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There is something inviting about the way Fallen Angels (1987) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 1987 as part of Fallen Angels, with Angel 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 most persuasive passages i

Daredevil (1964) 245 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 Daredevil, with Daredevil 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 most persuasive passages in Daredevil (1

Reading Conan the Barbarian (1970) 197 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 Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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. ⁠

Classic X Men (1986) 12 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 Classic X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects THE RETURN with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

Captain America (1968) 332 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 August 1987 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Federal with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain

What first stands out about Avengers (1963) 282 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 August 1987 as part of Avengers, with Fortress of Tartarus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Namor with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) 282 u

Alpha Flight (1983) 49 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 August 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. ⁠ At narrative level, A

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and West Coast Avengers (1985) 22 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 July 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with the West providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Coast Avengers with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, West Coast Ave

There is something inviting about the way Strange Tales (1987) 4 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 July 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Str

Star Brand (1986) 8 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 July 1987 as part of Star Brand, with Switzerland providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Star Brand (1986) 8 understan

Reading Silver Surfer (1987) 1 | Published 10 July 1987 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 July 1987 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Norrin Radd with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At n

New Mutants (1983) 53 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 July 1987 as part of New Mutants, with New Mutants providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Selene with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, New Mutants (19