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There is something inviting about the way Psi Force (1986) 11 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 September 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. ⁠ Psi Force (1986) 11 builds te

New Mutants (1983) 55 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 10 September 1987 as part of New Mutants, with New Mutants providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Lila Cheney with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Mutants (1983) 55 builds tension by making

Reading DP7 (1986) 11 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 September 1987 as part of D.P.7, with D.P.7 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. ⁠ DP7 (1986) 11 builds tension by making ea

Wolfpack Marvel Graphic Novel (1987) 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 8 September 1987 as part of Wolfpack Marvel Graphic Novel, with Meet the Bronx providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Mack with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

X Factor (1986) 20 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 September 1987 as part of X Factor, with Central Park 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 X Factor

What first stands out about Web of Spider Man (1985) 30 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 September 1987 as part of Web of Spider Man, with Richard Fisk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ned Leeds with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in

Uncanny X Men (1981) 221 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 September 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Grand Canyon providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Uncanny X M

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Uncanny X Men (1963) 221 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 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 Un

There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) 383 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1987 as part of Thor, with Amora the Enchantress providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Secret Wars with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Thor (1966) 383 comes from t

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 292 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 September 1987 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Mary Jane Watson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter Parker with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in The A

Reading The 'NAM (1986) 10 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 September 1987 as part of The 'Nam, with Corporal Marks providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Saigon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in The 'NAM (1986) 10 c

Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 10 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 September 1987 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Earth providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Strikeforce with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum