Back Issue Magazine (2003 TwoMorrows) comic books 2005-2007

Just in time for Black History Month, Back-Issue #8 salutes the 1970s and 1980s black super-heroes, from superbad Luke Cage to superteen Cyborg! Writer Denny O'Neil and Justice League Unlimited voice actor Phil Lamarr discuss Green Lantern veteran John Stewart in a "pro2pro" interview. Also, Neal Adams shares his insights ? and art ? in a sidebar interview. Additionally, Storm's 30th birthday is celebrated in an in-depth history. Plus, say 'Happy 30th' to the New X-Men in the "Rough Stuff" pencil art showcase, featuring Neal Adams, Arthur Adams, Larry Stroman, Bob Mcleod, David Mazzucchelli, Alan Davis, Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, and more! Black Lightning is the subject of Tony Isabella's "Off My Chest" guest editorial, accompanied by an all-new interview with Trevor Von Eeden, complete with rarely seen Black Lightning costume designs! Fleshing things out, Darrell Mcneil's "Backstage Pass" column looks at animated TV's black heroes, from Black Vulcan to The Brown Hornet, with art by Alex Toth and others! Readers will also flip over an exclusive interview with writer Dwayne Mcduffie, a history of African Americans in comics, and commentary from and/or incredible art by Marv Wolfman, Denys Cowan, John Romita Sr., Dave Cockrum, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Austin, Billy Graham, M.d. Bright, Gene Colan, Steve Englehart, George Pérez, Mike Zeck, and more! Features an eye-popping Storm cover by Eisner Award-winning artist Kyle Baker. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Blast off into the world of 1970s and 1980s sci-fi comics in Back Issue #9. In this "Cosmic Issue," writer Mike Baron and artist Steve Rude re-visit their landmark Nexus series in a "Pro2Pro" interview, with tons of rare art by "the Dude!" Also going "Pro2Pro," Jim Starlin and Mike Mignola look back at Cosmic Odyssey, featuring amazing art by Mignola and Starlin's unpublished cover to Cosmic Odyssey #1! "Beyond Capes" examines Marvel Comics' long-running Star Wars series, with art and interviews of stars including Howard Chaykin, Al Williamson, Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer, Ron Frenz, Roy Thomas, Carmine Infantino, and more! Also, the late, great Gil Kane is the subject of a "Rough Stuff" pencil art gallery, with covers and interior pages featuring Green Lantern, the Micronauts, Conan, Spider-Man, Superman, and a few surprises! Plus: Timothy Truman and John Ostrander's Grimjack, then and now; an "Off My Chest" guest editorial by Mike Gold; a villain history of Thanos; Time Warp revisited; and a "Greatest Stories Never Told" exposé of DC's unrealized Crisis on Infinite Earths sequel Crisis of the Soul, with art and commentary by Jerry Ordway! All this wrapped in an all-new Steve Rude cover painting, recreating the original cover art to Nexus #1! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Gemstone/Diamond's Scoop e-newsletter selected Back-Issue as the #1 "Best Publication About Comics for 2004!" And here's your chance to discover why, in Back-Issue #10, our Pulp Fiction Issue! "Bring on the Bad Guys" explores the history of Batman foe, Ra's al Ghul, with commentary by Neal Adams and Denny O'Neil (and rare art by Adams)! O'Neil returns to join artist Mike Kaluta for a "Pro2Pro" interview about The Shadow, and Roger Stern and Ron Frenz go "Pro2Pro" about their much-loved story, "The Kid Who Collected Spider-Man." Plus: Mike Grell's Jon Sable, Freelance (including a "Backstage Pass" look at the Sable TV show); a Howard Chaykin interview; Mike W. Barr's examination of Doc Savage in comics; a spotlight on The Human Target; a speculative look at why DC bypassed the black-and-white boom of the 1970s; a Batman "Rough Stuff" art gallery, featuring Bill Sienkiewicz, Walter Simonson, Paul Smith, Brian Bolland, Ed Hannigan, David Mazzucchelli, and others; and a "New in Print" look at Batman: Dark Detective, reuniting Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin! With an eye-popping Ra's al Ghul cover by Neal Adams! Edited by Michael Eury. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

"Gods and Warriors" muscle their way into Back Issue! And who better to headline this months issue than Conan? Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek, and Joe Jusko spill their guts in a meaty retrospective of Marvel's Conan the Barbarian series. Heavy Metal artist extraordinaire Arthur Suydam shares his insights and illustrations in an exclusive interview. Plus a striking painted Conan cover by Joe Jusko, recreating John Buscema's frontispiece to Savage Sword of Conan #17. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

This "Extreme Makeovers" issue examines comics revamps of the '70s and '80s. Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Chabon, Dave Gibbons, Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek, and other insiders explore the history of the postmodern super-hero ? from Squadron Supreme, to Watchmen, to today ? with rare Gibbons Watchmen art. With an all-new Spider-Man cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Nick Cardy relives his days as the DC Comics cover artist in an exclusive art-packed interview. Steve Englehart and Doug Moench kick back for a look at kung-fu comics, and Joe Staton and Nick Cuti go 'Pro2Pro' about Charlton's super-hero E-Man! Cover by Nick Cardy & Scott Hanna. Cover price $5.95.

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.