All Articles

Avengers (1963) 367 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 Avengers, with Is Vision providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Deathcry with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) 367 treats the central conflict a

What first stands out about Alpha Flight (1983) 125 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 Alpha Flight, with Talisman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Goddess' with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Alpha Flight (1983) 125 treats the central c

X Men Unlimited (1993) 2 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 10 September 1993 as part of X Men Unlimited, with Adrian Eiskalt providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Master of Magnetism with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ X Men Unlimited

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Men (1991) 24 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 September 1993 as part of X Men, with Rogue 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. ⁠ X Men (1991) 24 treats the central conflict

There is something inviting about the way West Coast Avengers (1985) 98 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 September 1993 as part of West Coast Avengers, with Lethal Legion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers West Coast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ West Coast Av

Warlock Chronicles (1993) 3 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 10 September 1993 as part of Warlock Chronicles, with Cosmic Cubes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cosmic Cube with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Warlock Chronicles (1993) 3 treats the c

Reading Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992) 20 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 September 1993 as part of Warlock and the Infinity Watch, with Warlock and the Infinity Watch 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 announc

Spider Man 2099 (1992) 11 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 September 1993 as part of Spider Man 2099, with Public Eye providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spider Man 2099 (1992) 11 t

Infinity Crusade (1993) 4 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 10 September 1993 as part of Infinity Crusade, with Paradise Omega providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Adam Warlock with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passag

What first stands out about Deadpool: The Circle Chase (1993) 2 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 10 September 1993 as part of Deadpool: The Circle Chase, with Black Tom Cassidy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Juggernaut with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another advent

Excalibur (1988) 69 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 5 September 1993 as part of Excalibur, with Excalibur 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 passage

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and X Men Adventures (1992) 11 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1993 as part of X Men Adventures, with X Men 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 pas