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There is something inviting about the way Adventure Into Fear (1970) #15 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 1973 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Man Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Joshua Kale with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page w

Two Gun Kid (1948) #111 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 July 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with e

Reading Marvel Premiere (1972) #9 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 July 1973 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Doctor Strange 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding ev

Daredevil (1964) #101 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 July 1973 as part of Daredevil, with Black Widow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Angar the Screamer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding ever

Werewolf By Night (1972) #7 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 July 1973 as part of Werewolf by Night, with the Werewolf providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Swami Rihva with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Werewolf By Night (19

What first stands out about Tomb of Dracula (1972) #10 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 July 1973 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Vampire Slayer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Blade with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tomb of Dracula (1972) #10 treats the ce

Thor (1966) #213 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 July 1973 as part of Thor, with Sssth Lizardmen providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Asgard with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) #213 treats the central conflict as

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #122 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with John Romita providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spidey with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider Ma

There is something inviting about the way Sub Mariner (1968) #63 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1973 as part of Sub Mariner, with Doctor Hydro providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Namor with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Sub Mariner (1968) #63 treats the central conflic

Sgt Fury (1963) #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 1 July 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. ⁠ Sgt Fury (1963) #112 treats the central confli

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) #113 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 July 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. ⁠ Rawhide Kid (1955) #113 t

Marvel Team Up (1972) #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 1 July 1973 as part of Marvel Team Up, with TOMORROW WAR providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Team Up (1972) #11 treats th