BLAKE'S 7 IN THE MAINSTREAM / BLAKE'S 7 AVATAR FILE =================================================== Version 1.1 Last Update: 5/5/95 Compiled and maintained by Jen Hawthorne (jen@mit.edu, maytree@aol.com) Comments and suggestions welcome, as long as you're polite. This file is copyright c 1995 by the contributors. Please ask before including this file in any kind of publication (electronic or paper.) The purpose of this file is to maintain a list of mainstream works that have a connection to Blake's 7 -- either a factual connection (the author has admitted to basing a character in the work on a Blake's 7 character) or a thematic connection (characters and/or situations are similar and so may be of interest to Blake's 7 fans.) I hope this list will help fans track down works they might like to read and/or spark some amusing discussions of the works in question. HOW ITEMS ARE ADDED TO THIS FILE ================================ Because of the rampant disagreement among B7 fans over 1) whether character A is really that much like Avon/Blake/whoever, 2) whether the author intended it to be that way, and 3) how good the book is in general, regardless of the degree of similarity to anyone in Blake's 7, I plan to set this file up as a survey, not as the Gospel Truth. Anyone who wants to submit a book (or movie, or record, or whatever) to the B7 Avatar File can do so, and I'll include the entry. All submissions will be tagged with the submitter's name. I'd appreciate it if submissions were mailed to me in the following format, though I'll accept unformatted submissions. (I may whine about it, however. You have been warned.) AUTHOR : BOOK : YEAR PUB : ISBN (Look inside the cover for this.) Submitter: Why this book was submitted: Submitter's comments: Please don't submit any strictly fannish works, or pro works that are a direct part of Blake's 7 (such as "Afterlife" or "Avon: A Terrible Aspect.") This list is for *mainstream* works. Please submit! All submissions are accepted; if you disagree with the inclusion of a work in this list or the opinions expressed about it, you may submit SHORT, POLITE comments for inclusion in this file. You might be better off starting a discussion with the submitter of the work, however. Also, if you have information about a work for which the entry is incomplete, please send it in! In addition, anyone is welcome to send comments on someone else's submission, agreeing, disagreeing, elaborating, or whatever, and the comment will be appended to the appropriate entry. HOWEVER, KEEP IT BRIEF. Any really long comments will be brutally chopped down by yours truly to keep the file to a manageable size. If you don't like the way I've edited your comments, please do send me your own edited version, as long as it's *short*, and I'll include it, verbatim. Got it? Good. (And keep it civil, please!) If a book is submitted by more than one person, the first submitter gets the credit for it, although I may excerpt comments from other submitters if they seem to add a different or interesting viewpoint. Feel free to post this to other services if you like. The more the merrier. Please be sure to keep the file intact, however, and please don't publish it beyond the realm of electronic mail without asking permission first. Don't flame the compiler about the works or opinions on this list (unless she was the submitter, of course). The compiler will ignore such flames. Have Fun! Jen Hawthorne ------------------------------------------------------------------ Format Notes ============ Works are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name. If the author is unknown, the work will appear at the end of the file. If any works that are not books are submitted, they will appear in a separate section of their own at the end of the file. At the moment I don't know of any such works, but I'd be delighted to hear about them, if they exist. There are four main sections to this file: Part One: The General Book List. Part Two: One-liners -- books whose only connection to Blake's is the appearance of a single quote from the series. (Exact quotes should be provided by the submitter if possible.) Part Three: Non-Print Media. Part Four: List of contributors. ================================================================== Print