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New Warriors (1990) 40 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 October 1993 as part of New Warriors, with New Warriors providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when New

What first stands out about Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 3 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 October 1993 as part of Midnight Sons Unlimited, with Midnight Sons Unlimited 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

Marvel Super Heroes (1990) 15 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 October 1993 as part of Marvel Super Heroes, with Volstagg providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Marv

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 140 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 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 adventure. ⁠ Th

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 139 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 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 adventure. ⁠

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 138 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 October 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 adventure. ⁠ The plot is

Reading Lethal Foes of Spider Man (1993) 2 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 October 1993 as part of Lethal Foes of Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Ock with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot i

Iron Man (1968) 297 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 October 1993 as part of Iron Man, with X Men Iron providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Omega Red with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1968) 297

Incredible Hulk (1962) 410 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 October 1993 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SHIELD with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incredible Hulk

What first stands out about Hellstorm: Prince of Lies (1993) 7 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 October 1993 as part of Hellstorm: Prince of Lies, with Daimon Hellstrom 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 adv

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 41 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 October 1993 as part of Guardians of the Galaxy, with Loki providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Inhuman with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling i

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1961) 381 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1993 as part of Fantastic Four, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Fantastic with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fanta