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There is something inviting about the way Black Panther (1998) 23 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 2000 as part of Black Panther, with Black Panther 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding

Avengers: Infinity (2000) 2 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 October 2000 as part of Avengers Infinity, with Servitors 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

Reading Amazing Spider Man (1999) 22 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 October 2000 as part of Amazing Spider Man, with Senator Ward providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Venom with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wi

Star Wars Tales (1999) 5 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 27 September 2000 as part of Star Wars Tales, with Lando's Commandos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Star Wars Tales'where with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than c

Star Wars (1998) 22 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 27 September 2000 as part of Star Wars, with Aayla Secura providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jedi Quinlan Vos with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Wars (1998) 22 treats the centra

What first stands out about Star Wars: Jedi Council Acts of War (2000) 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 20 September 2000 as part of Star Wars: Jedi Council Acts of War, with The'Jedi Council providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Yinchorri High Command'is with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply anno

Wolverine (1988) 154 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 September 2000 as part of Wolverine, with ALL ALONG providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects WATCHTOWER PART with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Wolverine (1988) 154 treats t

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Bishop: The Last X Man (1999) 12 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 September 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 advent

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1998) 32 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 September 2000 as part of Avengers, with Grim Reaper providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Count Nefaria with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1998) 32 treats the central conflict

Ultimate Spider Man (2000) 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 6 September 2000 as part of Ultimate Spider Man, with Reinterpret Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects ULTIMATE SPIDER MAN with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ultimate S

Reading Star Wars: Darth Maul (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 6 September 2000 as part of Star Wars: Darth Maul, with Lord Sidious providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Darth Maul with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Wars: Darth Maul

X Men: The Hidden Years (1999) 10 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 September 2000 as part of X Men the Hidden Years, with Candy Southern providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ X Men: