Marvel Comics

Uncanny X-Men Issue 31 is a magnificent mutant twist on the school/alien combo, as the school dance is invaded from above and below.

Uncanny X-Men Issue 30 fuses love with horror at the start of a new arc, as the school dance coincides with the arrival of dangerous villains.

Daredevil Issue 3 starts to reclaim control, as a severely discombobulated Daredevil is rescued by a certain web-slinging wallcrawler.

Jay and Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past Issue 1 is both a love letter and a passion project, as the heroes of the Askewniverse invade Marvel’s pages.

Avengers: Armageddon Issue 1 is a powerhouse of an opening, as the war for Latveria that has spread throughout many series heats up.

Doomquest Issue 1 is a wonderful jumping-on point, with no previous knowledge needed to enter Doctor Doom’s time-travelling adventure.

Wiccan and Hulkling Raid of Ultron Issue 1 is an exceptional exploration of an enormous extended family, as Ultron invades their anniversary.

X-Men United Issue 3 gives beautiful depth to a series that could feel too extravagant, as Captain America and the X-Men talk to an older man.

Ultimate Impact: Reborn Issue 1 exposes the mainstream universe to elements from the Ultimate books, as Spider-Man is attacked by the Spot.

As the Outliers get swarmed by fake X-Men and Sentinels in Uncanny X-Men Issue 28, the real X-Men have the New Mutants to deal with.