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There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1996) 6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1997 as part of Fantastic Four, with Alicia Masters providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ben Grimm with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1996) 6 builds tension by

Excalibur (1988) 108 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 April 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. ⁠ Excalibur (1988) 108 builds tension by making

Reading Elektra (1996) 6 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 April 1997 as part of Elektra, with Elektra providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Broadway with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Elektra (1996) 6 builds tension by making each app

Daredevil (1964) 363 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 April 1997 as part of Daredevil, with Daredevil providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Karen with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) 363 builds tension by ma

Code of Honor (1997) 3 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 April 1997 as part of Code of Honor, with Secret Wars providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth’s Heroes with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Code of Honor (1997)

What first stands out about Cable (1993) 42 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 April 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Cable (1993) 42 comes fr

Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) 1 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 26 March 1997 as part of Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End, with Han Solo providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Millenium Falcon with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing ano

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Untold Tales of Spider Man (1995) 19 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 March 1997 as part of Untold Tales of Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Ock with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentu

There is something inviting about the way Generation X (1994) 25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 March 1997 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 Genera

Deadpool (1997) 3 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 March 1997 as part of Deadpool, with Black Tom Cassidy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Siryn of X with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Deadpool (1997) 3 comes from th

Reading Captain America (1996) 5 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 March 1997 as part of Captain America, with Captain American providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SHIELD with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain

Avengers (1996) 5 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 March 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1996) 5 com