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Solo Avengers (1987) 3 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 Solo Avengers, with Solo Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passa

What first stands out about Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 135 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 Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with ELECTRO HAS WON 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

Incredible Hulk (1962) 340 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 Incredible Hulk, with Top Covers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Todd McFarlane with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1961) 311 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1988 as part of Fantastic Four, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Fantast

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil (1964) 251 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1988 as part of Daredevil, with Daredevil 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 i

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 203 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 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 most per

Reading Classic X Men (1986) 18 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 Classic X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects MAGNETO TRIUMPHANT with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passag

Captain America (1968) 338 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 Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Professor Power with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasiv

Avengers (1963) 288 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 Avengers, with Together the Super providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Machine Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963)

What first stands out about Alpha Flight (1983) 55 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 Alpha Flight, with Alpha Flight 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. ⁠ At narrative level

Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown (1988) 2 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 20 January 1988 as part of Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown, with Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown 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 announc

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers Annual (1967) 17 | Published 17 January 1988 understands that principle. The issue was published on 17 January 1988 as part of Avengers Annual, with Evolutionary War providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrat