Xena Literature References

Welcome to the Xena Print Media Appearances page. Originally founded by Kathy Doerrs, it is a source for information on articles and publications related to the cast, characters and production of Xena: Warrior Princess. This page is strictly a personal endeavor and is not affiliated in any way with MCA or Universal. Although I try to verify all information, I can make no guarantee of its accuracy.

Books

• Battle On! An Unauthorized, Irreverent Look At Xena: Warrior Princess, by Greg Cox, Paperback, ISBN: 0451457315. Most of the book is an episode guide covering the first three seasons of Xena. For each episode there is a synopsis, commentary, in-jokes, nit-picking, and a mythological and historical reality check.
• Brave Dames and Wimpettes : What Women Are Really Doing on Page and Screen, by Susan Isaacs, Paperback - 112 pages, Ballantine Books ISBN: 0345422813. Xena is mentioned a couple of times in this book. The author has kind words for Xena the character, but harsh words for Xena the show.
• Hercules & Xena : The Unofficial Companion, by James Van Hise, St. Martin's Press, 272 pages. History, biographies, and reviews of these two shows. Plus a few color photos of Lucy and Kevin.
• Go Quest, Young Man : Xena Warrior Princess by Ru Emerson. 288 pages, Ace Books, ISBN: 044100637X
• Life Lessons from Xena, Warrior Princess: A Guide to Happiness, Success, and Body Armor, by Chris Kreski, Paperback, ISBN: 0836267672. Each page is presented as a slice of wisdom from Xena. It is a parody and it does not appear to contain any actual quotes from the show.
• Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor; Warrior Stars of Xena, by Nikki Stafford, Paperback, 350 pages. ISBN: 155022347X
• Lucy Lawless : Warrior Princess!, by Marc Shapiro, Paperback by Berkley Boulevard, ISBN: 0425165450.
• On Top Down Under, Images by Sally Tagg, Words by Witi Ihimaera, HarperCollins, A collection of fresh and quirky images of well-known New Zealanders. There are 3 full-page black and white photos of Lucy Lawless starting on page 65. Also featured in the book are Michael Hurst and Kevin Smith.
• Sheroes : Bold, Brash, and Absolutely Unabashed Superwomen from Susan B. Anthony to Xena, by Varla Ventura, Paperback, ISBN: 1573241288.
• Xena : All I Need to Know I Learned from the Warrior Princess, by Josepha Sherman (Translator), Paperback by Pocket Books, ISBN: 0671023896.
• Xena and the Magic Arrow O Myx, by Hunter Kennedy, Paperback, 112 pages from Penguin USA, ISBN: 0425167763.
• Xena: Warrior Princess, by John Whitman, 320 pages, Hardcover - Chronicle Books, ISBN: 0811822079.
• Xena - Warrior Princess: The Official Guide to the Xenaverse, by Robert Weisbrot, Main Street Books, 232 pages. It's packed with behind the scenes information, photos, biographies, and a episode guide that includes Lucy Lawless' take on every episode.
• Xena Warrior Princess Postcard Book, Paperback - 60 pages, Harper Prism; ISBN: 0061075116
• Xena Warrior Princess : The Xena Scrolls, by Ru Emerson, Paperback, Harper Prism; ISBN: 0061075078. This is a single fold out color poster. It has many small pictures from Xena. The center features a letter from Melinda Pappas to Janice Covington.
• Xena X-posed, by Nadine Crenshaw, Prima Publishing, 239 pages, The Unauthorized Biography of Lucy Lawless and Her On-Screen Character. Covers the first two seasons of the show.
• Xenaphile: The Unauthorized, Uncensored Guide for Fans of Xena and Hercules, by Hal Schuster, with introduction by Kym Masera Taborn, Editor-in-Chief WHOOSH!, Paperback by Hal Schuster, ISBN: 1-892010-01-1. Cover price $19.95, 320 pages. It appears to have a lot of interesting background information on the show. It includes episode summaries for all three seasons, including goofs and continuity errors to look for. There are no photographs. This can be very hard to find because it does not seem to be available in book stores.

Comics

Dark Horse Comics:

• Dark Horse Presents Annual 1999: DHP Jr. Xena the Warrior Princess makes her Dark Horse Comics debut.
• Xena Warrior Princess Dark Horse Comic, September 1999, #1, The Warrior Way of Death Part One by Wagner, Chin and Wong. There are art and photo covers.
• Xena Warrior Princess Dark Horse Comic, October 1999, #2, The Warrior Way of Death Part Two by Wagner, Chin, Hilinski and Wong. There are art and photo covers.
• Xena Warrior Princess Dark Horse Comic, November 1999, #3, In Hell by Wagner, Deodato, Reis and Nelson. There are art and photo covers.
• Dark Horse Presents, November 1999, # 148, pp. 13-22, Xena: Warrior Princess by John Wagner, Mike Deodato and John Workman. A black and white comic story.
• Dark Horse Extra, December 1999, #1, p. 1, Xena: Warrior Princess: Food Chain Part One by Aaron Lopresti. A 6 panel color comic.
• Xena: Warrior Princess Dark Horse Comic, December 1999, #4, Slave by Wagner, Chin, Hilinski and Wong.
• Xena: Warrior Princess Dark Horse Comic, January 2000, #5, The Slave Trail by Wagner, Neves and Wong.
• Xena: Warrior Princess Dark Horse Comic, March 2000, #7, A Day at the Circus by Wagner, Fabbri and Heike.
• DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL 2000: GIRLS RULE! By Peter David, Cliff Richards, Miuke Kennedy, Ian Edgington, MarkHenry, and others; flip-cover by Joe Chido. Five exciting new stories featuring: STAR WARS' Aurra Sing, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER; XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS' Gabrielle, SPYBOY's Bombshell, and from GHOST, Silhouette !

Topps Trilogies:

(Each has three issues in art and photo covers)

• The Dragon's Teeth
• Xena and Joxer
• Xena vs. Callisto
• The Orpheus Trilogy
• Xena and the Original Olympics

Other:

• Xena Warrior Princess Topps Comic, #0, The Temple of the Dragon God
• Animaniacs Comic, Feburary 1998, MINERXA: WARRIOR PRINCESS A Xena parody.
• PosterMania, 2000, p. 44, Xena: Warrior Princess by Art Adams. A poster from the Xena comic.
• Strangers in Paradise, July 1998, #16, A Xena comic book parady. Katchoo is knocked unconscious and dreams she is Gabrielle and Francine is Xena. There are two different covers, a "Xena and Gabrielle" one and a "Callisto" one.
• Xena Warrior Princess Topps Comic, First Appearance Collection, Reprints of Xena's first comic appearance in TV Guide along with the Warrior Princess Trilogy in the Hercules comics.
• Xena: Warrior Princess Topps Comic, #1 and #2, Blood Lines Two each covers: regular and photo.
• Xena: Warrior Princess Topps Comic, #1 of 1 The Marriage of Hercules & Xena
• Xena: Warrior Princess Topps Comic, #1 and #2 The Wrath of Hera

Magazines

• 64 Magazine, Issue 34 1999, pp. 30-32, Xena: Warrior Princess The Talisman Of Fate by Nerys Coward. Xena, the epitome of womanhood, finally comes to the N64! A good review with lots of pictures.
• Allure, October 1999, p. 204, America the Beautiful: Lips. A list of top lip colors is presented with lip prints of the stars, including Lucy Lawless.
• Amazing Figure Modeler
  • #11, pp. 44-48, AFM Company Profile: Screamin' Models, An interview with Richard Hamecher, president of Screamin' Models, producers of a Xena vinyl model kit. A picture of the kit is shown.
  • #12, pp. 80-81, Out of the Box, New pre-painted figures include a Xena statue and Hercules bust from Creative License.
  • #14, pp. 74-75, Brits & Pieces by Chris Pickering. A Xena bust from UK producer Jay-Dee is shown.
• Beckett Hot Toys
  • September 1998, Vol. 1, #4, pp. 98-102, Girl Power, Female action figures are taking the toy world by storm, and muscling their way next to their male counterparts on toy racks. Xena is mentioned and a 12 inch Xena figure is shown. Also, the new Xena bust by Moore Creations makes News&Notes on page 6. An ad for new Xena trading cards is on page 1.
  • December 1998, Vol. 1, #7, pp. 108-109,Hot Figures. Xena is mentioned as being one of this year's hot action figure lines. A 6-inch Xena figure is shown.
• Biography, April 1999, pp. 90-93 & 118-119, Lucy Lawless: Hero in a breastplate by David Marindale. Lucy Lawless, the dynamic New Zealander who has achieved cult status as Xena: Warrior Princess, says it's her character's "dark side" that makes her so interesting. That and her trademark "yi-yi-yi-yi" cry. There are many pictures of Lucy.
• Butterick Home Catalog, Fall 1998, p.54, Xena: Warrior Princess, Pictures of the official Xena costume patterns offered by Butterick. Additional pattern information is on page 84.
• The Chakram: The Newsletter of the Official Xena Fan Club, #2, Features a conversation with Renee O'Connor, On the road with Lucy Lawless, and more.
• Cinefantastique, May 1999, Vol. 31 #5, pp. 32-47, Xena: Warrior Princess by Dan Scapperotti. Extensive interviews with Rob Tapert, Lucy Lawless, R. J. Stewart, Flat Earth Productions, Liz Friedman and Alexandra Tydings. Also, Barbara Alyn Woods is dressed as a warrior princess on page 54. Xena is featured on cover.
• Cinescape
  • July/August 1998, Vol. 4, #3, pp. 32-35, Girl Power!. After years of playing victims and molls, women are injecting new life into the moribund action genre.
  • November/December 1998, Vol. 4, #5, pp. 20-24, Simple Sam. Hercules/Xena mastermind Sam Raimi returns to the big screen with A Simple Plan.
