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There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1998) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1998 as part of Iron Man, with Black Widow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Man (1998)

Incredible Hulk (1962) 465 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 Incredible Hulk, with Rick Jones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jade Giant with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Incredible Hulk

Reading Heroes for Hire (1997) 12 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 Heroes for Hire, with Strike Force One providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke Cage with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Her

Fantastic Four (1998) 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. The issue was published on 1 June 1998 as part of Fantastic Four, with Pier Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sue Richards with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passage

Excalibur (1988) 121 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 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Excalibur (

What first stands out about Elektra (1996) 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 Elektra, with Elektra providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New York City with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Elektra (1996) 19 under

Daredevil (1964) 376 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 Daredevil, with FLYING BLIND PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Matt Murdock with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1998) 6 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1998 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Capmania with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain America (199

There is something inviting about the way Cable (1993) 55 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1998 as part of Cable, with Domino providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cable with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Cable (1993) 55 understands that speed a

Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) 6 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 20 May 1998 as part of Star Wars: Crimson Empire, with Royal Guards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kir Kanos'versus Carnor with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Reading Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Evolution (1998) 4 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 13 May 1998 as part of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Evolution, with Spinda Caveel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Pikkel Sisters with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing a

Wolverine (1988) 124 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 May 1998 as part of Wolverine, 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Wo