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There is something inviting about the way The Emerald City of Oz (2013) 3 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of The Emerald City of Oz, it places General Guph 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. ⁠ Story momentum in The Emerald City of Oz (2013) 3 comes from the gap betwee

Takio (2012) 4 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Takio, it places Takio 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Takio (2012) 4 comes from the gap between what Takio wants and what the situation will realistically allo

Reading Superior Spider Man (2013) 17 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Superior Spider Man, it places HE'S BACK 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Superior Spider Man (2013) 17 comes from the gap bet

Iron Man (2012) 15 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 4 September 2013 as part of Iron Man, it places Iron Man 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Iron Man (2012) 15 comes from the gap between what Iron Man wants and w

Infinity: Against the Tide Infinite Comic (2013) 2 provides an enjoyable reminder that Marvel history is built from individual issues with their own rhythms, risks and small surprises. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Infinity: Against the Tide Infinite Comic, it places Hy'lt Minor 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 plot is strongest when Infinity

What first stands out about Infinity (2013) 2 is not its age or collectable status, but the directness with which it asks the reader to enter the story. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Infinity, it places Thanos 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Infinity (2013) 2 allows one decision to create the next problem inste

Dexter (2013) 3 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Dexter, it places CONTINUING THE ALL 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 plot is strongest when Dexter (2013) 3 allows one decision to create the next probl

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Deadpool Kills Deadpool (2013) 3 understands that principle. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Deadpool Kills Deadpool, it places ONLY DEADPOOL CAN 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 plot is strongest when Deadpool Kills Deadpool (2013) 3

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil: Dark Nights (2013) 4 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Daredevil: Dark Nights, it places Man Without at the centre of a conflict shaped by fear and power. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Daredevil: Dark Nights (2013) 4 allows one decision

Avengers a.I. (2013) 3 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of Avengers a.I., it places Experience THE DIAMOND 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 plot is strongest when Avengers aI (2013) 3 allows one decision to create the next probl

Reading All New X Men (2012) 16 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 4 September 2013 as part of All New 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 plot is strongest when All New X Men (2012) 16 allows one decision to create the next pro

AGE OF ULTRON (Hardcover) 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 4 September 2013 as part of AGE OF ULTRON, it places AGE OF ULTRON 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 plot is strongest when AGE OF ULTRON (Hardcover) allows one decision