Critias

Critias #7

A Stargate Atlantis gen fanzine. 100 pages, digest-sized.

Color cover and back cover by Montana. No deathfic.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in the zine:

Spelunking by Elaine M. Batterby: John Sheppard's birthday always seems to be ruined somehow and McKay is hoping this year will be different ...

What's New, is Old Again by JJJunky: Supernatural/Stargate SG-1/Stargate Atlantis crossover. Dean and Sam Winchester team up with Stargate Command and Atlantis.

The Arms of Hydra by Lorraine Anderson: The Atlantis team think they've find another ZPM but there's a slight problem: the chamber it's in is flooded and full of alien creatures.

Handle with Care by Elaine M. Batterby: Rodney isn't certain whether Sheppard is just pulling his leg or not ...

Cry-173 by Sheila Paulson: A novella. The team travel to Samdan, hoping to set up trade and relations and new allies against the Wraith. But McKay soon finds himself abducted and "tested" by the natives while his team attempts a rescue.

Critias #6

A Stargate Atlantis gen fanzine. 172 pages, full-sized.

Color cover and back cover by Montana. No deathfic.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in the zine:

Reluctant Heroes by BlueAbyss: A novel. A discovery not far from Atlantis' current position holds promise of technology that could help fight the Wraith ... but at what cost?

Insomnia by Lorraine Anderson: A raging group case of insomnia on Atlantis has the team searching for reasons ...

The Ballerina by Sheila Paulson: A novella. When numerous people start seeing a ballerina dancing through Atlantis it becomes obvious something connected with the Ancients is involved ...

Critias #5

A Stargate Atlantis gen fanzine. 172 pages, digest-sized.

Color cover and back cover by Montana. No deathfic.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in the zine:

Silver Lining by JJJunky:

Fire Moon by Sheila Paulson: A novella. The Kilmari seem like a good bet for new trading partners but when John and his team come through the gate and find their city empty, they know something is wrong. They soon learn the danger of the "fire moon" and embark on an unexpected mission ...

But What About the Borg? by Lorraine Anderson: A trade agreement with a group of telepaths is almost the undoing of all of Atlantis ...

The Animus by Sheila Paulson: A novella. Ronon's resemblance to the royal line of Aradon is amusing to the team until their favorite Satedan turns up missing!

Critias #4

A Stargate Atlantis gen fanzine. 132 pages, digest-sized.

Color cover and back cover by Montana. No deathfic.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in the zine:

Kryptonite by Ann Wortham & Leah Rosenthal: John is certain Ronon just has a little cold ... but it soon becomes clear it's something much more serious. Could Rodney be responsible?

The Microbots by Doctor Beth: A mission goes badly wrong when John is injured and a strange woman is their only hope for help and a way home to Atlantis.

Stealing Lincoln by Lorraine Anderson: Rodney is convinced there is a hidden power source, presumably a ZPM, in the graveyard of the Aifed people ... but what they find instead is much more incredible.

The Chute by Sheila Paulson: A novella. Ronon Dex is ecstatic to find out a kinsman is alive ... until the entire mission goes to hell and John Sheppard is lost.

Critias #3

A Stargate Atlantis gen fanzine. 240 pages, digest-sized.

Color cover and back cover by Montana. No deathfic.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in the zine:

Mandatory Torture by Blue Abyss: The crew of Atlantis come up with inventive ways to amuse themselves during mandatory training.

The Shame of It by Lorraine Anderson: Rodney and Sheppard as well as their team try to deal with the consquences of a mission gone terribly wrong. A novella.

Nine Lives by Brate: Another mission, another planet, another species out to get John Sheppard ....

What Really Happened by Blue Abyss: The team all have different memories and reports regarding a recent mission ... leaving Elizabeth Weir to find out the truth for herself!

Another Fine Mess, Said Rodney by Lorraine Anderson: Woolsey soon regrets his decision to go on a mission when the team is captured first by the natives and then by the Wraith!

A Wraith in New York by Sheila Paulson: The team is running from the Wraith when an unusal form of rescue presents itself. Unfortunately, the end result is, well, a Wraith in New York. Who ya gonna call? A novella.

Critias #2

A Stargate Atlantis gen fanzine. Approximately 100 pages, digest-sized.

Color cover and back cover. Artwork by Cat’s Meow Creative Arts and Montana. Cartoons by Leah Rosenthal. Pure “gen” and no “ship” stories. No deathfic.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in the zine:

Enough by Blue Abyss: Pranks gone too far prove to be the last straw for the team and Elizabeth.

Ask by wildcat88: Sheppard and his team wonder how they will convince the IOA to allow Atlantis to return home to Pegasus and a simple outing turns potentially deadly.

Hell's Other Forms by Blue Abyss: John and Rodney find themselves in constant trouble with Weir as they try to alleviate their boredom.

John's Journey by Blue Abyss: Sheppard goes on an unexpected journey of discovery on an alien planet.

Critias #1

A Stargate Atlantis gen fanzine. 120 pages, digest-sized.

Color cover and back cover. Artwork by Cat’s Meow Creative Arts and Montana. Cartoons by Leah Rosenthal. An eclectic mix of short stories and a novellete focusing on the team of Atlantis and especially the friendship between Sheppard and McKay. Pure “gen” and no “ship” stories. No deathfic.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in the zine:

Good to See You by bluflamingo: There's nothing like Ancient tech to take all the fun out of something that ought to be really cool.

History Repeats by KimberlyFDR: John and Rodney find themselves having to help Jeannie in unexpected circumstances.

But Now I See by K Hanna Korossy: Sheppard learns the hard way that having the Ancient gene isn’t all fun and games … and makes some important discovers about Atlantis and himself.

Negotiations by wildcat88: The team heads off-world to explore an Ancient manufacturing facility which comes to life when they enter, accidentally injuring many of the inhabitants.. Relations worsen as secrets are revealed. When marauders attack, Rodney must find a way to save them all. A novelette.

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