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Uncanny X Men (1963) 195 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 July 1985 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. ⁠ The storytelling in

What first stands out about Thing (1983) 25 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 July 1985 as part of Thing, with Thing 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 Thing (1983) 25 works t

The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 114 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 July 1985 as part of The Savage Sword of Conan, with The Savage Sword of 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 anot

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Ewoks (1985) 2 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1985 as part of The Ewoks, with The Ewoks 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 The Ewoks (1985) 2

There is something inviting about the way The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 266 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1985 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Brotherhood of Evil providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frog Man with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytellin

Star Wars: Ewoks (1985) 2 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 July 1985 as part of Star Wars: Ewoks, with Ewok providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wicket with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars: Ewoks (1985) 2 works through acc

Reading Star Wars (1977) 97 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 July 1985 as part of Star Wars, with Dani the Zeltron providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars (1977) 97 works throug

Secret Wars II (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 July 1985 as part of Secret Wars II, with Earth's Heroes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beyonder with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Secret Wars II (1

Royal Roy (1985) 2 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 July 1985 as part of Royal Roy, with Royal Roy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expl

What first stands out about Power Pack (1984) 12 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 July 1985 as part of Power Pack, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Morlocks with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explana

Power Man (1974) 118 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 July 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 page

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Planet Terry (1985) 4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1985 as part of Planet Terry, with Planet Terry 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page w