Point One

Marvel’s Point One (2012) is a single-issue anthology that served as a springboard for new storylines and characters, offering a series of teaser vignettes written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Javier Pulido. Published as part of Marvel’s post-Fear Itself landscape, it introduced seeds for upcoming arcs across the publisher’s line, showcasing Pulido’s clean, expressive style and Brubaker’s knack for tight, evocative storytelling. Though brief, it matters as a curated sampling of Marvel’s then-current creative directions, giving readers a taste of what was to come.