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There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) 384 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1987 as part of Thor, with Meet the Thor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mjolnir with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) 384 treats the central conflict as a cha

The Punisher (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 October 1987 as part of The Punisher, with American Midwest providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frank Castle with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Punisher (1987) 3 treats the centra

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 293 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 October 1987 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kraven with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider Man

The 'NAM (1986) 11 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 October 1987 as part of The 'Nam, with Christmas providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cpt with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The 'NAM (1986) 11 treats the central confli

Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 11 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 October 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Earth providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Strikeforce with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

What first stands out about STAR BRAND ANNUAL 1 (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 October 1987 as part of STAR BRAND ANNUAL 1, with STAR BRAND 1 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 mo

Star Brand Annual (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 October 1987 as part of Star Brand Annual, with Ken Connell providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Star Brand with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Power Pack (1984) 32 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

There is something inviting about the way Nightmask (1986) 12 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1987 as part of Nightmask, with Tullius’ 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 Nightma

Iron Man (1968) 223 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 October 1987 as part of Iron Man, with Justin Hammer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Does Iron Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Man (1968) 223 are

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 336 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 October 1987 as part of Incredible Hulk, with X Factor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Marvel's Merry with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

Fantastic Four (1961) 307 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 October 1987 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Human Torch with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasiv