Cover: The Queen of Hearts Featured Article/Interview:The Queen of Hearts February 2007 Article WONDERLAND— To find a particular white rabbit is no easy task for the journey will lead you to a path. Many creatures are dotted across the land Some not very willing to shake your hand.

There’s a cat that grins who fades into the night
And a caterpillar who is not filled with delight.
Over the hill you see grass so green
And there resides a queen who can be deemed as ‘mean.’

This is where our story starts!
For it holds some interesting parts.

The Queen of Hearts stood proud and tall
About as large as a brick wall.
Her skin is fair, her voice is pure
“So tell me more.” I endure.

Her hand is placed upon her head
And proceeds to complain instead.
“It’s so hot! Such revolt!
I feel I may die.”
“The heat makes her molt.”

I turn to see the rabbit we followed in.
He’s still fluffy. He rubs his chin.

“Please, ma’am. We haven’t much time!
“I don’t know how much longer I can keep talking in rhyme.”

She pouts and stomps her foot.
“Oh very well, try not to get underfoot.
“Let us begin, for you are new—
“Oh how lovely, dear! I adore your shoes.

“With my title you see
“ I am the Queen of Hearts
“Not the queen of love,
“My little dove.

“For I cannot create spells that will alter one’s heart
“I can rip out. How’s that for a start?”
I shift in my position.
Why did I have to be the one for this mission?

She continued. “I would like it so that you spread the word
“Because these rumors are just getting absurd!”

I smile and nod. “Yes, ma’am I agree.
“I’ll make it so others know of your decree.”

And this is where our journey ends
Where you take the knowledge, it will all depend.

Keep in mind the words from the Queen of Hearts
Otherwise she may use you as her new dart.



- Villains Monthly Associated Press



Lines by Owen, colors by O.



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Interviewing Fear Itself

February 2007
Interview
Scarecrow

GOTHAM—With the high popularity of last month's issue we couldn't help but give our readers something more. We asked to do a second formal interview with Scarecrow to answer the call. He was more than willing. Thank you, Scarecrow!

V.M.: First off, we have to thank you for allowing us to do this interview with you Scarecrow. I'm sure a lot of your fans will be thrilled to see your name, catching their attention for a second month in a row.
How does it make you feel to be the most feared man in Gotham, and dare I even say, with your expertise, the world?

Scarecrow: What an interesting choice of words. Dare you say? Of course you may. I am after all the Master of Fear and what I feel dear boy is that one day the entire world will bow down before me.

V.M.: Would you say that you see fear as more of an art form or as a tool?

Scarecrow: Art, of course. I paint my canvases red with terror and sculpt the minds of my subjects into whatever shape I choose.

V.M.:How did you decide to become the man that you are today? Was there a special event in your life that molded you into your more present form?

Scarecrow: As a boy I was always fascinated by fear. I conducted my experiments with small animals at first and later with the other children. They mocked me, you see. Teased me for my superior intelligence and thin physique. I can assure you though that none of those children are laughing now.

V.M.: Do you have a favorite frightful moment where you were able to scare another? What did that feel like when you accomplished that?

Scarecrow: Ahh yes. That would be my first encounter with the Batman. They call him "the man without fear" you know. Bringing him to his knees was perhaps my greatest accomplishment.

V.M.: Does it bother you that you actually have "fans?"

Scarecrow: If by fans you mean those who recognize my destiny to rule, then no. If, however, you refer to the pathetic masses that see me as the object of a marketing campaign, then yes. Did you know that at Halloween, they sell plastic costumes of my likeness? They think they can overcome me by reducing me to a childish fantasy like the boogey man who lives under your bed. They have no idea how wrong they are.

V.M.: If you weren't such a busy man with being on the run and all, would you take the time to answer fan-mail?

Scarecrow: While I certainly enjoy mailing letters and packages, they never seem to arrive at their destination.

V.M.: Do you have any near future fright sessions planned? If so, what can we expect?

Scarecrow: But if I told you, then it wouldn't be a surprise. Now then, you must be parched. Would you care for something to drink?

-Interview conducted by Villains Monthly Staff

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