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Power Pack (1984) 40 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 September 1988 as part of Power Pack, with Power Pack 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 Powe

What first stands out about Nick Fury Vs SHIELD (1988) 4 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 September 1988 as part of Nick Fury Vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., with Hong Kong providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Madame Hydra with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytell

New Mutants (1983) 67 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 September 1988 as part of New Mutants, with Lila Cheney providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spyder with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in New Mutants (1983) 67

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 3 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1988 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Marvel Presents 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. ⁠ Th

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1988 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Marvel Presents 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. ⁠

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 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 September 1988 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Tyger Tiger providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Roche with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Marvel Co

Reading Iron Man (1968) 234 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 September 1988 as part of Iron Man, with Radioactive Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Iron Man (1968) 234

Incredible Hulk (1962) 347 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 September 1988 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Las Vegas 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Incred

Fantastic Four (1961) 318 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 September 1988 as part of Fantastic Four, with Destination the Negative providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Fantastic with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than cro

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) 210 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 September 1988 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 adventur

Classic X Men (1986) 25 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 September 1988 as part of Classic X Men, with Moses Magnum providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Magnum Force with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding ev

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) 345 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1988 as part of Captain America, with the Watchdogs providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every p