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There is something inviting about the way Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Strikeforce providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Morituri with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Strikeforce: Morituri (

Star Wars: Droids (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 April 1987 as part of Star Wars: Droids, with Star Wars According providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Book II with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Wars: Droids (1986) 7 treats the centra

Reading Psi Force (1986) 6 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 Psi Force, with Psi Force providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Psi Force (1986) 6 treats the central c

Power Pack (1984) 29 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 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) 29 trea

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 125 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 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 o

What first stands out about Nightmask (1986) 6 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 Nightmask, with Nightmask providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Night

Mephisto Vs (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 Mephisto Vs., with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sue with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Mephis

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Man (1968) 217 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1987 as part of Iron Man, with Stark Enterprises providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Justin Hammer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron

There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) 330 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1987 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Gamma Base providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bruce with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Incredible

Fantastic Four Vs X Men (1987) 3 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 Fantastic Four Vs. X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Doom with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages i

Reading Fantastic Four (1961) 301 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 Fantastic Four, with Franklin Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wizard with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passag

Fallen Angels (1987) 1 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 Fallen Angels, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in