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Excalibur (1988) 118 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 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pag

What first stands out about Elektra (1996) 16 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 Elektra, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kingpin with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanati

Captain America (1998) 3 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 Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Atlantic Ocean with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowdin

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Cable (1993) 52 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1998 as part of Cable, with Sebastian Shaw providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Inner Circle with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanatio

There is something inviting about the way BLADE: CRESCENT CITY BLUES 1 (1998) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1998 as part of BLADE: CRESCENT CITY BLUES 1, with BLADE: CRESCENT CITY BLUES 1 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

Blade: Crescent City Blues (1998) 1 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 Blade: Crescent City Blues, with Deacon Frost providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Orleans’ Mafia with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding eve

Reading Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) 3 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 18 February 1998 as part of Star Wars: Crimson Empire, with Crimson Guard providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mirith Sinn with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Evolution (1998) 1 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 11 February 1998 as part of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Evolution, with Black Sun providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Massad Thrumble with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announ

Wolverine (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 10 February 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) 121 treat

What first stands out about Generation X (1994) 35 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 February 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 (199

Deadpool (1997) 13 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 February 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. ⁠ Deadpool (1997) 13 treats the

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) 372 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 February 1998 as part of Daredevil, with Mister Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ghost Rider with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) 372 treats the central conflict