Vol 1, Feb 2014
S a lt & b u r n
A look at some of Supernatural fandom’s most talented writers, artists, and contributors
S a lt & B u r n A supernatural fanzine February 2014 Volume 1, Isue 1
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Redemption Road: An overview on one of the largest fan collaborations resulting in a massive book beloved By fans
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Fanart by Euclase; a collection
The role of fan-created works and what it means for Supernatural and other “cult� shows S9: The Road so Far
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Redemption Road
Story and Art by The Redemption Team Dean/Castiel, Sam, Bobby, and a cast of supporting characters SPN Post-S6 alternative reality; NC-17 (overall); word count varies by episode – please check the episode list for details. With Castiel having set himself up as the new God, drunk on power and volatile as a nuclear reactor, Dean, Sam, and Bobby find themselves on the run from the jealous, capricious monster wearing the face of their friend. Desperate for protection and wary of his brother’s mental state since Castiel unlocked Sam's memories of Hell, Dean knows Castiel must be defused before he can wreak further havoc in Heaven or on Earth. Although Bobby advocates for destroying Castiel by whatever means necessary, Dean is convinced the Cas he once knew still remains, buried somewhere beneath the mass of poisonous souls and calling out for help. Determined to save the angel who once rescued him from Hell and redefined his purpose in life, Dean himself must resist the allure of the false deity vying for his obedience, and come to terms with the knowledge, long-suppressed, that his feelings for Castiel run much deeper than brotherhood. It is this bond, and the dubious distinction of the Righteous Man, that will ultimately grant Dean access to where Castiel’s grace languishes in Purgatory. However, what Dean brings back with him is broken, angry, and only half-angel, certainly not the Castiel he remembers—and nor is it the only thing that returns to Earth with them… Notes Redemption Road is a LJ-based virtual season – a fan-generated, large-scale AU project created by members of the SPN and Dean/Castiel fandoms. Episodes and artwork will be posted regularly begin4 ning October 6, 2011.
Fan Review
by zerostumbleine33
Genre: Canon-based AU Post-S6 Words: ~654,960 Rating: NC-17 Overall Warnings: Language, graphic violence, explicit sexuality Summary: With Castiel having set himself up as the new God, drunk on power and volatile as a nuclear reactor, Dean, Sam, and Bobby find themselves on the run from the jealous, capricious monster wearing the face of their friend. Desperate for protection and wary of his brother’s mental state since Castiel unlocked Sam’s memories of Hell, Dean knows Castiel must be defused before he can wreak further havoc in Heaven or on Earth. Although Bobby advocates for destroying Castiel by whatever means necessary, Dean is convinced the Cas he once knew still remains, buried somewhere beneath the mass of poisonous souls and calling out for help. Determined to save the angel who once rescued him from Hell and redefined his purpose in life, Dean himself must resist the allure of the false deity vying for his obedience, and come to terms with the knowledge, long-suppressed, that his feelings for Castiel run much deeper than brotherhood. It is this bond, and the dubious distinction of the Righteous Man, that will ultimately grant Dean access to where Castiel’s grace languishes in Purgatory. However, what Dean brings back with him is broken, angry, and only half-angel, certainly not the Castiel he remembers—and nor is it the only thing that returns to Earth with them… My Rating: 10/10! I can’t go on enough about this story. The lore presented is so fantastic that I don’t know how the show hasn’t picked up on it yet (Journey to the West for example). The story is long but at no point did I want to put it down. The characters are done to perfection, nothing seems OOC and while it is a Dean/Cas focused story, the other characters are also incredibly important. After putting it down, I couldn’t help but wish that the writers purchased this masterpiece as the S7 storyline.
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