Wrapped in Plastic (1992) comic books 2003

Gary Bullock discusses his Sheriff Cable role in Fire Walk With Me, plus his work in The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Also: WIP maps out Dale Cooper's Red Room journey during the final episode of Twin Peaks; WIP co-editor John Thorne and dvdfile.com reviewer Joshua Zyber debate the merits of 24 (and some other things); Jimmy Scott in concert; Lynch-related magazine appearances; and a letters column with readers still discussing WIP's theory (from issue 60) that the Deer Meadow sequence in FWWM is a dream! Cover price $4.95.

Special Chris Isaak issue! Articles include a look at his role as FBI Special Agent Chet Desmond in Fire Walk With Me, a survey of his CDs, and an episode guide to the first season of The Chris Isaak Show on Showtime. (Check out the great selection of photos, some published here for the first time!) Also in this issue: an interview with David Lynch talking about the new Eraserhead DVD; a review of the disc; and the usual letters and news sections. Cover price $4.95.

Special Eraserhead issue! New interview with David Lynch, plus possibly the world's lengthiest (9000+ word) analysis of the film. Also in this issue: interviews with Charlotte Stewart (Mary X in Eraserhead, Betty Briggs in Twin Peaks) and Log Lady Catherine Coulson (whom Lynch describes as "the heroine of Eraserhead"). In addition, John Pierce reviews Martha Nochimson's Screen Couple Chemistry: The Power of 2 about Fox Mulder and Dana Scully of The X-Files. Bonus: the cover of this issue designed by Lynch himself! Cover price $4.95.

Twin Peaks outside of Twin Peaks! Comprehensive reports (with numerous photos) of the two major Twin Peaks-related television events outside the show itself back in 1990: the September 29 episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Kyle MacLachlan (featuring a spectacular Peaks parody that included appearances by Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Conan O'Brien, Kevin Nealon, and others); and the May 21 episode of The Phil Donahue Show in which much of the cast, plus producer Mark Frost, appeared as guests for the entire hour! Also in this issue: The Japanese Twin Peaks Card Game (part one); "Dark Passages: The Art of David Lynch"; a debate on whether the Deer Meadow segment of Fire Walk With Me is a dream; letters; and a "World Spins" news section! Cover price $4.95.

Is Dale Cooper a mystic detective? Ken Volante examines the influence of Buddhism and Eastern philosophy in Twin Peaks! Also in this issue: WIP's annual, detailed report on the Twin Peaks Festival, complete with lots of exclusive photos of Dana Ashbrook, Michael Horse, Rebekah Del Rio, and others; part two of the report on the Japanese Twin Peaks Card Game; some early impressions of HBO's Carnivale; and a wild "World Spins" news section. Plus, just for the heck of it, a great Alias back cover featuring Melissa George (Camilla Rhodes in Mulholland Drive) and Jennifer Garner! Cover price $4.95.

WIP continues its ultimate Twin Peaks episode guide (begun in issue 59), this issue examining the first nine episodes of the second season (through the Laura Palmer/Leland storyline)! This is supplemented with character charts, the reproduction of a call sheet for episode 2007, the Nielsen ratings for the entire second season, and some great photos. Also in this issue: a look at magazine coverage of Twin Peaks in Japan (with lots of rare photos); news; and a special announcement! Cover price $4.95.