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There is something inviting about the way Solomon Kane (1985) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1985 as part of Solomon Kane, with Solomon Kane 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 So

Secret Wars II (1985) 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 September 1985 as part of Secret Wars II, with Beyonder providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Secret Wars II (1985) 3 works through a

Reading Royal Roy (1985) 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 September 1985 as part of Royal Roy, with Royal 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 storytelling in Royal Roy

Power Pack (1984) 14 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 1985 as part of Power Pack, with Katie providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Carmody with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Power Pack (1984) 14 wor

Power Man (1974) 119 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 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every

What first stands out about Planet Terry (1985) 6 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 1985 as part of Planet Terry, with Planet Terry providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tarantalugs with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pa

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

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) 106 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1985 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 ope

There is something inviting about the way New Mutants (1983) 31 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1985 as part of New Mutants, with the New providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gladiators with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

Moon Knight (1985) 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 September 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

Reading Marvel Age (1983) 30 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 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding ever

Longshot (1985) 1 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 1985 as part of Longshot, with the Mojoverse providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ann Nocenti with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page