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There is something inviting about the way Hulk (1999) 23 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Hulk (1999) 23 comes from the

Generation X (1994) 71 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 January 2001 as part of Generation X, with Jono providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New York City with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Generation X (1994) 71 comes from the gap

Reading Gambit (1999) 24 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 January 2001 as part of Gambit, with New Son providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gambit with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Gambit (1999) 24 comes from the g

Fantastic Four Annual (2001) 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 1 January 2001 as part of Fantastic Four Annual, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Galactus with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story mom

Fantastic Four (1998) 37 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 January 2001 as part of Fantastic Four, with THE SUPER SKRULL providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

What first stands out about Deadpool (1997) 48 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 January 2001 as part of Deadpool, with CRUEL SUMMER Part 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 plot is strongest

Darkdevil (2000) 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 January 2001 as part of Darkdevil, with It's Darkdevil Vs providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scrier with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Darkdevil (2000) 3

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil/Spider Man (2001) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 2001 as part of Daredevil/Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter Parker with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when D

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil: Ninja (2000) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 2001 as part of Daredevil Ninja, with Matt Murdock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hell's Kitchen with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest

Captain Marvel (2000) 13 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 January 2001 as part of Captain Marvel, with Zey Rogg providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Zet Rogg with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Captain Marvel (2000) 13 allow

Reading Captain America (1998) 37 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 January 2001 as part of Captain America, with Captain America 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 plot is

Cable (1993) 87 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 January 2001 as part of Cable, with Legacy Virus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Cable (1993) 87