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Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 122 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 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

What first stands out about Nightmask (1986) 3 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 Nightmask, with Keith 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 storytelling in Nightmask (1986) 3

New Mutants Annual (1984) 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 January 1987 as part of New Mutants Annual, with Impossible Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Mutants with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytellin

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Fanfare (1982) 30 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 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 storytelling in

There is something inviting about the way Iron Man Annual (1976) 9 | Published 1 January 1987 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1987 as part of Iron Man Annual, with Iron 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 adventur

Iron Man (1968) 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 January 1987 as part of Iron Man, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Iron Man (1968) 214 works through accumul

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 327 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 Incredible Hulk, with Jade Giant providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rick Jones with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incredible Hulk

Fantastic Four (1961) 298 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 Fantastic Four, with Umbra providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jaguur with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four (1961) 2

DP7 (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 1 January 1987 as part of D.P.7, with DP providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Clinic with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, DP7 (1986)

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) 190 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 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.

Conan Annual (1973) 12 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 Conan Annual, with Conan 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

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Cloak and Dagger (1985) 10 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1987 as part of Cloak and Dagger, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dagger with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page