The second issue of the International Journal of Magazine Studies (IJMS) was organized by Professors Carla Rodrigues Cardoso, Ana Figueiras and Ilo Alexandre. In this issue we are honored to feature an essay by Tim Holmes, from Cardiff University, one of the most respected scholars and advocates of Magazine Studies worldwide. He is the founder and pioneer of the Mapping the Magazine conference series, an initiative now integrated into the MagLab - Magazine Media Lab at CICANT, Lusófona University. Following a rigorous double-blind peer review process, four outstanding articles were selected for publication, reflecting both academic excellence and critical insight. The topics covered explore a wide range of subjects, engaging with diverse magazine formats and case studies from multiple national contexts. By examining both established print titles and emerging digital platforms, the research offers a nuanced understanding of how magazine media continue to evolve. Demonstrating the transnational nature of Magazine Studies, the articles featured in this issue originate from Brazil, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States. Collectively, the contributions illuminate the field’s richness and complexity, affirming Magazine Studies as a dynamic, interdisciplinary domain that bridges tradition and innovation.