All Articles

Incredible Hulk (1962) #135 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 January 1971 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Kang providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Incred

What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1961) #106 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 January 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pass

Daredevil (1964) #72 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 January 1971 as part of Daredevil, with Man Without providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tagak the Leopard with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) #133 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1971 as part of Captain America, with Bulldozer Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passage

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) #84 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1971 as part of Avengers, with Black Knight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scarlet Witch with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (1963) #

Amazing Adventures (1970) #4 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 January 1971 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Mandarin 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passage

Reading Adventure Into Fear (1970) #2 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 January 1971 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Adventure Into Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most pers

X Men Annual (1970) #1 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 December 1970 as part of X Men Annual, with X Men 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. ⁠ The most persuasive pa

Uncanny X Men (1981) #67 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 December 1970 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Unc

What first stands out about Sub Mariner (1968) #32 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 10 December 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Llyra 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Sub Mariner (196

Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #8 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 8 December 1970 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. ⁠

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) #183 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 December 1970 as part of Thor, with Thunder God providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Doom with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Thor (1966) #183 understands that speed