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There is something inviting about the way Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989) 13 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 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 another

Iron Man (1968) 255 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 Iron Man, with Crimson Dynamo providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Iron Man (1968) 255 comes from the

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 368 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 Incredible Hulk, with Doc Samson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Las Vegas with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Incredible

Fantastic Four (1961) 339 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 Fantastic Four, with Time Bubble providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mighty Thor with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fanta

Excalibur (1988) 21 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 1990 as part of Excalibur, with Kitty Pryde providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Crusader X with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Excalibur (

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) 231 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 1990 as part of Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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. ⁠

Captain America (1968) 369 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 Captain America, with Black Queen providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hellfire Mercenaries with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is str

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Black Widow: The Coldest War Graphic Novel (1990) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1990 as part of Black Widow: The Coldest War Graphic Novel, with Black Widow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Red Guardian with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another a

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 316 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1990 as part of Avengers, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth's Mightiest Heroes with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avenger

Alpha Flight (1983) 83 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 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Alpha Flig

Reading Silver Surfer (1987) 35 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 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 plot is stronge

Punisher War Journal (1988) 16 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 1990 as part of Punisher War Journal, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Daily Bugle with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest w