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Fantastic Four (1961) 310 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 January 1988 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fasaud providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with e

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) 250 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 January 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 202 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 January 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.

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Classic X Men (1986) 17 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1988 as part of Classic X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Cla

There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) 337 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1988 as part of Captain America, with D Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Steve Rogers with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pag

Avengers (1963) 287 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 January 1988 as part of Avengers, with Awesome Android providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Super Adaptoid with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanatio

Reading Amazing Spider Man Annual (1964) 22 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 January 1988 as part of Amazing Spider Man Annual, with Universe Speedball providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Masked Marvel with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rat

Alpha Flight (1983) 54 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 January 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. ⁠ Rather than crowd

Thor (1966) 387 | Published 30 December 1987 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 30 December 1987 as part of Thor, with Thor 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. ⁠ Thor (1966)

What first stands out about West Coast Avengers (1985) 27 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 10 December 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with West Coast providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scorpio with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ West Coast Avengers (1985) 2

Web of Spider Man (1985) 33 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 10 December 1987 as part of Web of Spider Man, with Frank Gibbs 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. ⁠ Web of Spider Man

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Strange Tales (1987) 9 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 December 1987 as part of Strange Tales, with Strange Tales 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. ⁠ Strange Tales (1987) 9