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There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 283 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1987 as part of Avengers, with Pathway of Infinity providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Pluto with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1963) 283 works

Alpha Flight (1983) 50 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 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

Reading Hulk/Thing The Big Change (1982) 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 11 August 1987 as part of Hulk/Thing The Big Change, with the Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ben Grimm with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Hul

West Coast Avengers (1985) 23 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 August 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with Space Time providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The stor

Strange Tales (1987) 5 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 August 1987 as part of Strange Tales, with Strange Tales 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 crowdi

What first stands out about Silver Surfer (1987) 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 10 August 1987 as part of Silver Surfer, with Shalla Bal providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Zenn La with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with exp

Psi Force (1986) 10 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 August 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pa

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and New Mutants (1983) 54 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 August 1987 as part of New Mutants, with Hellions 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

There is something inviting about the way DP7 (1986) 10 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanati

X Factor (1986) 19 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 August 1987 as part of X Factor, with Bobby providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Caliban with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, X Factor (1986) 19 lets

Reading Web of Spider Man (1985) 29 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 August 1987 as part of Web of Spider Man, with Spider Man 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding ev

Uncanny X Men (1981) 220 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 August 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Forge with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with