  • September/October 1999, Vol. 5, # 6, pp. 54-55, Tricks and Treats-Xena: Warrior Princess by Allan Johnson. News on the new seasons of Xena and Hercules. Also, a drawing includes Lucy Lawless on page 48. Xena is mentioned as still going strong on page 41.
  • May/June 2001, pp. 76-77, Final Fantasy by Cindy Pearlman. Lucy Lawless reflects on her last days in Xena's brestplate. There are a few small color photos. Also, on pages 80 and 81, a look at Bruce Campbell's upcoming book.
• Cracked Super, Summer 99, #16, pp. 5-8, Huncules & Eczema by Andy Simmons and Frank Cummings. A spoof that imagines a wedding between Hercules and Xena.
• Cult Times, CULT TIMES Mail Order, Visual Imagination Limited, PMB #469, PO Box 6061, Sherman Oaks, California, CA 91413, USA. Back issues may be ordered through VI DIRECT. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • November 1997, #26, p. 44, Instant guide to Xena: Warrior Princess, One page of Xena trivia.
  • January 1998, #28, pp. 12-15, Xena: Warrior Princess, She's TV's top action heroine, she's an inspiration for a generation of women and she's sexier than all the Spice Girls put together. Cult Times grapples with Xena herself, Lucy Lawless. Xena is on the cover and is featured in nice pictures throughout the article. Small picture of Gabrielle on page 54.
  • February 1998, #29, p. 26, Out of the Sack, Half page letter concerning Xena with a Xena photo. There is also a photo of Xena on page 62.
  • March 1998, #30, p. 6, Channel Hopping, News on Hercules/Xena Latest Episodes. Also, small Xena pictures on pages 51, 58 and 59.
  • Cult Times Spring Special, 1998, #5, p. 82, The Best of the Rest... Xena: Warrior Princess by Steve Damarell. The Greater Good is picked as the best Xena episode. There is a large picture from the episode on the same page and there are two more pictures from Xena on pages 74-75.
  • October 1998, #37, pp. 53-81, TV listings contain pictures from Xena on pages 57, 63 and 68.
  • November 1998, #38, pp. 12-13, Raiders of the Lost Archives, An in-depth review of the Xena episode: The Xena Scrolls. There are 7 pictures. There are also small pictures of Xena on pages 3, 10 and 66. On 10 Lucy comments on fan mail.
  • December 1998, #39, pp. 45-47, What's A Grecian Earn?. Star Robert Trebor on his role as the wily entrepreneur of the ancient world - Salmoneus. Also, Xena photos on pages 59 and 77. A brief review of A Solstice Carol on page 70 with a small photo.
  • January 1999, #40, pp. 28-32, Gabrielle's Hopes, The envy of men and women the world over, the faithful Gabrielle is Xena's right-hand woman. Renee O'Connor talks about being the warrior princess's conscience. Also, Xena pictures on pages 62 & 69.
  • Cult Times Special, Winter 1998, #8, p. 74, Out of the Box. There is a small picture from Xena.
  • February 1999, #41, p. 83, Out of the Sack by Ian Rentoul. Ian responds to a previous article on Gabrielle. There is a small picture. Also, an Instant Guide to Hercules on page 54 mentions Xena a couple of times. More pictures from Xena are on pages 63 and 69.
  • April 1999, #43, pp. 26-29, Robber The Bruce... by Thomasina Gibson. Bruce Campbell, the man behind Autolycus, King of Thieves, steels himself for questions on his face-offs with two mythical heroes, and his role as Ash in cult film classic Evil Dead. Also, a picture of Xena on page 10 with some comments from Lucy on her hero. A reader's letter concerning Xena is on page 82 with a small picture from the show. And still more small pictures from Xena on pages 56, 57, 63 and 75.
  • May 1999, #44, p. 5, News. Xena loses The Way. There are two pictures. Also, more news about Lucy Lawless on page 10.
  • June 1999, #45, p. 82, Out of the Sack by Tim Radford. Tim writes a letter about Xena and there is also a picture from the show. Also, more news about Lucy Lawless on page 10. And a large article with many pictures about Hercules on pages 34-44.
  • Cult Times Special, #10, 50 FEISTY FANTASY FEMALES. A count down of the top 50 from Cult TV's past and present! Look for Xena on the cover, a three page fold out poster of Xena, an episode guide to all four seasons, a look at the prowess of X:WP's leading ladies, along with Xena's far from lowly entry in the top 50!
  • August 1999, # 47, p. 10, Channel Hopping: Star People by Dominic May. News on Lucy Lawless's New Year's 2000 plans and Bruce Campbell says what it was like to kiss Renee O' Connor. Also, reader P. Wilson wants to see more Renee O' Connor coverage on page 82. There is a picture from Xena with the letter and more pictures on pages 58 and 75. The Xena Vol.1 video is reviewed on page 66.
  • September 1999, # 48, p. 83, Out of the Sack by John Binns and several readers. After Cult Times received several threatening letters for leaving Gabrielle out of their top 50 list of feisty fantasy females, a entry for her is now provided. It is left to the reader to cut out the entry and paste it in its proper ranking position. Also, some news about Xena executive producer RJ Stewart is on page 8.
  • Cult Times Special, #11, pp. 42-49, Spin-Offs. There'd be no Xena if it wasn't for Hercules. A look at the similar origins of many Cult TV hits, and the way in which spin-offs have kept many a series alive. Xena is mentioned with 3 pictures, one of which is full page. Also, one smaller mention and picture in Spin City on page 8.
  • November 1999, # 50, pp. 28-30, Making History by Paul Spragg. A look at Xena's exploits leading up to the show's fifth season. There are three pictures featuring Xena. John Binns reviews the Xena episode The Furies on page 57 with a small picture. More Xena pictures can be found on the cover, the table of contents and pages 72, 75 and 80.
  • December 1999, #51, p. 82, Out of the Sack. Most of this month's letters are concerning Xena and Hercules. The is a picture from each, plus another picture of Xena on page 60.
  • Cult Times Special, #12, p. 28, This Year/96. The start of the Xena series is remembered. There is a picture. There is another picture from Xena on page 67.
  • January 2000, #52, p. 9, Quickies. A small description of the new Xena video game for the N64. There is a small picture of Xena. A reader letter and picture regarding Xena is on page 82. And a picture of Gabrielle is on page 73.
  • Cult Times Special, #17, p. 71, Xena: Princess of Power by John Binns. Xena ranks number 4 in the Feisty Fantasy Females countdown. Also, Eve gets number 48 and Gabrielle gets number 25. Xena is mentioned a couple of times in an overview of Feisty Fantasy Females starting on page 8.
  • July 2001, #70, pp. 24-27, Heart of Darkness by Paul Spragg. The final season of Xena is discussed with several pictures. Look for even more pictures on pages 3, 60, 66 and 78. A two page Xena poster is in the middle of the magazine. Dominic May reports the latest news about Lucy Lawless on page 10 with another small picture. Reader Bob Hollings asks for more Xena pictures on page 82 and gets one. The Xena episode Who's Gurkhan? is described on page 70. There is also a Cleopatra episode description on the same page with a picture. An Instant Guide to Cleopatra 2525 by Paul Spragg appears on page 48.
  • August 2001, #71, p. 51, Out of the Box by Paul Spragg. An introduction to the Valkyrie Trilogy on top of a full page picture. News about the final Xena episode with a small picture is on page 9. More Xena related pictures can be found on pages 52, 62, 63, 78.
  • September 2001, #72, pp. 44-46, Like Hel! by Paul Spragg. Gina Torres talks about her work on Hercules, Xena, Cleopatra 2525, the Matrix sequels and beyond. Also, on page 8, there is news of Lucy Lawless appearing on the X-Files with a small picture of Xena. There are more small pictures from Xena on pages 56 and 60.
• Cult tv, October 1997, Season 1 Episode 3, pp. 51-53, Studio Call: Xena & Hercules Modern Mythmakers by Joe Nazzaro. Revealing outfits, well-oiled muscles and big bloody swords-the creators of Xena and Hercules expose the lighter side of ancient Greece. Rob Tapert and Steve Sears talk about writing for both shows. There are a few pictures and a large poster of Xena.
• The Door, July/August 1999, Issue No. 165, pp. 4-6, Theologian of the Year: Xena: Warrior Princess by Robert Darden. This religious satire magazine goes over the reasons it has picked Xena as Theologian of the Year. Xena is on the cover.
• Dreamwatch, DreamWatch Back Issues, 5 Whitegate Gardens, Harrow-Weald, Middlesex HA3 6BW, United Kingdom. Phone # (0181) 385 7156. http://www.dreamwatch.co.uk. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • October 1997, #38, p. 79, Television Reviews: Hercules, Xena is mentioned in this overview of the first season of Hercules.
  • November 1997, #39, p. ?, Xena and Hercules on the cover. Xena/Hercules producer Robert Tapert speaks.
  • December 1997, #40, p. 79, Television Review: Xena, Warrior Princess, A one page overview of the first season of the show. Xena is also pictured and mentioned in the closing commentary on page 82.
  • February 1998, #42, p. 18, Sins of the Past to A Comedy of Eros, Season 1 and 2 episode guide with a lot of pictures, but very brief descriptions. In the middle is an interview with Ted Raimi. Two Xena paperbacks, The Empty Throne & Prophecy of Darkness are reviewed on pages 76 and 77. Xena is shown on the cover.
  • March 1998, #43, p. 5, Callisto to return no more?, Executive Producer Rob Tapert has confirmed Callisto's impending departure. Also, there are two letters on last month's Xena article and cover on page 78. And a nice quarter page picture on page 80.
  • April 1998, #44, p. 78, TV Tie-Ins, Reviews of two Xena books by Ru Emerson and two Hercules videos.
  • June 1998, #46, pp. 46-51, Hercules, Salmoneus the travelling salesman, alias Robert Trebor, talks about life Down Under with a guide for the first two seasons of Hercules. A picture of Salmoneus and Gabrielle is on page 3.