Materials ================================================================== Bujold, Lois McMaster: BROTHERS IN ARMS: 1989 : ISBN 0-671-69799-4 Submitter: Jen Hawthorne Description: This book is science fiction and part of the "Barrayar" series. Why this book was submitted: Lois Bujold based the character of Duv Galeni on Kerr Avon (by her own admission, I think.) The character's appearance is nearly exact, and there is one scene that is a virtual copy of the opening scene of "Rumours of Death." Submitter's comments: Despite Galeni's appearance and the copied scene, I don't actually think Duv Galeni is much like Avon. I can't see Avon shuffling papers for the Barrayaran Military for years on end. I think it's an excellent book in its own right, however. Galeni doesn't appear in any of the other Barrayar books so far, but rumor has it that Lois is including him in an upcoming book in the series. Sarah Thompson adds: There's also a passage reminiscent of "Blake." I think there's influence from fanfic as well; "nutmeg" as a term for eye color has got to be lifted from Susan Matthews. The whole series is heartily recommended on general grounds, even aside from the special B7 interest. ------------------------ Bujold, Lois McMaster: THE VOR GAME : 1990 : ISBN 0-617-72014-7 Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: See BROTHERS IN ARMS Why this book was submitted: The villainess of the book, Cavilo, is in many ways very much like Servalan (even the names have a similar sound.) Submitter's comments: Another Miles Vorkosigan book, with a dandy villainess who has Servalan's ruthlessness, her femininity, and her "Gambit" costume, but not much resemblance otherwise. She's a petite blonde, more like Anna Grant in physical appearance. -------------------- Carl, Lillian Stewart: ASHES TO ASHES : 1990 : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: A long romantic mystery in the Barbara Michaels vein. Why this book was submitted: One of the characters is a handsome, charming lawyer with a big nose and dubious morals. Submitter's comments: He didn't seem very Avon-like to me, aside from the "Roman coin" simile lifted from Tanith Lee, but I've been told (by the author's former agent) that the published version differs considerably from the original manuscript. Another possibility, suggested by Pat, is that the character is based more on Paul Darrow than on Avon. The author is, or at least was, a B7 fan and had a good story, "Beauty," in Probability Square. Ann Wortham adds: The Avon avatar isn't. He is most definitely an avatar of Paul Darrow. He looks like Paul, he talks like Paul (sans British accent), he dresses like Paul, and some of the things that happen to him actually happened to Paul (there is an incident with a cat near the end which really happened to Darrow, albeit under entirely different circumstances and with an entirely different outcome). This explains why one reader said she didn't think the character was very "Avonish." The character's name, btw, is "Eric Adler." -------------------- Cassidy, Carla : SILHOUETTE SHADOWS '93 : 1993 : ISBN 0-373-48263-9 Submitter: Heather MacKenzie Description: Collection of three short stories. The relevant one is a horror-gothic romance. Why this book was submitted: The character of Quintin Marshall in the story titled "Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" reminded me of Avon (IMHO). Submitter's comments: The story is only maybe 20 pages long, but Quintin seems like he's part of all the evil going on. Described as devilishly handsome, a dark, cold, mysterious character. -------------------- Cherryh, C.J.: HELLBURNER: 1992 : ISBN: 0-446-51617-1 Submitter: Jen Hawthorne Description: Hard SF set in Cherryh's "Downbelow Station" universe Why this book was submitted: One character, Paul Dekker, strikes me as very much like Tarrant, and another, Ben Pollard, as very much like Avon except that he lacks Avon's most notable trait -- his emotional reserve. Submitter's comments: At least one other person I mentioned this to said she knew of someone (an Avon fan) who thought Paul Dekker was like *Avon*, and suggested that even the similarity in names (Paul Dekker/Paul Darrow) was intentional. I don't buy it, but YMMV! Also, one of the other characters, Sal Aboujib, is a lot like Dayna. As for the book in general, if you like Cherryh's style, this is a very good example of it and you'll enjoy the book; if you can't deal with Cherryh, you should stay away. Sarah Thompson adds: I don't see the above character similarities, but the two women reminded me a little of older, harder versions of Dayna and Soolin. Jen Hawthorne adds: I agree Sal = Dayna is a good match, but if I were going to match Meg Kady with anyone I think it would be Jenna. I'm not inclined to match Meg with anyone B7, though, since I think she's *Carolyn's* avatar in the novel. -------------------- Cherryh, C.J. : HEAVY TIME: 1991 : ISBN 0-446-51616-3 Submitter: Jen Hawthorne Description: See HELLBURNER Why this book was submitted: The prequel to HELLBURNER, though both books stand alone. Submitter's comments: The character similarities I see in HELLBURNER aren't nearly as clear in this book since the characters changed (grew) a fair amount between the two books. -------------------- Dumas, Alexandre (Jr.) : THE THREE MUSKETEERS : ? : ISBN (?) Submitter: Judith Proctor Description: An historical romance set in France. Why this book was submitted: Athos isn't Avon, but there are points where the two resonate very strongly. Submitter's comments: There's an aristocratic feel to him, and the tragedy in Athos's background, cannot fail to bring Anna Grant to mind. He too was betrayed by someone he loved. Knowing Avon, I find that I now identify far more closely with Athos. He's reserved about himself and has a strong sense of honour. The parallel isn't total, but it's certainly worthy of note. -------------------- Elrod, P.N. : ART IN THE BLOOD : 1991 : ISBN (not given) Submitter: Kathryn Andersen Description: Vampire detective investigates murder of an artist. (This book is part of a series) Why this book was submitted: This book contains avatars of Blake, Avon, Vila, Cally and Servalan. The use is conscious (the author is a fan). Submitter's comments: The actual book itself is fairly average; I don't care for vampires in general, and though the Avon and Servalan characters flew off the page, the others weren't so enjoyable. Sarah Thompson adds: From the "Vampire Files" series featuring vampire detective Jack Fleming. The entire late-second-season crew as artists in 1930s Chicago, with Servalan as intrepid girl reporter. Lotsa fun, though some may object to who turns out to have dunnit. Anna Sawitzky adds: Avon is Alex Adrian, the darkly handsome painter. His pal, Evan Robey, is Vila. Both like to gamble and drink. His sister, Sandra, is Cally. Fellow artist Leighton Brett is Blake, and his wife is Jenna in disguise. I believe the murdered wife was Soolin and Servalan is the trashy tabloid reporter still in love with Alex. Her name is Barb Steler {short, jet black hair and a milky white complexion}. -------------------- Elrod, P.N.: I, STRAHD : 1993 : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: A Vampire novel, part of the "Ravenloft" RPG series Why this book was submitted: Avon appears as the vampire Strahd Von Zarovich, with Tarrant as his ill-fated henchman. Submitter's comments: The resemblance to the originals is not all that close-- I would never have guessed if the author hadn't mentioned it in the Tarrant apa-- but the book is a good read anyway. -------------------- Feyrer, Gayle : PRINCE OF CUPS : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: A "hot kind of romance". Why this book was submitted: There is supposed to be an Avon-like character in it. [Ed. Note: The book is not due out until July 1995.] -------------------- Friedman, C.S.: BLACK SUN RISING: 1991 : ISBN 0-88677-527-2 Submitter: Jen Hawthorne Description: A fantasy with a medieval flavor. Lots of magic and a thin science-fictional veneer over the top to explain it. Why this book was submitted: One of the main characters is named Gerald Tarrant, but is not at *all* Tarrantish. However, a number of people think he's a lot like Avon, and his relationship with the other main character, Damien Vryce, is similar to the Avon/Blake relationship. Submitter's comments: I read this book on recommendation of another B7 fan, but don't actually feel that the Tarrant=Avon, Vryce=Blake