Back Issue Magazine (2003 TwoMorrows) comic books 2006-2008

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.

Now with color! Peek behind the masks of many of your favorite heroes in this 'Secret Identities' issue, and explore the histories of four characters with unusual alter egos: Firestorm, Moon Knight, the Question, and the 'real-life' super-hero the Human Fly! Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema talk 'Pro2Pro' about their Captain America collaboration, and Jerry Ordway is spotlighted in a career-spanning interview. Plus: a roundtable of Superman writers and artists reveal the scoop on Clark Kent, featuring artwork by and commentary from Bill Sienkiewicz, Kevin Nowlan, Doug Moench, Denys Cowan, Denny O'Neil, Al Milgrom, Gerry Conway, Frank Robbins, Cary Bates, Elliot S. Maggin, Pat Broderick, Jim Shooter, and many others. With a bonus Superman and Clark Kent color art gallery, ultra-rare art by Curt Swan and others, and a Shazam! cover by Ordway, re-creating the classic 'Spider-Man No More' cover from Amazing Spider-Man #50! Edited by Michael Eury. Cover price $6.95.

This is 'The Devil You Say!' issue that is sure to set your soul on fire! Behind an awe-inspiring Daredevil cover by Mike Zeck is an in-depth look at the 'Man without Fear's' 1980s and early 1990s adventures, featuring interviews with and/or art by Klaus Janson, John Romita Jr., Ann Nocenti, Frank Miller, and others! Mike Mignola recalls the roots of Hellboy in an exclusive interview, Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn go 'Pro2Pro' on their co-creation of Shadowpact's Blue Devil, and 'Greatest Stories Never Told' examines Colleen Doran's unpublished X-Men spin-off, Fallen Angels! Plus there's sizzling spotlights on the Son of Satan, Ty Templeton's Stig's Inferno, the hellish humor of DC's Plop!, and one of Jack Kirby's most bizarre comics, Devil Dinosaur! Edited by Michael Eury. Cover price $6.95.

'Dynamic Duos'! Featuring two 'Pro2Pro' interviews that reunite Batman's Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle and Legion of Super-Heroes' Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, while 'Backstage Pass' takes you to Dark Horse Comics, courtesy of your hosts, Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley. Also, Robin's history from sidekick to solo star, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's groundbreaking collaboration on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and histories of the dynamite duos of Robin and Batgirl, Captain America and the Falcon, and Blue Beetle and Booster Gold! Plus, a bonus 'Scott and Zot!' interview with the influential Scott McCloud. Features a breathtaking Breyfogle cover starring everyone's favorite Boy Wonder! Edited by Michael Eury. Cover price $6.95.

The issue 'Comics Go Hollywood' explores the inseparable worlds of comic books and cinema! Celebrate the 20th wedding anniversary of media darlings Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in a 'Pro2Pro' roundtable examining Spider-Man's love life, with Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jim Shooter, Erik Larsen, and other top Spidey creators! Then, in the first part of a second roundtable, Star Trek writers - including Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, and Mike W. Barr - compare notes on writing for the space franchise in comics and in other media (the second part concludes in Write Now! #16). Also: Gladstone's Disney comics line, with an all-star lineup including Don Rosa and William Van Horn; star-studded behind-the-scenes looks at TV's Isis and The Flash, with celebrity interviews including Flash star John Wesley Shipp; and spotlights on Superman movie adaptations and some of your favorite TV tie-in comics (including Isis and Welcome Back Kotter). Bonus: An 8-page color 'Adam Hughes Goes Hollywood!' art gallery and a Mary Jane Watson cover by Adam Hughes. Edited by Michael Eury. Includes a free Preview of Write Now! #16, also shipping this month! Cover price $6.95.

Superstar artist Michael Golden takes center stage in an all-new interview examining 'Golden's Oldies': Micronauts, The 'Nam, and Dr. Strange! There's more Dr. Strange in this magic-themed issue: Gene Colan and Paul Smith talk 'Pro2Pro' about the Master of the Mystic Arts, Frank Brunner discusses his unforgettable stint drawing the Sorcerer Supreme, and Carl Potts and Kevin Nowlan are among the talents featured in a Dr. Strange Art Gallery! Plus: Bill Willingham's Elementals, a Zatanna history, Dr. Fate's revival, DC's Silverblade and Amethyst, a 'Greatest Stories Never Told' look at Peter Pan, and a tribute to the late, great Marshall Rogers! There's also art by and commentary from Terry Austin, Cary Bates, Steve Englehart, Keith Giffen, Craig Hamilton, Mike Leeke, George Pérez, and a magical Dr. Strange cover by Michael Golden! Edited by Michael Eury. Includes a free Preview of Rough Stuff #6! Cover price $6.95.

Go behind the scenes of Iron Man's influential '80s run by Bob Layton and David Michelinie, and steel yourself for Rich Buckler's first-ever interview about his cyborg creation Deathlok the Demolisher! Also: Mike Grell on the Warlord, John Byrne on ROG 2000, Charlton's Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman comics, Marvel's Machine Man, and DC's Steel, The Indestructible Man. Plus: 'Backstage Pass' looks at 1979's Legends of the Super-Heroes TV specials starring Adam West and Burt Ward! Plus, art and commentary from Jack Kirby, Barry Windsor-Smith, Don Heck, George Tuska, and more. With a riveting Iron Man cover by Bob Layton! Includes a free preview of Draw! #15! Cover price $6.95.

