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There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1998) 38 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 2001 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man 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. ⁠ Iron Man (1998) 38 treats the central

Hulk Smash (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 March 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. ⁠ Hulk Smash (2001) 1 treats the central conflict as a chain of

Reading Generation X (1994) 73 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 March 2001 as part of Generation X, with Sean Cassidy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Moira MacTaggert with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Generation X (1994) 73 treats the

Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine (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 March 2001 as part of Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comics Magazine, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sub Mariner with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose bey

Fantastic Four (1998) 39 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 March 2001 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Grey Gargoyle with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages i

What first stands out about Excalibur (2001) 2 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 March 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

Deadpool (1997) 50 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 March 2001 as part of Deadpool, with Pool Boy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Deadpool with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Deadpool (199

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil/Spider Man (2001) 3 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 2001 as part of Daredevil/Spider Man, with Man Without Fear 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. ⁠ The most persuasiv

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil (1998) 14 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 2001 as part of Daredevil, with It's Round Two providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Foggy Nelson with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Dare

Captain Marvel (2000) 15 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 March 2001 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Captain

Reading Captain America (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 March 2001 as part of Captain America, with Sharon Carter providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bucky Barnes with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ca

Cable (1993) 89 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 March 2001 as part of Cable, with Dark Sisterhood 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 most persuasive passages in Cabl