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Uncanny X Men (1981) #87 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 April 1974 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Reprint of Uncanny providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Uncann

Reading Daredevil (1964) #87 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 May 1972 as part of Daredevil, with San Francisco providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Widow with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) #87 treats the central co

What first stands out about Sgt Fury (1963) #87 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 May 1971 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Sgt. Fury 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. ⁠ Sgt Fury (1963) #87 treats the c

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Rawhide Kid (1955) #87 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1971 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Rawhide Kid 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. ⁠ Rawhide Kid (1955) #87 treats th

Avengers (1963) #87 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 April 1971 as part of Avengers, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects It's the T with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #87 builds tension by making

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #87 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 August 1970 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Peter Parker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most per

Fantastic Four (1961) #87 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 June 1969 as part of Fantastic Four, with Castle Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sue with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Two Gun Kid (1948) #87 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 May 1967 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun Kid 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 Two

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tales of Suspense (1959) #87 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1967 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Stark Industries providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mole Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pass

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tales to Astonish (1959) #87 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1967 as part of Tales to Astonish, with Hulk Killer 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Tales to

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Journey Into Mystery (1952) #87 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 December 1962 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Jane Foster providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Donald Blake with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Journey Into Mystery (19

Strange Tales (1951) #87 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 August 1961 as part of Strange Tales, with Strange Tales 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 storytelling in Strange Tale