Jean Thompson (215)
* Sword of Sorrow, Sword of Hope by Patricia D'Orazio (216)
* With This Torch by Sandi Jones (271)
* Dustball Mechanic by Jean Thompson (272)
* The Different One by Linda Knights (274)
* These Dreams by Jeanine Hennig (281)
File:Far realms by mark fisher small.jpg|from issue 9, Mark Fisher
File:Far realms by sandi jones small.jpg|from issue 9, Sandi Jones
File:Far realms by jim markle small3.jpg|from issue 9, Jim Markle
File:Far realms by rebecca carey small 3.jpg|from issue 9, Rebecca Carey
File:Far realms by emily penfield small 2.jpg|from issue 9, Emily Penfield
File:Far realms by daara small 3.jpg|from issue 9, Daara
File:Far realms by catherine churko small2.jpg|from issue 9, Catherine Churko
File:Far realms by jim markle small2.jpg|from issue 9, Jim Markle
File:Far realms by dani small.jpg|from issue 9, Dani
File:Far realms by sandi jones small 2.jpg|from issue 9, Sandi Jones
File:Far realms by pat easely small 2.jpg|from issue 9, Pat Easley
File:Far realms by emily penfield small.jpg|from issue 9, Emily Penfield
File:Far realms by catherine churko small 2.jpg|from issue 9, Catherine Churko
File:Far realms by daara small 2.jpg|from issue 9, Daara
File:Far realms by melea small.jpg|from issue 9, Melea
File:Far realms by jim markle small.jpg|from issue 9, Jim Markle
File:Far realms by rebecca carey small2.jpg|from issue 9, Rebecca Carey
File:Far realms by jeni hennig small.jpg|from issue 9, Jeanine Hennig
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 9===
==References==
Category:Star Wars Zines
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Category:1981 Zines
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