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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Uncanny X Men (1981) #88 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 June 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1981) #88 builds t

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) #88 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 June 1972 as part of Daredevil, with Purple Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Widow with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Daredevil (1964) #88 wo

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Sgt Fury (1963) #88 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Sgt Fury (1963) #8

There is something inviting about the way Rawhide Kid (1955) #88 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Rawhide

Avengers (1963) #88 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 May 1971 as part of Avengers, with Reed Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Charles Xavier with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (1

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #88 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 September 1970 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Doctor Octopus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing

Fantastic Four (1961) #88 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 July 1969 as part of Fantastic Four, with Mole Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Baby Richards with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Two Gun Kid (1948) #88 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 July 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Two Gun Ki

Tales of Suspense (1959) #88 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 April 1967 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Iron Man 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expl

Reading Tales to Astonish (1959) #88 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 1967 as part of Tales to Astonish, with Boomerang 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. ⁠ At narrative

Journey Into Mystery (1952) #88 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 1963 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Witness Loki providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expl

Strange Tales (1951) #88 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 September 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 storytelli