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There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) 327 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1987 as part of Captain America, with Super Patriot providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in C

Alpha Flight (1983) 44 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 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Alpha Flight (198

Reading West Coast Avengers (1985) 17 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 10 February 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with Desert Dwellers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects West Coast Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storyt

New Mutants (1983) 48 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 February 1987 as part of New Mutants, with Magma providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wolfsbane with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in New Mutants (1983

Howard the Duck: The Movie (1986) 3 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 February 1987 as part of Howard the Duck: The Movie, with Howard the Duck: The Movie 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 a

What first stands out about Doctor Strange (1974) 81 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 February 1987 as part of Doctor Strange, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Urthona with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page

Avengers (1963) 276 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 February 1987 as part of Avengers, with REVENGE The Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers Mansion with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every p

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Factor (1986) 13 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 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

There is something inviting about the way Web of Spider Man (1985) 23 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 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

Uncanny X Men (1981) 214 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 February 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 crowding every pag

Reading Uncanny X Men (1963) 214 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 February 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 crow

Top Dog (1985) 12 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 February 1987 as part of Top Dog, with Top Dog providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctors Frank with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with