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There is something inviting about the way Eternals: The Herod Factor (1991) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1991 as part of Eternals: The Herod Factor, with Across the Earth providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Eternals with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot i

Deathlok (1991) 5 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 November 1991 as part of Deathlok, with Doc Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Deathlok (1991) 5 allows one decision to c

Reading Darkhawk (1991) 9 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 November 1991 as part of Darkhawk, with Savage Steel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Darkhawk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Darkhawk (199

Daredevil (1964) 298 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 November 1991 as part of Daredevil, with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kingpin with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Daredevil