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There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1968) 218 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1987 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Titanic with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1968) 218 all

Incredible Hulk (1962) 331 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 Incredible Hulk, with the Hulkbusters providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rick Jones with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Incredible

Reading Fantastic Four (1961) 302 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 Fantastic Four, with Alicia providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Torch with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fantastic Fou

Fallen Angels (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 Fallen Angels, with Fallen Angels 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 stronge

Daredevil (1964) 242 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 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 storytelling in Daredevil (1

What first stands out about DP7 (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 D.P.7, with DP 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) 7 works through acc

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 194 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 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. ⁠ Th

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Classic X Men (1986) 9 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1987 as part of Classic X Men, with Gift 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 Classic X Men (19

There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) 329 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1987 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Super Patriot with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Cap

Avengers (1963) 279 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 Avengers, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Druid with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1963) 279 works through acc

Reading Alpha Flight (1983) 46 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 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

West Coast Avengers (1985) 19 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 April 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with West Coast providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wild Wild West with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in