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Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 124 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 March 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) 5 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 March 1987 as part of Nightmask, with Keith 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 strongest when Nightmas

Marvel Tales (1966) 197 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 March 1987 as part of Marvel Tales, with Marvel 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Fanfare (1982) 31 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1987 as part of Marvel Fanfare, with Marvel Fanfare 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 strongest

There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1968) 216 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1987 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1968) 216 allows on

Incredible Hulk (1962) 329 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 March 1987 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Rick Jones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bruce Banner with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Incredible H

Reading Fantastic Four Vs X Men (1987) 2 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 March 1987 as part of Fantastic Four Vs. X Men, with Reed Richard providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kitty Pryde with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot

Daredevil (1964) 240 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 March 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 plot is strongest when

DP7 (1986) 5 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 March 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) 5 works through ac

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) 192 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 March 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. ⁠

Cloak and Dagger (1985) 11 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 March 1987 as part of Cloak and Dagger, with Cloak and Dagger 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 storyt

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Classic X Men (1986) 7 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1987 as part of Classic X Men, with Out providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Old with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Classic X Men (1986) 7 works thr