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Excalibur (1988) 109 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 May 1997 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 page

What first stands out about Elektra (1996) 7 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 May 1997 as part of Elektra, with Konrad Weiss providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Elektra with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Elektra

Daredevil (1964) 364 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 May 1997 as part of Daredevil, with Insomnia providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Karen with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Dared

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Code of Honor (1997) 4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1997 as part of Code of Honor, with Code of Honor 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 p

There is something inviting about the way Cable (1993) 43 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1997 as part of Cable, with Cable 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 page with explanation

Beast (1997) 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 May 1997 as part of Beast, with Beast 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 page with explanation, Beast (1997

Reading Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) 2 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 23 April 1997 as part of Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End, with Han Solo providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Is Fiolla with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

Untold Tales of Spider Man (1995) 20 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 April 1997 as part of Untold Tales of Spider Man, with Friendly Neighborhood providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another ad

Generation X (1994) 26 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 April 1997 as part of Generation X, with Jubilee 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) 26 tre

What first stands out about Deadpool (1997) 4 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 April 1997 as part of Deadpool, with Incredible Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects We're with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Deadpool (1997) 4 treats the central con

Captain America (1996) 6 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 April 1997 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cable with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America (1996) 6 treats the ce

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers (1996) 6 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 April 1997 as part of Avengers, with Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1996) 6 treats the central conflict as