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There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 280 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1987 as part of Avengers, with Edwin Jarvis providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) 280 understands

Alpha Flight (1983) 47 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 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Alpha Flight (1983

Reading West Coast Avengers (1985) 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 10 May 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with the West providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Coast Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, West Co

Strange Tales (1987) 2 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 May 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. ⁠ At narrative level

New Mutants (1983) 51 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 10 May 1987 as part of New Mutants, with Professor Xavier providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mutant Massacre with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Mutants (1983) 51 bui

What first stands out about X Men Vs Avengers (1987) 2 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 May 1987 as part of X Men Vs. Avengers, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Master of Magnetism with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ X Men Vs Avengers (1987) 2 buil

X Factor (1986) 16 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 May 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. ⁠ X Factor (1986) 16 builds tension by

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Web of Spider Man (1985) 26 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 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. ⁠ Web of Spider M

There is something inviting about the way Uncanny X Men (1981) 217 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Juggernaut with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1981) 217 builds tension

Uncanny X Men (1963) 217 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 May 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1963) 217 builds ten

Reading Thor (1966) 379 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 May 1987 as part of Thor, with Fin Fang Foom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects God of Thunder with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) 379 builds tension by making eac

The X Men Vs the Avengers (1987) 2 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 May 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 ad