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There is something inviting about the way Power Man (1974) 116 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 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. ⁠ Power Man (1974) 116 builds tensi

Planet Terry (1985) 1 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 April 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. ⁠ Planet Terry (1985) 1 builds tension by m

Reading Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 101 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 April 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 op

New Mutants (1983) 26 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 April 1985 as part of New Mutants, with Moira Mactaggert providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects David Haller with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Mutants (1983) 26 bu