Back Issue Magazine (2003 TwoMorrows) comic books 2006

Star-studded "Future Issue!" Dave Cockrum and Mike Grell are interviewed together in an exclusive "Pro2Pro" on their groundbreaking stints on Legion of Super-Heroes. Also, Bob McLeod hosts a special "Rough Stuff" gallery featuring pencil art by John Buscema, John Byrne, Dan Jurgens, Dale Keown, Todd McFarlane, Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr., Jim Starlin, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Mike Zeck. Plus, an all-new looks at Hercules Unbound, Hex, Killraven, Kamandi, MARS, Planet of the Apes, the Star Wars comic strip, Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction, and an Insight Studios tour, featuring art by and/or interviews with José Luis García-López, Keith Giffen, Bruce Jones, Jack Kirby, Don Mcgregor, Hugo winner Alan Steele, Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, and Al Williamson. With an all-new Legion of Super-Heroes cover by Mike Grell and Bob McLeod! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 96pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

This issue of Back Issues examines "Weird Heroes" of the 1970s and 1980s! In all-new interviews, Mike Ploog discusses Ghost Rider, Matt Wagner revisits The Demon, and Joe Kubert dusts off Ragman. Also, the pencil art of Gene Colan is spotlighted in "Rough Stuff." Cover by Art Adams. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

This month's issue features an in-depth look at Marvel's G. I. Joe, featuring interviews Larry Hama, Denny O'Neil, and Herb Trimpe! Arthur Adams bends reader's ears about drawing Gumby, Sal Buscema and Butch Guice trade tales about ROM and Micronauts, the pencil art of Mike Zeck gets the "Rough Stuff" spotlight, and "Greatest Stories Never Told" examines the ill-fated Wonder Woman and the Star Riders toy/animation/comics concept! Plus, coverage on DC's Masters of the Universe with George Tuska, Marvel's Transformers, a 40th anniversary salute to Captain Action, Jack Kirby's Super Powers comics, and a look at super-hero cars! Featuring rare and classic art by these artists, plus Michael Golden and others! With a Snake-Eyes "sketch cover" by Mike Zeck! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

It's 'Ladies' Night' as the super girls of the '70s and '80s take center stage in this issue! Track Supergirl's solo adventures from her hot pants days to her dramatic death during the Crisis on Infinite Earths. Featuring a '70s art gallery by Brian Stelfreeze, Cully Hamner, Dan Parent, and Alex Saviuk; flash back to the early days of Spider-Woman, Flare, and Tigra the Were-Woman, and relive the exploits of the powerless Diana Prince, Wonder Woman; dig up DC's Double Comics starring Supergirl and Superboy, with previously unpublished Eduardo Barretto and Carmine Infantino art; interviews with Marv Wolfman and Phil Jimenez on the Teen Titans' Donna Troy. In addition, female comics professionals from Diana Schutz to Jill Thompson discuss their favorite super-heroines and recall TV's animated super chicks! Cover by Bruce Timm. Cover price $6.95.

It's our Big, Green Issue! Take a photo tour of Continuity Studios, hosted by superstar artist Neal Adams in an exclusive interview! Includes an Adams Green Lantern/Green Arrow gallery with never-before-published art! The spotlight also shines on: Hal Jordan's post-GL/GA career, on the "One, True Green Lantern" Guy Gardner, and on the pencil art of Dave Gibbons in a "rough stuff" showcase. Also: all-new interviews with Mike Grell (Green Arrow), Peter David (Incredible Hulk), and a "pro2pro" chat between Gerry Conway and John Romita, Sr. (Green Goblin and The Death of Gwen Stacy). Plus: Martian Manhunter, Now Comics' Green Hornet, The Un-By and commentary from Steve Englehart, J. M. Dematteis, Joe Staton, Todd Mcfarlane, Dale Keown, Gary Frank, Mike Baron, and many others. With a dazzling Green Lantern cover by Neal Adams! Edited By Michael Eury. (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 100pgs, PCSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

In Back Issue #19 we salute comics' Unsung Heroes! The career of artist Don Newton (Batman) is examined, with classic and unpublished comics and fanzine art. Steve Gerber and Gene Colan talk "Pro2Pro" about their Howard the Duck collaboration, while Mike Carlin and Danny Fingeroth revisit Marvel's Assistant Editors' Month! Also: "Greatest Stories Never Told" looks at both Danny Bilson and Paul Demeo's unrealized Unlimited Powers TV show and Tony Isabella's aborted plans for The Champions! Plus: a history of the Defenders, a Mark Gruenwald tribute and a gaggle of today's hottest artists in a preview of Image's new Invincible Handbook. Cover by Don Newton & Joe Rubinstein. (Twomorrows Publishing) (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 96pgs, PCSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.