analogy is all that close. Rumor has it Friedman's a fan, though, so try it for yourself and see what you think. Overall I'd say the book is moderately good; many of the ideas are very good, but the execution is poor in spots. Sue Clerc adds: Thinking of Damien as Blake and Gerald as Avon gave the characters an extra emotional edge for me. It also made the narrative a tad too Avonocentric, but at least Damien wasn't trashed. Given other pro B7 avatars, this is probably proof no connection was intended. --------------- Friedman, C.S. : WHEN TRUE NIGHT FALLS: 1993 : ISBN (Unknown) Submitter: Jen Hawthorne Description: See BLACK SUN RISING Why this book was submitted: The sequel to BLACK SUN RISING, with the same characters. -------------------------- Green, Sharon: THE REBEL PRINCE :1987 : ISBN (?) Submitter:Sarah Thompson Description: Science fiction romance Why this book was submitted: The prince's name is Gareth. Submitter's comments: I dislike this author and couldn't get through the book, so I'm not really in a position to judge properly, but personally, I think any resemblance to Blake is purely coincidental. -------------------- Lee, Tanith: KILL THE DEAD : 1980 : ISBN 0 09 966360 0 Submitter: Kathryn Andersen Description: A medievalish fantasy with a lot of magic. Why this book was submitted: Parl Dro = Avon, Myal Lemyal = Vila, it's dedicated to "Valentine" (which apparently refers to Paul Darrow) and it is a terrific book, a skein of irony (and if anyone tells you the end you should shoot them). It is copyright 1980, so it seems extremely likely that the characters were consciously based on the Blake's 7 characters. Sarah Thompson adds: Fans generally see Myal as Vila, but in this case the resemblance is less obvious. At one time Lee was quite open about the book's B7 connection, but in more recent years she has denied it, possibly due to copyright worries. Anna Sawitzky adds: Cally is either Cilny or Ciddey. Note: Tanith Lee wrote two filmed B7 scripts, "Sarcophagus" and "Sand." -------------------------- Lee, Tanith: COMPANIONS ON THE ROAD : (?) : ISBN (not given) Submitter: Kathryn Andersen Description: Three companions flee down the road, carrying their loot, with ghosts following them, bent on vengeance. Why this book was submitted: The three main characters could be taken to be avatars of Blake, Avon and Vila. Submitter's comments: I think the book was actually written before Blake's 7 was around - the timing was cutting it fine, anyway. It's a fairly good book though, if you go for gothics. -------------------- Lee, Tanith: THE BOOKS OF PARADYS : (?) : ISBN (?) Submitter: Leigh Moto'oka Description: Why this book was submitted: Johannos Martin and Judit aren't *exactly* B7 avatars, but I think Tanith Lee based them on Paul Darrow and Jacqueline Pearce (not Avon and Servalan.) -------------------- Lorrah, Jean: SURVIVORS (ST:TNG #4) : 1989 : ISBN (?) Submitter: Kathryn Andersen Description: A Star Trek: The Next Generation book. Why this book was submitted: Darryl Adin is an Avon avatar. The avatar is deliberate (the author is a fan). Sarah Thompson adds: Avon as Tasha Yar's former lover. I kid you not. They make a pretty good pair, actually. Vila turns up as a follower later on. Lorna Breshears adds: I also heard that Adin and his crew had a much larger part in Metamorphosis but were edited down to almost nil due to Paramount/Roddenberry wishes to limit "original" characters in ST novels to one or two appearances, period. The author was not thrilled, needless to say. ------------------------------- Lorrah, Jean : METAMORPHOSIS : 1990 : ISBN 0-671-68402-7 Submitter: Kathryn Andersen Description: A Star Trek: The Next Generation book. Explores what might happen if Data became human. Why this book was submitted: Darryl Adin of SURVIVORS reappears briefly. Submitter's comments: The book is a good read if you like Data; Darryl Adin is hardly noticeable. -------------------- Lorrah, Jean: THE IDIC EPIDEMIC: (?) : ISBN 0-671-70768-X. Submitter:Sarah Thompson, Michelle Moyer Description: A Star Trek: Original Series book Why this book was submitted: There is brief mention of "Landing Party Seven," whose members (given very sketchy descriptions) fit the original B7 crew extremely well; one