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There is something inviting about the way Silver Surfer (1987) 36 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 April 1990 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer 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 persuasive p

Punisher War Journal (1988) 17 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 April 1990 as part of Punisher War Journal, with Microchip providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hawaiian with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Punisher War

Reading Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (1989) 10 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 April 1990 as part of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., with THE CHAOS SERPENT providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects War III with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The mo

New Mutants (1983) 88 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 April 1990 as part of New Mutants, with New Mutants providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Factor with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 16 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 10 April 1990 as part of Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme, with BARON BLOOD providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) 279 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 10 April 1990 as part of Daredevil, with Black Bolt providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ahura with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil (1964) 279 understa

X Factor (1986) 53 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 1990 as part of X Factor, with X Factor 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. ⁠ At narrative level, X Factor (1986

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Wolverine (1988) 23 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1990 as part of Wolverine, with Wolverine providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Magneto with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Wolverine (1988) 23 understan

There is something inviting about the way What If (1989) 12 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1990 as part of What If?, with What If? 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. ⁠ At narrative level, What If (1989) 12

West Coast Avengers (1985) 57 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 1990 as part of West Coast Avengers, with Scarlet Witch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers West Coast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, West Coast Aven

Reading Web of Spider Man (1985) 63 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 1990 as part of Web of Spider Man, with Web of Spider Man 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. ⁠ At narra

Uncanny X Men (1981) 260 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 1990 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Dazzler providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hollywood with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Uncanny X Men (1981) 2