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There is something inviting about the way Black Panther (1998) 14 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 2000 as part of Black Panther, with Everett Ross providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects King of Wakanda with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Black Panther (

Bishop: The Last X Man (1999) 4 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 2000 as part of Bishop: The Last X Man, with Bishop: The Last 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. ⁠ Story

Reading Avengers Annual (2000) 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 1 January 2000 as part of Avengers Annual, with Patsy Walker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers Annual (

Amazing Spider Man (1999) 13 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 2000 as part of Amazing Spider Man, with Mary Jane providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Amazing

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Manga (1999) 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 22 December 1999 as part of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Manga, with Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Manga providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives

What first stands out about Star Wars (1998) 13 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 22 December 1999 as part of Star Wars, with Jedi Knights providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jedi Masters with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Star Wars (199

X 51 (1999) 5 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 December 1999 as part of X 51, with X 51 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 plot is strongest when X 51 (1999) 5 al

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Deadpool (1997) 35 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 December 1999 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Deadpool

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil (1998) 9 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 December 1999 as part of Daredevil, with Murdock Law Firm providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kingpin with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Daredevil (1998)

Avengers (1998) 23 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 December 1999 as part of Avengers, with Wonder Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers (1998) 23 allows one decis

Reading Star Wars: Union (1999) 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 8 December 1999 as part of Star Wars: Union, with Luke Skywalker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mara Jade with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Star

X Men: The Hidden Years (1999) 1 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 December 1999 as part of X Men the Hidden Years, with X MEN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects GIANT SIZE X with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot i