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Thor (1966) 376 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 February 1987 as part of Thor, with Thor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Loki with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) 376 treats the central conflict as a chain of

What first stands out about The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 285 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 February 1987 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with GANG WAR PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Enter The Punisher with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amaz

The 'NAM (1986) 3 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 February 1987 as part of The 'Nam, with Mike providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Lonnie with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The 'NAM (1986) 3 treats the central conflict as

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 3 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Is the 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: Mor

There is something inviting about the way Star Wars: Droids (1986) 6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1987 as part of Star Wars: Droids, with It's Star Wars providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Book I with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Wars: Droids (1986) 6 treats t

Star Brand (1986) 5 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 Star Brand, with Ken providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Libyan with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Brand (1986) 5 treats the central conflict as a chain of

Reading Spitfire and the Troubleshooters (1986) 5 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 Spitfire and the Troubleshooters, with Spitfire and the Troubleshooters 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

Spider Man Versus Wolverine (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 February 1987 as part of Spider Man Versus Wolverine, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wolverine with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spide

Psi Force (1986) 4 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 February 1987 as part of Psi Force, with Psi Hawk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kathy with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Psi Force (1

What first stands out about Power Pack (1984) 28 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 February 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 pass

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 123 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 February 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 th

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Nightmask (1986) 4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1987 as part of Nightmask, with Keith Remsen providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nightmask with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Nightmask (1986) 4 ar