All Articles

Spider Man Loves Mary Jane (2005) 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 22 February 2006 as part of Spider Man Loves Mary Jane, with Hurtful Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mary Jane with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most

What first stands out about Sentry (2005) 6 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 22 February 2006 as part of Sentry, with SUGGESTED FOR TEENS providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects AND UP with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Sent

Nightcrawler: The Winding Way (Trade Paperback) 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 22 February 2006 as part of Nightcrawler, with Collects NIGHTCRAWLER providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects RATED T with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Nick Fury's Howling Commandos (2005) 5 understands that principle. The issue was published on 22 February 2006 as part of Nick Fury's Howling Commandos, with MORE MONSTER MAYHEM providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SUGGESTED FOR TEENS with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure.

There is something inviting about the way New X Men (2004) 23 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 22 February 2006 as part of New X Men, with CHILDHOOD'S END providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Reverend Stryker with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passage

New Avengers (2004) 16 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 22 February 2006 as part of New Avengers, with THE COLLECTIVE providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects PROLOGUE Prepare with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in New Avengers

Reading Marvel Previews (2005) 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 22 February 2006 as part of Marvel Previews, with Marvel Previews 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 p

Marvel Milestones (2005) 11 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 22 February 2006 as part of Marvel Milestones, with Tako Shamara providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dragon Lord with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive p

Kabuki (2004) 6 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 22 February 2006 as part of Kabuki, with THE ALCHEMY providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kabuki with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Kabuki (2004) 6 understands that spe

What first stands out about Iron Man: Inevitable (2005) 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 22 February 2006 as part of Iron Man: Inevitable, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Living Laser with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Fantastic Four (1998) 535 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 22 February 2006 as part of Fantastic Four, with Ben Grimm providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Las Vegas with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Fantastic Four (1

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and EXILES VOL. 12: WORLD TOUR BOOK 1 TPB (Trade Paperback) understands that principle. The issue was published on 22 February 2006 as part of Exiles, with House of M providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Collects EXILES with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At nar