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There is something inviting about the way Hero for Hire (1972) #6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 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 most persuasive passage

Fantastic Four (1961) #131 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 February 1973 as part of Fantastic Four, with Human Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Quicksilver with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Fantastic Four (

Reading Defenders (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 1 February 1973 as part of Defenders, with Barbara Norris providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Knight with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Defenders

Conan the Barbarian (1970) #23 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 February 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 adventu

Captain America (1968) #158 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 February 1973 as part of Captain America, with It's Round 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain

What first stands out about Avengers (1963) #108 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 February 1973 as part of Avengers, with Avengers 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 narrative level, Avengers (1963)

Astonishing Tales (1970) #16 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 February 1973 as part of Astonishing Tales, with Ka Zar 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Aston

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Adventure Into Fear (1970) #12 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1973 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Mark Jackson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wallace Corlee with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Adv

There is something inviting about the way Two Gun Kid (1948) #108 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 January 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Two

Marvel Premiere (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 10 January 1973 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Shuma Gorath providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Marvel Premiere (1972) #

Reading Daredevil (1964) #95 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 January 1973 as part of Daredevil, with Man Bull providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects San Francisco with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil (1964

Werewolf By Night (1972) #3 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 January 1973 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Father Ramon Joquez providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jack with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Werewolf