  • July 1998, #47, pp. 42-45, From Hell's Heart, With evil sorceress Callisto having apparently shuffled off the mortal coil for the final time, Hudson Leick talks about her character's tumultuous role in the popular fantasy series. Also included is a free Lucy Lawless collector print which is shown on the cover.
  • August 1998, #48, p. 79, Letters, There are three reader letters concerning last month's feature on Hudson Leick (Callisto). A picture of Xena is on page 80.
  • September 1998, #49, pp. 56-61, Royal Thiefdom, An interview with King of Thieves Bruce Campbell. There is also an episode guide for the third and forth seasons of Hercules.
  • October 1998, #50, pp. 58-61, Xena Season 3 Review, A episode guide to season 3 with lots of photos. Also, there is a short review of the Wizards of the Coast Xena card game on page 73.
  • November 1998, #51, p. 11, Soul Searching, A half page discussion with picture on the fourth season of Xena. Also, on page 79, a review of a Xena graphic novel.
  • January 1999, #53, p. 6, RIP Iolaus? General news about Hecules and Xena.
  • April 1999, #56, Ways of the Flesh. News of religious controversy surrounding The Way. There is a picture of Xena and Gabrielle. Also, Bruce Campbell speaks of his role on the X-files on page 21. There is a picture of Bruce. And a Xena CD-Rom game is reviewed on page 70. Lastly, Xena is mentioned on page 82 in comparison to Buffy.
  • May 1999, #57, Hercules Labours Conclude. News about the probable end for Hercules and Young Hercules. Also in Xena news, Universal's response to the religious controversy surrounding The Way.
  • April 2001, #79, pp. 68-70, Joxer's Tale by Joe Nazzaro. Ted Raimi looks back over the life and death of his Xena character. A reader letter regarding Xena coverage with picture is on page 20.
  • September 2001, Issue 84, p. 10, TV News. Rob Tapert comments on reaction from the fans to Xena's brutal exit. Also, how Xena did at the SF Oscars is covered on page 13. There is a picture of Lucy, Rob, Sam and Ted. Anne Marie McBride describes the Starfury Chariots of War 3 Xena Convention on page 23. And Kate Anderson gives Xena: Warrior Princess - Season 4 Box Set 1 a favorable review on page 85.
  • October 2001, Issue 85, pp. 55-58, Remembering Xena by Brian J. Robb. Ted Raimi, Adrienne Wilkinson and William Gregory Lee talk about their extraordinary experiences on Xena: Warrior Princess. There are several pictures. Also, on page 10, news about Lucy Lawless joining the X-Files with a small picture of Lucy.
• The Duelist, June 1998, Vol 5, #6, pp.50-53, Battle On, Trading card gamers are about to learn that Xena has many skills. Plus the complete Xena: Warrior Princess card list. Xena is on the cover. Small pictures of Xena are also on pages 2 and 8. An advertisement for the new card game is on page 41.
• Electronic Gaming Monthly, December 1998, # 11.12, p. 136, Xena: Warrior Princess, Look out Lara Croft, here comes Xena. A preview of the new Xena video game to be released in the spring of 1999. There are 6 pictures of the game.
• Emmy (magazine), page 53, For your Emmy consideration, A full page color ad for the Xena series. Also, a one page article about Rob Tapert and Xena is on page 136. Maria Conchita Alonso is on the cover. The magazine has been found at Barnes and Noble and Tower Records.
• Entertainment Weekly, December 5th 1997, #408, p. 34, TV Winners and Losers, Xena: Warrior Princess is mentioned as a off-network success.
• Femme Fatales, P.O. Box 270, Oak Park, IL 60303. Customer Service # (708)366-5566. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • January 1996, Volume 4 #5, pp. 46-49, 60, Lucy Lawless - Warrior Princess. An interview with Lucy about how she got her start.
  • December 1997, Volume 6 #6, pp. 40-43 Hudson Leick:Xena vs. Callisto.
  • February 1998, Volume 6 #8, pp. 40-44, Bonding Vampirella and Xena, Comic book artist Amanda Conner mentions some work she is doing for Topps' Xena comic in an article mostly about Vampirella.
  • August 1998, Volume 7, #3, pp. 48-55 Xena: Alternate Lifestyle? & Xena: Renee O'Connor, First a look at why the Warrior Princess is embraced by gay women. Then a chat Renee about female heroes, the babe factor, the Internet, cats, and cooking.
  • Femme Fatales, February 1999, Vol. 7 #10, pp.56-59, Xena's Ally Talks About Sex Appeal, An article with photos by Sheeri Rappaport, who plays Otere on the Xena show. Also, p. 62 has a letter to the editor about an earlier Xena related article.
  • October 22, 1999, Vol. 8 #6, pp. 16-39, Xena: Warrior Princess by Dan Scapperotti, Jake Woods, James G. Boutilier and Sheeri Rappaport. Extensive interviews with Rob Tapert, Lucy Lawless, Claire Stansfield, Alexandra Tydings and Sheeri Rappaport. Many pictures throughout and Xena and Lucy are on the cover.
• First for Women
  • May 18th, 1998, Vol 10, # 20, p. 14, Look Your Best There are two great pictures of Lucy that take up most the page.
  • Sep. 21, 1998, Vol. 10, # 38, p.15, For The Best Bangs, There is a small picture plus article on Lucy Lawless's hair.
• Flex, December 1997, Volume 15 #10, p. 173, Flex 'N' Femme: Xena with Some Pop, A comparison between bodybuilder Lesa Lewis (pictured) and Lucy Lawless (not pictured).
• Game Fan, June 1999, Vol. 7 No. 6, p. 68, Xena Warrior Princess. Information on the upcoming Xena game for the playstation. There are 14 color screen shots.
• GamePro, November 1999, Issue 134, p. 94 Xena: Warrior Princess by Miss Spell. A full page review of the Xena game for the playstation. There are 8 pictures from the game and one of Xena. There is also an advertisement for the game on pages 68-69.
• Glamour
  • July 1999, p.62, Making Babies:The Mother Age!. Lucy Lawless is pictured with six other famous moms-to-be and new moms. The ages of all the women are also shown.
  • January 2000, p. 180, Beauty Dos & Don'ts. Glamor thinks Lucy Lawless should trim her bangs. There is a picture of Lucy.
• Globe
  • April 14th, 1998, Vol. 45 #15, pp. 24-25, Xena The Princess Bride, Pictures and news about Lucy's marriage on March 28th to Robert Tapert. A wedding picture is also on the cover.
  • February 16, 1999, Vol. 46 #7, pp. 20-21, Best & Worst Dressed Stars. A picture of Lucy Lawless at the NATPE TV convention.
  • December 28, 1999, Vol. 46 - No. 52, p. 6, Xena And Her Tiny Warrior. An update on Xena's and Lucy's baby with pictures.
• go figure!
  • May 1998, #5, p. 19, Toy Fair 1998, More pictures of the new line of Xena action figures.
  • Oct/Nov 1998, #8, pg. 44, toy biz: Xena series 1 & 2/toy show, Photos of series two Xena figures are shown along with series one figures. Some nifty accessories are highlighted. Also, the Xena and Hercules card games are shown on page 64.
  • Dec/Jan 1998, #9, pg. 36, Collected Page iii, Tis' the season to decorate your tree with all things Xena. Creative License spices up the holidays with a Chakram made to dangle from the branches of a christmas tree.
• Good Housekeeping, April 1999, p. 86, Girls who fight back by Suelain Moy. Xena leads the pack of female role models that stand up for themselves. There is a small picture of Xena.
• Good Weekend, January 30, 1999, pp. 12-16, Ai yi yi yi yi!!! by David Leser. She's a feminist role model, a hit with the kids and a lesbian icon. Most men don't mind her, either. David sets out on a quest to discover the myth and mystique of Lucy Lawless, aka Xena, Warrior Princess. There are several pictures and Lucy is on the cover.
• Hinduism Today, June 1999, Vol. 21 No. 6, pp. 48-49, Krishna, Meet Xena. Should Hindus be upset with Xena's Godly encounter and winning joust with Indrajit? Many Krishna devotees enjoyed the episode. The show is also summarized scene by scene with pictures.
• The Hollywood Reporter
  • January 4-10, 2000. A special issue celebrating 100 victorious episodes of Xena. There are several articles and pictures. There are many messages congratulating the cast and crew of Xena. The cover is made up of pictures from Xena.
  • Thursday, May 31, 2001, Vol. CCCLXVIII No. 26, The cover pays tribute to Xena. Oddly, there doesn't appear to be any further mention of Xena inside the magazine.
• Hues, Summer 1998, Volume 4, #3, pp. 28-31 Women in action, How action packing sisters present powerful new images of women-or not. A fair share of the discussion focuses on Xena.
• impact, December 1998, # 84, pp.41-42, Hit & Myth, Xena: Warrior Princess; classic sword-fights, attractive characters and a quiver of one liners.
• Inquest
  • June 1998, #38, p. 20 GAMA Trade Show: Where the Games are '98, Components Game Systems announce a Xena board game similar in concept to their Babylon 5 game. A picture of the box is shown. Also, there is a "So you think you know Xena?" contest sponsored by Wizards of the Coast on pages 82-83.
  • August 1998, #40, pp. 46-47, Xena File, Everything you need to add the Warrior Princess to your AD&D campaign. Also, a review of the Xena Trading Card Game on page 34. Xena is featured on the cover.
• In Style
  • October 1997, Straight Shooters, Lucy Lawless shown with other straight haired actresses. No info on Lucy or Xena, just talk on hair.
  • November 1998, Vol. 5, # 11, p.218 scene + heard: the golden years, There is an interesting picture of Lucy Lawless at the Emmy Awards.
• Karate International P.O. Box 267, Sussex, WI 53089. 1800-229-2294. Back issues are $10.
  • Dec./Jan. 1997, Vol. 8 #1, pp. 40-44, Xena, Hercules and Robin Hood: Swords, Sorcery and Martial Arts, Xena is on the cover with Hercules and Mr. Hood. The article has a small poster and many pictures.
• Lee's Action Figure News & Toy Review
  • April 1998, No. 66, p. 41, Toyriffic Toy Biz '98, Pictures of both the 12 and 6 inch Xena figures. There is also an entry for Xena in Poor Jim's 1998 Toy Almanac on page 72. It says the new figures will be out in June.
  • September 1998, #71, p.51, New From Toy Biz, Review of the first four 6-inch Xena figures.
  • October 1998, #72, p.46, Toy Biz present & future, The three new 6-inch Xena series II figures are shown. They are reported to be coming to stores in October.
  • November 1998, #73, pp.22-23, Toy Biz, A review of what Toy Biz has in the stores right now. The three 12 inch Xena figures are shown. A very small picture of the 12 inch Callisto figure is on the cover.
  • March 1999, #77, pp. 36-45, Toy Biz The new Xena 6 inch assortment III figures are shown on page 39. The new 12 inch assortment II figures are shown on page 42.
  • June 1999, No. 80, p. 26, Xena Fans & Collectors!, Xena roleplay accessories are described and pictured. They include replicas of Xena's chakram, sword, armbands and wristbands.
• Loaded(UK), November 1997, #43, p. 229, Slaywatch: Busty barbarians are taking over, An opinionated page of text and pictures on Xena's stylistic approach to history.
• Mademoiselle, December 1997, p. 46, Know it all...How to Look Great in Pictures, When having a picture taken, don't say cheese, say Xena! There are no other Xena references beyond this picture taking tip.
• Mode, July 1999, modematters: Power Moder by Tina Redwood. Makeup artist Maria Verel talks about doing makeup for Lucy Lawless.
• Modeler's Resource, October/November 1998, #24, p. 16, Across the Pond, Shown is a photo and brief mention of the new 1:6 scale Warrior Princess model by Roy Summers, available from The Star Wars Emporium, 13 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EL England. Also, on page 65, there is a full page ad for Screamin' Products' Xena model.
• National Enquirer
  • April 14th, 1998, A nice story about Lucy and Robert's wedding on March 28th.
  • February 16, 1999, Vol. 73 #31, pp. 46-47, Pizzazz by Susan Baker. A picture of Lucy Lawless at the NATPE TV convention.
  • November 9, 1999, Vol. 74 No. 17, p. 4, New Mom Xena Gives Birth Underwater. Almost haft a page on the birth of Lucy's new son Julius. There is a color photo of Lucy and the baby.
• National Examiner, February 16, 1999, Vol. 36 #7, pp. 2-3, Eye on the Stars by Flo Anthony. A picture of Lucy Lawless at the NATPE TV convention.
• NewTekniques, June/July 1998, Vol. 2, #3, pp. 14-20, Rounding Out Flat Earth, The cover feature is on Flat Earth Productions who do the effects for Xena and Hercules. Xena/Hercules effects and some of the philosophy behind them are discussed by the visual effects team.
• New Zealand fitness, April/May 1999, pp. 16-23, Lucy Lawless by Linda Donaldson & Deborah Coddington. Lucy finds Pilates and a new body. Lucy is also on the cover.
• New Zealand Woman's Weekly, May 10, 1999, pp. 10-11, Lucy's mother love by Tony Brenna. With a new baby on the way, Xena star Lucy Lawless has vowed her daughter Daisy won't be forgotten. There are two pictures plus Lucy is on the cover.
• Nickelodeon, November 1997, #36, pp. 16-17, From A to Xena, 26 fun facts about Xena. There are also pictures of Xena on the cover, in the table of contents, and in an article about Buffy the Vampire Slayer on page 35.
• Non-Sport Update
  • April/May 1998, Vol 9, No. 2, pp. 12-13 Xena: Warrior Princess, New in-your-face card series from Topps features TV's fighting femme fatale. Xena is on the cover. Xena Digital replay cards are described on page 20. A Xena promotional trading card is included in the magazine.
  • October/November 1998, Vol. 9 #5, pp. 14-16, Autograph Cards, A Sign of the Times, It mentions the upcoming Topps Xena Series II cards. Xena trading cards are also mentioned in Promo Cards Revealed on page 28 and in Topps In Their Field, a historical account of the company that produces Xena cards on pages 48-50. Also, page 60 has a full page ad for the trading cards. The magazine comes with a free promo card for the Topps Xena Series II.
  • December 1998/January 1999, Vol. 9 #6, p.51, New Card Review, A short review of the Xena Series II trading cards from Topps (one photo).
  • April/May 2001, Volume 12 No. 2, pp. 12-14, Xena: Seasons 4 and 5 by David (Otis) Miller. Rittenhouse Archives combines the best of the Warrior Princess' fourth and fifth seasons in a new trading card collection. There are five pictures from the show.
• North City Now, Summer 1998/99, pp. 20-21, Lucy Lawless. A totally frank encounter with Xena's equally popular alter ego. There are two pictures, one of which is repeated on the cover.
• NUTS!, April 1998, #6, pp. 19-22, XENA: THE SACRED MISSION, A HYSTERICAL comic strip on xena. Xena is also on the cover. The address for Nuts! is 599 West Harsdale Avenue, White Plains, New York 10607. Phone (418) 692-4499, (Ext.45). Email: safarir@aol.com.
• On The Issues, Fall 1998, Vol. VII, #4, pp. 42-45, Brave New Girls by Debbie Stoller. TV heroines such as Xena know what girl power really means. There are two pictures of Xena.
• People
  • July 28, 1997, Vol. 48, No. 4, pp. 71-72, Double Jeopardy by Peter Castro and Kirsten Warner. Rene� O'Connor, who plays Gabrielle, the feisty foil on Xena: Warrior Princess, gets into the swing of things in New Zealand, where she lives, works and has fallen madly in love with a Kiwi. There is a large picture of Rene� with boxing gloves, and three smaller ones showing her with her mom, boyfriend and Xena. There is another picture with caption on page 2.
  • December 29 1997-January 5 1998, Vol. 48, No. 26, pp. 78-79, Lucy Lawless: A Kiwi actress breaks the action-hero mold, Lucy Lawless is featured as one of the 25 most intriguing people of the year.
  • February 16, 1998, Vol. 49, No. 6, pp. 63-67, Top 10 Trendsetters '98, Lucy Lawless is featured as #1.
  • April 13th, 1998, Vol. 49 #14, pp. 151-152, Lawfully Wedded, Xena's lovestruck Lucy Lawless makes it legal.
  • June 22nd, 1998, Vol. 49, #24, pp. 68-71 Weddings of the Year, There are new photos of Lucy's wedding followed by a photo and article on Kevin Sorbo's wedding. Another photo of Lucy's wedding is on pages 4 and 5.
  • People Yearbook 1998, pp. 76-77, A Seductive Savage, As a royal barbarian, Lucy Lawless wields a dazzling dual edge: her cleaver and cleavage.
  • September 28, 1998, Vol. 50, #11, pg. 58, The Star Report, Lucy Lawless, in a Richard Tyler red dress, is the lead-off photo in an article about the stars at the Emmys. Kevin Sorbo and his wife Sam are shown on page 63. Xena is mentioned on the cover.
  • February 8, 1999, Vol. 51, #5, p. 12, Scoop: Xena Stars in Greek Revival. A half-page article about Xena conventions. There is a picture of Lucy Lawless sitting with costumed fans at a Santa Monica convention.
  • July 5, 1999, Vol. 51 No. 25, p. 146, The In-Laws. Lucy's mother-in-law Pat Tapert is interviewed. There is a family picture from the Wedding. Also, on pages 157-158, Star's Trek by Erik Meers and Paul Connolly. Kevin Sorbo talks about life as Hercules and his move to science fiction.
  • October 4, 1999, Vol. 52 No.13, p. 17, Scoop: Prez Attends Xena Summit. Lucy Lawless dined with President Clinton when he was in New Zealand for an economic summit. There is a picture of Xena and a smaller one of Clinton.
  • December 13, 1999, Vol. 52 No. 23, p.80, Scene Stealers. Celebrity parents, including Lucy Lawless and Rob Tapert, share the limelight with a bumper crop of 1999 babies. There is a picture of Lucy, Rob and Julius with a paragraph of text.
• PlayStation Magazine, November 1999, Issue 27, Vol. 3, p. 60, Xena: Warrior Princess. A half page review of the Xena game for the playstation with 1 picture from the game. There is also an advertisement for the game on pages 194-195.
• Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine
  • September 1999, Vol. 2, Issue 12, p. 56, Xena: Warrior Princess. A preview of the upcoming Xena game for the playstation by Electionic Arts. There are nine screen shots.
  • November 1999, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p. 139, Xena: Warrior Princess by Wataru Maruyama. A favorable review of the new Xena game for the PlayStation. There are 6 screenshots from the game.
• Previews, July 1999, vol. IX, #7, p. 22, The Xena Merchandise Report. A list of Xena comics, magazines, videos, CDs, apparel, models and more. Each item can be looked up elsewhere in the catalog. Xena is on the back cover.
• PSM, November 1998, # 15, p. 82, Xena: Warrior Princess, Television's warrior princess seeks new adventures on the playstation. A preview of the new Xena video game to be released in the spring of 1999. There are many pictures.
• Psychology Today, December 1998, Vol. 31, #6, pp. 58-62, Warrior Women, Why are TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, La Femme Nikita and Xena: Warrior Princess so popular, especially among teens? There is a picture of Xena on page 58 and the article is mentioned on the cover.
• Realms of Fantasy
  • December 1997, Volume 4 #2, pp. 28-35; 80-81, Television, Spurned by the success of Hercules and Xena, fantasy continues to thrive on T.V.
  • April 1998, Vol. 4, #4, pp. 22-26, Television, Hudson Leick crosses swords with, and sometimes is Xena: Warrior Princess.
  • August 1998, Vol. 4, #6, pp. 80-85, Games, After battling her way to popularity on TV, Xena is now starring in a collectible card game from Wizards of the Coast. Xena and Gabrielle are on the cover.
