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Back to the Future #15 (2016)

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by Comic Books Library August 05, 2025
Back to the Future #15 (2016)


Back to the Future #15 (2016) – Comic Review & Breakdown 🕰️đŸš—đŸ’„

Genre

Science Fiction, Adventure, Time Travel, Mystery

Main Characters

  • Marty McFly – The iconic time-traveling teen stuck in a collapsing timeline

  • Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown – Eccentric inventor of the DeLorean time machine

  • Jennifer Parker – Marty’s loyal girlfriend, drawn into the shifting realities

  • Biff Tannen – Marty’s longtime nemesis, who may or may not be tangled in time again

  • Alternate Martys – Echoes of different timelines complicating the timestream

Writer

John Barber – Known for his sharp plotting and ability to expand beloved universes while staying true to their core themes.

Artist

Emma Vieceli – Brings expressive characters and fluid time-travel sequences to life, capturing the charm and chaos of Marty’s world.

Editor Details

Tom Waltz – Oversees the Back to the Future comic line with attention to canon continuity and fan expectations, keeping the storytelling tight and compelling.

Publisher and Brand

IDW Publishing
Brand: Part of the Back to the Future comic universe licensed from Universal Pictures.

Release Year

📅 2016

Brief Plot Summary

Marty McFly is caught in a storm unlike any other — not of weather, but of time itself. Entire realities are shifting around him, yet he has no memory of any change. As he and Doc Brown try to navigate the chaos, they remain unaware of a greater force manipulating the timeline. Someone else has gained access to time-travel technology, and the resulting disturbances could unravel the fabric of history itself. With echoes of alternate versions of himself appearing and disappearing, Marty must piece together the mystery of who is changing the past — and why it all seems to come back to him. ⌛🌀

Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • “Who Is Marty McFly?” Arc – This issue kicks off a major storyline focusing on Marty’s identity, fractured timelines, and multiple realities.

  • Emerging Time-Wielders – Hints are dropped about others gaining access to time travel, laying the groundwork for future threats beyond Biff and classic foes.

Fan Theories or Interpretations

💬 Fans speculate that the timestorm is the result of a rival genius creating a parallel time machine, possibly tied to Marty’s own future. Others believe the story subtly sets up a multiverse within the Back to the Future franchise, opening doors for alternate Martys to play a bigger role. There's also buzz about Doc’s memory gaps possibly hiding deeper secrets from his time-travel experiments.

Review Summary

Back to the Future #15 delivers a thrilling mix of nostalgia and high-concept science fiction. The writing by John Barber is tight and clever, managing to expand the lore without derailing the beloved tone of the original films. Emma Vieceli’s artwork shines with expressive faces and vibrant panels that handle the chaotic time shifts with clarity and style. Marty is as endearing as ever, and the layered mystery keeps readers guessing. This issue is a solid entry in the series and a must-read for fans who love smart time-travel twists and character-driven storytelling. đŸ§ đŸ’«

✅ Highly recommended for fans of the franchise and sci-fi comic lovers alike!


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Back to the Future #15 (2016)
Language : English