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There is something inviting about the way Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 17 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1989 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Panther’s Quest Part providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Reasonable Force with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Comi

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 16 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 Marvel Comics Presents, with Panther’s Quest Part providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Who with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Comics Presents (1988)

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 354 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 Incredible Hulk, with Mister Fixit 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. ⁠ Incredible Hulk

Fantastic Four (1961) 325 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 Fantastic Four, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Human Torch with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) 325 tre

Excalibur (1988) 7 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 April 1989 as part of Excalibur, with Captain Britain providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Goblin Princess AKA with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ex

What first stands out about Death's Head (1988) 5 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 Death's Head, with Death's Head 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 pa

Daredevil (1964) 265 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 Daredevil, with Inferno providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hell with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Daredevil (1964) 265 are the

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Damage Control (1989) 4 | Published 1 April 1989 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1989 as part of Damage Control, with Acts of Vengeance providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Missus Hoag with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persu

There is something inviting about the way Conan the Barbarian (1970) 217 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1989 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. ⁠ The

Classic X Men (1986) 32 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 Classic X Men, with UNCANNY X MEN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Shreds of Humanity with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Classic X M

Reading Captain America (1968) 352 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 Captain America, with Soviet Super providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Soldiers Vanguard with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

Avengers (1963) 302 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 Avengers, with Super Nova providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects East Coast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (1963)