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Iron Man (1998) 54 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 15 June 2002 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ten Rings with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1998) 5

What first stands out about Star Wars: Qui Gon & Obi Wan The Aurorient Express (2002) 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 12 June 2002 as part of Star Wars: Qui Gon & Obi Wan The Aurorient Express, with Qui Gon Jinn'and'Obi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wan Kenobi with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyo

Spider Man: Get Kraven (2002) 1 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 12 June 2002 as part of Spider Man: Get Kraven, with Alyosha Kravinoff providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kraven the Hunter with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Infinity Abyss (2002) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 12 June 2002 as part of Infinity Abyss, with Thanos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Infinity Aby

There is something inviting about the way Hulk (1999) 41 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 12 June 2002 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Hulk (1999) 41 allows

Marvel Knights (2002) 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 10 June 2002 as part of Marvel Knights, with Brothers Grace providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Widow with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Marvel Knights (2002)

Reading Ultimates (2002) 4 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 5 June 2002 as part of Ultimates, with SUPER HUMAN PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bruce Banner with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Ultimates (2002) 4

Star Wars Tales (1999) 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 5 June 2002 as part of Star Wars Tales, with The'Star Wars'universe'is providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Join'Wedge Antilles'as with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot

New X Men (2001) 127 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 5 June 2002 as part of New X Men, with Mutant Town providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in New X Men (2001) 127 wo

What first stands out about Exiles (2001) 12 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 5 June 2002 as part of Exiles, with Weapon X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects David Richards with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Exiles (2001) 12 works

Avengers (1998) 54 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 5 June 2002 as part of Avengers, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kang the Conqueror with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1998) 5

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Treme X Men (2001) 12 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 2002 as part of X Treme X Men, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Brian Michael Bendis with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in X Treme X Men (2001