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Star Wars (1998) 34 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 26 September 2001 as part of Star Wars, with Volfe Karkko providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Three Jedi Knights with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars (1998

What first stands out about New X Men (2001) 117 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 26 September 2001 as part of New X Men, with Beak 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 New X Men

Hulk (1999) 32 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 26 September 2001 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) 32 works

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Deadpool (1997) 58 understands that principle. The issue was published on 26 September 2001 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)

There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Jedi Vs. Sith (2001) 6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 19 September 2001 as part of Star Wars: Jedi Vs. Sith, with Jedi'Army of Light'and providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sith Brotherhood with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ T

Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope (2001) 3 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 19 September 2001 as part of Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope, with Star Wars'timeline providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Death Star'is with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The

Reading Star Wars: Jedi Quest (2001) 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 12 September 2001 as part of Star Wars: Jedi Quest, with Anakin Skywalker'is providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Obi Wan Kenobi with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storyt

Exiles (2001) 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 10 September 2001 as part of Exiles, with Professor Xavier providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Exiles with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Exiles (2001) 2 works throu

Avengers (1998) 44 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 10 September 2001 as part of Avengers, with Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

What first stands out about Ultimate Spider Man (2000) 13 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 5 September 2001 as part of Ultimate Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter Parker with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than

X Treme X Men (2001) 3 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 September 2001 as part of X Treme X Men, with the X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with e

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Force (1991) 118 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 2001 as part of X Force, with X Force providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Paco Perez 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, X For