'Spies and Tough Guys' take no prisoners in Back-Issue! Paul Gulacy and Doug Moench reunite for an art-packed 'Pro2Pro' interview examining Master of Kung Fu and their other collaborations - while 'Greatest Stories Never Told' blows the lid off their unrealized Shang-Chi/Nick Fury crossover! DC's hard-hitting '80s super-team, Suicide Squad, also gets the spotlight, with John Ostrander, Bob Greenberger, Luke McDonnell, Jerry Bingham, and Karl Kesel. Plus: Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty talk Ms. Tree; Chuck Dixon and Tim Truman's Airboy; James Bond and Mr. T in comic books; Sgt. Rock's oddball super-hero team-ups; private eye Nathaniel Dusk; and Joe Kubert's unpublished series The Redeemer. All this, behind an eye-popping Black Widow cover by Paul Gulacy! Cover price $6.95.

The turbulent waters of the '70s/'80s career of DC's King of the Seven Seas, Aquaman, are explored, as are those of his Marvel counterpart, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner. Mike W. Barr and Brian Bolland discuss King Arthur and Camelot 3000 in an exclusive 'Pro2Pro' interview, a variety of comics pros tell us 'Why Jack Kirby Was King,' and we ask the question, 'Dr. Doom: Monarch or Menace?' Also: Don McGregor's Prince T'Challa, the Black Panther; an all-new interview with Alan Weiss; spotlights on Arion, Lord of Atlantis; Baron Winters and the Night Force; King Kong; and the artist formerly and currently known as Prince. Featuring art and/or commentary by Jim Aparo, Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan, Paul Kupperberg, and others! Cover by Nick Cardy. Cover price $6.95.

Shake down the dirty laundry of men in tights in this special 'Heroes Behaving Badly' issue! The Hulk and the Thing - why can't they get along? Heavy-hitting interview subjects Herb Trimpe and Ron Wilson share their thoughts. We reopen the 'Trial of the Flash,' blow the lid off John Byrne's heroes who cross the line, and duck for cover as Teen Titan Terra, Kid Miracleman, and Mark Shaw Manhunter go bad! Also: Mike W. Barr on 'Batman and Son,' the B&W Ramgaging Hulk magazine, the Hulk's U.K. comic, and a new chapter in Bob Rozakis' fantasy history of AA Comics! With contributions by Marv Wolfman, George Pérez, Carmine Infantino, Jim Shooter, David Lloyd, Phil Jimenez, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, and others. And Iron Man hits the bottle in an all-new, utterly intoxicating cover by Darwyn Cooke! Cover price $6.95.

Len Wein, Dave Cockrum, and Roy Thomas dusted off the B-list X-Men in 1975 and elevated it to A-list status, and Back Issue follows its 1970s/1980s success and spin-offs in this special 'Mutants' issue! Look at the X-Men work of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Paul Smith, and John Romita, Jr.; Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams' Longshot; Bob McLeod's and Bill Sienkiewicz's New Mutants; the UK's Captain Britain series; the Beast as the first breakout mutant; the lost Angel stories; the return of the original X-Men in X-Factor; and a 'Greatest Stories Never Told' revelation of Nightcrawler's 'original' father! Plus: a history of DC's mutant, Captain Comet, and a new chapter in Bob Rozakis' fantasy history of AA Comics! With a rarely seen X-Men cover by Dave Cockrum! Cover price $6.95.

Tune into your favorite Saturday Morning Heroes of yesteryear, headlined by the 1970s' Shazam! comics revival and TV show - including interviews with television Captain Marvels Jackson Bostwick and John Davey, and a look at Elliot S! Maggin and Alex Saviuk's lost sequel to the 1974 Superman/'Captain Thunder' battle! Also, Space Ghost interviews with the legendary Gary Owens (the voice of Space Ghost) and artist Steve Rude; Marv Wolfman's guest editorial about the Ruby-Spears Superman cartoon series; Super Friends in comics and on television; the unproduced fourth wave of Super Powers action figures; ElectraWoman and DynaGirl; Astro Boy; and the latest chapter in Bob Rozakis' fantasy history of AA Comics! Plus, Adam Hughes pays tribute to the Rocketeer's Dave Stevens! With art by C.C. Beck, Dave Cockrum, Gil Kane, Ken Steacy, Alex Toth, and an all-new cover painting of Jackson Bostwick as Captain Marvel by Alex Ross! Cover price $6.95.

Back Issue salutes the comics and animation career of the late, great, and groundbreaking writer Steve Gerber, beginning with an in-depth look at his most famous creation, Howard the Duck. Plus, 'Gerber's Gruesomes' (Marvel horror series such as Man-Thing), Omega the Unknown, 'Gerber in the Marvel Universe' (offbeat superhero work, from Defenders to Foolkiller), Crazy! Magazine, Metal Men, Mister Miracle, and the animated television favorite Thundarr the Barbarian. An all-star lineup of comics and cartoon creators pay tribute to Steve Gerber, with art by and commentary from Frank Brunner, Rich Buckler, Gene Colan, Michael Golden, Stan Lee, Paul Levitz, Pablo Marcos, Val Mayerik, Jim Mooney, Martin Pasko, Mike Ploog, Dave Simons, Roger Slifer, Walt Simonson, Ron Wilson, and many, many others. And Howard the Duck turns barbarian in a cover painting by Frank Brunner! Cover price $6.95.