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There is something inviting about the way Peter Parker: Spider Man (1999) 16 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 2000 as part of Peter Parker: Spider Man, with Sandman 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 nar

Mutant X (1998) 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 1 April 2000 as part of Mutant X, with Goblin Queen providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mutant X with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Mutant X (1998) 18 understands that speed an

Reading Marvel: The Lost Generation (2000) 11 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 2000 as part of Marvel: The Lost Generation, with Baxter Building providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Reed Richards with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At n

Iron Man (1998) 27 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 2000 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stark with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (1998) 27 unders

Hulk (1999) 14 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 2000 as part of Hulk, with Hulk 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. ⁠ Hulk (1999) 14 builds tension by making each a

What first stands out about Generation X (1994) 62 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 2000 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. ⁠ Generation X (1994) 6

Gambit (1999) 15 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 April 2000 as part of Gambit, with Gambit MIA providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Remy LeBeau with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Gambit (1999) 15 builds tension by making each app

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1998) 28 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 2000 as part of Fantastic Four, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Planet Doom with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1998) 28 builds tens

There is something inviting about the way Earth X (1999) 12 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 2000 as part of Earth X, with Earth X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Galactus with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Earth X (1999) 12 builds tension by making each apparent so

Deathlok (1999) 9 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 2000 as part of Deathlok, with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jack Truman with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Deathlok (1999) 9 builds tension by making each apparent solution

Reading Deadpool (1997) 39 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 2000 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. ⁠ Deadpool (1997) 39 builds tension b

Captain Marvel (2000) 4 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 2000 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cosmic Awareness with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (2000) 4 buil