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There is something inviting about the way Mutant X (1998) 30 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 2001 as part of Mutant X, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth's Mightiest Heroes with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Mutant X (1998)

Marvel Knights (2000) 10 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 April 2001 as part of Marvel Knights, with Punisher providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frank Castle with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Marvel Knights (2000) 10 underst

Reading Iron Man (1998) 39 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 April 2001 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tony Stark with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (1998) 39 under

Hulk Smash (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 April 2001 as part of Hulk Smash, with Garth Ennis providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects John McCrea with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Hulk Smash (2001) 2 unde

Generation X (1994) 74 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 April 2001 as part of Generation X, with Generation X 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. ⁠ Generation X (1994) 74

What first stands out about Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine (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 April 2001 as part of Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine, with If Namor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kree Sentry with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond s

Fantastic Four (1998) 40 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 April 2001 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Negative Zone with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1998)

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Excalibur (2001) 3 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 2001 as part of Excalibur, with Excalibur 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. ⁠ Excalibur (2001) 3 builds tension by m

There is something inviting about the way Deadpool (1997) 51 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 2001 as part of Deadpool, with Pool Boy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Maxy Millions with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Deadpool (1997) 51 builds tension by making each appar

Daredevil/Spider Man (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 1 April 2001 as part of Daredevil/Spider Man, with Man Without Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gang of Four with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil/Spider Man (2001) 4 bui

Reading Daredevil (1998) 15 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 April 2001 as part of Daredevil, with Wilson Fisk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Echo with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1998) 15 builds tension by making each a

Captain Marvel (2000) 16 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 April 2001 as part of Captain Marvel, with CRAZY LIKE A providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects MARVEL PSR with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (2000) 16