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Ghost Rider 2099 (1994) 18 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 1995 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 plot

What first stands out about Force Works (1994) 16 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 1995 as part of Force Works, with Spider Woman 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 plot is strongest when Force Works (

Fantastic Four (1961) 405 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 1995 as part of Fantastic Four, with Ben Grimm providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sue Richards with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fantastic

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Excalibur (1988) 90 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1995 as part of Excalibur, with Black Air providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Pete with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Excalibur (1988) 90 allows one dec

There is something inviting about the way Doom 2099 (1993) 34 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1995 as part of Doom 2099, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects John Herod with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Doom 2099 (1993) 34

Daredevil (1964) 345 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 1995 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 plot is strongest when Daredevil (1964)

Reading Avengers (1963) 391 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 1995 as part of Avengers, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers Mansion with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers (1963

Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 3 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 26 September 1995 as part of Star Wars: X Wing Rogue Squadron, with Tycho Celchu providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Imperial Forces with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

Star Wars: Droids (1995) 5 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 26 September 1995 as part of Star Wars: Droids, with Threepio'and Artoo providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ithorian'on'Nar Shaddaa with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The story

What first stands out about Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi The (1995) 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 19 September 1995 as part of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi The Sith War, with Exar Kun providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ulic Qel Droma with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another a

Star Wars: River of Chaos (1995) 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 19 September 1995 as part of Star Wars: River of Chaos, with Rebel Mora providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ranulf with questions of duty and courage. 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 What If (1989) 77 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 September 1995 as part of What If?, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Erik Lensherr with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in What If (1989) 77 works t