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There is something inviting about the way Conan the Barbarian (1970) #33 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 1973 as part of Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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. ⁠

Captain America (1968) #168 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 December 1973 as part of Captain America, with Phoenix 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. ⁠ Captain America (1968) #168 tre

Reading Avengers (1963) #118 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 December 1973 as part of Avengers, with Dark Dimension providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Evil Eye with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #118 treats the central con

Astonishing Tales (1970) #21 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 December 1973 as part of Astonishing Tales, with THE LIVING COLOSSUS providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects IT with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Astonishing Tales (1970) #

Two Gun Kid (1948) #114 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 November 1973 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 most persuasive

What first stands out about Marvel Premiere (1972) #12 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 10 November 1973 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Stephen Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Baron Mordo with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persua

Marvel Feature (1971) #12 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 10 November 1973 as part of Marvel Feature, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Blood Brothers with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) #105 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 November 1973 as part of Daredevil, with Moondragon 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 most persuasive passages i

There is something inviting about the way Werewolf By Night (1972) #11 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1973 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Venice Beach providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hangman with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in We

Tomb of Dracula (1972) #14 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 November 1973 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Tomb of Dracula providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Tomb

Reading Thor (1966) #217 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 November 1973 as part of Thor, with Asgard providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mercurians with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) #217 are the one

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #126 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 November 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects ESU with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most per