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There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1998) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 February 1998 as part of Avengers, with Twilight Sword providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1998) 1 treats the central conflict as a

Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 27 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 4 February 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. ⁠ Star War

Reading Star Wars: The Last Command (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 4 February 1998 as part of Star Wars: The Last Command, with Timothy Zahn providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mara Jade with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Wars: T

X Men (1991) 72 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 February 1998 as part of X Men, with Xavier Institute providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Marrow with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ X Men (1991) 72 treats the central conf

X Man (1995) 35 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 February 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in X Man (1

What first stands out about X Force (1991) 74 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 February 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in X

X Factor (1986) 142 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 February 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages i

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Wolverine: Days of Future Past (1997) 3 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1998 as part of Wolverine: Days of Future Past, with Wolverine: Days of Future Past providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announc

There is something inviting about the way What If (1989) 105 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1998 as part of What If?, with May providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mayday with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in What If (1989) 105 a

Uncanny X Men (1981) 352 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 February 1998 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Alaska providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scott with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Uncanny X Men (1981

Reading Uncanny X Men (1963) 352 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 February 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 most persuas

Thunderbolts (1997) 11 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 February 1998 as part of Thunderbolts, with Thunderbolts 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 most persuas