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There is something inviting about the way Conan the Barbarian (1970) 200 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1987 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. ⁠

Classic X Men (1986) 15 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 Classic X Men, with Emperor D'Ken providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects M'Kraan Crystal with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Classic X Men (1986) 15 wo

Reading Captain America (1968) 335 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 Captain America, with Baptism of Fire providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Capta

Avengers (1963) 285 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 Avengers, with Zeus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hercules with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1963) 285 works thro