Warriors (Sentinel zine)

Warriors is a slash Sentinel print zine anthology series. The last issue was simultaneously published on LiveJournal.
Art samples are included with the publisher's permission.
==General Reactions and Reviews==
==Issue 1==
Warriors 1 was published in May 2001 (third printing: November 2001) and contains 214 pages. Authors include: Rosalita, Callista Echo, James Walkswithwind, Tiger Tyger, Cara Chapel, April Valentine. Art by Suzan Lovett (front cover) and Hindman (preface art).
It was edited by April Valentine, and betaed by Flamingo and Rosemary C.
Lovett's cover, "Spirit Guide," was later made into a cross-stitch pattern that could be purchased for $10 plus shipping. The seller commented: 
* Love & Basketball by Rosalina (1)
* Small World by Calista Echo (previously web published) (9)
* World Without End by Calista Echo, sequel to above (26)
* Everything by April Valentine (41)
* Damnation by Tiger Tyger (43)
* Will by James Walkswithwind (89)
* Quarry by Cara Chapel (91)
* Phantom Pain by April Valentine sequel in Warrior 2 (also as a standalone, Phantom Pain) (193)
* Phantom Pain - Jim by April Valentine, sequel in Warrior 2 (198)
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1===
==Issue 2==
Warriors 2 was published in May 2002 and contains 302 pages.
The color cover is by Geli. The interior art is Killashandra, Hindman, and Suzan Lovett.
The editorial: 
* Aftermath by Garnet ("A short story describing the first time Blair has to shoot someone after he's become a cop.") (1)
* Leaves, poem by Killashandra (10)
* Who Am I Now by W. D. Hawthorne ("Bizarre images appear to Jim when he and Blair, now a cop, revisit the warehouse where Lash attempted to murder Blair years ago. What is Jim experiencing and why doesn't Blair believe him?") (11)
* Not On My Watch by Lucy (a short story taking place after the episode "Flight.") (88)
* Finest Hour by Amanda Fox ("Blair is experiencing terrible headaches and insomnia following his 'death' in the fountain at the hands of Alex Barnes. Jim seeks a way to help his guide, despite Blair's resistance to Jim's theory.") (97)
* Connecting All Life by Hindman ("An AU in which characters resembling Jim and Blair meet as Jedi Knights.") ("The author finds the Phantom Menace canon of the midiclorians, and how they control the Force, to the point of creating literal single-parenthood, to be Bad Writing, and therefore disregards it in the following offering, which does not relate to any of the books of Parts VII, VIII, or IX. Please bear in mind the phrase "Alternate Universe." Thank you.") (175)
* Phantom Pain - Miracles by April Valentine ("The conclusion to the Phantom Pain series. "Phantom Pain - Miracles" is a story that is true to its title. Miracles can happen if you believe in love and in the power of a Sentinel's love for his guide. Angst yes, but the author promises a very happy ending.") author's footnote here (also as a standalone, Phantom Pain) (182)
File:warriors2-1.jpg|from issue #2, Killashandra
File:warriors2-2.jpg|from issue #2, Hindman
 Image:horseslovett.jpg| from issue #2, Suzan Lovett: the artist's title is "Once More With Clothes On." This illo won both a Sizzler and a Golden Guppy. It was also printed in All the King's Horses, All the King's Men.
File:warriors2-3.jpg|from issue #2, Suzan Lovett, from her Sense Series: titled "Sound." It was also used on the front cover of The Sensual World #5.
File:warriors2-4.jpg|from issue #2, sample text
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2===
==Issue 3==
Warriors 3 was published in May 2003 and contains 214 pages and art by Virginia Sky.
