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DP7 (1986) 9 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 D.P.7, with Clinic 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 storytelling in DP7 (1986) 9 works through

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) 196 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 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. ⁠

Classic X Men (1986) 11 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 Classic X Men, with Mistress providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hope with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Classic X Men (1986)

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) 331 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1987 as part of Captain America, with Is Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Power Broker Saga with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain A

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 281 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1987 as part of Avengers, with Greco Roman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mighty Thunderer with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1963) 281 works th

Alpha Flight (1983) 48 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 Alpha Flight, with Alpha Flight 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 storytelling in Alpha Flight (1983

Reading Strange Tales (1987) 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 10 June 1987 as part of Strange Tales, with Strange Tales 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 storytelling in S

New Mutants (1983) 52 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 June 1987 as part of New Mutants, with New Mutants providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Magneto with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in New Mutants (1

X Men Vs Avengers (1987) 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 1 June 1987 as part of X Men Vs. Avengers, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth's Mightiest with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pag

What first stands out about X Factor (1986) 17 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 June 1987 as part of X Factor, with X Factor 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wi

West Coast Avengers (1985) 21 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 June 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with Hank Pym providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Moon Knight with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pa

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Web of Spider Man (1985) 27 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1987 as part of Web of Spider Man, with Web of Spider Man 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. ⁠ Rather than cr