Totally opposite subjects in consecutive issues…
The themes for two more of Michael Eury’s Back Issue magazines have been set for 2024 — Neil Gaiman’s Sandman (among other spooky subjects) in #151 and Marvelmania in the ’70s in #152.
Dig the official descriptions:
BACK ISSUE #151: It’s a Dreams and Nightmares Issue, headlined by a star-studded examination of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a Gaiman interview! Plus: Sandman Mystery Theatre’s Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, Dr. Strange’s nemesis Nightmare, Marvel’s dream-master Sleepwalker, and Casper’s haunting horse Nightmare. Featuring Shelly Bond, Bob Budiansky, Colleen Doran, Michael Dringenberg, Kelley Jones, Alisa Kwitney, Dave McKean, P. Craig Russell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jill Thompson, Michael Zulli, and more! With a 1991 Sandman and Death cover illustration by Kelley Jones. Edited by Michael Eury.
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BACK ISSUE #152: Get ready, True Believer, for our star-studded Marvelmania Issue! Sal Buscema’s Avengers, Fabian Nicieza’s Captain America, and Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’s Marvels turns 30! Plus: Marvelmania International, Marvel Age, Marvel Classics, Paul Kupperberg’s Marvel Novels, and Marvel Value Stamps. Featuring Chris Claremont, Jack Kirby, Kevin Maguire, Roy Thomas, and many more Men and Women of Mighty Marvel! Marvelmania Avengers cover illustration by Sal Buscema! Edited by Michael Eury.
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A few thoughts:
— Issue #151 is due May 15, 2024. You can pre-order it now through TwoMorrows. Click here.
— Issue #152 is due June 19, 2024. You can also pre-order it now. Click here. (Dates for both are subject to change.)
— Issue #152 is due the same day as a special 25th anniversary issue of sister mag Alter Ego. Click here for the skinny.
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MORE
— BATMAN’s Unsung Artists to Take Center Stage in Landmark BACK ISSUE #150. Click here.
— NEAL ADAMS and GEORGE PEREZ Honored In Latest BACK ISSUE Magazine. Click here.
October 8, 2023
It’s hard to believe we are talking of Alex Ross’ career in terms of decades. To me, it seems he’s still the young new kid on the block. Tempus fugit.
October 8, 2023
I wrote the Avengers piece, which was an honour as Sal has been my favourite artist since 1976. And conducted the interview with Nicieza. (That was an education.)