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There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Legacy (2006) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 21 June 2006 as part of Star Wars: Legacy, with The'Jedi Temple'is'attacked providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke Skywalker'first with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momen

New Excalibur (2005) 8 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 21 June 2006 as part of New Excalibur, with SO WHY IS providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects IT I'M NOT with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in New Excalibur (2005) 8 comes f

Reading New Avengers (2004) 20 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 21 June 2006 as part of New Avengers, with THE COLLECTIVE providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects CONCLUSION The Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in New Ave

Marvel Westerns (2006) 1 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 21 June 2006 as part of Marvel Westerns, with Phantom Rider providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Rider with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel Western

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: RAWHIDE KID VOL. 1 HC (Hardcover) 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 21 June 2006 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Uncle Ben Bart providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Johnny Bart with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot

What first stands out about MARVEL MASTERWORKS: RAWHIDE KID VOL. 1 (Hardcover) 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 21 June 2006 as part of MARVEL MASTERWORKS: RAWHIDE KID VOL. 1, with MARVEL MASTERWORKS: RAWHIDE KID VOL. 1 providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the openi

Marvel Adventures the Avengers (2006) 2 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 21 June 2006 as part of Marvel Adventures the Avengers, with Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Leader with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is st

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER MAN VOL. 3: DOOM WITH A VIEW DIGEST (Digest) understands that principle. The issue was published on 21 June 2006 as part of Marvel Adventures Spider Man, with Collects Marvel Adventures providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply ann

There is something inviting about the way MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER MAN VOL. 3: DOOM WITH A VIEW (Digest) establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 21 June 2006 as part of MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER MAN VOL. 3: DOOM WITH A VIEW, with MARVEL SPIDER MAN VOL. 3: DOOM WITH A VIEW providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That

Last Planet Standing (2006) 4 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 21 June 2006 as part of Last Planet Standing, with LAST HERO STANDING providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Great Elders with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

Reading Haunt of Horror: Edgar Allan Poe (2006) 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 21 June 2006 as part of Haunt of Horror: Edgar Allan Poe, with Richard Corben providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rich Margopoulos with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another advent

GIANT SIZE HULK 1 (2006) 1 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 21 June 2006 as part of GIANT SIZE HULK 1, with GIANT SIZE HULK 1 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 p