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The Evolution of Mary Sue: A fandom history

It is a truth universally acknowledged that just about everything in fandom can be traced back to Star Trek (1966-1969). From fan-zines to the omegaverse, it all stems from our fandom foremothers and their tireless love of the show. This International Women’s Day, I thought I might look into another Star Trek fandom product, the best and most loved woman of all time, Mary Sue, and how her legacy persists to this day.

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