of them, the computer expert named Chevron, is *definitely* Avon. And the author's a fan, of course. -------------------- Lorrah, Jean: EMPRESS UNBORN : 1988 : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: From the "Savage Empire" series. Why this book was submitted: Avon and Vila appear as a burnt-out telepath and his faithful companion. Sue Clerc adds: Pyrrhus and Wicket are based on Avon and Vila. -------------------- Paul, Barbara : YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT : 1992 : ISBN Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: A modern-day detective mystery, part of the Marian Larch series. Why this book was submitted: Cynical hacker Curt Holland is thought by many to be an Avon Clone. Submitter's comments: The author swears that cynical hacker Curt Holland is definitely NOT Kerr Avon, but personally I think she protests too much. She says that the title of the second book, which is also the title of a play within the story, does NOT refer to the apostrophe-less B7 logo. Read the books and decide for yourself. They are excellent mysteries by a well-established writer in the genre, police procedurals set in contemporary New York. There are also some earlier books about detective Marian Larch prior to her meeting with Holland, and additional books in the series are planned. Kelsey Adams adds: Apparently, Ms. Paul denies having Avonified Holland intentionally, but likes the idea now, rumor has it. Some people think Holland's partner, Trevor Page, is Blakian -- I say no, but Ms. Paul probably meant it that way. I enjoyed this book and would say it was worth reading apart from the B7 connection. -------------------------- Paul, Barbara: THE APOSTROPHE THIEF: 1993 : ISBN (?) Submitter:Sarah Thompson Description: See YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT Why this book was submitted: See YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. -------------------- Paul, Barbara: FARE PLAY : 1995 : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: See YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT Why this book was submitted: See YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT -------------------- Wein, Elizabeth E.: THE WINTER PRINCE: 1994 : ISBN (unknown) Submitter: Jen Hawthorne Description: An Arthurian fantasy, more historical than mythical in flavor. Why this book was submitted: A friend recommended it to me, saying that Medraut = Avon and Lleu = Blake. Submitter's comments: I'm willing to buy the Medraut = Avon, but not the Lleu = Blake. This book also plays fast and loose with Arthurian legend to the point where I wondered why the author bothered to make it Arthurian at all. I thought it was a pretty good book overall, though. -------------------- Wrede, Patricia C. : THE RAVEN RING : 1995 : ISBN (?) Submitter: Ann Wortham Description: Part of the "Lyra" series. A "medieval urban fantasy." Why this book was submitted: I haven't read the book yet but I was told it was going to have a "Vila" avatar in it. Submitter's comments: I understand Patricia C. Wrede is a friend of Lois McMaster Bujold's. Beth Friedman adds: Karvonen is indeed a Vila avatar, and Pat never even considered changing the name when I pointed out that it was almost an anagram of "Kerr Avon" -- that was his name. Daner is _not_ an Avon avatar, though, nor is he meant to be. -------------------- Zahn, Timothy: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE (Star Wars) : 1991 : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: A Star Wars book. Why this book was submitted: The character Talon Karrde is said to be based on Avon. Submitter's comments: I didn't seem much resemblance myself. The one thing that made me think of B7 was when Karrde, a smuggler, puts together a smugglers' alliance in opposition to the Empire, rather like Avon's attempted alliance in "Warlord." -------------------- Zahn, Timothy: DARK FORCE RISING (Star Wars): 1992 : ISBN Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: See HEIR TO THE EMPIRE Why this book was submitted: See HEIR TO THE EMPIRE -------------------- Zahn, Timothy: THE LAST COMMAND (Star Wars) : 1993 : ISBN Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: See HEIR TO THE EMPIRE Why this book was submitted: See HEIR TO THE EMPIRE =============================================================== ONE- LINERS =============================================================== Brust, Steven: TALTOS : (?) : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: Dark fantasy, part of the JHEREG series Why this book was submitted: The "I'm not stupid, I'm not expendable, and I'm not going" quote appears. -------------------- Carl, Lillian Stewart : DUST TO DUST : (?) : ISBN (?) Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: Sequel to ASHES TO ASHES (see above) Why this book was submitted: A character appears wearing a T-shirt saying "I'm not stupid, I'm not expendable, and I'm not going." -------------------- David, Peter: SIEGE (Deep Space Nine #2): 1993 : ISBN: 0-671-87083-1 Submitter: Jen Hawthorne Description: A Deep Space Nine original novel Quote, Chapter Fourteen, p. 181: "One of the freedom fighters in Bajoran history was a man named Ayvon of the Seven," said Kira. "He had many famous sayings, and I think that paraphrasing one here would be appropriate: I'm not Starfleet, I'm not a coward, and I'm not going." -------------------- Lackey, Mercedes & Ellen Guon: SUMMONED TO TOURNEY :1992: ISBN 0671721224 Submitter: Claudia Mastroianni Description: Urban fantasy with elves on motorcycles Why this book was submitted: It has a B7 near-quotation at the beginning of chapter 10: "I'm not insane, I'm not expendable, and I'm not going." Submitter's comments: If you like urban fantasy, it's well worth it, but don't read it because of the B7 connection -------------------- McCrumb, Sharyn: BIMBOS OF THE DEATH SUN: (?) : ISBN # (?) Submitter: Agnes Tomorrow Description: A murder mystery set at a Science Fiction convention Why this book was submitted: A character appears wearing a badge that says, "I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going" -------------------- Paul, Barbara: GOOD KING SAUERKRAUT : 1989 : ISBN 0-684-19089-3 Submitter: Sarah Thompson Description: A Marian Larch mystery of the pre-Holland era. Why this book was submitted: On page 197, the contents of a New York bag lady's bag are listed, and they include "two Blake's 7 buttons." -------------------- Simpson, Dorothy: PUPPET FOR A CORPSE: (?) : ISBN (?) Submitter: Susan Adair, Didi Johnson Description: A contemporary mystery, part of the Inspector Luke Thanet series. Why this book was submitted: Some character is described (by the author) as looking like Servalan. Didi Johnson adds: Thanet meets a woman who, Simpson says, reminds him of the actress who played Servalan in B7. She doesn't seem to have singled out B7, for other Inspector Thanet titles also contain passing references to British television shows, including Dr. Who. ============================================================== NON-PRINT MATERIALS =============================================================== DC Comics: L.E.G.I.O.N/R.E.B.E.L.S. : Ongoing comic series, Feb. 1989-present Submitter: Mang S. Chin, Tracey Miyata Description: Originally a single comic book series, L.E.G.I.O.N., recently renamed to R.E.B.E.L.S. (L.E.G.I.O.N. should not be confused with "Legion," a book by the same company but about different characters. Look for the periods.) Why this book was submitted: Character similarities include Vril Dox = Avon and/or Blake and Garryn Bek = Vila. Submitter's comments: Vril Dox (not Drox) is kind of the keystone of the bunch, so he's still around. Bek has not appeared since the series has been renamed. Originally, for the 5 year run of LEGION, the series was based on an intergalactic police force. To shake things up, the creators changed the series and put the core group on the run (6 members now that Lobo left and 1 sentient space craft which doesn't talk). Dox basically began as sort of a Avon/Blake combine, but later on became more Avon-ish. He's cold, calculating, and usually believes that the ends justify the means. He hides his feelings pretty well, except when he loses his temper. On the other hand, he guided his life pretty much on an idealistic dream, which has since, been destroyed. He's the leader of the crew and one heck of a genius. Garryn Bek bears only a slight resemblance to Vila in that he gets no respect and spends most of his time