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There is something inviting about the way Ultragirl (1996) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1997 as part of Ultragirl, with Ultragirl 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, Ultragirl (19

THUNDERBOLTS ANNUAL 1 (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 January 1997 as part of THUNDERBOLTS ANNUAL 1, with THUNDERBOLTS 1 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 lev

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 419 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 January 1997 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with THE BLACK TARANTULA providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects THE BITE with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At n

Starlord (1996) 2 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 January 1997 as part of Starlord, with Mister Knife providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Star Lord with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Starlord (1996) 2 u

Spider Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) 1 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 January 1997 as part of Spider Man: Hobgoblin Lives, with REAL Hobgoblin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects WILL THE REAL with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventur

What first stands out about SPIDER MAN: 101 WAYS TO END THE (1997) 1 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 January 1997 as part of SPIDER MAN: 101 WAYS TO END THE CLONE SAGA 1, with SPIDER MAN: 101 WAYS TO END THE CLONE SAGA 1 providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the o

Spider Man: 101 Ways to End the (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 1 January 1997 as part of Spider Man: 101 Ways to End the Clone Saga, with Spider Man's Clone providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bob Harras with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing anot

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Spider Man (1990) 76 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1997 as part of Spider Man, with Spider 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. ⁠ Spider Man (1990) 76 builds tens

There is something inviting about the way SILVER SURFER ANNUAL 1 (1997) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1997 as part of SILVER SURFER ANNUAL 1, with SILVER SURFER 1 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. ⁠ S

Silver Surfer Annual (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 January 1997 as part of Silver Surfer Annual, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Power Cosmic with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Silver Surfer Annual (1997

Reading Silver Surfer (1987) 124 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 January 1997 as part of Silver Surfer, with New Atlantis providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Silver Surfer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Silver Surfer (1987) 124

Sensational Spider Man (1996) 12 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 January 1997 as part of Sensational Spider Man, with Sensational Spider 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