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There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) #102 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 1972 as part of Avengers, with the Vision providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Grim Reaper with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #102 builds tension by making ea

Astonishing Tales (1970) #13 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 August 1972 as part of Astonishing Tales, with Ka Zar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Thing with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Astonishing Tales (1970) #13 builds tensi

Reading Adventure Into Fear (1970) #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 1 August 1972 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Dead Man’s Escape 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. ⁠ Adv

Two Gun Kid (1948) #105 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 1972 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. ⁠ Two Gun Kid (1948) #

Daredevil (1964) #89 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 10 July 1972 as part of Daredevil, with Man Without Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Killgrave with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (1964

What first stands out about Tomb of Dracula (1972) #3 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 1972 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Frank Drake providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Tomb of

Thor (1966) #201 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 1972 as part of Thor, with Ego Prime providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Odin with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Thor (1966) #201 comes from the gap between what

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #110 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gibbon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in The

There is something inviting about the way Sub Mariner (1968) #51 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1972 as part of Sub Mariner, with Prince Byrrah providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Atlantis with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Sub Mariner (1968)

Sgt Fury (1963) #100 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 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Sgt Fury (1963) #100 comes f

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) #101 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 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Rawhide

Marvel Team Up (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 July 1972 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Living Vampire providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Torch with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel Team Up (1972) #