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There is something inviting about the way Hawkeye Earth's Mightiest Marksman (1998) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of Hawkeye Earth's Mightiest Marksman, with Earth's Mightiest Heroes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another

Fantastic Four (1998) 10 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of Fantastic Four, with Mister Fantastic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page

Reading Excalibur (1988) 125 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of Excalibur, with Excalibur providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pa

Daredevil (1964) 380 opens the door to a distinct corner of Marvel history rather than feeling like a catalogue entry that should be admired from a distance. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of Daredevil, with Kingpin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Daredevil with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanat

Captain America (1998) 10 provides an enjoyable reminder that Marvel history is built from individual issues with their own rhythms, risks and small surprises. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Ame

What first stands out about Cable (1993) 59 is not its age or collectable status, but the directness with which it asks the reader to enter the story. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of Cable, with THE NEMESIS CONTRACT providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Agent Jack Truman with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Cable (1993) 59 treats the

BLADE: SINS OF THE FATHER 1 (1998) 1 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of BLADE: SINS OF THE FATHER 1, with BLADE: SINS OF THE FATHER 1 providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing ano

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Blade: Sins of the Father (1998) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of Blade: Sins of the Father, with Don providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Blade with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Blade: Sins of the Father (1998) 1 tr

There is something inviting about the way A Next (1998) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1998 as part of A Next, with A Next providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ A Next (1998) 1 treats the central conflic

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi Redemption (1998) 3 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. The issue was published on 23 September 1998 as part of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi Redemption, with Ulic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure.

Reading Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 34 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. The issue was published on 16 September 1998 as part of Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron, with Sate Pestage providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ysanne Isard with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure

Thunderbolts (1997) 18 opens the door to a distinct corner of Marvel history rather than feeling like a catalogue entry that should be admired from a distance. The issue was published on 10 September 1998 as part of Thunderbolts, with Have the Thunderbolts providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thunderbolts