An open call to interested writers:

In 1993, fan writer Joel Rea had an idea which, had he submitted it to run in 1994, would have resolved the unsatisfactory Armageddon: 2001, Eclipso: The Darkness Within and the Bloodlines mega-crossovers, as well as replacing Zero Hour with a better event. The two earlier events had tried and failed to 1) introduce a new mega-villain into the DCU (the failure of which affected the decision to corrupt Hal Jordan), and 2) introduce a new series of "New Blood" characters, which fell flat, basically because that the Bloodlines characters were by and large a lame bunch.

FANZING, however, will be running Joel's story in 4 parts, just as it would have been had it run in four issues of Showcase 1994. This FANZING project will be called "alt.Showcase.94" Accompanying Joel's story will be several short stories featuring the New Blood characters This is where you, the readers and closet writers of FANZING come in. We are looking for volunteers to write the companion New Blood stories, each one featuring one of the New Blood characters in a good light. So, whether you're an aspiring professional, a longtime fan writer, or a first timer whose always wanted to see your work online, we need you. If you see untapped potential in any of the New Blood characters, this is your chance to give an underdeveloped character an opportunity to shine.

If you are interested in participating in the FANZING WRITING CHALLENGE of 1999, here's what you do!

1. Look at the table below and pick the character you wish to spotlight. A name in red in the last column designates characters who are already claimed.
2. Jump to this site to read a little more about the guidelines for the story. This site contains some spoiler information for Joel Rea's series, so serious participants only, please!
3. If, after reading these guidelines, you are still interested in participating, email Joel Rea to stake your claim on a New Blood character. Characters will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so please do not snatch up a character unless you are serious about completing your story.
4. Joel Rea must approve Story proposals and FANZING fiction editor Louise Freeman Davis will proof the stories themselves. Stories must meet the standard FANZING writing requirements; i.e. They must not suck. "Adult" or erotic fiction is also unacceptable.
5. Stories will begin running in January, and continue through April.

We look forward to hearing your story ideas!