Interstat/Issues 001-010

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==Issue 1==
Interstat 1 was published in November 1977 and contains 18 pages.
* art by: M.S. Murdock, Gerry Downes, Linda Rubin.
* the editors' policy: 
* The Star Trek Welcommittee states its policy on zines and labeling: 
* KathE D comments on Star Wars and the "cult of Darth Vader": 
* George W complains about sentimentality and quality fiction: 
* Dixie O comments on Star Wars: 
* a fan writes a piece about three Strek pro novels (Spock: Messiah, The Price of the Phoenix, and Planet of Judgement) The essay is called "What Hath Bantam Wrought? Or They're Going to Keep at it Until They Get it Right!" that has the first line: "What can a fan expect from a Star Trek novel?" 
* other fans write their reviews of other pro novels, all with varying degrees of satisfaction
* a fan writes a character study of James Kirk
* a fan writes an essay about the close relationship between Spock and McCoy, what she calls the "McCoy-Spock Connection," and despite the frequent use of "McCoy/Spock," is not talking about slash
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Interstat 2 was published December 1977 and contains 18 pages. 
* art by: Heather Firth and Melinda Shreve
* from editor, first page: "The editors strongly believe in infinite diversity and "the dignity of persons". Within that framework we strive to bring you a current stimulating vehicle."
* a fan writes at GREAT descriptive length of the photograph of William Shatner in the inside cover of his newest record album
* "Rumors" by Kay Brown
* zine ads
* "Spock," an essay by Melinda Shreve
* "There's Something I've Been Meaning to Say..." by Michelle Arvizu, a satirical essay on "Amok Time," consumerism, and "Vulcan/American biology"
* Jackie E bemoans the lack of screen time for Doctor McCoy: 
* Heather F reminds others that a zine's material is of personal preference: 
* Brian L comments on a previous letter, and Mary Sues: 
* Rebecca H writes more on gender and fic: 
* concerning Mary Sues and the gender lines in Trek fans, Teri H writes: 
* Karen F says, no foreign phrases!: 
* there are already questions regarding Star Wars, George Lucas, and fanzines, and Melissa B writes: 
* a zine ed, Vicki K, likes a money-back guarantee: 
* Amy F writes regarding the ST/SW controversy: 
* Rebecca H addresses another's letter in the previous issue: 
* a comment from Gerry Downes: 
==Issue 3== 
Interstat 3 was published in January 1978 and contains 18 pages.
* art by: M.S. Murdock, Heather Firth, Melinda Shreve, Rick Kingslan and Bruce Scivally
* this issue has a review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
* Melinda Shreve has an article, with illos, about the female costuming in Star Trek
* "Insight" is a characters study of Dr. McCoy
* "There's Something I've Been Wanting to Say" by Michelle Arvizu, satire
 
* a fan, Mary Lou D, addresses Gerry Downes' letter in a previous issue regarding Interstat's policy not to print ads for zines that required an age statement: 
* Sally S comments on fandom's supposed danger of distraction: 
* Jackie E writes of zines and her introduction to fandom: 
* Cheryl N contemplates Star Wars: 
* Cheryl N also wants one of Gene Roddenberry's visions comes true: 
* Karen B expresses her disgust: 
* Roberta R both scolds and encourages: 
* Sharon E comments and provides an example of differing expectations regarding fannish communication, then and now: 
* Georgia N is thinking that the letters they've been writing all these years have been going to the wrong people: 
* regarding the confusion and uncertainty over fanfiction for Star Wars, Sharon Emily writes: 
==Issue 4==
Interstat 4 was published in February 1978 and contains 18 pages.
 
