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There is something inviting about the way Avengers Assemble (2012) 14 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 10 April 2013 as part of Avengers Assemble, it places AGE OF ULTRON 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, Avengers Assemble (2012) 14 understands that speed and moment

Avengers Arena (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 10 April 2013 as part of Avengers Arena, it places Arcade 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, Avengers Arena (2012) 7 understands that speed and momentum are not the same thing. the s

Reading Avengers (2012) 9 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 10 April 2013 as part of Avengers, it places NEW UNIVERSE 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, Avengers (2012) 9 understands that speed and momentum are not the same thing

Alpha: Big Time (2013) 3 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 10 April 2013 as part of Alpha: Big Time, it places ALPHA POUTS WHILE 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, Alpha: Big Time (2013) 3 understands that speed and moment

Age of Ultron (2013) 5 provides an enjoyable reminder that Marvel history is built from individual issues with their own rhythms, risks and small surprises. Published on 10 April 2013 as part of Age of Ultron, it places Savage Land 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. ⁠ Age of Ultron (2013) 5 builds tension by making each apparent solution expose another compl

What first stands out about Winter Soldier (2012) 17 is not its age or collectable status, but the directness with which it asks the reader to enter the story. Published on 3 April 2013 as part of Winter Soldier, it places Writer Jason Latour 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. ⁠ Winter Soldier (2012) 17 builds tension by making each apparent solution expose ano

Venom (2011) 33 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. Published on 3 April 2013 as part of Venom, it places It's Venom 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. ⁠ Venom (2011) 33 builds tension by making each apparent solution expose another complication. Toxin c

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Ultimate Comics X Men (2010) 25 understands that principle. Published on 3 April 2013 as part of Ultimate Comics X Men, it places NATURAL RESOURCES 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. ⁠ Ultimate Comics X Men (2010) 25 builds tension by making each appar

There is something inviting about the way Thanos Rising (2013) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. Published on 3 April 2013 as part of Thanos Rising, it places Jason Aaron 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. ⁠ Thanos Rising (2013) 1 builds tension by making each apparent solution expose another complicat

Superior Spider Man (2013) 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 3 April 2013 as part of Superior Spider Man, it places Spider Man 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. ⁠ Superior Spider Man (2013) 7 builds tension by making each apparent solution expose another co

Reading Star Wars: Dark Times Fire Carrier (2013) 3 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. Published on 3 April 2013 as part of Star Wars: Dark Times Fire Carrier, it places As'Jedi Master'K'Kruhk'and 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. ⁠ Star Wars: Dark Times Fire Carrier (201

Red She Hulk (2012) 64 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 3 April 2013 as part of Red She Hulk, it places Red She Hulk 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. ⁠ Red She Hulk (2012) 64 builds tension by making each apparent solution expose ano