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Heroes for Hire (1997) 11 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 May 1998 as part of Heroes for Hire, with Luke Cage providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Silver Sable with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Heroes for Hire

What first stands out about Generation X Underground (1998) 1 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 May 1998 as part of Generation X Underground, with Generation X Underground 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 a

Fantastic Four (1998) 5 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 May 1998 as part of Fantastic Four, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stan Lee with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Fou

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Excalibur (1988) 120 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Excalibur (1988) 1

There is something inviting about the way Elektra (1996) 18 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1998 as part of Elektra, with Elektra providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nina with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Elektra (1996) 18 works through accumulatio

Daredevil (1964) 375 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 May 1998 as part of Daredevil, with Karen Page providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Fear with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Daredevil (1964) 375 works through accumul

Reading Captain America (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 1 May 1998 as part of Captain America, with Captain America 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 adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain America

Cable (1993) 54 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 May 1998 as part of Cable, with Donald Pierce providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Panther with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Cable (1993) 54 work

Star Wars: The Last Command (1997) 5 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 29 April 1998 as part of Star Wars: The Last Command, with Grand Admiral Thrawn providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Republic's Bilbringi with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

What first stands out about Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) 5 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 15 April 1998 as part of Star Wars: Crimson Empire, with Rogue Squadron'debuts providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Carnor Jax'and with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ra

Generation X (1994) 37 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 10 April 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Deadpool (1997) 15 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 April 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with ex