whining and complaining. Bek is a fearless hero (originally a good cop in a corrupt force). He does boast a bit, like Vila does on occasion, but Bek can be goaded into action pretty quickly, and he definitely prefers fighting in field duty over administrative work (volunteering for teleport duty, anyone?) There are some other mild similarities between the characters in the series (Adam Blake and Roj Blake; Stealth and Dayna; Phase and Jenna), but those are really subject to the eye of the beholder. The only clear resemblance is Dox and Avon. LEGION was basically terminated and REBELS started where it left off...basically the same characters but with a different storyline. Tracey Miyata adds: Garryn Bek was once a cowardly pilot, but that was in the early days. He was originally a cowardly drug agent on the planet Cairn ruled by drug lords. The theory went: Garryn Bek= Bek from "Shadow," maybe added to Gerren from "Games" but the drug connection seems pretty forthright. The series began with the original protagonists trapped on a prison ship. They manage to break out and eventually go on to form L.E.G.I.O.N., a group dedicated to protecting defenseless planets from the bad guys... except it's run by the Avon avatar, so of course he charges them for the service... I no longer read that title but the early issues (89-90) were probably more B7-ish, anyway. -------------------- STAR COPS (UK TV show) Submitter: Judith Proctor Description: A British TV series that lasted for 9 episodes, written by Chris Boucher. Cops in outer space. Why this work was submitted: Box = ORAC. Nathan Spring, an honest policemen in a fairly corrupt force has something in common with Blake (not too strong a similarity - Nathan's his own man). Kenzie reminds me a fair bit of Avon. Devis could be compared to Vila a little bit - but only in his sense of humour and appreciation of the opposite sex. And a love of being a slob, possibly. And a dislike of hard work. Actually, apart from being a cop as opposed to a thief, there's a fair bit there. None of the humourous cowardice though. Submitter's comments: Kenzie is a bent cop, she's out to get what money she can, by whatever means she can. Nathan wants to fire her, but unfortunately she pulls off a hero stunt publicly, and effectively blackmails him into keeping her in the force. Kenzie and Nathan gradually grow on each other. They argue, they snipe at each other, but there's a growing respect over time in spite of all the arguments. Sound familiar? If you want to know what Avon would have been like as a brash assertive Australian woman, then try Star Cops. It may sound unlikely, but trust me, Chris Boucher knew what he was doing. The whole of Star Cops has a very B7 flavour to the dialogue. Backbiting, fast repartee, strongly developed characters. Some scenes such as an exterior shot of a spaceship, while we hear the two occupants talking, have a very B7 feel as well. Frances Teagle adds: Kenzie has some serious troubles in her past. Remember her conversation with Nathan about why she hates shrinks? "Nobody really knows why you break down." Kenzie's been there. -------------------- Malibu Comics : DEEP SPACE NINE: THE MAQUIS (Mini Series) : 1995 Submitter:Becky Dowgiert Description: A comic book series based on the Star Trek:Deep Space Nine TV series. Why this work was submitted: A Maquis leader named Blake appears. =============================================================== Contributors List: Jen Hawthorne (jen@mit.edu, maytree@aol.com) Kelsey Adams (SKA7188@OCVAXA.CC.OBERLIN.EDU) Kathryn Andersen (kat@welkin.apana.org.au) Sarah Thompson (s.thompson8@genie.geis.com) Anna Sawitzky Michelle Moyer (MichelleM1@aol.com) Agnes Tomorrow (agnest@u.washington.edu) Lorna Breshears (lorna@cs.utk.edu) Ann Wortham (ashton7@aol.com) Beth Friedman (bjf@terrabit.mn.org) Heather MacKenzie (amiree@aol.com) Sue Clerc (sclerc@bgsuvax.bgsu.edu) Judith Proctor (100031.604@compuserve.com) Becky Dowgiert (dowgiert@warren.med.harvard.edu) Susan Adair (adairh@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu) Didi Johnson (djohnson@wcupa.edu) Claudia Mastroianni (claudia@zen.fandom-house.org) Mang S. Chin (chinm@rpi.edu) Tracey Miyata (satrina@aol.com) Frances Teagle (Frances.Teagle@nessie.mcc.ac.uk)