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There is something inviting about the way Ghost Rider (1990) 93 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1998 as part of Ghost Rider, with Ghost Rider providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Noble Kale with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ghost Rider (1990) 93 builds tensi

Fantastic Four (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 1 February 1998 as part of Fantastic Four, with Franklin Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sue with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1998) 2 builds tension by

Reading Excalibur (1988) 117 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 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. ⁠ Excalibur (1988) 117 builds

Elektra (1996) 15 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 Elektra, with the Silver providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Japan with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Elektra (1996) 15 builds tension by making each

Captain America (1998) 2 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 Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects US Navy with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain America

What first stands out about Cable (1993) 51 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 Cable, with Hellfire Club 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 Cable (1993)

Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) 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 28 January 1998 as part of Star Wars: Crimson Empire, with Crimson Guard providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kir Kanos with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1998) 05 understands that principle. The issue was published on 15 January 1998 as part of Fantastic Four, with HIDDEN HEARTS providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic Four

There is something inviting about the way Wolverine (1988) 120 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 January 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Wolverine (1

Generation X (1994) 34 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 10 January 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Generation X (19

Reading Deadpool (1997) 12 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 January 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

Daredevil (1964) 371 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 January 1998 as part of Daredevil, with Black Widow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Is DD with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (1964) 371 comes