All Articles

Thor (1966) 422 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 September 1990 as part of Thor, with High Evolutionary providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects NOBILUS with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) 422 treats the central confl

What first stands out about The Punisher (1987) 38 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 September 1990 as part of The Punisher, with Jigsaw providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Venezuela with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Punisher (1987) 38 treats the central co

Silver Surfer (1987) 41 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 September 1990 as part of Silver Surfer, with Herald of Galactus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dynamo City with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Silver Surfer (198

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Sensational She Hulk (1989) 19 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1990 as part of Sensational She Hulk, with Sensational She Hulk 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. ⁠

There is something inviting about the way Quasar (1989) 14 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1990 as part of Quasar, with Squadron Supreme 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. ⁠ Quasar (1989) 14 treats the c

Punisher War Journal (1988) 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 September 1990 as part of Punisher War Journal, with Punisher War Journal 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. ⁠ Punisher War Journal

Reading Power Pack (1984) 58 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 September 1990 as part of Power Pack, with Young Franklin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Galactus with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Power Pack (1984) 58 treats the

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 168 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 September 1990 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 give

Namor: The Sub Mariner (1990) 6 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 September 1990 as part of Namor the Sub Mariner, with Namor 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 mos

What first stands out about Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 59 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 September 1990 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Marvel Presents 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 adventu

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 58 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 September 1990 as part of Marvel Comics Presents, with Marvel Presents 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 adventur

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989) 18 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1990 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 anothe