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Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 156 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 November 1989 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives th

What first stands out about New Mutants (1983) 81 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 November 1989 as part of New Mutants, with Prince of Power providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hercules with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in New Muta

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 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 1 November 1989 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Panther’s Quest Part providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Losing Control 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 Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 32 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1989 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Panther’s Quest Part providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Great Cat with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The sto

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 31 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1989 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Panther’s Quest Part providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Minister of Security with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another advent

Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989) 6 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 1989 as part of Marc Spector: Moon Knight, with Marc Spector: Moon Knight 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

Reading Iron Man (1968) 248 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 1989 as part of Iron Man, with Kathy Dare providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects NO with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Iron Man (1968) 248 works

Incredible Hulk (1962) 361 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 1989 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Maggia with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incred

Fantastic Four (1961) 333 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 November 1989 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Marvel's First Family with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crow

What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1961) 332 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 November 1989 as part of Fantastic Four, with Human Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowdin

Excalibur (1988) 15 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 November 1989 as part of Excalibur, with Jamie Braddock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Croc with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wi

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Excalibur (1988) 14 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1989 as part of Excalibur, with Destroyer of Universes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Excalibur with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with ex