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There is something inviting about the way Secret Wars II (1985) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1985 as part of Secret Wars II, with Earth providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Secret War

Royal Roy (1985) 4 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 November 1985 as part of Royal Roy, with Roy 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 Royal Roy (1985) 4 allo

Reading Questprobe (1984) 3 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 November 1985 as part of Questprobe, with Questprobe 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

Power Pack (1984) 16 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 November 1985 as part of Power Pack, with Franklin Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Power with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Po

Power Man (1974) 120 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 November 1985 as part of Power Man, with Power 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 adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Power M

What first stands out about Planet Terry (1985) 8 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 November 1985 as part of Planet Terry, with Planet Terry providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Alphatraz with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Planet Terry

Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham (1985) 4 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 November 1985 as part of Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider Ham, with Spider Ham providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Croctor Strange with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply an

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 108 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1985 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Jean DeWolff PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply anno

There is something inviting about the way New Mutants (1983) 33 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1985 as part of New Mutants, with New Mutants providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Karma with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in New Mutants (1983)

Moon Knight (1985) 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 November 1985 as part of Moon Knight, with Moon Knight 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 Moon Knight (1985)

Reading Marvel Age (1983) 32 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 November 1985 as part of Marvel Age, with Marvel Age 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 Marvel

Longshot (1985) 3 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 November 1985 as part of Longshot, with Con Edison providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Longshot with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Longshot (1985) 3