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Hulk/Wolverine: Six Hours (2003) 3 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 May 2003 as part of Hulk/Wolverine: Six Hours, with Wolverine providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Hulk/Wolverine: S

What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1998) 67 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 May 2003 as part of Fantastic Four, with UNTHINKABLE PROLOGUE What providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doom with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1998)

Exiles (2001) 23 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 May 2003 as part of Exiles, with WITH AN IRON providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects FIST PART with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Exiles (2001) 23 treats the central conflict as a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Eden's Trail (2003) 5 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 2003 as part of Eden's Trail, with Lady Yune providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Eden with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Eden's Trail (2003) 5 treats the central conflict as a ch

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil (1998) 45 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 2003 as part of Daredevil, with LOWLIFE PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Matt with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1998) 45 treats the central conflict as a cha

Captain Marvel (2002) 7 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 May 2003 as part of Captain Marvel, with NEW STORY ARC providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain Marvel with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (2002) 7 treats the centr

Reading Captain America: What Price Glory? (2003) 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 May 2003 as part of Captain America: What Price Glory?, with Steve Rogers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bruce Jones with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ C

Black Panther (1998) 56 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 May 2003 as part of Black Panther, with Only the Black providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects White Wolf with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Black Panther (1998) 56 treats the

Black Panther (1998) 55 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 May 2003 as part of Black Panther, with Nigel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Triage with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Black Panther (1

What first stands out about Avengers (1998) 65 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 May 2003 as part of Avengers, with Red Zone providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (1998) 65 are

Alias (2001) 21 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 May 2003 as part of Alias, with Alias 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 Alias (2001)

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor Vol. 3: Gods on Earth (Trade Paperback) understands that principle. The issue was published on 30 April 2003 as part of Avengers, with Collecting THOR providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects IRON MAN with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passa