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There is something inviting about the way Underworld (2006) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 2006 as part of Underworld, with Mister Pain providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jackie Dio with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Underworld (2006) 2 co

Uncanny X Men (1981) 470 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 March 2006 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Uncanny X Men (1981) 470 comes from the

Reading Uncanny X Men (1963) 470 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 March 2006 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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 U

Ultimates 2 (2004) 10 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 March 2006 as part of Ultimates 2, with GRAND THEFT AMERICA providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects PART with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Ultimates 2

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION FLIPBOOK (2006) 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 1 March 2006 as part of STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION FLIPBOOK, with STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION FLIPBOOK providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and

What first stands out about Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 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 March 2006 as part of Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic/Rebellion, with Old Republic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Anakin Skywalker with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simpl

Star Wars: Empire (2002) 40 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 March 2006 as part of Star Wars: Empire, with Kalist VI providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Imperial with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Star Wars:

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Squadron Supreme: Death of a Universe (Trade Paperback) understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 2006 as part of Thor, with Mark Gruenwald providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kurt Busiek with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is stron

There is something inviting about the way Spider Girl (1998) 96 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 2006 as part of Spider Girl, with Spider Girl providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Felicity Hardy with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Spider Gi

Sentinel (2005) 5 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 March 2006 as part of Sentinel, with Juston's Sentinel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stealth Sentinel with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Sentinel (2005) 5 allow

Reading Punisher Max (2004) 31 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 March 2006 as part of Punisher Max, with Ma Gnucci providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects MAX Explicit Content with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest whe

Nextwave: Agents of H.a.T.E. (2006) 2 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 March 2006 as part of Nextwave: Agents of H.a.T.E., with Aaron Stack providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Machine Man with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