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There is something inviting about the way Darkhawk (1991) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1991 as part of Darkhawk, with Amazing Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Darkhawk with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Darkhawk (1991) 2 understands th

Daredevil (1964) 291 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 Daredevil, with Matt Murdock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bullet with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil (1964) 291 understands th

Reading Captain America (1968) 384 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 Captain America, with Demoliton Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Avengers (1963) 331 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 Avengers, with Tetrarchs of Entropy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Unspeakable One with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (196

Alpha Flight (1983) 95 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 Alpha Flight, with Alpha Flight 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. ⁠ Alpha Flight (1983) 95

What first stands out about Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 73 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 30 March 1991 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Weapon X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Barry Windsor Smith with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marv

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72 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 15 March 1991 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with WEAPON X Experiment providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Logan with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel C

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1961) 350 understands that principle. The issue was published on 15 March 1991 as part of Fantastic Four, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sharon Ventura with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) 350 builds ten

There is something inviting about the way What If (1989) 23 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 March 1991 as part of What If?, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Different Uncanny with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ What If (1989) 23 builds tension by making

Spider Man (1990) 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 March 1991 as part of Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wendigo with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spider Man (1990) 8 builds tension by making each apparent solution

Reading Silver Surfer (1987) 47 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 March 1991 as part of Silver Surfer, with Adam Warlock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Drax the Destroyer with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Silver Surfer (1987) 47 builds t

Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (1989) 21 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 March 1991 as part of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Soviet with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