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There is something inviting about the way The Brotherhood (2001) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 2001 as part of The Brotherhood, with The Brotherhood providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Brotherhood (2001) 1

Startling Stories: Banner (2001) 1 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 July 2001 as part of Startling Stories: Banner, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Samson with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Startling Stories: Banner (2001) 1

Reading Spider Man's Tangled Web (2001) 2 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 July 2001 as part of Spider Man's Tangled Web, with Spider Man's Tangled Web 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 ad

Spider Girl (1998) 34 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 July 2001 as part of Spider Girl, with SPIDER GIRL IS providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spider Girl (1998) 34 builds tension

Mystic (2000) 13 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 July 2001 as part of Mystic, with Mystic 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 Mystic (2000) 13 comes

What first stands out about Marvel Knights (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 1 July 2001 as part of Marvel Knights, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke Cage with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel Knights (

Iron Man (1998) 42 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 July 2001 as part of Iron Man, with Hogan Potts 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 Iron Man (1998

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine (2001) 6 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 2001 as part of Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nick Fury with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1998) 43 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 2001 as part of Fantastic Four, with Human Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ant Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic Four (1

Deadpool (1997) 54 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 July 2001 as part of Deadpool, with Deadpool providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gnucci with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Deadpool (1997) 54 comes from the gap between what De

Reading Daredevil (1998) 18 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 July 2001 as part of Daredevil, with WAKE UP PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Matt Murdock with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (1998) 18

Citizen V and the V Battalion (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 1 July 2001 as part of Citizen V and the V Battalion, with Citizen V providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects V Battalion with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story