All Articles

There is something inviting about the way Uncanny X Men (1981) 213 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with the X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Malice with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Uncanny X Men (1981) 213 comes fr

Uncanny X Men (1963) 213 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 January 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Uncanny X Men

Reading Thor (1966) 375 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 January 1987 as part of Thor, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Thor (1966) 375 comes from the gap betwee

The Ewoks (1985) 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 January 1987 as part of The Ewoks, with The Ewoks 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. ⁠ Story momentum in The Ewok

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 284 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 January 1987 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with GANG WAR PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Flash Thompson with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is st

What first stands out about The 'NAM (1986) 2 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 January 1987 as part of The 'Nam, with The 'Nam 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 The '

Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 2 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 January 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Eden providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Garden with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Star Wars: Ewoks (1985) 11 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1987 as part of Star Wars: Ewoks, with Princess Kneesaa providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Teebo with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Star Wars: E

There is something inviting about the way Star Brand (1986) 4 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1987 as part of Star Brand, with Star Brand providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Lovejoy with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Star Brand (1986

Psi Force (1986) 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 January 1987 as part of Psi Force, with Psi Force 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 Psi Force (1986) 3

Reading Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham (1985) 13 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 January 1987 as part of Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham, with Old McDonald's Farm providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects House of Horrors with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announ

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man Annual (1979) 7 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 January 1987 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man Annual, 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 combin