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Black Panther (1998) 26 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 Black Panther, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Storm with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Black Panther (1998) 26 wor

What first stands out about Bishop: The Last X Man (1999) 16 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 Bishop: The Last X Man, with Professor Xavier providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Empress Lilandra with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The story

Amazing Spider Man (1999) 25 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 Amazing Spider Man, with THE Green Goblin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Amazing Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The s

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Men: Black Sun (2000) 5 understands that principle. The issue was published on 31 December 2000 as part of X Men: Black Sun, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bloodstones with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in X Men: Black

There is something inviting about the way Star Wars (1998) 25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 27 December 2000 as part of Star Wars, with Ros Lai providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects INFINITY'S END PART with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars (1998) 25 wor

Star Wars: Qui Gon & Obi Wan Last Stand on Ord Mantell (2000) 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 20 December 2000 as part of Star Wars: Qui Gon & Obi Wan Last Stand on Ord Mantell, with Episode I providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jedi'Master'Qui Gon Jinn'and with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose b

Reading Star Wars Tales (1999) 6 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 20 December 2000 as part of Star Wars Tales, with Boba Fett'into providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Star Wars Tales' with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star W

X Men: Black Sun (2000) 4 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 15 December 2000 as part of X Men: Black Sun, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bloodstones with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in X Men: Black S

Star Wars: Underworld The Yavin Vassilika (2000) 1 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 13 December 2000 as part of Star Wars: Underworld The Yavin Vassilika, with Han Solo providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Galactic Underworld with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announci

What first stands out about Universe X (2000) 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 10 December 2000 as part of Universe X, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain Mar Vell with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding ever

Maximum Security (2000) 2 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 10 December 2000 as part of Maximum Security, with Maximum Security 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. ⁠ Rather

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Bishop: The Last X Man (1999) 15 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 December 2000 as part of Bishop: The Last X Man, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Man with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page w