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There is something inviting about the way Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 197 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1993 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 gives the o

Nightstalkers (1992) 4 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 February 1993 as part of Nightstalkers, with Nightstalkers 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. ⁠ Nightstalkers (1992) 4 treats th

Reading Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (1989) 44 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 February 1993 as part of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hydra’s Inner Echelon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing an

New Warriors (1990) 32 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 February 1993 as part of New Warriors, with Warriors providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Darkforce with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Warriors (1990) 32 treats the central

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 122 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 February 1993 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

What first stands out about Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 121 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 February 1993 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

Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989) 47 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 February 1993 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 a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Man (1968) 289 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1993 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Living Laser with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Man

There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) 402 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1993 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Pantheon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in In

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 33 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 February 1993 as part of Guardians of the Galaxy, with Badoon providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Aleta with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Guardians o

Reading Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 7 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 February 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 open

Ghost Rider (1990) 34 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 February 1993 as part of Ghost Rider, with Ghost Rider 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