* art by: Heather Firth, Gerry Downes, M.S. Murdock
* the subject of how to refer to a female fan is brought up; a fan in this issue chides a male fan for using "Ms" rather than "Mrs.": "I am not an abbreviation for a manuscript!"
* there is a letter from Shirley Maiewski in her Welcommittee role discussing current news regarding the ST movie and possible new television series
* Roberta R comments about the future of media science fiction and fandom: 
* from a long, long letter by Jacqueline Lichtenberg: 
* Mike B complains of Spock, Spock, Spock-all-the-time-Spock: 
* Mary Lou D complains of over-active glands: 
* David L writes of the purpose of fanzines: 
* regarding Interstat's zine ad policy, Sue K writes: 
* Sharon E comments on fandom and feminism: 
* because there's nothing like a little gasoline on the current fire, Sharon also comments: 
* Rebecca H on regarding editorship: 
* Rebecca H also writes more on zine content and criticism: 
* Dixie O adds her opinion about accepting "adult" zine ads: 
* Dixie O also comments on a fan's earlier statement that Obsc'zine was contained primarily homosexual stories: 
* Roberta R comments on gender differences and fanfic: 
==Issue 5==
Interstat 5 was published in March 1978 and contains 18 pages.
* art by: M.S. Murdock, John Price, Wilhelmina, Pat Stall, Ray Lamb
* G M C wants to know why Lt. Mary Sue stories are so "continually bad-mouthed: 
* G M C also comments on ST vs SW, an interesting comparison: 
* David L responds to another's letter and lists a number of reasons why people choose to have sex: 
* Karen B address another's letter, and also has a problem with being addressed as "Ms.": 
* Jenny F also addresses another's, the aforementioned Mrs B, previous comments: 
* Jackie E writes: 
* Vicki K writes: 
* Ann P writes a long letter which comments on "The Procrustean Petard" by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath in Star Trek: The New Voyages #2 in which she explains genetics and humans who have an extra chromosome: 
* Wilhelmina writes: 
==Issue 6==
Interstat 6 was published in April 1978 and contains 20 pages.
* art by: Heather Firth, Beverly Zuk, John Price, Cathy Strand, Gerry Downes, Wilhelmina
*Columns: Insight (from Melinda Shreve); Rumors (by Kay Johnson); Book Barn (the premiere) (by Cathy Strand)
* a fan lays out a case for Vulcans being polygamous
* "Thanks for Writing" is this letterzine's version of WAHF, and this issue lists five names
* Chuck R is unhappy about Star Trek fans, and professionals, attacking Space: 1999: 
* Johanna C writes: 
* Susan M S offers up her opinion of explicit fiction, and of K/S: 
* Leigh W has a reminder: 
* Crystal Ann T has this to say: 
* Crystal Ann T also says she had thought fans were different from other people: 
* Karen F disagrees that Star Trek would "be empty without Spock": 
* Bev C agrees that we should all strive for doing the best we can with zines, but that in the end, we are all just amateurs: 
* Frances J. R writes of her acceptance, and non-acceptance: 
* from Meredith M, a bit of "treason": 
* Penny Warren explains that if a female character can make some hurdles, she is not a Mary Sue: 
* Penny Warren also comments on variety and the right to create what one wants: 
* Elsa de V has this take on K/S: 
* Sandy H writes a tongue-in-cheek comment: 
* Joan M. D is disgusted: 
* Lynne M is disillusioned and angry: 
* Sandy H writes: 
==Issue 7==
Interstat 7 was published in May 1978 and contains 22 pages.
* art by: M.S. Murdock, Heather Firth, Wilhelmina and Melinda Shreve
*Columns: Insight (from Melinda Shreve); Rumors (by Kay Johnson); There's Something I've Been Wanting to Say (by Michele Arvizu); Book Barn (by Cathy Strand)
* Melinda M writes a characters study of Scotty, as does Melinda Shreve
* Barbara G writes an uplifting letter: 
* Jeff W splits some hairs: 
* Mary M. S writes: 
* Donna C has a comment on K/S: 
* G.M. C. wants fans to keep things in perspective: 
* Georgia N has concern for the actors: 
* Karen B writes: 
* Sandra N has a boyfriend, and an acceptance, problem: 
* Sandra N also reminds fans that it is Gene Roddenberry who made fandom possible and that he would find K/S disgusting: 
* Allyson W counts fan clubs and zines in the recent Directory of Star Trek Organizations and she notes: 
* a fan, Carol B, makes an offer: 
* Linda R writes: 
* Mary Lou D comments on literature at large: 
* Rebecca H stresses acceptance of other fandoms: 
* Melinda S explains Mary Lou D's involvement in an explicit het zine, Delta Triad: 
* Melinda S also writes that she wishes IDIC would go away: 
==Issue 8==
Interstat 8 was published in June 1978 and contains 18 pages.
* art by: Heather Firth, Beverly Zuk, Ray Lamb and Cathy Strand
* flyers for Future Wings and Alderaan
*Letters of Comment from: Jeff Johnston, G.M. Carr, Marjorie Robbins, Sue Keenan, Joan M. Verba, Caroline Hedge, Margaret Marrs, Leigh Washburn, Denny Arnold, Sandra Necchi, Carol Mularski, Vicki Kirlin, Rebecca Hoffman, David Lubkin, Cheryl Rice, Beverly Clark, Jackie Edwards
*Columns: Insight (from Melinda Shreve); Rumors (by Kay Johnson); There's Something I've Been Wanting to Say (by Michele Arvizu); Book Barn (by Cathy Strand)
* Sandra N, regarding the accessibility of BNFs: 
 
