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There is something inviting about the way X Men (2013) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of X Men, it places ATOM PART at the centre of a conflict shaped by duty and courage. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in X Men (2013) 5 are the ones where action changes a relationship as well as the

Wolverine (2013) 9 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Wolverine, it places Kitty Pryde at the centre of a conflict shaped by courage and justice. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Wolverine (2013) 9 are the ones where action changes a relationship as well as

Reading Uncanny X Force (2013) 11 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Uncanny X Force, it places Uncanny X Force at the centre of a conflict shaped by identity and responsibility. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Uncanny X Force (2013) 11 are the ones

Ultimate Comics Ultimates (2011) 30 opens the door to a distinct corner of Marvel history rather than feeling like a catalogue entry that should be admired from a distance. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Ultimate Comics Ultimates, it places THE SHOCKING CONCLUSION at the centre of a conflict shaped by identity and responsibility. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ultimat

Star Wars (2013) 9 provides an enjoyable reminder that Marvel history is built from individual issues with their own rhythms, risks and small surprises. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Star Wars, it places Princess'Leia'steers at the centre of a conflict shaped by duty and courage. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At narrative level, Star Wars (2013) 9 understands that speed and momentum are not the sa

What first stands out about Mighty Avengers (2013) 1 is not its age or collectable status, but the directness with which it asks the reader to enter the story. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Mighty Avengers, it places INFINITY TIE IN at the centre of a conflict shaped by duty and courage. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At narrative level, Mighty Avengers (2013) 1 understands that speed and momentum

Marvel Universe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012) 18 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Marvel Universe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, it places the Avengers at the centre of a conflict shaped by discovery and technology. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At nar

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Kick Ass 3 (2013) 3 understands that principle. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Kick Ass 3, it places Kick Ass 3 at the centre of a conflict shaped by identity and responsibility. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At narrative level, Kick Ass 3 (2013) 3 understands that speed and momentum are not the same

There is something inviting about the way Infinity: The Hunt (2013) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Infinity: The Hunt, it places CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS at the centre of a conflict shaped by courage and justice. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At narrative level, Infinity: The Hunt (2013) 1 understands that speed

Indestructible Hulk (2012) 13 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Indestructible Hulk, it places HULK AGENT at the centre of a conflict shaped by identity and responsibility. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At narrative level, Indestructible Hulk (2012) 13 understands that speed and momen

Reading Fearless Defenders (2013) 9 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Fearless Defenders, it places Fearless Defenders at the centre of a conflict shaped by loyalty and belonging. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At narrative level, Fearless Defenders (2013) 9 understands that spee

Fantastic Four (2012) 12 opens the door to a distinct corner of Marvel history rather than feeling like a catalogue entry that should be admired from a distance. Published on 11 September 2013 as part of Fantastic Four, it places Fantastic Four at the centre of a conflict shaped by discovery and technology. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ At narrative level, Fantastic Four (2012) 12 understands that speed and m