The Magazine of Comics News and Criticism. In this issue: 'Comics Gal'-ore, featuring Mary Fleener, Jennifer Daydreamer, Marie Severin, Alison Bechdel, Ellen Forney, Molly Kiely, Joyce Farmer and Carol Lay. For TCJ #237, the staff turns over the tight editorial reins to respected comics professional Mary Fleener, who has put together not only a retrospective look at women comic creators, but a look at new and developing talent and updates on established cartoonists. The 60 self-portraits that make up the wraparound cover display the diversity of the issue and will put to rest the notion that comics are strictly a "boy's club." Women artists, and those who support them, are redefining comics and attracting interests from all areas, including the marginalized, the mainstream, and the media. As you will soon see, the future of the industry may very well rest upon the current Renaissance of Women comic artists. The Comics Journal once again redefines the industry! Plus: Todd McFarlane vs. Neil Gaiman. Also: Comic-Con International: San Diego.

Editorial
The B-Side (p. 3)
Letters
Blood and Thunder (p. 7)
News
Newswatch (p. 16)
Reviews
Mary Fleener, "The (Relatively) Current Crop" (p. 35)
Essays
Ana Merino, "Women in Comics: A Space for Recognizing Other Voices" (p. 44)
T.M. Lowe, "Women Drawing the Deed, or: Another Unturned Stone" (p. 49)
Megan Kelso, "Magic and Indescribable: The Beguiling Works of Jennifer Daydreamer" (p. 56)
Interviews
Ellen Forney (p. 62)
Alison Bechdel (p. 80)
Rev. Susie the Floozie (p. 88)
Marie Severin (p.92)
Minou Zaribaf (p. 96)
Columns
On the Boards (p. 98)
Sketchbook (p.102)
Hit List (p. 106)
Hey, Kids! Comics!: "Wrong Move" (p. 107)