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There is something inviting about the way Doom: The Emperor Returns (2002) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 2002 as part of Doom: The Emperor Returns, with Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story mo

Daredevil (1998) 28 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 February 2002 as part of Daredevil, with UNDERBOSS PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Is Kingpin with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (1998) 28 comes fro

Reading Captain Marvel (2000) 26 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 February 2002 as part of Captain Marvel, with Rick Jones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Genis with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain Marvel

Captain America (1998) 50 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 February 2002 as part of Captain America, with Captain America 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 m

Cable (1993) 100 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 February 2002 as part of Cable, with Shining Path providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cable with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Cable (1993) 100 allows one de

What first stands out about Bloodstone (2001) 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 February 2002 as part of Bloodstone, with Young Elsa providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Living Mummy with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Bloodstone (2001

Black Panther (1998) 39 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 February 2002 as part of Black Panther, with Iron Fist providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects It's Black Panther with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Black

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers: Celestial Quest (2001) 4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 2002 as part of Avengers: Celestial Quest, with Titan providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thanos with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest w

There is something inviting about the way X Men: Evolution (2001) 3 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 30 January 2002 as part of X Men: Evolution, with Jean Grey providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Toad with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when X Men:

Punisher (2001) 8 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 30 January 2002 as part of Punisher, with the Punisher providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Badwrench with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Punisher (2001) 8 a

Reading Captain America: Dead Men Running (2002) 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 30 January 2002 as part of Captain America: Dead Men Running, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects South American with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adven

Captain America: Dead Man Running (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 30 January 2002 as part of Captain America: Dead Man Running, with Captain America: Dead Man Running 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