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There is something inviting about the way Silver Surfer (1987) 6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 December 1987 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Kree with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Silver Surfer (1987) 6 treats the central

Psi Force (1986) 14 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 10 December 1987 as part of Psi Force, with Psi Force 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. ⁠ Psi Force (1986) 14 treats the central con

Reading Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 133 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 10 December 1987 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with PETER PARKER FINALLY providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects ESCAPES FROM with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply anno

New Mutants (1983) 58 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 10 December 1987 as part of New Mutants, with Bird Brain providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Mutants with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Mutants (1983) 58 treats the

Iron Man Annual (1976) 9 | Published 10 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 10 December 1987 as part of Iron Man Annual, with Introducing Stratosfire providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Roxxon Oil with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

What first stands out about Iron Man (1968) 225 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 Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tony Stark with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Man (1968)

Daredevil (1964) 249 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 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 passag

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and DP7 (1986) 14 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 December 1987 as part of D.P.7, with D.P.7 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 DP7 (1986) 14 a

There is something inviting about the way Iron Man: Crash (1987) establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 8 December 1987 as part of Iron Man: Crash, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nick Fury with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

X Factor (1986) 23 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 December 1987 as part of X Factor, with X Factor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cameron Hodge with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in X Factor (1986) 23 a

Reading Uncanny X Men (1981) 224 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 December 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Forge providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Adversary with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Un

Uncanny X Men (1963) 224 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 December 1987 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. ⁠ The most per