  • December 1998, Vol.5 #2, pp. 90-91, Games. A short review of Wizards of the Coast's Hercules card game, but with a photo from the Xena show. Also, p.8 has a letter to the editor complaining about them using a photo of Xena as the August 1998 cover.
• Rolling Stone (Australia), October 1998, # 553, Cover Story, 4 pages, DARK ANGEL: XENA'S LUCY LAWLESS, The October issue featuring Lucy Lawless is available for A$20 each incl p&h to overseas readers. Payment can be made by bankcard, visa or mastercard or by bank cheque in Australian $ to 'Rolling Stone'. The address to send the request to is: Rolling Stone Subscriptions 78 Renwick St Redfern NSW 2016 Australia. Or alternatively, fax your order to 61 2 9699 0334.
• Rolling Stone, December 30, 1999 - January 6, 2000, issue 830/831. Xena is pictured inside the front cover.
• Sage Woman, Spring 1999, # 45, pp. 29-32, Xena Warrior Goddess by Esther Mitchell. An analysis of how Xena's sense of honor and inner strength have given women all over a model for heroism. There are three drawings and a sidebar by Margaret Karmezin. Also, a related article Legacy of the Amazons is on pages 7-13.
• Satellite Orbit, January 1998, Vol. 16, #7, pp. 26-27, Muscle Power, Buffed and brazen, syndicated shows like Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys are successful and free on satellite TV. Xena is pictured on the cover and again in the extra tear out section. Xena: Warrior Princess is also mentioned twice on page 23 in an article about wild satellite feeds.
• Science Fiction Age, September 1998, Vol. 6 #6, pp. 24, 26 & 65, Fall Sci-Fi TV Preview, Page 65 has 1 paragraph of speculations on Xena's fourth season. Cover price, $3.99, published bimonthly by Sovereign Media Co., Inc., 11305 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190, (703)471-1556 Subscriptions: $16.95/yr ($21.95 overseas), write to Science Fiction Age Circulation, P.O. Box 710, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
• Sci-Fi Collector
  • April 1999, Vol. 1, No. 1, Issue 1, pp. 71-75, Sci-Fi Price Guide. Prices for a number of Xena collectables are given. Some items are pictured.
  • May 1999, Vol. 1, No. 2, Issue 2, p. 62, Dual Role by Elizabeth Glover. Xena: The Warrior Princess trading card game breaks ground by combining collectibility with playability.
  • July 1999, Vol. 1, No. 4, Issue 4, p. 62, Xena: Taking Further Action by Elizabeth Glover. Toy Biz will build on popular Xena figures with new fall line. There are pictures of the new third series of 6 inch figures. Also, prices for a number of Xena collectables are given in the price guide on following pages. Some items are pictured.
• Sci-Fi Entertainment
  • December 1997, Volume 4 #6, pp. 14-18, Future Shock, General news about movies and T.V. include a couple of paragraphs and pictures concerning Hercules and Xena.
  • June 1998, Vol. 5 #1, pp. 48-55, Xena's Zeitgeist, How Executive Producer R. J. Stewart and actor Ted Raimi help keep the warrior princess at the zenith of syndicated TV. There is also a section on special effects.
  • August 1998, Volume 5 #3, p. 8, Letters, Two is company, but three is a crowd, feels one viewer about Xena: Warrior Princess. There is a picture from the show.
  • December 1998, Vol. 5, # 6, p. 8, Letters. Readers respond in support of Ted Raimi as Joxer. Also, there is an ad for the U.K. Xena calendar on page 30, Xena statues on page 77 and Xena checks on page 22.
  • August 1999, Vol. 6 #3, p. 8, Letters by Dave. Dave wants Renee O'Connor to get more attention in the press.
• Sci-Fi Flix, Winter 1999, Vol.3 #2, pp. 70-75, 1998: the Sci-Fi Year in Review, Xena is mentioned on p. 73 and p.75 (one photo).
• Sci-Fi Teen
  • November 1998, #3, pp.8-10, Auto Focus, Both on camera and behind the scenes, Bruce Campbell has helped out Hercules and Xena. The cover has a poster of Autolycus and Hercules on the back.
  • March 1999, #5, pp. 48-49, Cyber Zone by Attila J. Juhasz. An overview of science fiction sites on the web includes many Xena sites.
• Sci-Fi tv,a new magazine "From the Editors of STARLOG." Cover price: $4.99, published bi-monthly. Subscription info: One year (6 issues) $19.97, STARLOG Group, Inc., 475 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
  • October 1998, #1, p. 18, Hercules & Xena Myths, A full page of Hercules & Xena related news (2 photos). Xena & Hercules cover mention.
  • December 1998, #2, p. 14, Hercules & Xena Myths, A full page of Hercules & Xena related news (2 photos). Xena & Hercules cover mention. Also, the cover folds out as a Hercules and Xena episode checklist.
  • February 1999, #4, p. 16, Hercules & Xena, A full page of Hercules & Xena related news featuring Kevin Smith discussing his favorite episodes (1 photo).
  • April 1999, #4, p. 16, Hercules & Xena. One page of Hercules and Xena news with 3 pictures.
  • June 1999, #5, p. 16, Hercules & Xena by Maureen McTigue. A short interview with Bruce Campbell and other news.
  • August 1999, #6, pp. 33-37, Absolute Gabrielle by Maureen McTigue. Renee O'Conner revels in being much more than a sidekick. There are many color photos throughout.
  • October 1999, #7, p. 12, Hercules and Xena Myths. General news about Xena and Hercules includes a new Xena video game for the playstation, a new trilogy of Xena novels and airdates for new Xena episodes. There is a fold-out Xena: Warrior Princess episode checklist on page 35. It covers all four seasons and it has one picture of Xena and Gabrielle.
  • December 1999, #8, pp. 63-67 Dear Salmoneus by David McDonnell. Robert Trebor gives advice to all. There are are a number of pictures, mostly from Hercules. Also, on page 8, Hercules and Xena Myths. General news about Xena and Hercules.
  • February 2000, #9, p. 10, Hercules & Xena. News about Lucy's baby, the Xena PlayStation game, Hercules and the new shows that will replace Hercules.
• Sci-Fi Universe, Febuary 1999, Vol. 5 #2, pp. 16-17, Premiere, has a picture each of Lucy Lawless and Kevin Sorbo with a few words about them. Although the other photos in the article are from the Emmy Awards, Lucy's and Kevin's are not.
• Seventeen, November 1998, p. 84, Warrior workout, There is an article that describes how Renee O'Connor works out and how to get her abs. It also has many pictures of her working out.
• SFX
  • May 1998, #38, p.78, SF's Sexiest Stars, Lucy Lawless was voted #4 by the readers. There is also a review of the book The Official Guide To The Xenaverse on page 120.
  • October 1998, #43, p. 16, Emmy-mad SF fare, Featured is 1 photo and brief mention of Xena. Also, on page 128 there is a review of the Hercules/Xena role playing game from West End Games.
  • November 1998, #44, pp. 38-39, Lucy Lawless[The Kick Inside], A Lucy Lawless interview with a full page photo. Also, p. 19, "PlayStation girl power," a short piece on the upcoming video game with 2 photos. Cover mention and inset photo, plus photo on p. 7 (table of contents).
  • Christmas 1998, #46, pp.30-31, Profile: Hercules & Xena's Robert Trebor. An interview with a full page photo. Also, Xena related item on p.25 of the magazine and on p.31 of the Xmas gift guide supplement.
  • January 1999, p.4 Hercules photo; pg. 35, The Spoiler Zone, There are reviews of 3 Xena episodes & 1 Hercules from the new season. Also, a Xena book is shown on page 7 for an article about spin-off novels. And a U.K. Xena calendar is shown and reviewed on pages 102-103.
  • March 1999, #49, p. 35, The Spoiler Zone. Forth season Xena episodes 8-11 are described. There is a picture of Xena which is repeated on page 4.
  • May 1999, #51, pp.43-54, 1998 SFX Reader Awards. Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Conner, Bruce Campbell and the Xena show win awards. Each actor is pictured. Also, on page 16, No Way For Xena. Xena episode The Way has upset the World Vaishnavas Association. And Lucy Lawless comments on the secret of Xena's success on page 12.
  • June 1999, #52, p.16, Data Flow. News of The Way being pulled from worldwide circulation and of Lucy Lawless' pregnancy. Xena episodes The Way and The Play's the Thing are discribed in The Spoiler Zone on page 40.
  • Dec 1999, #58, pp. 82-87, The Thief & the Clown by Tom Mayo. One starred in the The Evil Dead, the other's brother directed it. Both now star in Xena: Warrior Princess. But who babysat who? An interview with Bruce Campbell and Ted Raimi with pictures. Also, on page 39, descriptions and pictures from the first two episodes of Xena season 5. First season episodes 3 and 4 are reviewed on page 94.
  • Christmas 1999, #59, p. 16, It's a boy For Xena! News about Lucy's new son Julius with a picture from the show.
  • January 2000, #60, pp. 38-39, Xena: Warrior Princess. Summaries of the 3rd through 5th Xena episodes of season 5 are presented with pictures. Descriptions of the final Hercules episodes are on the next two pages.
  • April 2000, #63, p. 40, Xena: Warrior Princes. Episodes 11-13 from season 5 are discussed with pictures. There is also a large picture of Xena on page 35. News of Renee O' Connor's engaqement is on page 12. A letter with picture regarding Callisto is on page 34. And Xena is voted the tenth best TV show of all time by readers on page 44.
  • July 2001, #80, p. 93, The Spoiler Zone: Xena by Chuck Wagner. A review of season six episode 12: The God You Know. There is one small picture. Also, Gena Lee Nolin is asked who would win in a fight between Sheena and Xena on page 38. And there is a general introduction to Cleopatra 2525 with a picture on page 102.
  • August 2001, #81, pp. 80-81, The Spoiler Zone: Xena by Chuck Wagner. Xena season 6 episodes 14-18 are reviewed with small color pictures. Also, an early inspiration for for Xena, The Bride with White Hair is reviewed on page 94 by Guy Haley.
