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There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1998) 35 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 2000 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (1998) 35 und

Iron Fist/Wolverine: The Return of K'un Lun (2000) 2 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 December 2000 as part of Iron Fist/Wolverine: The Return of K'un Lun, with Iron Fist/Wolverine: The Return of K'un Lun providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the openin

Reading Iron Fist/Wolverine (2000) 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 December 2000 as part of Iron Fist/Wolverine, with THE RETURN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects K’UN LUN PART with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iro

Hulk (1999) 22 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 December 2000 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Hulk (1999) 22 under

Generation X (1994) 70 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 December 2000 as part of Generation X, with Generation X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Synch with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Generation X (1994) 70 builds ten

What first stands out about Gambit (1999) 23 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 December 2000 as part of Gambit, with Maximum Security providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tie In with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Gambit (1999) 23 builds tension by making each

Fantastic Four (1998) 36 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 December 2000 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Deacon with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1998) 36 builds t

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Doom (2000) 3 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 December 2000 as part of Doom, with FANTASTIC FOUR providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Doom with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Doom (2000) 3 builds tension by making each appa

There is something inviting about the way Deadpool (1997) 47 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 2000 as part of Deadpool, with CRUEL SUMMER Part providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Regenerating Degenerate with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Deadpool (1997) 47 builds ten

Darkdevil (2000) 2 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 December 2000 as part of Darkdevil, with Matt Murdock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kaine with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Darkdevil (2000) 2 builds tension by making each apparent sol

Reading Daredevil: Ninja (2000) 1 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 December 2000 as part of Daredevil Ninja, with Man Without Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stick with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil: Ninja (2000)

Captain Marvel (2000) 12 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 December 2000 as part of Captain Marvel, with Maximum Security providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tie In with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (2000) 12 builds te