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There is something inviting about the way Wolverine (1988) 128 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1998 as part of Wolverine, with Hand providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hydra with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Wolverine (1988) 128 underst

What If (1989) 112 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 September 1998 as part of What If?, with What If? 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. ⁠ At narrative level, What If (1989) 112 unders

Reading Uncanny X Men/Fantastic Four Annual (1998) 1 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 September 1998 as part of Uncanny X Men/Fantastic Four Annual, with Mister Fantastic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cecilia Reyes with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing anoth

Uncanny X Men (1981) 359 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 September 1998 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Uncanny X Men (1963) 359 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 September 1998 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men

What first stands out about Thor (1998) 3 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 September 1998 as part of Thor, with Jake providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1998) 3 builds tension by making each apparent solutio

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 438 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 September 1998 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with TWO HEROES providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects ONE CITY with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Squadron Supreme: New World Order (1999) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1998 as part of Squadron Supreme: New World Order, with Squadron Supreme 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

There is something inviting about the way Spider Man (1990) 95 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1998 as part of Spider Man, with Spider Man 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. ⁠ Spider Man (1990) 95 builds

Silver Surfer (1987) 143 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 September 1998 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer 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. ⁠ Silver Surfer (1987) 143 buil

Reading Rampaging Hulk (1998) 2 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 September 1998 as part of Rampaging Hulk, with Rampaging Hulk 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. ⁠ Rampaging Hulk

Quicksilver (1997) 11 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 September 1998 as part of Quicksilver, with Siege of Wundagore providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects THE SIEGE with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Quicksilver (1997) 11 builds