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New Warriors (1990) 67 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 January 1996 as part of New Warriors, with Scarlet Spider providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Warriors with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ New Warriors (1990) 67 treats the ce

What first stands out about Iron Man (1968) 324 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 January 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. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 324 treats the

Incredible Hulk (1962) 437 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 January 1996 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Savage Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bruce Banner with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (19

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Green Goblin (1995) 4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1996 as part of Green Goblin, with Green Goblin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hobgoblin with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Green Goblin (1995) 4 treats the cent

There is something inviting about the way Ghost Rider 2099 (1994) 21 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 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. ⁠ Ghost Rider

Generation X Annual (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 January 1996 as part of Generation X Annual, with Generation X 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. ⁠ Generation X Annual (1

Reading Force Works (1994) 19 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 January 1996 as part of Force Works, with Black Widow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects War Machine with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Force Works (1994) 19 treats the central co

Fantastic Four 2099 (1996) 1 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 January 1996 as part of Fantastic Four 2099, with Fantastic Four 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.

Fantastic Four (1961) 408 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 January 1996 as part of Fantastic Four, with STRANGE DAYS PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persua

What first stands out about Excalibur (1988) 93 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 January 1996 as part of Excalibur, with Reverend 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

Doom 2099 (1993) 37 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 January 1996 as part of Doom 2099, with Corrupted SHIELD providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passag

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) 348 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1996 as part of Daredevil, with Daredevil 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 Da