All Articles

Incredible Hulk (1962) 404 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 1993 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Under Mentallo providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth's Mightiest with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytellin

What first stands out about Hellstorm: Prince of Lies (1993) 1 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 1993 as part of Hellstorm: Prince of Lies, with Daimon Hellstrom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Son of Satan with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 35 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 1993 as part of Guardians of the Galaxy, with Galactic Guardians providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bubonicus with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 9 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1993 as part of Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance, with Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a pu

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) 375 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1993 as part of Fantastic Four, with Watcher providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Uatu with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four (1961

Excalibur (1988) 64 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 1993 as part of Excalibur, with Cloud Nine providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Meggan with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Excalibur (1988) 64 works through accumulation, a

Reading Doom 2099 (1993) 4 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 1993 as part of Doom 2099, with Doom 2099 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 storytelling in Doom 2099 (19

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 52 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 1993 as part of Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme, with Nightmare providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Strange with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventu

Darkhold: Pages from the Book of Sins (1992) 7 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 1993 as part of Darkhold: Pages from the Book of Sins, with Scarlet Witch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Strange with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another advent

What first stands out about Darkhawk (1991) 26 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 1993 as part of Darkhawk, with Darkhawk 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page w

Daredevil (1964) 315 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 1993 as part of Daredevil, with Daredevil 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pag

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Classic Star Wars (1992) 8 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1993 as part of Classic Star Wars, with Luke providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Han with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Clas