All Articles

There is something inviting about the way The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #124 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Man Wolf providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most per

Sub Mariner (1968) #65 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 September 1973 as part of Sub Mariner, with TRIAL BY COMBAT providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects TO THE DEATH with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Sub Mariner (1968

Reading Strange Tales (1951) #169 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 September 1973 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 most persu

Sgt Fury (1963) #114 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 September 1973 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 most persuasive pas

Rawhide Kid (1955) #115 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 1973 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. ⁠ At narrative level,

What first stands out about Marvel Team Up (1972) #13 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 Marvel Team Up, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #38 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 Marvel Super Heroes, with Marvel Super Heroes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At n

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) #13 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1973 as part of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, with Luke Cage providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hero with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Luke

There is something inviting about the way Kull the Conqueror (1971) #10 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1973 as part of Kull the Conqueror, with Kull the Conqueror 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

Jungle Action (1972) #6 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 September 1973 as part of Jungle Action, with PANTHER'S RAGE PART providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Erik Killmonger with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Jungle A

Reading Iron Man (1968) #62 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 September 1973 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stark Industries with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (1968) #62

Incredible Hulk (1962) #167 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 September 1973 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Glenn Talbot providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Betty with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, I