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Questions about Back Issue!

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What is Back Issue! magazine about?

Back Issue! is an American magazine published by TwoMorrows Publishing that covers comic books from the 1970s to the present. It is published eight times a year and features articles and art about that era of comics history.

Who edits Back Issue! magazine?

Back Issue! is edited by Michael Eury, a former comics writer and editor. He has led the magazine since its founding in 2003.

When was Back Issue! magazine founded?

Back Issue! was founded in 2003 by TwoMorrows Publishing, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was created to replace Comic Book Artist after that title moved to a different publisher in 2002.

Did Back Issue! magazine win an Eisner Award?

Back Issue! was a shared winner of the 2019 Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism. It shared the award with PanelxPanel.

Why was Back Issue! magazine created?

Back Issue! was created as a replacement for Comic Book Artist after editor Jon B. Cooke took that magazine from TwoMorrows to a different publishing house in 2002. TwoMorrows launched Back Issue! in 2003 to fill the vacancy.

Who are the writers for Back Issue! magazine?

Back Issue! has featured contributions from writers including Mark Arnold, Michael Aushenker, Glenn Greenberg, George Khoury, Andy Mangels, and Richard A. Scott.