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Ultimates (2002) 1 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 29 January 2002 as part of Ultimates, with THE ULTIMATES providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SUPER HUMAN PART with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Ultimates (2002) 1

What first stands out about Star Wars (1998) 38 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 23 January 2002 as part of Star Wars, with Stark Hyperspace providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Republic Senate with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars (1998

Hulk (1999) 36 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 16 January 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 storytelling in Hulk (1999) 36 works th

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Deadpool (1997) 62 understands that principle. The issue was published on 16 January 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Deadpool (1997) 6

There is something inviting about the way Thor (1998) 43 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 January 2002 as part of Thor, with Thor 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 storytelling in Thor (1998) 43 works throu

Fantastic Four: 1234 (2001) 4 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 10 January 2002 as part of Fantastic Four: 1234, with Prime Mover providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Reed Richards with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic

Reading Exiles (2001) 6 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 10 January 2002 as part of Exiles, with It's the Exiles providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Exiles (2001) 6 works thr

Star Wars: Starfighter Crossbones (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 9 January 2002 as part of Star Wars: Starfighter Crossbones, with LucasArts' Starfighter providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Battle of Naboo with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing an

Ultimate Spider Man (2000) 17 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 2 January 2002 as part of Ultimate Spider Man, with DOUBLE TROUBLE PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather t

What first stands out about New X Men (2001) 121 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 2 January 2002 as part of New X Men, with Emma Frost providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jean Grey with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explana

Avengers (1998) 49 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 2 January 2002 as part of Avengers, with NUFF SAID providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Master with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Treme X Men: Savage Land (2001) 3 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 2002 as part of X Treme X Men: Savage Land, with X Treme X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rogue with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding eve