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Babylon 5 Magazine to Cease Publication 06/03/00

Titan Magazines confirmed 2 March that Babylon 5 Magazine will cease publication with Issue 24, a double-sized issue. The closure reflects a drop in sales since the series completed its five-year run, resulting in the reluctant decision not to renew the license for the title with Warner Bros. as the licensing period reached its end.

"Since the show came off air sales have declined and this makes its continuation economically difficult," commented current editor Brian J. Robb. "We're sorry to have to wind down the magazine. However, all those who worked on the title are proud to have been associated with one of the best magazines based on a TV show. I'd like to thank all our readers and Babylon 5 fans for their support and contributions during the life of the magazine."

Titan published 34 issues of the magazine, beginning with a special comprising material originally published in the United States. The regular run featured completely originated material including interviews, background features, episode guides and more. Nine issues of the first volume were published in the UK and Eire alone before the second volume was given North American and Australasian distribution. In the last few months Titan has continued to publish new material within the title including the official Babylon 5 chronology -- a complete time line to the series -- and new Babylon 5 fiction in the last three issues from J. Michael Straczynski (#22), J. Gregory Keyes and Fiona Avery.

Issue 24, which will see the completion of the Chronology, will ship from the UK on 22 May 2000.

Titan continues to publish its other licensed titles such as Star Trek Monthly and Star Wars Magazine alongside Manga Max and the company continues to develop new titles and products.

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