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Black Panther (1998) 8 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 June 1999 as part of Black Panther, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Enter the Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Bla

What first stands out about Avengers (1998) 17 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 June 1999 as part of Avengers, with Wrecking Crew providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth's Mightiest Heroes with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Aveng

Amazing Spider Man Annual (1999) 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 June 1999 as part of Amazing Spider Man Annual, 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. ⁠

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Amazing Spider Man (1999) 6 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1999 as part of Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

There is something inviting about the way A Next (1998) 9 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1999 as part of A Next, with Blacklight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Soldiers with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when A Next (1998) 9 allows one decision

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (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 26 May 1999 as part of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, with Queen Amidala providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Jedi with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The pl

Reading Star Wars: Vader's Quest (1999) 4 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 19 May 1999 as part of Star Wars: Vader's Quest, with Darth Vader providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Death Star with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999) 3 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 19 May 1999 as part of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, with Queen Amidala providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Phantom Menace with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing ano

Star Wars: Episode I Anakin Skywalker (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 19 May 1999 as part of Star Wars: Episode I Anakin Skywalker, with Anakin Skywalker'never providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tatooine with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another

What first stands out about Star Wars (1998) 6 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 19 May 1999 as part of Star Wars, with Jabba the Hutt providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ki with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars (1998) 6 works through ac

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999) 2 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 12 May 1999 as part of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, with Anakin Skywalker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Force with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adve

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers Annual (1999) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 12 May 1999 as part of Avengers Annual, with Are the Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Onslaught with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers Annual (1