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There is something inviting about the way Exiles (2001) 10 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 20 April 2002 as part of Exiles, with Eater of Worlds providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Exiles (2001) 10 understands t

Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002) 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 17 April 2002 as part of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, with Star Wars'mythos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rebel Alliance's'epic with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing ano

Reading Punisher (2001) 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 17 April 2002 as part of Punisher, with Punisher providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frank Castle with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Punisher (2001) 11 un

New X Men (2001) 125 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 17 April 2002 as part of New X Men, with Cassandra Nova providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, New X Men (2001) 125 under

Hulk (1999) 39 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 17 April 2002 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) 39 builds tension by making each

What first stands out about Exiles (2001) 9 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 10 April 2002 as part of Exiles, with Mimic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Exiles (2001) 9 builds tension by making each appare

Avengers (1998) 52 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 April 2002 as part of Avengers, with Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Master with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1998) 52 builds tension by making each appar

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Men Unlimited (1993) 34 understands that principle. The issue was published on 3 April 2002 as part of X Men Unlimited, with Emma Frost providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jubilee with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ X Men Unlimited (1993) 34 builds ten

There is something inviting about the way Ultimates (2002) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 3 April 2002 as part of Ultimates, with SUPER HUMAN PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ultimates (2002) 2 builds tension by making

X Treme X Men (2001) 10 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 2002 as part of X Treme X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Storm with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ X Treme X Men (2001) 10 builds tension by making each apparent solu

Reading X Force (1991) 125 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 2002 as part of X Force, with Agent Wright providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects CIA with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ X Force (1991) 125 builds tension by making each

Wolverine/Hulk (2002) 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 April 2002 as part of Wolverine/Hulk, with X Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Bruce Banner with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Wolverine/Hulk (2002) 1