Next Issue Project
Encyclopedia
The Next Issue Project is a series of American
comic-book anthology
one-shots published by Image Comics
beginning in February, 2008. The multi-title project, edited by Erik Larsen
, creator of Savage Dragon
, features comic book characters that have fallen into the public domain
.
The premise behind the series, according to Larsen, is:
, with similar dimensions and page count, both larger than the modern-day standard. Each issue continues the name and numbering of each title.
The first issue, Fantastic Comics
#24 came out in February 2008. It was followed by Silver Streak Comics #24 in December 2009. and later Crack Comics
#63.
's Fantastic Comics
. This issue was released on February 13, 2008. It contained the following stories:
' Silver Streak Comics. Released in December, 2009. It contained the following stories:
' Crack Comics
. This issue was released on November 2, 2011. It contained the following stories:
' Speed Comics. Will feature Shock Gibson
, Captain Freedom
and War Nurse.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
comic-book anthology
Comics anthology
Comics anthologies collect works in the medium of comics that are too short for standalone publication.- U.S. :- UK :British comics have a long tradition publishing comics anthologies, often weekly...
one-shots published by Image Comics
Image Comics
Image Comics is a United States comic book publisher. It was founded in 1992 by high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created, as creator-owned properties. It was immediately successful, and remains...
beginning in February, 2008. The multi-title project, edited by Erik Larsen
Erik Larsen
Erik J. Larsen is an American comic book writer, artist and publisher. He is best known for his work on Savage Dragon, as one of the founders of Image Comics, and for his work on Spider-Man for Marvel Comics.-Early life:...
, creator of Savage Dragon
Savage Dragon
Savage Dragon is an ongoing American comic book series created by Erik Larsen, published by Image Comics and taking place in the Image Universe. The comic features the adventures of a superheroic police officer named the Dragon...
, features comic book characters that have fallen into the public domain
Public domain
Works are in the public domain if the intellectual property rights have expired, if the intellectual property rights are forfeited, or if they are not covered by intellectual property rights at all...
.
The premise behind the series, according to Larsen, is:
Publication history
Each issue of the Next Issue Project utilizes features from a title published during the 1930s and 1940s period historians and fans call the Golden Age of Comic BooksGolden Age of Comic Books
The Golden Age of Comic Books was a period in the history of American comic books, generally thought of as lasting from the late 1930s until the late 1940s or early 1950s...
, with similar dimensions and page count, both larger than the modern-day standard. Each issue continues the name and numbering of each title.
The first issue, Fantastic Comics
Fantastic Comics
Fantastic Comics was a comic book superhero anthology title published by Fox Feature Syndicate during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The title is notable for having introduced the characters Banshee, Black Fury , Nagana, Queen of Evil, Samson, and Stardust the Super Wizard.-Publication history:The...
#24 came out in February 2008. It was followed by Silver Streak Comics #24 in December 2009. and later Crack Comics
Crack Comics
Crack Comics was an anthology comic book series published by Quality Comics during the Golden Age of Comic Books. It featured such characters as The Clock, Black Condor, Captain Triumph, Alias the Spider, Madame Fatal, Jane Arden, Molly the Model, and Red Torpedo...
#63.
Fantastic Comics #24
Continuing from Fox Feature SyndicateFox Feature Syndicate
Fox Feature Syndicate was a comic book publisher from early in the period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. Founded by entrepreneur Victor S...
's Fantastic Comics
Fantastic Comics
Fantastic Comics was a comic book superhero anthology title published by Fox Feature Syndicate during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The title is notable for having introduced the characters Banshee, Black Fury , Nagana, Queen of Evil, Samson, and Stardust the Super Wizard.-Publication history:The...
. This issue was released on February 13, 2008. It contained the following stories:
- Samson, written and illustrated by Erik LarsenErik LarsenErik J. Larsen is an American comic book writer, artist and publisher. He is best known for his work on Savage Dragon, as one of the founders of Image Comics, and for his work on Spider-Man for Marvel Comics.-Early life:...
- Flip Falcon, written by Joe CaseyJoe CaseyJoe Casey is an American comic book writer. He has worked on titles such as Wildcats 3.0, Uncanny X-Men, The Intimates, Adventures of Superman, and G.I. Joe: America's Elite, among others.-Biography:...
and illustrated by Bill SienkiewiczBill SienkiewiczBoleslav Felix Robert "Bill" Sienkiewicz [pronounced sin-KEV-itch] is an Eisner Award-winning American artist and writer best known for his comic book work, primarily for Marvel Comics' The New Mutants and Elektra: Assassin... - Golden KnightGolden KnightThe Golden Knight is a fictional character, a comic book knight published by DC Comics. He first appeared in The Demon vol. 3, #20 , and was created by Alan Grant and Val Semeiks...
, co-written and illustrated by Thomas YeatesThomas YeatesThomas Yeates is an American comic book and comic strip artist known for his work on characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and on other properties such as Conan and the Zorro comic strip.-Selected works:...
and Bryan Rutherford - Yank Wilson, written and illustrated by Andy Kuhn
- Space Smith, written and illustrated by Tom ScioliTom ScioliThomas Scioli is an American comic book artist and writer best known for working in a style similar to Jack Kirby.-Biography:Scioli's epic sci-fi/fantasy series The Myth of 8-Opus won a 1999 Xeric Grant and attracted mild industry attention, earning him a small part illustrating the Fantastic Four:...
- Captain Kidd, written and illustrated by Jim RuggJim RuggJim Rugg is an American cartoonist and illustrator from Pittsburgh known for his tongue-in-cheek evocation of 1970s-era comics and pop culture. His graphic novels and comics collections include Street Angel, Afrodisiac, The P.L.A.I.N...
- Professor Fiend, written and illustrated by Fred HembeckFred HembeckFred Hembeck is an American cartoonist best known for his parodies of characters from major American comic book publishers. His work has frequently been published by the firms whose characters he spoofs. His characters are always drawn with curlicues at the elbows and knees...
- Sub Saunders, written and illustrated by Ashley WoodAshley WoodAshley Wood is an Australian comic book artist and illustrator who is well known for his cover art, concept design and his work as an art director....
- Stardust the Super WizardStardust the Super WizardStardust the Super Wizard is a fictional character, a comic book superhero from the Golden Age of Comics. Created by writer-artist Fletcher Hanks, he first appeared in Fox Comics' Fantastic Comics #1 .-Publication history:...
, written by Joe KeatingeJoe KeatingeJoe Keatinge is an award winning American comic book editor and writer, best known as the co-editor of Popgun with Mark Andrew Smith. He is also a first cousin of Mayhaw Hoons, ex-bassist of Portland, OR indie rock band The Shaky Hands.-Biography:...
and illustrated by Mike Allred - a prose piece featuring Carlton Riggs by B. Clay MooreB. Clay MooreB. Clay Moore is an American comic book writer, best known for the series Hawaiian Dick.-Career:Moore first achieved notoriety as the writer and co-creator of Hawaiian Dick, first published in 2002 by Image Comics...
with illustration by Jason LatourJason LatourDavid Jason Latour is an American comic book artist and writer known for his work for Image, Marvel and DC comics on titles such as Scalped and Wolverine.-Early life:...
Silver Streak Comics #24
Continuing from Lev Gleason PublicationsLev Gleason Publications
Lev Gleason Publications, founded by Leverett Gleason, was the publisher of a number of popular comic books during the 1940s and early 1950s, including Daredevil, Crime Does Not Pay, and Boy Comics....
' Silver Streak Comics. Released in December, 2009. It contained the following stories:
- Daredevil, written and illustrated by Erik LarsenErik LarsenErik J. Larsen is an American comic book writer, artist and publisher. He is best known for his work on Savage Dragon, as one of the founders of Image Comics, and for his work on Spider-Man for Marvel Comics.-Early life:...
- Silver StreakSilver Streak (comics)Silver Streak is a fictional superhero character created by Joe Simon, who first appeared in Silver Streak Comics #3 , from Lev Gleason Publications. He is believed to be the second-ever comic book superhero whose primary power is speed; All-American Publications' The Flash preceded him by two months...
, written and illustrated by Paul GristPaul GristPaul Grist is a British comic book creator, noted for his hard-boiled police series Kane and his unorthodox superhero series Jack Staff.-Biography:... - Kelly the Cop, written and illustrated by Joe KeatingeJoe KeatingeJoe Keatinge is an award winning American comic book editor and writer, best known as the co-editor of Popgun with Mark Andrew Smith. He is also a first cousin of Mayhaw Hoons, ex-bassist of Portland, OR indie rock band The Shaky Hands.-Biography:...
- the ClawClaw (Lev Gleason Publications)The Claw is a fictional supervillain character who first appeared in Silver Streak Comics #1 , from Lev Gleason Publications.-Publishing history:...
, written and illustrated by Michael T. GilbertMichael T. GilbertMichael Terry Gilbert is an American comic book artist and writer who has worked for both mainstream and underground comic book companies.-Biography:Michael T. Gilbert was born on May 7, 1951 and attended the State University of New York... - Captain BattleCaptain BattleCaptain Battle was a Golden Age comic book hero and one of the features in Lev Gleason's Silver Streak Comics. His first appearance was Silver Streak Comics #10, and his final appearance was Silver Streak Comics #23, when that series was cancelled....
, written by Steve Horton and illustrated by Alan WeissAlan Weiss (comics)Alan Weiss is an American comic book artist and writer known for his work on Warlock, Avengers, Captain America, Daredevil, Sub-Mariner and Spider-Man...
Crack Comics #63
Continuing from Quality ComicsQuality Comics
Quality Comics was an American comic book publishing company that operated from 1939 to 1956 and was an influential creative force in what historians and fans call the Golden Age of comic books....
' Crack Comics
Crack Comics
Crack Comics was an anthology comic book series published by Quality Comics during the Golden Age of Comic Books. It featured such characters as The Clock, Black Condor, Captain Triumph, Alias the Spider, Madame Fatal, Jane Arden, Molly the Model, and Red Torpedo...
. This issue was released on November 2, 2011. It contained the following stories:
- Captain TriumphCaptain TriumphCaptain Triumph is a superhero from the Golden Age of Comics who first appeared in Crack Comics #27, published in January 1943 by Quality Comics. The character was later obtained by DC Comics, though by that time he had already lapsed into public domain. Some of his Golden Age adventures were...
, written and penciled by Alan WeissAlan Weiss (comics)Alan Weiss is an American comic book artist and writer known for his work on Warlock, Avengers, Captain America, Daredevil, Sub-Mariner and Spider-Man... - The Space Legion, written and illustrated by Chris BurnhamChris BurnhamChris Burnham is a comic book artist best known for his work on Batman, Inc. with Grant Morrison, as well as the creator-owned books such as Officer Downe and Nixon's Pals he's done for Image...
- The ClockThe ClockThe Clock is a fictional masked crime-fighter published during the Golden Age of Comic Books. According to the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the Clock was the first masked hero to appear in American comic books.-Publication history:...
, written and illustrated by Paul MayburyPaul MayburyPaul Maybury is an award winning illustrator and comic book artist living in Austin, Texas.-Biography:Maybury worked for the city of Boston under Mayor Menino as a muralist for several years before pursuing a career in comics.... - Molly the Model, written and illustrated by Terry AustinTerry Austin (comics)Terry Austin is an American comic book artist, working primarily as an inker. He is best known for his work embellishing John Byrne's pencils on The Uncanny X-Men from 1977–1981.-Early life and career:...
- Alias the SpiderAlias the SpiderAlias the Spider was a fairly obscure comic book feature from the Golden Age of Comic Books that appeared in Crack Comics for nearly three years...
, written and illustrated by Adam McGovern and Paolo Leandri - Spitfire, written and illustrated by Herb TrimpeHerb TrimpeHerbert W. "Herb" Trimpe Herbert W. "Herb" Trimpe Herbert W. "Herb" Trimpe (b. May 26, 1939, is an American comic book artist and occasional writer, best known for his work on The Incredible Hulk and as the first artist to draw for publication the character Wolverine, who later became a breakout...
- Slap Happy Pappy, written and illustrated by Joe KeatingeJoe KeatingeJoe Keatinge is an award winning American comic book editor and writer, best known as the co-editor of Popgun with Mark Andrew Smith. He is also a first cousin of Mayhaw Hoons, ex-bassist of Portland, OR indie rock band The Shaky Hands.-Biography:...
- Hack O'Hara (with a cameo by the Space Legion), written and illustrated by Erik Larsen
- Red Torpedo, written and illustrated by B. Clay MooreB. Clay MooreB. Clay Moore is an American comic book writer, best known for the series Hawaiian Dick.-Career:Moore first achieved notoriety as the writer and co-creator of Hawaiian Dick, first published in 2002 by Image Comics...
, Frank Fosco, Erik Larsen
Speed Comics #45
Continuing from Harvey ComicsHarvey Comics
Harvey Comics was an American comic book publisher, founded in New York City by Alfred Harvey in 1941, after buying out the small publisher Brookwood Publications. His brothers Robert B...
' Speed Comics. Will feature Shock Gibson
Shock Gibson
Shock Gibson is a fictional comic book superhero who first appeared in Speed Comics #1 , from Brookwood Publications, a company later absorbed by Harvey Comics). He was created by artist Maurice Scott, who drew it through issue #11, and an unknown writer...
, Captain Freedom
Captain Freedom
Captain Freedom was a fictional Golden Age comic book superhero. His creator was identified as "Franklin Flagg" in the credits, but the identity of the individual behind the pseudonym remains unknown to this day. He first appeared in May 1941 on the pages Speed Comics #13, a Harvey Comics title....
and War Nurse.