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There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) #133 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1973 as part of Fantastic Four, with Thundra providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ben with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) #133 builds tensio

Defenders (1972) #5 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 April 1973 as part of Defenders, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Defenders with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Defenders (1972) #5 builds tension by making each apparent

Reading Conan the Barbarian (1970) #25 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 April 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. ⁠ C

Captain America (1968) #160 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 April 1973 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America (1968) #160 buil

Avengers (1963) #110 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 April 1973 as part of Avengers, with Xavier Institute providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1963) #110 comes f

What first stands out about Astonishing Tales (1970) #17 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 April 1973 as part of Astonishing Tales, with Ka Zar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Super Soldier with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Astonishing Tal

Adventure Into Fear (1970) #13 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 April 1973 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Man Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jennifer Kale with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Adventure I

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Two Gun Kid (1948) #109 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 March 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Two Gun Ki

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Premiere (1972) #7 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 March 1973 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Witch House providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel Premiere (19

Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #10 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 March 1973 as part of Fantastic Four Annual, with Fantastic Four 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. ⁠ Story momentum

Reading Daredevil (1964) #97 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 March 1973 as part of Daredevil, with Dark Messiah providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Widow with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (1964) #97 come

Werewolf By Night (1972) #4 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 March 1973 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Hunter Joshua Kane providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Werewolf with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum