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Strange Tales (1987) 1 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 April 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. ⁠ Rather than crowdin

What first stands out about New Mutants (1983) 50 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 10 April 1987 as part of New Mutants, with S'ym 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 pag

X Men Vs Avengers (1987) 1 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 April 1987 as part of X Men Vs. Avengers, with the Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wi

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Factor (1986) 15 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 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 with exp

There is something inviting about the way Web of Spider Man (1985) 25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 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 tha

Uncanny X Men (1981) 216 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 April 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with War providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Unca

Reading Uncanny X Men (1963) 216 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 April 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 crowdin

Top Dog (1985) 13 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 April 1987 as part of Top Dog, with Top Dog providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Joey with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, To

Thor (1966) 378 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 April 1987 as part of Thor, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frost Giants with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) 378 treats the central conflict as a ch

What first stands out about The X Men Vs the Avengers (1987) 1 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 April 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

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 287 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 April 1987 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with GANG WAR PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider M

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The 'NAM (1986) 5 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1987 as part of The 'Nam, with Sergeant Polkow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rob Little with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The 'NAM (1986) 5 treats the central confli