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There is something inviting about the way Generation X (1994) 39 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 June 1998 as part of Generation X, with Generation X 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Gener

Deadpool (1997) 17 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 10 June 1998 as part of Deadpool, with Deadpool 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Deadpool (1997) 17 works thro

Reading Avengers (1998) 5 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 10 June 1998 as part of Avengers, with It's the Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Squadron Supreme with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1998) 5 wor

Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 31 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 3 June 1998 as part of Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron, with Rogue Squadron providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Blazing Claw with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure

X Men/Alpha Flight (1998) 2 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 June 1998 as part of X Men/Alpha Flight, with Alpha Flight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every

What first stands out about X Men Unlimited (1993) 19 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 June 1998 as part of X Men Unlimited, with X Men Unlimited 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 c

X Men (1991) 76 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 June 1998 as part of X Men, with Maggott providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Magneto with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, X Me

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Man (1995) 39 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1998 as part of X Man, with X 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation,

There is something inviting about the way X Force (1991) 78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1998 as part of X Force, with X Force 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 page with expl

X Factor (1986) 146 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 June 1998 as part of X Factor, with X Factor 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 page with explanation,

Reading Wolverine (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 June 1998 as part of Wolverine, with Blood Wedding providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wolverine with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with e

What If (1989) 109 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 June 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page