* Jeff J writes of convenient IDIC and of what he sees as three types of fans: 
* G M C comments on one of the current rifts in fandom, that between Star Wars and Star Trek: 
 
* Marjorie R scolds: 
* Joan V on the appeal of fanzines: 
* Caroline H on a theory on why fanzines are more popular/accessible than fan clubs: 
* Margaret M responds to the fan, George W, who has stirred up much commentary: 
* regarding explicit Trek fiction and an earlier letter, Leigh W writes: 
* Denny A writes: 
* Sandra N has more on K/S: 
* Vicki K has more on the premise and basic "schlock": 
* Vicki K chides another: 
* Rebecca H points something out to another: 
* David L writes of some stats: 
* Beverly C makes a clarification: 
==Issue 9==
Interstat 9 was published in July 1978 and contains 22 pages.
* art by: Cathy Strand, Mike Brown, Gerry Downes, Beverly Zuk, Wilhelmina, Heather Firth and Bob Cochran
* from the editor: 
* Eileen R hopes for better: 
* Jenny F is in withdrawal: 
* Gayle F writes of The Premise: 
* Tina L suggests that IDIC be worn only by those who understand it: 
* George W writes of IDIC and addresses another fan: 
* Guinn B is very upset: 
* Al F, age 15, encourages others to be less argumentative: 
* Eileen R gives this definition of a Mary Sue: 
* Penny Warren addresses Mary Lou D, then Mel S, then Sandra N: 
* Dixie O takes Mary Lou D to task for her advocation of "a little censorship": 
* David L addresses Mary Lou D: 
* Eileen R addresses Sandra N: 
* Matthew P. B addresses Chuck R: 
* Crystal Ann T writes of why she writes fanfic: 
* Deborah C writes of her interest in expanding discussion of one topic, but not another... sort of: 
* Jacqueline Lichtenberg writes of K/S and personal journey: 
* Deborah L. B writes of K/S: 
* Frances R writes of K/S: 
* G.M. C writes of K/S: 
* Susan M. S is bothered by Christine Chapel's movie "promotion": 
* Jackie E also speaks of Christine Chapel: 
==Issue 10==
Interstat 10 was published in August 1978 and contains 21 pages.
* art by: M.S. Murdock, Mike Brown, Wilhelmina, Beverly Zuk, Gerry Downes and Melinda Shreve
* there is a review of Star Trek: The New Voyages #2, see that page
* fan reports that William Shatner had preformed a recitation of D.H. Lawrence's poem, "Whales Weep Not" at Star Trek America/Star Trek America Atlanta 1978 the Atlanta convention: 
* Danielle D speaks up for zine publishers/creators: 
* Jeff J discusses copyright and zine and art pirating: 
* Ed S also comments on copyright and transformative works: 
* Jeff J comments on the idea of shared universes and copyright: 
* Fern M, co-creator of Nu Ormenel, comments on copyright: 
* Susan M. S writes of K/S: 
* Marjorie R comments on K/S: 
* Melinda S addresses Penny Warren: 
* Crystal Ann T writes a long letter about right/wrong and the Prime Directive: 
* Ingrid C addresses Dixie O: 
* Cheryl R addresses copyright, her zine, and the real reasons for gafiating: 
* Carol M addresses Star Wars fiction and sex: 
* Ingrid C doesn't like the "new trend" in fanfiction: 
* Sharon E describes her experiences at Star Trek Atlanta, some excerpts, MUCH snipped: 
* Rebecca H writes of her experience at the Atlanta con, some excerpts from her very, very long letter: 
* Myra E [Sharon E's daughter] writes of her experience at Atlanta Con: 
* and finally, Susan Sackett (Gene Roddenberry's personal assistant) writes: 
==References==
Category:Star Trek TOS Non-fiction Zines
Category:Star Trek TNG Zines
Category:1977 Zines
Category:1978 Zines