  • September 2001, #82, pp. 72-75, Sons & Daughters by Paul Simpson and Ruth Thomas. Interviews with William Gregory Lee and Adrienne Wilkinson with several color pictures. Also, in the Spoiler Zone on pages 86-87, the last four Xena episodes are reviewed by Chuck Wagner. Jayne Dearsley does a small review of season six on page 94.
• Simplicity Halloween It's Saturday Night!, Fall 1998 Halloween Pattern Catalog, pp.84-85, Mighty Heroes, Mythic Heroes, Pictures of unofficial Xena costume patterns offered by Simplicity. Additional costumes of a time long ago are shown for kids and adults. The Xena-like costume is also shown on page 10.
• Soap Opera Update
  • Oct.13, 1998, p. 60, There is a small photo of Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Conner at the Emmy Awards.
  • November 24,1998, Vol. XI, # 47, p. 75, We're Watching: Ladies in Red, A picture of Lucy Lawless and Renee' at the Emmy Awards. A brief description states "Red is a power color, and who is more powerful than Xena Warrior Princess? Lucy Lawless just glows in this gorgeous gown - you can't help but notice her!"
• Spectrum, Win-Mill Productions (Dept. W28), 1912 E. Timberview Lane, Arlington, TX 76014. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • May 1996, Volume 1 #5, First season Xena episode guide part 1.
  • June 1996, Volume 1 #6, First season Xena episode guide part 2.
  • January 1997, Volume 1 #8, First season Xena episode guide update.
  • May 1997, Volume 1 #9, pp. 26-29, The Official Hercules/Xena Convention. In-Depth coverage with lots of pictures.
  • Spectrum Special Edition, #2, 40 pages, Xena Warrior Princess, Episode guide and comments on the first two seasons. Contains reprints from hard to get Spectrum back issues.
  • January 1998, Volume 1 #12, pp. 2-9, An Interview with Ted Raimi, Xena's Joxer the Mighty talks about Twin Peaks, American Gothic, and what it's like to battle Gabrielle.
  • May 1998, Vol. 1, #13, pp. 24-31, Hercules and Xena: So Far So Good, Kevin Sorbo and Lucy Lawless's magazine and miscellaneous television appearances - a three year review! There is a small black and white picture for most of the TV appearances and a few of the magazine appearances. There is also a nice back cover color advertisement to see Grease that features Lucy Lawless as Rizzo. The table of contents on page 1 has a small picture of Xena and Hercules.
  • July 1998, Vol. 1, #14, pp. 2-11, Xena: Warrior Princess, Spectrum reviews the show's third season, followed by the first half of their episode guide. There is also a letter from a reader about Xena on page 37.
  • September 1998, Vol. 1, #15, pp. 24-33, Xena: Warrior Princess, The conclusion to Spectrum's highly detailed third season episode guide. Readers respond to Xena issues on pages 37 and 38. The back cover is a picture of Gabrielle with Ares. There is a small picture of Xena on the top of the front cover.
  • November 1998, Vol. 1, #16, pp. 34-35, The Readers Respond!, There are three letters concerning Xena.
  • March 1999, Vol. 1 #17, p. 36, The Readers Respond. There are a couple of letters regarding Xena.
  • June 1999, Vol. 1 #18, pp. 2-9, An interview with Bruce Campbell by Craig Miller. Bruce talks about his roles in Xena, Hercules, Brisco County Jr., Homicide, The X-Files, Ellen and more! There are many black and white pictures throughout plus a color picture of Autolycus on the cover.
  • September 1999, Vol. 1 #20, pp. 14-33, Xena: Warrior Princess Fourth Season Overview and Episode Guide by Craig Miller and John Thorne. A general overview of the season followed by credits, summary, comments, historical notes, disclaimers, and ratings for each episode. There are many pictures including one on the cover.
• Spin, November 1997, p.75, The Girl Issue, Xena is mentioned on the cover, and there is a nice picture of her inside, but not much is said about her specifically. It is more about women in general in pop culture.
• Star, February 16, 1999, Vol. 26 #7, pp. 36-37, What people are wearing by Carolyn Callahan. A picture of Lucy Lawless at the NATPE TV convention.
• Starburst STARBURST Mail Order, Visual Imagination Limited, PMB #469, PO Box 6061, Sherman Oaks, California, CA 91413, USA. Back issues may be ordered through VI DIRECT. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • Feburary 1998, #234, p. 11, Xena keeps fighting on, Lucy Lawless on the return of the Warrior Princess. Kevin Sorbo previews Hercules on page 10.
  • April 1999, #248, p. 17, Feedback by David Murphy. Lucy Lawless is suggested as the perfect candidate to play Lara Croft if a Tomb Raider movie is made. There is a picture of Lucy from Xena on the same page.
  • May 1999, #249, p. 5, Things to Come by Ian Calcutt. Round-up of the latest news from the world of Sci-Fi entertainment includes outrage over Xena and Austin Powers. There is a small picture of Xena with Gabrielle.
  • September 1999, #253, Volume 22, Number 1, pp. 61-79, Reviews. The video Xena Warrior Princess - Vol 1 is reviewed on page David Bassom. The CD Xena Warrior Princess, volume 4 is reviewed on page 78 by Dave White. Each item is pictured.
  • January 2000, #257, p. 6, Things To Come. News of Lucy's new son Julius Robert Bay Tapert. There is a picture of Xena. Also, on page 77, a review of the Xena: Warrior Princess Volume 2 video.
  • March 2000, #272, pp. 70-73, Future Heroine by Maureen McTigue. Ex-Nebula Gina Torres finds adventure on Cleopatra 2525. Gina talks about her work on Xena (as the original Cleopatra) and Hercules, as well as her new show. There are lots of pictures. Also, news about the birth of Xena's child is on page is on page 10 with a picture of Bruce Campbell.
  • 1999/2000, #42, pp. 56-59, Star Bytes: Hercules and Xena by Judy Sloane. Kevin Sorbo and Lucy Lawless share some personal thoughts on life and the Universe with lots of pictures. There is another picture of Xena with news about the show on page 17.
  • September 2001, #277, p. 10, Xena's Out. Fans react to Xena's finale and Lucy looks toward the future. One color picture of Xena is present.
• Starlog, Starlog Group, Inc., 475 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • Starlog Science-Fiction Explorer, December 1995, #10, pp.28-33, Tales of the Warrior Princess, Interview with R. J. Stewart and John Schulian. Lots of pictures, plus Xena on the cover and featured in a poster.
  • December 1997, #245, pp.26-29, Mythic Moments, Rob Tapert chronicles life with Xena and Hercules.
  • Starlog's Legendary Heroes, December 1997, Xena is on the cover and there is a Xena article, poster, and episode guide.
  • January 1998, #246, pp.34-37, Dreamworker, Writer Steven Sears reflects on stories written during the past two seasons of Xena. He says little regarding future story lines.
  • February 1998, #247, pp.36-39, Joxer the Mighty Sings!, Mythologically speaking, Ted Raimi is Earth's greatest hero. Lots of pictures.
  • June 1998, #251, pp.27-30, Bye, Bye, Callisto?, Hudson Leick believes it's time for her alter-ego to die. There is a small picture of Callisto on the cover.
  • Starlog Yearbook, Aug 1998, #16, Reprints of 5 past Starlog articles covering Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer, Salmoneus and special effects. Also 2 new articles on Xena writer Chris Manheim and director Doug Lefler.
  • August 1998, #253, pp.60-63, Flighty Aphrodite, Alexandra Tydings plays, like, the goddess of love.
  • January 1999, #258, pp. 53-57, The Comedy of Ares. Kevin Smith is good at being bad to both Hercules and Xena. Lots of color pictures. There is a small picture of Ares on the cover. An ad for Hercules and Xena porcelain busts and a hanging chakram is on page 52.
  • March 1999, #260, pp. 19-23, Auto Biography by Maureen McTigue. Whether King of Thieves or director of gods, Bruce Campbell loves his work. Also, Marc Shapiro's book Lucy Lawless Warrior Princess! is mentioned and shown on page 72.
  • November 1999, #268, pp. 25-28, Heroic Sacrifice by Maureen McTigue. At war alongside Xena, Renee O'Connor finds inner peace. There are many pictures including a small one of Gabrielle on the cover.
  • February 2000, #271, pp. 32-37, Adventures in the Heroine Trade by Joe Nazzaro. R. J. Stewart talks about Xena and Cleopatra 2525. There are several pictures from both shows.
  • June 2001, #287, pp. 33-37, All About Eve by Maureen McTigue. Adrienne Wilkinson talks about finding the way of the warrior as Xena's daughter. There are many color pictures.
• The Sunday Telegraph tv guide, Feb 28-March 6, pp.4-5, Insight into a Lawless world by Michael Idato. An interview with Lucy, a peek at Xena's TV predecessors and the friends and enemies of the Warrior Princess. There are several pictures and Lucy is on the cover.
• Tomart's Action Figure Digest
  • April 1998, No. 51, p. 48, Toy Fair '98 part 3, Pictures of both the 12 and 6 inch Xena figures.
  • July 1998, No. 54, p. 52, Xena: Warrior Princess, Pictures and a discription of the 4 new 6 inch Xena figures.
  • September 1998, #56, pg. 36, Cover Story, 3 photos with captions of the upcoming second series Toybiz Xena figures. Shown are Velasca, Autolycus and Harem Xena. Also, the News on page 9 mentions that the Xena line of figures are hot. Velasca action figure cover with Xena mention.
  • October 1998, #57, p.56, Xena- Toy Biz, The three 12-inch Xena figures are shown and are reported to be hot sellers.
  • April 1999, No. 63, p. 56, Toy Biz, A large assortment of new Xena figures are shown.
  • August 1999, No. 66, p. 29, Toy Biz. Pictures of the third assortment of Xena 6 inch figures are shown.
• ToyFare
  • April 1998, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 24-25, Sneak Peek Xena: Warrior Princess, A look at Toy Biz's revamped line of Xena figures. Shown are two Xenas, one Gabrielle and Callisto. All are 6 inch and are due to hit the stores in mid-1998. They all seem to be a vast improvement over the previous line of action figures.
  • May 1998, Vol. 1, No. 9, pp. 44-45, Xena and Hercules word contest, Form words from the phrase "Xena Warroir Princess" and win prizes.
  • November 1998, Vol. 1, #15, p.26, And in other news..., The three new 6-inch Xena figures are shown. They include Autolycus, Velasca and Xena in harem get-up.
  • February, 1999, #18, pp.58-59, Market Watch by Lars Pearson. A look at how female action figures, including Xena, hold their value. There is a picture of a xena action figure.
• Tuff Stuff's Collect!
  • October 1998, Vol. 6 #8, p.6, Hot Pic, Features the Topps Xena Warrior Princess Series Two trading cards. Also, full page Xena related ads are on pages 1 and 9.
  • January 1999, Vol. 6 #11, p.10, Hot Off the Press, A short article with photo about the new Battle Cry expansion for the Wizards of the Coast Xena card game. p. 14, "Out of the Box", a review with 2 photos of the Xena Series II trading cards from Topps. Plus, there is a Callisto photo on p. 4.
  • Febuary 1999, Vol. 6 #12, p. 7, Hot Off The Presses, a notice about the Xena and Hercules bronze busts; p.10, Game Cards: So You Want to be a Warrior Princess?, a summary of the various Xena games. Also, a Callisto photo is on p. 4.
  • April 1999, p. 9, The Buzz. News about a recent Xena and Hercules memorabilia auction. There is a small picture of a Xena trading card.
  • August 1999, Vol. 7 No. 6, pp. 38-39, Wonder Women by Jacquie Kubin. A new breed of strong, sexy women is taking the entertainment world by storm. Here's a look at two of the hobby's most popular superheroines: Sable and Xena. There is one picture of Xena on page 39.
• TV Guide
  • November 22-28, 1997, Vol 45 #47, Begins on p. 22, TV's Top 20 Sexy Stars, Lucy Lawless is featured in a two page picture with a few paragraphs on page 44. There is also a picture of Beavis and butt-head dressed as Xena and Gabby on page 55.
  • December 13-19, 1997, Vol 45 #50,
    Front Cover, Xena Blows Her Top, small photo of Lucy Lawless; p. 7, Insider: Eye to Eye with Xena; p. 12, Star Style: The Big Bang Theory, small photo of Lucy; p. 24, The Year in Jeers: Oh, Say, Can You See!, photo of Lucy.
  • December 20-26, 1997, Vol 45 #51,p. 24, Best Performers of the Year, Lucy Lawless is ranked number 6 on page 30. There is a picture and small article discussing why 1997 has been one of her best years ever.
  • June 27-July 3, 1998, Vol. 46, No. 26, Issue #2361, pp. 26-28, Action Figure Playing Xena's sidekick has been an adventure made in heaven for Texan Renee O' Connor. Also, a picture of Renee serves as the background for the table of contents on page 1. Hanson is on the cover with a small picture of Renee in the top right corner.
  • August 22-29, 1998, Vol. 46 #34, Issue #2369, p. 8, Cheers & Jeers,A Cheers entry for Madeleine Albright and her favorite role model Xena, with a small Xena photo.
  • September 5-11, 1998, Vol. 46 #36, Issue #2371, pp.14-67, Returning Favorites, As part of a large section on the shows that are returning for the upcoming season, pages 63-64 cover the Xena and Hercules shows (one photo). It mentions a 3D episode of Hercules with Xena guest starring!
  • February 13-19 1999, Vol. 47 #7 issue 2394, p. 6, Cover Glory by Ty Holland. Lucy Lawless talks about her trip to the Museum of Television & Radio. There are two small pictures.
  • April 10-16 1999, Vol. 47 No. 15 issue 2402, pp. 18-24, Wonder Women by Michael Logan. Lucy Lawless and Jeri Ryan - TV's most bodacious action figures - team up in a candid, out-of-costume interview. Lucy is pictured in the table of contents and three times in the article. Lucy also shares the cover with Jeri.
  • October 16-22, 1999, Vol. 47 No. 42 Issue #2429, pp. 17-54, TV's Fifty Greatest Characters Ever!. Xena came in at number 46 on page 17. There is a paragraph and a small picture.
• TV Week, March 13-19, 1999, pp. 12-13, Lucy looks for answers. Xena: Warrior Princess star Lucy Lawless loves her husband and daughter - but admits she's on a spiritual quest for happiness. There are several pictures, including two on the cover.
• TV Zone, TV ZONE Mail Order, Visual Imagination Limited, PMB #469, PO Box 6061, Sherman Oaks, California, CA 91413, USA. Back issues may be ordered through VI DIRECT. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • September 1997, #94, p.10, Xena Update, A half page rundown of what to expect in the first part of the new season.
  • TV Zone Special, November 1997, #27, p.98, Preview 1998 - Xena: Warrior Princess, A paragraph on what to expect in the new season. There is a Xena picture on the same page, and another one on page 4.
  • January 1998, #98, pp. 22-25, Xena, Episode guide for the first 13 shows of season 1. Xena is on the cover.
  • TV Zone Issue #100, pp. 74-77, Xena: Warrior Princess, Part two episode guide covering season one episodes 14-24.
  • November 1998, #108, p. 11, News-Xena:Warrior Princess, A list of episodes and airdates for the forth season of Xena.
  • December 1998, #109, pp. 18-22, Lucy Lawless: Model Citizen. With season 3 wrapped, Xena star Lucy Lawless comments on a very different year. Also: pp. 24-27, Alexandra Tydings: Lessons On Love, Alexandra Tydings, surfer love Godess Aphrodite, hangs five and talks about Xena and Hercules. It's a striking Xena cover (Lucy Lawless herself), and both interviews cover 9 photo-packed pages.
  • January 1999, #110, pp. 34-35, letters. An e-mail message regarding small errors in past Xena articles. There is a picture of Xena.
  • April 1999, #113, p. 9, US Focus. Complaints from the press secretary of the World Vaishnava Association over an episode of Xena: Warrior Princess. There are a couple of small pictures from a different episode.
  • #120, pp. 18-22, Xena: Warrior Princess The Next Chapter by Joe Nazzaro. RJ Stewart and Steve Sears reflect on Season Four and reveal how Season Five is developing. Lots of pictures. Season 5 of Xena is covered in brief with a small picture on page 12. Xena is pictured on the cover.
  • TV Zone Special, December 1999, #35, p. 7, The TV Zone Awards 1999. Lucy Lawless wins best actress award. There is a photo of Xena.
  • December 1999, #121, p. 74, tv reviews-Xena: Warrior Princess by Tom Spilsbury. The episode Fallen Angel is reviewed. There is an old picture of Xena from a time before she had her own show. It also appears on page 71.
  • TV Zone The Nineties Special, March 2000, #36, pp. 48-51, The Joxer Scrolls by Joe Nazzaro. Ted Raimi talks about his work on Xena, and taking the ultimate prat fall. There are four pictures from Xena. Also, on pages 44-47, Joe Nazzaro interviews Robert Trebor, a.k.a. Salmoneus. Joxer is pictured on the cover.
  • TV Zone Special, March 2001, #40, pp. 54-59, Princess of Power: A History of Xena by Joe Nazzaro. A walk through the last six seasons of Xena with lots of pictures. Also, on pages 18-25, Myth-Conceptions: A History of Hercules. It also has lots of pictures, including a few of Xena. Xena is on the cover.
  • ? 2001, #136, pp. 24-30, Renee O'Connor: Gabrielle's Hope by Joe Nazzaro. After six years of Xena, Renee O'Connor talks about life without the warrior princess. Also, three Xena veterans discuss life on Cleopatra 2525 on pages 38-43. Many pictures throughout both articles. Gabrielle is on the cover.
  • ? 2001, #137, pp. 24-29, Xena Season Six: The Beginning of the End by Joe Nazzaro. A preview of the final episodes of the Warrior Princess with lots of pictures. There is an additional paragraph on Xena on page 9 with a small picture.
  • ? 2001, #142, pp. 52-55, Warriors' Fate by Darren Knight. Lucy Lawless, Renee O' Conner, Rob Tapert and R. J. Stewart discuss the end of Xena. There are several pictures. Paul Spragg does an extensive review of the series fanale on page 69. A small picture of Xena is on the cover.
• The Ultimate Guide To Tomb Raider II, April 30, 1998, pp. 24-29, Tomb Raider: the Movie?, Lucy Lawless is the Guide's #10 pick to play Lara Croft if there is ever a Tomb Raider movie.
• US, December 1998, # 251, p. 68, Mistletoe & Memories, Lucy remembers seeing snow on the holidays. Just three sentences.
• Video Watchdog magazine, #46, pp. 60-63, Reviews of all the Xena and Hercules related DVDs with 2 photos. Also, the magazine has a huge (30 pgs) series of articles related to Sam Raimi's and Rob Tapert's Evil Dead trilogy. Xena cover mention. The DVD's reviewed are: The Xena Trilogy, Hercules and the Amazon Women/Hercules and the Lost Kingdom, Hercules and Xena: The Animated Movie, Young Hercules, and Kull the Conqueror. Published by Tim and Donna Lucas, PO Box 5283, Cincinnati OH 45205-0283. One year: $24.00, bulk / $35.00, First class. phone: 1-800-275-8395, or (513)471-8989.
• White's Guide Collecting Figures
  • August 1998, #44, pp. 40-42, back for Moore, Clayburn Moore talks about his success, his future and his fascination with Japanese fans. A 10-inch bust of Xena by Moore Creations is shown.
  • Febuary 1999, #50, p. 108, Action Reaction by Steve Spratt. Xena 6 & 12 inch rank #2 on the action figure hot list.
