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There is something inviting about the way West Coast Avengers (1985) 26 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 November 1987 as part of West Coast Avengers, with Zodiac 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. ⁠ West Coast Avengers (198

Strange Tales (1987) 8 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 November 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) 8 builds t

Reading Star Brand (1986) 10 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 November 1987 as part of Star Brand, with Soviet Union providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Star Brand with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Star Brand (1986) 10 builds tension by maki

Silver Surfer (1987) 5 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 November 1987 as part of Silver Surfer, with Power Cosmic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Surfer with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Silver Surfer (1987) 5 builds tension

Psi Force (1986) 13 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 November 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Psi Force

What first stands out about Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 132 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 November 1987 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Kraven providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announ

New Mutants (1983) 57 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 November 1987 as part of New Mutants, with Bird Boy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects White Queen's Massachusetts with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum i

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Fanfare (1982) 35 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 November 1987 as part of Marvel Fanfare, with Warriors Three providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hogun the Grim with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel Fanfare (

There is something inviting about the way DP7 (1986) 13 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 November 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. ⁠ Story momentum in DP7 (1986) 13 comes from t

X Factor (1986) 22 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 November 1987 as part of X Factor, with Boom Boom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Right with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in X Factor (1986) 22 comes from the gap bet

Reading Web of Spider Man (1985) 32 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 November 1987 as part of Web of Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kraven with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Web of

Uncanny X Men (1981) 223 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 November 1987 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Storm with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Uncanny X Men (1