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There is something inviting about the way Silver Surfer (1987) 113 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 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 (198

Sensational Spider Man (1996) 1 | Published 1 February 1996 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 1996 as part of Sensational Spider Man, with It's Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New York with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventur

Reading Punisher (1995) 4 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 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. ⁠ Punisher (1995) 4 treats the cent

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 231 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 1996 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with THE RETURN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing an

New Warriors (1990) 68 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 1996 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 most persuasive passages i

What first stands out about LOGAN: PATH OF THE WARLORD 1 (1996) 1 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 1996 as part of LOGAN: PATH OF THE WARLORD 1, with LOGAN: PATH OF THE WARLORD 1 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 ano

Logan: Path of The Warlord (1996) 1 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 1996 as part of Logan: Path of The Warlord, with the X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Weapon X with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive p

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Man (1968) 325 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1996 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark 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 Ir

There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) 438 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1996 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Banner with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Incredible H

Green Goblin (1995) 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 February 1996 as part of Green Goblin, with Previous Green Goblins providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Phil Ulrich with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in G

Reading Ghost Rider 2099 (1994) 22 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 1996 as part of Ghost Rider 2099, with Ghost Rider 2099 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

Force Works (1994) 20 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 1996 as part of Force Works, with Force Works providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scarlet Witch with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Force