  • March 1999, #51, p. 104, Action Reaction by Steve Spratt. Xena 6 & 12 inch rank #2 on the action figure hot list. Also, a Gabrielle cold-cast porcelain statue is reviewed at the bottom of the article.
  • April 1999, #52, p. 98, Action Reaction by Steve Spratt. Xena 6 & 12 inch rank #2 on the action figure hot list. Also, the new line of Xena 12 inch figures are announced at the bottom of the article.
• Women's Sports & Fitness, January/February 1999, pp.76-77, Arrival Of The Fittest, A short overview of fit female stars and a few words on how each stays in shape. There is one photo of Lucy Lawless making a powerful kick.
• The World of Hibernia, Winter 1997, Volume 3 #3, $15, pp. 118-139, Ryan Profiles, Stories of famous Ryans including: Jeri Ryan (from Star Trek Voyager), Meg Ryan, and Lucy (being a Ryan before she became Lawless). Full page picture of Lucy is on page 130. Page 131 has her profile and two small Xena pictures. The World of Hibernia does have a web site (www.twoh.com), but the article is not available.
• Xena Warrior Princess: The Official Magazine by Topps
  • #1, 56 pages on everything Xena. A must have!
  • #2, Features Callisto, Joxer, Autolycus, poster, episode guide, comic, and more! Two covers: Xena and Callisto.
  • #3, Features Herc/Xena crossovers, Ares, Bitter Suite, Callisto poster, and more! Two Xena photo covers.
  • #4,The truth about Dahak, Xena's Asian fighting style, secrets about Argo, interviews with editor Rob Field and amazon Danielle Cormack, poster of both Xena and Gabrielle, episode guide, comic, and more!
  • Hercules & Xena Yearbook, Exclusive interviews with Kevin Sorbo, Lucy Lawless, Michael Hurst and Alexandra Tydings. Also, a look at the new seasons, episode guide, special effects, new comics and more!
• Xena: Warrior Princess-The Official Magazine by Titan
  • November 1999, Issue 1. Features, reviews, interviews, previews and news covering every corner of the world of Xena and Hercules. The first issue contains interviews with Renee O'Connor, Rob Tapert, Claire Stansfield and R. J. Stewart. Also, Plus lots of behind the scenes news, pictures, letters and a pullout poster.
  • December 1999, #2. Interviews with Kevin Smith, Ted Raimi, Lucy Lawless, Kathryn Morris, Steven Sears plus much more.
  • January 2000, #3. Interviews with Michael Hurst, Steven Sears, Jennifer Sky, Alison Bruce, Danielle Cormack and much more.
  • April 2000, Vol 1 Issue 5, 68 pages. Interviews with Kevin Sorbo, Robert Trebor, Gods, Monsters and much more!
  • May 2000, Vol 1 Issue 6, 68 pages. Interviews with Lucy Lawless, Karl Urban, R. J. Stewart, Joseph Lo Duca and much more!
• Xposé XPOSÉ Mail Order, Visual Imagination Limited, PMB #469, PO Box 6061, Sherman Oaks, California, CA 91413, USA. Back issues may be ordered through VI DIRECT. Back issues are advertised in current issues.
  • November 1998, #28, p. 64, Strange Transmissions: Xena Season Four. A quarter page review of Adventures in the Sin Trade Part 1. A picture of Xena is included. The first two Hercules episodes of the season are reviewed on the next page.
  • December 1998, #29, p. 63, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. The second and third Xena episodes of its forth season are reviewed with pictures. Also, two Hercules episodes are reviewed on the same page and there is an interview with Kevin Sorbo on pages 34-38. Kevin Sorbo pauses his Legendary Journeys to talk about being super-strong, his battle for success and his new marriage. Hercules is on the cover.
  • January 1999, #30, p. 63, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. Xena episodes In Sickness and in Hell and A Good Day are reviewed. Two Hercules episodes are reviewed on the same page.
  • Xposé Special #6, p. 16. The Top 20 Highlights of 1998 - Xena: Warrior Princess by Sandy Clark. The episode "A Good Day" makes the list with reasons explained.
  • February 1999, #31, p. 64, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. Forth season Xena episodes 6-9 are reviewed with 1 small picture each. Two Hercules episodes are reviewed on the next page. Also, a letter asks for more Xena coverage on page 26. There is a quarter page picture of Xena with the letter. And Xena is considered for the job of Vampire Slayer on page 41.
  • March 1999, #32, p. 62, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. Forth season Xena episodes 10-13 are reviewed with 1 small picture each. Also, a reader asks for more Xena coverage on page 24. There is a picture.
  • April 1999, #33, pp. 34-38, Way of the Warrior by Jean Cummings. Lucy Lawless talks to us about life, love and four years as a warrior princess. Also on page 63, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. Reviews of Devi and Between the Lines from X:WP's Season Four. A reader expresses interest in Xena coverage on page 26. Xena and Gabrielle are listed as tough women on page 50. Xena is on the cover.
  • May 1999, #34, p. 62, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. Reviews of episodes from X:WP's Season Four including The Way. Also, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys on pages 38-42. With the show's future in doubt, Xposé takes a look back at the genesis of the syndicated hit that made history for Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi. There are a number of pictures including one with Kevin and Lucy. Plus, a reader enjoys Xena and Hercules on page 24. There is a picture of each.
  • June 1999, #35, pp. 14-17, Gods & Monsters by Sandy Clark. It focuses on the episode recently pulled from worldwide syndication, The Way, and Xena's previous brushes with controversy. Was the public outcry worth the fuss? There are seven pictures from the episode. Xena is also pictured on pages 2 and 3. Also, in Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark on page 62, The Convert from X:WP's Season Four is reviewed. And a reader asks for more Xena coverage on page 25.
  • July 1999, #36, pp. 30-33 , Glad Tydings. An interview with Alexandra Tydings, alias Aphrodite, the Goddess of love. There are seven pictures, some with Alexandra at a convention. Also on page 65, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. Reviews of the last 4 episodes from X:WP's Season Four. And on page 26 Kristen Jones thanks Xposé for its sympathetic story on the pulled Xena episode The Way. There is a picture of Gabrielle on the same page. Lastly, Xena is mentioned and pictured on page 7.
  • Xposé Special, #8, pp. 48-53, Xena: Warrior Princess by Sandy Clark. An in-depth episode guide to the first season of Xena. There are many pictures including full page photos of Xena, Gabrielle and Callisto. Also, on pages 42-46, a first year episode guide for Hercules. It includes Xena related stars and stories.
  • September 1999, #38, pp. 48-51, The Xena Scrolls by Sandy Clark. It's a huge hit - but how did it happen? The five year history of the much-loved warrior princess examined. There are many color pictures. Also, on pages 52-55, The Mything Link. Xposé Investigates the Greek mythology behind Hercules. It includes material and pictures that apply to Xena as well. There is also a fan letter with picture regarding Xena on page 25.
  • Xposé Special, #9, pp. 76-82, Xena by Sandy Clark. Reviews and ratings for all 22 episodes of Xena's second year with lots of color pictures, three full page pictures. On pages 6-7 is a preview of Xena's season five with more pictures. Also, a complete guide to season two of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys on pages 70-75. Xena is pictured on the cover.
  • October 1999, #39, p. 6, More Xena Fuss!. Tusta Krishnadas of the World Vaishnava Association is still unhappy with the edited version of The Way. There is a picture and a drawing of Xena. Also two fan letters about Xena on pages 24 and 26. There is another picture regarding Xena on page 24.
  • November 1999, #40, p. 65, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. The first episode of Xena's season 5 is reviewed. Also, there is a picture of Xena in a coffin on page 2. Some baby news about Xena with a small picture is on page 9. A picture of Hudson Leick is on the same page. And a few reader letters mention Xena on page 26.
  • December 1999, #41, pp. 60-61, Strange Transmissions by Sandy Clark. Episodes 2-4 are reviewed from Xena's season 5. There is a picture from each one. Also, a reader wants to see more of Renee O'Connor on page 24. There is a picture of Gabrielle with the letter.
  • Xposé Special Yearbook 1999-2000, #10, p. 16, The Top 20 Highlights of 1999 by Sandy Clark. The Xena episode Chakram is featured as a highlight with plenty of explanation and a picture. Lucy Lawless is also profiled as a flaming hot star on page 31. Renee O'Connor gets the same treatment on page 41. Xena is also pictured on page 4.
  • January 2000, #42, p. 66, 10 Things You Never Knew About...Renee O'Connor by Paul Spragg. Ten facts about Renee with a large picture. Plus, news about new shows featuring stars that have appeared on Xena on page 7. News about Kevin Sorbo is on page 9. There are a few reader letters and one picture regarding Xena on pages 24-26.
  • April 2000, #44, pp. 34-39, Jack of all Trades by Steven Eramo. Bruce Campbell talks about his work on Xena, Hercules, his new show as well as other projects. There are many pictures in the article and on the cover. There are two small bits of Xena news on page 9. There is a letter and picture regarding Renee O' Connor on page 26.
  • April 2001, #55, p. 61, Xposé reviews Xena: Warrior Princess by Ian Atkins. Xena episodes 9-12 are reviewed with a couple of pictures.
  • Xposé Special, May 2001, #15, pp. 16-19, Eve of the War by Ian Spelling. Adrienne Wilkinson talks about growing up as the daughter of Xena, fighting evil and trying to serve the one god. There are several color pictures, including a small one on page 4. A picture of Xena with a paragraph is on page 8.
  • August 2001, #58, pp. 54-55, Xposé Reviews Xena: Warrior Princess by Ian Atkins. The last shows of the series, episodes 17-22, are reviewed. Strangely, episode 20 is skipped. There are a couple of pictures. Also, on page 25 a reader asks for more Xena pictures.
  • October 2001, #60, pp. 4-5, X Means Xena. News of Lucy Lawless joining the X-Files. There is a photo of Xena and a drawing of Lucy as an FBI agent. Also, on page 25, fans express anger over Xena's final episode. There is a very small photo of Xena on the same page.