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Daredevil (1964) 241 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 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil

What first stands out about DP7 (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 D.P.7, with the Clinic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects DP with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, DP7 (1986) 6 understands that speed a

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 193 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 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. ⁠

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Classic X Men (1986) 8 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1987 as part of Classic X Men, with Classic X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Uncanny X Men with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Classic X Men (198

There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) 328 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1987 as part of Captain America, with Power Broker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects D Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain Amer

Avengers (1963) 278 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 Avengers, with Avengers Hydrobase providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Druid with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) 278 understands that

Reading Alpha Flight (1983) 45 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 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, Alp

West Coast Avengers (1985) 18 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 March 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with West Coast Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wild West with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative le

New Mutants (1983) 49 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 March 1987 as part of New Mutants, with Katie Powers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Warlock with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Mutants (1983) 49 builds tension by making

What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1961) 300 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 March 1987 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four 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. ⁠ Fantastic Fou

Avengers (1963) 277 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 10 March 1987 as part of Avengers, with THE PRICE providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ant Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) 277 builds tension by making each a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Factor (1986) 14 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 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) 14 builds tension by mak