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There is something inviting about the way Heroes for Hire (1997) 10 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1998 as part of Heroes for Hire, with Silver Sable providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wild Pack with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Heroes for Hire (

Fantastic Four (1998) 4 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 April 1998 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Silver Surfer with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Fantastic Four (1998) 4

Reading Excalibur (1988) 119 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 April 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 (

Elektra (1996) 17 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 April 1998 as part of Elektra, with Nina providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hand with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Elektra (1996) 17 understands that spe

Captain America (1998) 4 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 April 1998 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Batroc the Leaper with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America

What first stands out about Cable (1993) 53 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 April 1998 as part of Cable, with Hellfire Hunt providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Apocalypse with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Cable (1993) 53 builds tension by making ea

Star Wars: The Last Command (1997) 4 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 25 March 1998 as part of Star Wars: The Last Command, with Star Wars providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dark Force Rising with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star War

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Cable/Machine Man Annual (1998) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 25 March 1998 as part of Cable/Machine Man Annual, with Machine Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bastion Annual with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Cable/Mach

There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) 4 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 18 March 1998 as part of Star Wars: Crimson Empire, with Tem Merkon 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. ⁠ Star Wars: Crimso

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Evolution (1998) 2 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 11 March 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 another adven

Reading Wolverine (1988) 122 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 March 1998 as part of Wolverine, with Wolverine 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. ⁠ Wolverine (1988) 122 builds te

Generation X (1994) 36 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 March 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. ⁠ Generation X (1994