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There is something inviting about the way FF (2012) 6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 24 April 2013 as part of FF, it places Yancy Street 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 FF (2012) 6 comes from the gap between what Yancy Street wants and what the situation wil

Fantastic Four (2012) 7 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. Published on 24 April 2013 as part of Fantastic Four, it places THE BIG CRUNCH 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic Four (2012) 7 comes from the gap between what THE BIG CRUNCH wants a

Reading Deadpool Killustrated (2013) 4 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 24 April 2013 as part of Deadpool Killustrated, it places Three Musketeer 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 Deadpool Killustrated (2013) 4 comes from the

Deadpool (2012) 8 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 24 April 2013 as part of Deadpool, it places Iron Man 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Deadpool (2012) 8 comes from the gap between what Iron Man wants and what the situation

Avengers Arena (2012) 8 provides an enjoyable reminder that Marvel history is built from individual issues with their own rhythms, risks and small surprises. Published on 24 April 2013 as part of Avengers Arena, it places AVENGERS ARENA at the centre of a conflict shaped by affection and trust. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers Arena (2012) 8 allows one decision to create the n

What first stands out about Avengers (2012) 10 is not its age or collectable status, but the directness with which it asks the reader to enter the story. Published on 24 April 2013 as part of Avengers, it places Omega Flight 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 (2012) 10 allows one decision to create the next problem inste

A+X (2012) 7 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. Published on 24 April 2013 as part of A+X, it places Artist Stefano Casseli 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 A+X (2012) 7 allows one decision to create the next problem instead of re

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Amazing Spider Man (1999) 700.4 | Published 18 April 2013 understands that principle. Published on 18 April 2013 as part of Amazing Spider Man, it places THE ORIGINAL SPIDER 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 Amazing Spider Man (19

There is something inviting about the way X Men Legacy Vol. 1: Prodigal (Trade Paperback) establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 17 April 2013 as part of X Men Legacy Vol. 1: Prodigal, it places X Men Legacy Vol. 1: Prodigal 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

X Men Legacy (2012) 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 17 April 2013 as part of X Men Legacy, it places Blindfold 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 X Men Legacy (2012) 9 allows one decision to create the next problem instea

Reading X Factor (2005) 254 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 17 April 2013 as part of X Factor, it places HELL ON EARTH 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 X Factor (2005) 254 allows one decision to create the next problem instead

Wolverine Max (2012) 6 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 17 April 2013 as part of Wolverine Max, it places Logan at the centre of a conflict shaped by truth and suspicion. The opening explains enough to welcome a new reader while keeping the emotional pressure clear. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Wolverine Max (2012) 6 allows one decision to create the next probl