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Deadpool (1997) 14 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 10 March 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Deadpool (1997)

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) 373 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 10 March 1998 as part of Daredevil, with Mister Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Charlie with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (1964) 373 comes f

Avengers (1998) 2 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 March 1998 as part of Avengers, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wonder Man with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1998) 2 comes from th

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 28 understands that principle. The issue was published on 4 March 1998 as part of Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron, with Rebel Alliance providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rogue Squadron with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ St

There is something inviting about the way X Men (1991) 73 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1998 as part of X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Year with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in X Men (1991) 73 comes from the gap betw

X Man (1995) 36 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 March 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. ⁠ Story momentum in X Man (1995) 36 comes from the gap betwe

Reading X Force (1991) 75 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 March 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. ⁠ Story momentum in X Force (1991) 75 co

X Factor (1986) 143 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 March 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. ⁠ Story momentum in X Factor (19

What If (1989) 106 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 March 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when What If

What first stands out about Uncanny X Men (1981) 353 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 March 1998 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Wolverine providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rogue with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Uncanny

Uncanny X Men (1963) 353 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 March 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. ⁠ The plot is strong

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thunderbolts (1997) 12 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1998 as part of Thunderbolts, with the Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Thunderbolts (