The editorial:
* Editorial (i)
* Thoughts on Sentinel/Guide Terminology, essay by Pat (ii)
* Bravo Zulu by Brook Henson—Blair helps Jim cope with the aftermath of one last special OPS mission. (1)
* Too Many Shades of Grey by Amanda Bradley—Jim fears he is being stalked by someone with high level clearance who has a grudge against him. (23)
* The Fallen Sky by Garnet—Jim goes primal to save Blair's life—and loses his job. (65)
* Silent Knight ("art interpretation"), fiction by Jane Mailander—Sir Blair has many merry songs and would rather embarrass his enemies than kill them ; brave Sir James does not know how to express his feelings for the younger knight. (91)
* Freak Show by Elly Daniels—In the aftermath of Jim's kidnapping, Blair finds his own senses going out of control. (105)
* Virgin Sacrifice by Anne Light—Blair is troubled; he's worried that the honeymoon is over and that Jim is taking him for granted. (148)
* Hearts and Souls by CJ—Women murdered and their hearts cut out, a murderer who enjoys what he's being paid to do, a Sentinel out of control without his guide and a strange wolf hiding in the mountains. (175)
File:warriors3-1.jpg|inside page, Virginia Sky
File:warriors3-2.jpg|inside page, Virginia Sky
File:warriors3-3.jpg|inside page, Virginia Sky
File:warriors3-4.jpg|inside page, sample text
File:warriors3-5.jpg|inside page, April Valentine
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3===
==Issue 4==
Warriors 4 was published in May 2005 and contains 128 pages.
"A publication of the new 'Paperback Writer Press'."
From the editorial: 
* Editorial (i)
* by KAM ("They really needed to talk about the changes between them since Incacha's death ... but not now. Later.") (1)
* When the Thunder Cries by Amanda Bradley (7)
* Herbal Essence by Roslyn Frisson (55)
 
==Issue 5==
Warriors 5 was published in May 2006 and contains 167 pages.
The color cover is by April Valentine. The interior art is by April Valentine and Lorraine Brevig.
Summary of the novella: 
From the editorial by April Valentine: 
* Look Over Your Shoulder, poem by Kylara 
* Nowhere Man by Calista Echo ("An AU in which before leaving for Peru, Jim meets a boy who doesn't know his name... a very damaged Blair Sandburg.")
* Fountainside poem Jim by Kylara 
* Last Dance, part one by April Valentine ("After the dissertation fiasco and press conference, Blair and Jim try to move on with their lives. But a deadly group of men believe Jim Ellison really is a Sentinel and want to make use of him for their own purposes. 'Last Dance' will consist of separate stories, each complete unto themselves, that tell the story of the struggle Jim and Blair must endure.")
* Night Thoughts, poem by April Valentine 
==Issue 6==
Warriors 6 was published (online) in 2007. The cover is by Lorraine Brevig.
The editorial by April Valentine states "You'll note that my own story, 'Last Dance', ends with something of a cliffhanger. It was planned that way all along, I didn't just get tired of writing. The second novella in the series, 'World Without End' will be oust as soon as I can manage it. The Last Dance universe is intended to by my version of what could happen after The Sentinel by Blair Sandburg. I my publish subsequent works in the series simultaneously online and in print."
Also from the editor: "The print version of the zine has hand created art pieces inside, sort of scrapbook/art trading card type items and no two copies will be exactly alike due to the hand made nature of these pieces." Warriors 6
From the editor: 
* The Smuggler and The Scholar by Jane Davitt (based on the color cover by Lorraine Brevig)
* I Don’t Know How to Do That by Goddess Michelle (Blair reacts to Incacha passing on the way of the Shaman.)
* Rules of Endearment by PsychGirl (Blair contemplates his relationship with Jim over the years as he hopes to take the next step.)
* Love Means Never Having to Say... by Amanda Bradley (Blair's pov in the awkward period after he's offered the badge.)
* End Zone by Caro Dee (inspired by artwork by LA Adolf)
* Jim's Fantasy illo story by April Valentine (inspired by artwork by LA Adolf)
* Collateral Damage by Elaine (an alternate version of what happened in Sentinel, Too, Part 2)
* Scarlett by Karie Authoress (based on the color cover by Lorraine Brevig)
* Last Dance Volume 2, World Without Love by April Valentine (As of at least 2010, the third part of this story was never published or posted.)
Artwork Credits:
* Color Cover by Lorraine Brevig
* Midnight Panther—Mayan Blair and Jim
* L.A. Adolf—Jim's Fantasy, Blair's Fantasy
* April Valentine—story headers
File:MayanSentinelWarriorsmlcopy.jpg|"Mayan Jim" by Midnight Panther
File:MayanShamanBlair2008.jpg|"Mayan Blair" by Midnight Panther
File:JimsFantasy.jpg| "Jim's Fantasy" by L.A. Adolf
File:BlairsFantasy1.jpg|"Blair's Fantasy" by L.A. Adolf
===Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6===
==References==
Category:Sentinel Slash Zines
Category:2000s