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There is something inviting about the way Daredevil (1964) 216 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1985 as part of Daredevil, with Is Glorianna O providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Old Woman with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) 216 treats the centra

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 168 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 1985 as part of Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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. ⁠ Conan the Barba

Reading Captain Britain (1985) 3 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 1985 as part of Captain Britain, with Captain Britain providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Slaymaster with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Britain (1985) 3

Captain America (1968) 303 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 1985 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Batroc's Brigade with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Amer

Avengers (1963) 253 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 1985 as part of Avengers, with Mad Thinker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Vision with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (1963) 253

What first stands out about Thor (1966) 352 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 10 February 1985 as part of Thor, with Mister Fantastic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Human Torch with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor

Thing (1983) 20 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 10 February 1985 as part of Thing, with Llrrllllnnllyyrrl providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sorcerer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thing

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Secret Wars (1984) 10 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 February 1985 as part of Secret Wars, with Mike Zeck providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Doom with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Secret Wars (198

There is something inviting about the way Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 99 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 February 1985 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Peter Parker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Cat with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing

Marvel Team Up (1972) 150 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 February 1985 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Marvel Team Up (1972

Reading Doctor Strange (1974) 69 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 10 February 1985 as part of Doctor Strange, with Danish Princess providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Strange with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive

Alpha Flight (1983) 19 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 10 February 1985 as part of Alpha Flight, with Elizabeth Twoyoungmen providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects TALISMAN with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasi