All Articles

The Ewoks (1985) 13 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 May 1987 as part of The Ewoks, with The Ewoks 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 The Ewoks (1985

What first stands out about The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 288 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 The Amazing Spider Man, with GANG WAR CONCLUSION providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New York with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in

The 'NAM (1986) 6 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 The 'Nam, with Paul Revere 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 The 'NAM (1986)

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 6 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Morituri providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mankind with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Strikeforce: Morituri

There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Ewoks (1985) 13 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1987 as part of Star Wars: Ewoks, with the Ewoks providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Cavern 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

Star Brand (1986) 7 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 Star Brand, with Star Brand providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Old Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Star Brand (1986) 7 comes from the gap b

Reading Psi Force (1986) 7 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 Psi Force, with Psi Force 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 adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Psi Force (1986) 7 comes

Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham (1985) 15 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 Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham, with Batty Brant providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing a

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 126 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 May 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 ope

What first stands out about Nightmask (1986) 7 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 Nightmask, with Nightmask 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 Nightm

Mephisto Vs (1987) 2 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 Mephisto Vs., with Mister Fantastic 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 (1

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Fanfare (1982) 32 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1987 as part of Marvel Fanfare, with Marvel Fanfare 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 wh