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There is something inviting about the way Power Pack (1984) 35 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 3 February 1988 as part of Power Pack, with Power Pack providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Horsemen of Apocalypse with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding ever

X Terminators (1988) 2 | Published 1 February 1988 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 February 1988 as part of X Terminators, with Boom Boom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Factor with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page

Reading X Factor (1986) 25 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 February 1988 as part of X Factor, with Apocalypse’s Ship providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Force with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wit

Wolverine (1988) 4 | Published 1 February 1988 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 February 1988 as part of Wolverine, with Wolverine 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) 35 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 February 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

What first stands out about Uncanny X Men (1981) 226 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 February 1988 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Freedom Force with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1981) 226 treats the

Uncanny X Men (1963) 226 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 February 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 (

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) 388 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1988 as part of Thor, with Celestials providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) 388 treats the central conflict as a chai

There is something inviting about the way The Punisher (1987) 6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1988 as part of The Punisher, with New Jersey providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Punisher with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Punisher (1987) 6 treats the cen

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 297 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 February 1988 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Doctor Octopus 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 adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider M

Reading The 'NAM (1986) 15 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 February 1988 as part of The 'Nam, with Ed Marks 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 'NAM (1986) 15 treats the ce

Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 15 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 February 1988 as part of Strikeforce: Morituri, with Earth providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Morituri with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Strikeforce: Moritu