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Werewolf By Night (1972) #1 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 1972 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Jack Russell providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Buck Cowan with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding ev

What first stands out about Tomb of Dracula (1972) #4 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 1972 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Castle Dracula 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 th

Thor (1966) #203 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 1972 as part of Thor, with Ego Prime providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explan

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #112 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Aunt May 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

There is something inviting about the way Sub Mariner (1968) #53 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1972 as part of Sub Mariner, with Dragon Lord providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sunfire with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanati

Sgt Fury (1963) #102 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 1972 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expl

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) #103 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 1972 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding

Marvel Team Up (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 September 1972 as part of Marvel Team Up, with X MEN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wit

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #32 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 1972 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. ⁠ Marv

What first stands out about Marvel Feature (1971) #5 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 1972 as part of Marvel Feature, with Hank Pym providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Egghead with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Feature (1971) #5 trea

Kull the Conqueror (1971) #4 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 1972 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. ⁠

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Man (1968) #50 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1972 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Princess Python with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) #50 treats the central conflict as