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Conan the Barbarian (1970) #31 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 October 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.

What first stands out about Captain America (1968) #166 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 October 1973 as part of Captain America, with Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America (1968) #166 trea

Avengers (1963) #116 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 October 1973 as part of Avengers, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scarlet Witch with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #116 treats the central conf

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Astonishing Tales (1970) #20 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1973 as part of Astonishing Tales, with Ka Zar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Super Soldier Serum with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Astonishing Tales (1970) #20 tre

There is something inviting about the way Adventure Into Fear (1970) #17 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1973 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Man Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wundarr with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Adventure Into Fear (1970)

Two Gun Kid (1948) #112 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 10 September 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. ⁠ Two Gun Kid (1948) #112 treats th

Reading Marvel Premiere (1972) #10 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 September 1973 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Shuma Gorath providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ancient One with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Premiere (19

Marvel Feature (1971) #11 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 10 September 1973 as part of Marvel Feature, with Marvel Feature 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. ⁠ Marvel

Ghost Rider (1973) #1 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 September 1973 as part of Ghost Rider, with Witch Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Johnny Blaze with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ghost Ri

What first stands out about Werewolf By Night (1972) #9 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 September 1973 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Tatterdemalion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Committee with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persua

Tomb of Dracula (1972) #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 1 September 1973 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Lord of Vampires 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

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) #215 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1973 as part of Thor, with the Thunder providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects God Jewel with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) #215 are the