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New Warriors (1990) 10 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 April 1991 as part of New Warriors, with Emma Frost providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Warriors with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in New Warrio

What first stands out about New Mutants (1983) 100 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 April 1991 as part of New Mutants, with the New providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Danger Room with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in New Mutants (1

Namor: The Sub Mariner (1990) 13 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 April 1991 as part of Namor the Sub Mariner, with Sub Mariner 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 announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most per

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Super Heroes (1990) 5 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1991 as part of Marvel Super Heroes, with Marvel Super Heroes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuas

There is something inviting about the way Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989) 25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1991 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

Knights of Pendragon (1990) 10 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 April 1991 as part of Knights of Pendragon, with Knights of Pendragon 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 pers

Reading Iron Man (1968) 267 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 April 1991 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man 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) 267 ar

Incredible Hulk (1962) 380 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 April 1991 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Vigilante Crazy Eight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Samson with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 11 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 April 1991 as part of Guardians of the Galaxy, with WORLD OF MUTANTS providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Guardians with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At

What first stands out about Ghost Rider (1990) 12 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 April 1991 as part of Ghost Rider, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ghost Rider with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Ghost Rid

Fantastic Four (1961) 351 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 April 1991 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kubik with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Fantastic

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Excalibur (1988) 36 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1991 as part of Excalibur, with Silver Sable providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wild Pack with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Excalibur (1988) 36 unde