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There is something inviting about the way Speedball (1988) 8 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 April 1989 as part of Speedball, with Bonehead Gang providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the NYPD with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Speedball (1988) 8 all

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 149 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 April 1989 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Gwen Stacy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

Reading Marvel Fanfare (1982) 43 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 April 1989 as part of Marvel Fanfare, with Marvel Fanfare 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 plot is stro

Iron Man (1968) 241 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 April 1989 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hong Kong with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1968) 24

DP7 (1986) 30 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 10 April 1989 as part of D.P.7, with D.P.7 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 DP7 (1986) 30 works thro

What first stands out about X Factor (1986) 39 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 April 1989 as part of X Factor, with Mister Sinister providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cyclops' with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in X Factor (1986) 3

Wolverine (1988) 6 | Published 1 April 1989 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 April 1989 as part of Wolverine, with Tyger Tiger providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects General Coy with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Wolv

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Wolfpack (1988) 9 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1989 as part of Wolfpack, with South Bronx providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wolfpack with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Wolfpack (1988) 9 works throu

There is something inviting about the way West Coast Avengers (1985) 43 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1989 as part of West Coast Avengers, with Scarlet Witch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects West Coast Avengers with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytell

Web of Spider Man (1985) 49 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 1989 as part of Web of Spider Man, with Web of Spider 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. ⁠ The storytelling in We

Reading Uncanny X Men (1981) 243 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 1989 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Jean Grey providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Sinister with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Uncanny X Men (198

Uncanny X Men (1963) 243 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 1989 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 storytellin