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There is something inviting about the way WHAT IF SPECIAL 1 (1988) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1988 as part of WHAT IF? SPECIAL 1, with WHAT IF? 1 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. ⁠ WHAT IF SPECIAL 1

Web of Spider Man (1985) 39 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 June 1988 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. ⁠ Web of Spider Man (1985

Reading Uncanny X Men (1981) 230 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 June 1988 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men's Australian providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Longshot with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1981) 230 t

Uncanny X Men (1963) 230 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 June 1988 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1

Thor (1966) 392 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 June 1988 as part of Thor, with Hogun the Grim providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Without Fear with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) 392 ar

What first stands out about The Punisher (1987) 9 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 June 1988 as part of The Punisher, with Wall Street providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Skid Row Slasher with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passage

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 301 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 June 1988 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Franz Kraus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Silver Sable with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive p

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The 'NAM (1986) 19 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1988 as part of The 'Nam, with Marine 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 passages in The 'NAM (1

There is something inviting about the way Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 19 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1988 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Morituri providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Horde with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

Solo Avengers (1987) 7 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 June 1988 as part of Solo Avengers, with Silver Sable providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bartovian Liberation Front with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Solo A

Reading Power Pack (1984) 37 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 June 1988 as part of Power Pack, with Power Pack providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rebecca Littlehale with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

Nick Fury Vs SHIELD (1988) 1 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 June 1988 as part of Nick Fury Vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SHIELD with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pa