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Deadpool (1997) 68 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 August 2002 as part of Deadpool, with Or Deadpool providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Taskmaster with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Deadpool (1997) 68 co

What first stands out about Deadline (2002) 3 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 August 2002 as part of Deadline, with Zeitgeist providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Deadline (2002) 3 come

Daredevil (1998) 34 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 August 2002 as part of Daredevil, with Matt Murdock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hell's Kitchen with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (199

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain Marvel (2000) 33 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 August 2002 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Magus with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain Marvel (2000) 3

There is something inviting about the way Cable (1993) 106 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 2002 as part of Cable, with Kazakhstan 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Cable (1993) 106 comes from the

Black Panther (1998) 45 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 August 2002 as part of Black Panther, with STATE II CONCLUSION providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Black Panther (1998) 45 comes f

Reading Alias (2001) 10 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 August 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Alias (2001) 10 comes fro

X Men: Evolution (2001) 9 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 31 July 2002 as part of X Men: Evolution, with the Professor 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. ⁠ Story momentum in X

X Men Unlimited (1993) 37 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 31 July 2002 as part of X Men Unlimited, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Amazing Spider Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when X Men Un

What first stands out about Star Wars: Jango Fett Open Seasons (2002) 3 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 31 July 2002 as part of Star Wars: Jango Fett Open Seasons, with Jango Fett providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jedi Master with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠

Infinity Abyss (2002) 4 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 24 July 2002 as part of Infinity Abyss, with Adam Warlock 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 plot is strongest when Inf

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Hulk (1999) 43 understands that principle. The issue was published on 24 July 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Hulk (1999) 43 allows one