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There is something inviting about the way The 'NAM (1986) 30 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1989 as part of The 'Nam, with Bunker 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, The 'NAM (1986) 30 un

Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 29 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 May 1989 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Strikeforce: Morituri providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Reading Solo Avengers (1987) 18 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 May 1989 as part of Solo Avengers, with Solo Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Solo Aveng

Silver Surfer (1987) 23 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 May 1989 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer 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

Sensational She Hulk (1989) 1 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 May 1989 as part of Sensational She Hulk, with Sensational She providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Sensational She Hulk

What first stands out about Saga of the Sub Mariner (1988) 7 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 May 1989 as part of Saga of the Sub Mariner, with Invisible Girl providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Reed Richards with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Saga o

Power Pack (1984) 46 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 May 1989 as part of Power Pack, with Punisher 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 Pack (1984) 46 builds tens

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and New Mutants (1983) 75 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1989 as part of New Mutants, with Magneto Grey King providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sebastian Shaw with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Mutants (1983) 75 builds ten

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 20 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1989 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Panther’s Quest Part providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hatred with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Comic

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 19 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 May 1989 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with PANTHER’S QUEST PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Contains Panther’s Quest with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel

Reading Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 18 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 May 1989 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with PANTHER’S QUEST PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Contains Panther’s Quest with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adven

Iron Man (1968) 242 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 May 1989 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stark Enterprises with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 242 builds tension by ma