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There is something inviting about the way Citizen V and the V Battalion: The Everlasting (2002) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 2002 as part of Citizen V and the V Battalion: The Everlasting, with Citizen V providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects John Watkins III with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announc

Captain Marvel (2000) 27 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 March 2002 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter David with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain Marvel (2000)

Reading Cable (1993) 101 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 March 2002 as part of Cable, with Macedonian providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Cable (1993) 101 works throug

Bloodstone (2001) 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 March 2002 as part of Bloodstone, with Elsa Bloodstone providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Bloodstone (20

Black Panther (1998) 40 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 March 2002 as part of Black Panther, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Fist with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pa

What first stands out about Avengers: Celestial Quest (2001) 5 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 March 2002 as part of Avengers: Celestial Quest, with Thanos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Death with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowdin

Alias (2001) 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 1 March 2002 as part of Alias, with Alias 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 every page with explana

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Men: Evolution (2001) 4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 27 February 2002 as part of X Men: Evolution, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Xavier Institute with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page w

There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Qui Gon & Obi Wan The Aurorient Express (2002) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 27 February 2002 as part of Star Wars: Qui Gon & Obi Wan The Aurorient Express, with Yorn Skot providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Qui Gon Jinn'and'Obi with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyon

New X Men (2001) 123 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 27 February 2002 as part of New X Men, with Shi'Ar Imperial 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation,

Reading Deadpool (1997) 63 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 27 February 2002 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page

Captain America: Dead Men Running (2002) 2 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 February 2002 as part of Captain America: Dead Men Running, with Darko Macan providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Danijel Zezelj with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adve