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'''''[[The Comics Interpreter]]''''' is a [[zine]] of [[comics]] criticism, published and edited by [[Robert Young (writer/ comics critic)|Robert Young]]. It focuses on [[alternative comics]], and is characterized by interviews and reviews of greater length and detail than most comics-oriented publications, resembling the long-running ''[[Comics Journal]]'' in these particulars. Though it has generally low production values, well-known artists have contributed cover art.
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'''''The Comics Interpreter (TCI)''''' was a [[zine]] of [[comics]] criticism, published and edited by [[Robert Young (writer)|Robert Young]]. Published from 1999 to 2004, it focused on [[alternative comics]], and was characterized by interviews and reviews of greater length and detail than most comics-oriented publications (resembling the long-running ''[[The Comics Journal]]'' in that regard).<ref>Kreiner, Rich. "Meet the Comics Press: Comics & Games Retailer and The Comics Interpreter," ''The Comics Journal'' #242 (Apr. 2002), pp. 97-98.</ref> Although ''The Comics Interpreter'' generally had low production values, well-known artists contributed cover art.


In addition to editor Young, notable prose contributors to ''TCI'' included former ''Comics Journal'' stalwart Gene Phillips, Chad Parenteau, [[David Choe]], [[Nick Abadzis]], and [[Mark Staff Brandl]] (who wrote a "theoretical article").{{cn|date=January 2020}}
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==Notable Issues==
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Early issues featured interviews with seminal indy comics creators including brothers Asaf & [[Tomer Hanuka]], [[Brian Ralph]], [[Jordan Crane]], [[Jesse Reklaw]], [[David Choe]], and even a brief chat with [[Neil Gaiman]]. There have also been lengthy reviews of [[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]]'s [[300]], the work of [[Alex Ross]], and the first reviews of works by Kurt Wolfgang, Kevin Huizenga, and [[Martin Cendreda]].


== Overview ==
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With issue #6 the magazine went to offset printing for a "Tribute" to [[Los Brothers Hernandez]] complete with interviews of [[Jaime Hernandez]] and brother [[Gilbert Hernandez]] and commentary from sources as wide-ranging as Nick Abadzis, David Choe, Andi Watson, and [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Publisher [[Joe Quesada]]. Also featured is an interview with British scribe [[Jamie Delano]] focusing on his work with [[Frank Quitely]] on 20/20 Visions.
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Early issues featured interviews with seminal indy comics creators including brothers [[Asaf Hanuka|Asaf]] & [[Tomer Hanuka]], [[Brian Ralph]], [[Jordan Crane (comics)|Jordan Crane]], [[Jesse Reklaw]], [[David Choe]], and even a brief chat with [[Neil Gaiman]]. There were lengthy reviews of [[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]]'s ''[[300 (comics)|300]]'', the work of [[Alex Ross]], and the first reviews of works by Kurt Wolfgang, [[Kevin Huizenga]], and Martin Cendreda.


In 2000, publisher Young released TCI Interview, a collection of interviews from earlier issues with the creators [[Jordan Crane (cartoonist)|Jordan Crane]], [[David Choe]], [[Jesse Reklaw]], and [[Jef Czekaj]].
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Following that issue TCI re-emerged after a long layover with TCI #1 Volume 2 featuring a cover by underground cartoonist [[Hans Rickheit]] and an interview with iconoclastic artist [[Paul Pope]]. Subsequent issues have demonstrated the magazine's eclectic interests with essays from former Comics Journal stalwart Gene Phillips, reviews of works ranging from [[Alan Moore]] to obscure minicomics by Jamie Tanner and Dave Shelton, and interviews with [[George Pratt]], [[Kozyndan]], [[James Jean]], [[David Rees]], [[Alex Maleev]], and [[Tak Toyoshima]].


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With issue #6, Dec. 2001, the magazine went to [[offset printing]]. Following that issue ''TCI'' re-emerged after a long layover with ''TCI'' volume 2, #1, featuring a cover by underground cartoonist [[Hans Rickheit]] and an interview with iconoclastic artist [[Paul Pope]]. Subsequent issues demonstrated the magazine's eclectic interests, with essays from Gene Phillips, reviews of works ranging from [[Alan Moore]] to obscure [[minicomics]] by Jamie Tanner and Dave Shelton, and interviews with [[George Pratt (artist)|George Pratt]], [[Kozyndan]], [[James Jean]], [[David Rees (cartoonist)|David Rees]], [[Alex Maleev]], and [[Tak Toyoshima]].
==Notable Contributors==

*R. Young (publisher/editor)
In the mid-2000s ''TCI'' also had a [[podcast]].
*Gene Phillips (essayist)

*Chad Parenteau (interviews)
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== Issues ==
*Hans Rickheit (cover),
=== Volume 1 ===
*Tomer Hanuka (cover)
* Vol. 1, #1 (Winter 1999) — interview with [[Neil Gaiman]]; review of [[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]]'s ''[[300 (comics)|300]]''.
*David Choe (cover and articles)
* Vol. 1, #2 (c. 2000)
*Nick Abadzis (cover and articles)
* Vol. 1, #3 (2000) — interviews with [[Jesse Reklaw]] and [[Jordan Crane (cartoonist)|Jordan Crane]]; [[Nick Abadzis]] sketchbook
*James Jean (cover)
* Vol. 1, #4 (Winter 2001) — interviews with [[David Choe]] and [[Ted Rall]]. Cover art by [[David Choe]].
*Kozyndan (cover)
* Vol. 1, #5 (2001) — interviews with [[Brian Ralph]], and [[Tomer Hanuka|Tomer]] & [[Asaf Hanuka]]. Discussion of the comics of [[Hans Rickheit]]. Cover art by [[Tomer Hanuka]].
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* Vol. 1, #6 (Dec. 2001) — tribute to The [[Hernandez brothers]], complete with interviews of [[Jaime Hernandez]] and brother [[Gilbert Hernandez]] and commentary from sources as wide-ranging as [[Nick Abadzis]], David Choe, [[Andi Watson]], and then-[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Publisher [[Joe Quesada]]. Also features an interview with British scribe [[Jamie Delano]] focusing on his work with [[Frank Quitely]] on ''20/20 Visions''. Cover art by [[Nick Abadzis]].

=== Volume 2 ===
* Vol. 2, #1 (2003) — interviews with [[Paul Pope]] and [[Glenn Fabry]]. Creators cast their votes for "Comics' Most Interesting Person(ality)." Also: in-depth reviews of a wide range of comics and [[minicomics]]. Cover art by [[Hans Rickheit]].
* Vol. 2, #2 (2004) — interviews with [[George Pratt (artist)|George Pratt]], [[Alex Maleev]], and [[Kozyndan]]. Discussions about [[Stan Lee]]. Comics/minicomics reviews. Cover art by [[Kozyndan]].
* Vol. 2, #3 (Nov. 2004) — interviews with [[James Jean]], [[Teddy Kristiansen]], [[David Rees (cartoonist)|David Rees]], and [[Tak Toyoshima]]. A new comics story from [[Hans Rickheit]]. A discussion of [[Alan Moore]]'s ''[[Big Numbers (comics)|Big Numbers]]''. Cover art by [[James Jean]].

== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official|http://thecomicsinterpreter.blogspot.com}}
*[http://tci.homestead.com/ THE COMICS INTERPRETER]
*[http://www.popcultureshock.com/reviews.php?rating=10&id=3966/ PopCultureShock reviews The Comics Interpreter]
* [http://www.opticalsloth.com/?tag=the-comics-interpreter ''Optical Sloth'' reviews of various issues of ''TCI'']
*[http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/breakdowns/62.html/ Movie Poopshoot Review]
*[http://thecomicqueen.blogspot.com/2005/02/comics-interpreter-review.html ''Comic Queen'' review]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061115180422/http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/breakdowns/62.html ''Movie Poopshoot'' review]
*[http://thecomicqueen.blogspot.com/2005/02/comics-interpreter-review.html Comic Queen Review]
*[http://www.komix.it/article.php?sid=2954 Italian website interview with Editor]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050403214233/http://www.komix.it/article.php?sid=2954 Italian website interview with ''TCI'' editor Robert Young]


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Latest revision as of 23:11, 22 October 2022

The Comics Interpreter
EditorRobert Young
Categoriescomics, criticism, interviews
FrequencyInfrequently
PublisherAbscess Press
First issue1999
Final issue2004
CountryUnited States
Based inHanahan, South Carolina
LanguageEnglish
Websitethecomicsinterpreter.blogspot.com

The Comics Interpreter (TCI) was a zine of comics criticism, published and edited by Robert Young. Published from 1999 to 2004, it focused on alternative comics, and was characterized by interviews and reviews of greater length and detail than most comics-oriented publications (resembling the long-running The Comics Journal in that regard).[1] Although The Comics Interpreter generally had low production values, well-known artists contributed cover art.

In addition to editor Young, notable prose contributors to TCI included former Comics Journal stalwart Gene Phillips, Chad Parenteau, David Choe, Nick Abadzis, and Mark Staff Brandl (who wrote a "theoretical article").[citation needed]

Overview

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Early issues featured interviews with seminal indy comics creators including brothers Asaf & Tomer Hanuka, Brian Ralph, Jordan Crane, Jesse Reklaw, David Choe, and even a brief chat with Neil Gaiman. There were lengthy reviews of Frank Miller's 300, the work of Alex Ross, and the first reviews of works by Kurt Wolfgang, Kevin Huizenga, and Martin Cendreda.

In 2000, publisher Young released TCI Interview, a collection of interviews from earlier issues with the creators Jordan Crane, David Choe, Jesse Reklaw, and Jef Czekaj.

With issue #6, Dec. 2001, the magazine went to offset printing. Following that issue TCI re-emerged after a long layover with TCI volume 2, #1, featuring a cover by underground cartoonist Hans Rickheit and an interview with iconoclastic artist Paul Pope. Subsequent issues demonstrated the magazine's eclectic interests, with essays from Gene Phillips, reviews of works ranging from Alan Moore to obscure minicomics by Jamie Tanner and Dave Shelton, and interviews with George Pratt, Kozyndan, James Jean, David Rees, Alex Maleev, and Tak Toyoshima.

In the mid-2000s TCI also had a podcast.

Issues

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Volume 1

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Volume 2

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References

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  1. ^ Kreiner, Rich. "Meet the Comics Press: Comics & Games Retailer and The Comics Interpreter," The Comics Journal #242 (Apr. 2002), pp. 97-98.
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