Comlink/Issues 01-20

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==Issue 1==
Comlink 1 debuted in May 1981 at MediaWest*Con. It contains 15 pages and has a cover ("Talosian") by Vel Jaeger.
* it contains an article titled "Daddy Dearest?" by Linda Deneroff in which she contends that Darth Vader is NOT Luke's father
* the editor writes of this first issue in the editorial of issue #50: "The debut of the first issue was at MediaWest*Con. At that time, it was printed in a booklet to distinguish it from the all-Star Wars letterzine, Alderaan, which co-edited with Jeff Johnston until I left to start 'Comlink.' This issue was 16 booklet-sized pages (8 standard 8 1/2 x 11 pages) and contained information on writing fanzine reviews, our editorial and a whopping three whole Letters of Comment!"
==Issue 2==
Comlink 2 was published in August 1981 and contains 18 pages. 
The cover is a photograph of the Comlink editors, Allyson and Carol. This issue contains an article called "Gumby Con" by Cynthia Shannon.
Some of the LoCs are about Star Wars Letters. 
==Issue 3==
Comlink 3 was published in October 1981 and contains 23 pages. It has a cover ("Hawk" from Buck Rogers) by Martynn. There are many LoCs about the Lucasfilm Controversy.
* contains a review of Guardian #3, see that page
* contains a review of Kessel Run #1, see that page
* this issue has MUCH speculation about Vader as Luke's father, including fans who still doubt this is true
* from one of the editors: 
* from one of the editors: 
* Vel Jaeger wrote about copyright, appreciation of fans, and Leia as a new breed of woman: 
* a plan would like some fannish tolerance: 
* the editor of Skywalker wrote: 
* a fan writes of quality, why we write, and encouragement: 
* comment by Susan Matthews, on the purposes of zines and zine writing: 
* comments on Han Solo, and feminism: 
* from Bev Clark, comments about a zine that was still two years from publication: 
* about the Star Wars letters: 
* a fan comments on fair use: 
* more on the Star Wars letters, this one from Carol Mularski: 
==Issue 4==
Comlink 4 was published in December 1981 and contains 19 pages. The cover is an Indiana Jones one by Vel Jaeger. It contains an article called "Secrets of the Flaming Sword: A Brief Introduction to the Jedi Lightsaber" by Dafydd Neal Dyar.
==Issue 5==
Comlink 5 was published in February 1982 and contains 19 pages. The cover is "Infinite Diversity" by Vida Hull.
==Issue 6==
Comlink 6 was published in April 1982. The cover is the cast of The Greatest American Hero by Pat O'Neill.
==Issue 7==
Comlink 7 was published in June 1982. The cover is "It's Not Easy Being Green" by Vida Hull. This issue contains an article called "On the Force of Nature" by Jim Hill.
==Issue 8==
Comlink 8 was published in August 1982. The cover is Grace Hill from Hill Street Blues by Vel Jaeger.
==Issue 9==
Comlink 9 was published in October 1982. The cover is the cast of Buck Rogers by Pat O'Neill. This issue contains a reprint of an article from Alderaan #15 called "Where the Boys Are" by Pat Nussman which explores the lack of men fen in SW fandom.
==Issue 10==
Comlink 10 was published in January 1983 and contains 10 pages. The cover is Quentin E. Deverill (Q.E.D.) by J.R. Dunster. It is the first issue done in the new larger format.
==Issue 11/12==
Comlink 11/12 was published in April 1983. The cover is "Fathers and Sons" by Bramwell. It contains an pre-Return of the Jedi Article article by Carol Mularski called "Rumors."
 
==Issue 13/14==
Comlink 13/14 was published in November 1983. The cover is "The Road Warrior" by J.R. Dunster. 
* this issue has many post-Return of the Jedi LoCs 
* an article by Linda DeLaurentis called "Lord of the Sith or Lord of the Rings." 
* the editor notes that it was the first issue that was done on a computer: 
==Issue 15==
Comlink 15 was published in February 1984. The cover is of Modesty Blaise and Willie Garvin by Pat O'Neill. This issue contains a mini-article called "Modesty and Willie" by Allyson Dyar.
==Issue 16==
 
Comlink 16 was published in April 1984 and contains 12 pages. It has a back cover, Captain Harlock by Jim Hill, as well as an article by Jim.
* a fan writes of erotica in the Star Wars movies: 
* a fan comments on the coming computer age and what it means for fandom: 
* a fan asks: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan writes of the creator and censorship: 
==Issue 17/18==
Comlink 17/18 was published in July 1984 and contains 20 pages.
* a copy of a personal statement by Susan J. Bridges, editor of Universal Translator, which was published in numerous places 
* Maggie Nowakowska writes a letter which generated a lot of commentary, see I am increasingly amazed by the scorn fans heap on Lucas' head for making money...
* a male fan apologizes, blames the coffee: 
* comments on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: 
* about the Indiana Jones movie: 
* about the Trek movie: 
* about the Star Wars movie: 
* about the Star Wars movie: 
* about the then-upcoming Star Wars movie: 
* about the Star Wars movie, pairings, and threesomes: 
* regarding Lando Calrissian, regarding Leia Organa: 
* regarding Leia: 
* regarding Jabba: 
* comparing Roddenberry and Lucas: 
* on fanzines and Hugos: 
* one view of "The Right Stuff": 
* another view of "The Right Stuff": 
* male and female writers and Randall Garrett and Stephen R. Donaldson: 
* perceptions regarding costuming: 
==Issue 19/20==
Comlink 19/20 was published in September 1984 and contains 20 pages. It has a back cover called "Who?" by Cindy McAuliffe. 
* from the editor: 
* there is a notice about a fan's passing: 
* comments on the new Indiana Jones movie: 
* comments on the new Indiana Jones movie: 
* comments on the new Indiana Jones movie: 
* about the new Trek movie: 
* the recent Star Trek movie: 
* fan power, fanwriting: 
* regarding quoting, criticism, and IDIC: 
* comments on George Lucas: 
* about George Lucas: 
* about George Lucas: 
* comments about George Lucas: 
* comments on Lucas and fandom: 
* more about Lucas: 
* George Lucas and sexism: 
* request for feedback: 
* fans and their pairing alliances: 
* Lando Calrissian, racism, perception: 
* regarding the recent Star Wars movie novel adaptation: 
* regarding the recent Star Trek movie novelization: 
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