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There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1968) #56 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1973 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Iron Man (1968) #56 works through accu

Incredible Hulk (1962) #161 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 March 1973 as part of Incredible Hulk, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ol' Greenskin with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incredible Hulk (1962) #161 wo

Reading Hero for Hire (1972) #7 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 March 1973 as part of Hero for Hire, with Hero for Hire 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Hero for

Frankenstein (1973) #2 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 Frankenstein, with Victor Frankenstein providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Monster with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Frankenstein (197

Fantastic Four (1961) #132 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 March 1973 as part of Fantastic Four, with Omega 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 ev

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) #24 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 March 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 Marvel (1968) #25 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 March 1973 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel 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 cro

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) #159 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1973 as part of Captain America, with Steve Rogers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Viper with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wi

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) #109 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1973 as part of Avengers, with Scarlet Witch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects West Coast with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanatio

Amazing Adventures (1970) #17 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 March 1973 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Hank McCoy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Ama

Reading Warlock (1972) #4 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 February 1973 as part of Warlock, with Warlock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanat

Uncanny X Men (1981) #80 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 February 1973 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Reprint of Uncanny providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding