Subscriptions are for four issues and currently can only begin retroactively. New subscriptions, for issues yet to be published, are not being offered. So you could conceivably subscribe today, get issues 16-19 and a free premium (like the new Loud Family CD, when available), and your sub would immediately lapse. You may choose any non-rare back issues to make up your set of 4--anything but #1, #4, #8, #10 or the Rave Up issue. Just say which issues you want to receive when you send your order and ask what premiums are in stock. Add $12 to any subscription order and receive the Bubblegum Awards DVD with your Scrams.