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There is something inviting about the way Uncanny X Men (1981) 218 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with BURIED ALIVE providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dazzler with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wit

Uncanny X Men (1963) 218 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 June 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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

Reading Top Dog (1985) 14 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 June 1987 as part of Top Dog, with Brainstorm Computer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Top Dog with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanatio

Thor (1966) 380 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 June 1987 as part of Thor, with Serpent Jormungand providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explan

The X Men Vs the 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 The X Men Vs. the Avengers, with The X Men Vs. the Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adve

What first stands out about The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 289 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 The Amazing Spider Man, with of Spidey providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ned Leeds with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider M

The 'NAM (1986) 7 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 The 'Nam, with Ed Marks 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 'NAM (1986) 7 treats the central

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 7 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Alien Horde providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Los Angeles with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Strikeforce: Morituri (1

There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Droids (1986) 8 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1987 as part of Star Wars: Droids, with Star Wars According providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Book III with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Wars: Droids (1986) 8 treat

Psi Force (1986) 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 1 June 1987 as part of Psi Force, with Psi Force 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. ⁠ Psi Force (1986) 8 treats the central conflict a

Reading Power Pack (1984) 30 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 June 1987 as part of Power Pack, with Power Pack 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. ⁠ Power Pack (1984) 30 treats th

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 127 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 June 1987 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the