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There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi The (1996) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 12 February 1997 as part of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi The Golden Age of the Sith, with Jori Daragon providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gav with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another

Untold Tales of Spider Man (1995) 18 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 February 1997 as part of Untold Tales of Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Headsman with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasiv

Reading Howard the Duck Holiday Special (1997) 1 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 February 1997 as part of Howard the Duck Holiday Special, with Howard the Duck Holiday providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing ano

Generation X (1994) 24 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 February 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. ⁠ The most persua

Deadpool (1997) 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 10 February 1997 as part of Deadpool, with Weasel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Taskmaster with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Deadpool (1997) 2 understands tha

What first stands out about Captain America (1996) 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 February 1997 as part of Captain America, with Rikki Barnes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sam Wilson with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain

Avengers (1996) 4 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 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1996) 4 u

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition (1997) 2 understands that principle. The issue was published on 5 February 1997 as part of Star Wars: A New Hope Special Edition, with Like the Special providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Edition with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventur

There is something inviting about the way XSE (1996) 4 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1997 as part of XSE, with XSE 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. ⁠ At narrative level, XSE (1996) 4 understands that

X Men (1991) 61 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 1997 as part of X Men, with Storm providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Candra with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, X Men (1991) 61 understands that speed and momentum are not t

Reading X Man (1995) 24 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 1997 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. ⁠ At narrative level, X Man (1995) 24 under

X Force (1991) 63 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 1997 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. ⁠ At narrative level, X Force (19