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There is something inviting about the way Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 8 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Morituri providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Strikeforce with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Strike

Star Wars: Ewoks (1985) 14 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 July 1987 as part of Star Wars: Ewoks, with It's Ewok providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Star Wars: Ewoks (1985) 14

Reading Psi Force (1986) 9 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 July 1987 as part of Psi Force, with Wayne Tucker 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 Psi Force (19

Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham (1985) 16 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 July 1987 as part of Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham, with Paste Pot Peep providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mary Jane with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply anno

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 128 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 July 1987 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Silver Sable providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Without Fear with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply a

What first stands out about Nightmask (1986) 9 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 July 1987 as part of Nightmask, with Lita providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Keith with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Nightmask (1986) 9 allows one de

Mephisto Vs (1987) 4 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 July 1987 as part of Mephisto Vs., with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Factor with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Mephisto Vs (19

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Man (1968) 220 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1987 as part of Iron Man, with Tony providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ghost with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1968) 220 allows one decision to

There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) 333 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1987 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Hulk 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 plot is strongest when

Fantastic Four (1961) 304 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 July 1987 as part of Fantastic Four, with Alicia Masters providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four Ben with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fanta

Reading Fallen Angels (1987) 4 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 July 1987 as part of Fallen Angels, with Fallen Angels providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Moon Boy with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fallen An

Daredevil (1964) 244 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 July 1987 as part of Daredevil, with Daredevil 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 plot is strongest when D