All Articles

There is something inviting about the way Spider Man Unlimited (1993) 14 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1996 as part of Spider Man Unlimited, with Great Game providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rocket Racer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spider Man Unli

Spider Man (1990) 74 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 1996 as part of Spider Man, with Don Fortunato providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Daredevil with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spider Man (1990) 74 treats the central conflic

Reading Silver Surfer (1987) 122 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 1996 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer 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. ⁠ Silver Surfer (1

Sensational Spider Man (1996) 10 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 1996 as part of Sensational Spider Man, with Ask Ben Reilly 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. ⁠ Sensa

Rise of Apocalypse (1996) 2 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 November 1996 as part of Rise of Apocalypse, with En Sabah Nur providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Baal with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ri

What first stands out about Punisher (1995) 13 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 November 1996 as part of Punisher, with Punisher 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 passages i

Pryde and Wisdom (1996) 3 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 November 1996 as part of Pryde and Wisdom, with Kitty providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Pete with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Pryde and

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Magneto (1996) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1996 as part of Magneto, with Magneto 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 passages in Magneto (

There is something inviting about the way Journey Into Mystery (1996) 503 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1996 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Journey Into Mystery providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The m

Iron Man (1996) 1 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 1996 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man 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 passages in Iron Man (1996)

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 447 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 1996 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Betty Ross providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jade Giant with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pass

Ghost Rider (1990) 79 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 1996 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